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Offline bknilvr00

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New rifle!
« on: January 22, 2018, 07:58:06 AM »
Through other peoples good graces and a bit of luck, I have acquired a new left handed Ruger American Predator in 6.5 creedmoor. I have been eyeballing bolt actions for a while after I sold my 30-06 Savage 111 as it was just too punishing for my scrawney behind to shoot comfortably. The stars aligned, deals were made, and boy am I a happy camper. The anticipation is killing me because I won't be able to shoot it till this coming weekend but I suspect after all the reviews I've read that I have a dynamite little rifle. I have topped it with a Leupold VX3i 4.5-14x50mm on PRW high rings. Holy smokes is that scope nice. Easily the highest quality glass I now own. I also have a Gamma 65 muzzle break ordered that will be on the rifle before first shot so I dont need to worry about re-zeroing. Before elk season starts my goal is to have the gun glass bedded in a boyds pepper laminate stock as well as getting the barrel, action, and scope/ rings cerakoted. Might go black but I suspect a gray or silver will look pretty slick. As if I couldn't win more in this whole ordeal, my wife bought me a reloading setup fpr christmas. Now I can get into the intricacies of handloading to compliment the capabilities of my hands down favorite rifle!

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Re: New rifle!
« Reply #1 on: January 22, 2018, 08:02:08 AM »
What do crossfit addicts and new 6.5 shooters have in commom?

Just ask, they will be sure to tell you!!!!  :chuckle:

*joke disclosure, he is my buddy, its a nice little set up, and I'm  just flipping him grief.

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Re: New rifle!
« Reply #2 on: January 22, 2018, 08:10:54 AM »
 :tup:  Nice.  I need to get one of those scopes.


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Re: New rifle!
« Reply #3 on: January 22, 2018, 08:13:12 AM »
Nice! 6.5 Creed is a joy to shoot. I got one a couple months ago too.

I'm curious to see what elk load you come up with. My Savage 11 seems to like the 129gr Interlocks, which I'm sure are fine for coyote-deer, but I'm a bit wary of using them on elk.

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Re: New rifle!
« Reply #4 on: January 22, 2018, 08:13:37 AM »
Right on, Git 'er dun!  :tup:

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Re: New rifle!
« Reply #5 on: January 22, 2018, 08:27:02 AM »
What do crossfit addicts and new 6.5 shooters have in commom?

Just ask, they will be sure to tell you!!!!  :chuckle:

*joke disclosure, he is my buddy, its a nice little set up, and I'm  just flipping him grief.
:chuckle:
« Last Edit: January 22, 2018, 09:26:38 AM by BULLBLASTER »

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Re: New rifle!
« Reply #6 on: January 22, 2018, 08:33:25 AM »
Thise vx3i's are great scopes, I just got one myself for a 338 rcm. Clear and tough. Thise Americans are accurate things. Its nice to see another lefty too. I also interested in the elk load you come up with.
Practical accuracy and a packable rifle.
Blued steel and walnut is always better.

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Re: New rifle!
« Reply #7 on: January 22, 2018, 10:01:27 AM »
What do crossfit addicts and new 6.5 shooters have in commom?

Just ask, they will be sure to tell you!!!!  :chuckle:

*joke disclosure, he is my buddy, its a nice little set up, and I'm  just flipping him grief.
:chuckle:

 :chuckle:

Nice rifle.

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Re: New rifle!
« Reply #8 on: January 22, 2018, 10:28:59 AM »
I was very tempted to buy a 6mm creedmoor (can’t believe I’m saying that on a public forum  :chuckle: ) Ruger American last week. After all I’ve seen about how well they shoot and the low cost. But I don’t think I could part with it when my custom is done in a few months so I resisted.

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Re: New rifle!
« Reply #9 on: January 22, 2018, 10:38:45 AM »
What do crossfit addicts and new 6.5 shooters have in commom?

Just ask, they will be sure to tell you!!!!  :chuckle:

*joke disclosure, he is my buddy, its a nice little set up, and I'm  just flipping him grief.

Dang, it's a tough crowd in here today. 

Everyone is bringing their "A" game this morning.  On one of the other threads if you shoot a Creedmoor you're compared to a pink lady apple.  :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:

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Re: New rifle!
« Reply #10 on: January 22, 2018, 11:00:00 AM »
What do crossfit addicts and new 6.5 shooters have in commom?

Just ask, they will be sure to tell you!!!!  :chuckle:

*joke disclosure, he is my buddy, its a nice little set up, and I'm  just flipping him grief.

Dang, it's a tough crowd in here today. 

Everyone is bringing their "A" game this morning.  On one of the other threads if you shoot a Creedmoor you're compared to a pink lady apple.  :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Bknilver00 picked the wrong day to post about his new creedmoor!  :chuckle:

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Re: New rifle!
« Reply #11 on: January 22, 2018, 11:48:27 AM »
I'll be nice :)  It will be a lot easier to hit steel at 172 yards with that as opposed to the open site 30-30, or the 357.
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Re: New rifle!
« Reply #12 on: January 22, 2018, 11:55:41 AM »
He did pretty well with both.

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Re: New rifle!
« Reply #13 on: January 22, 2018, 12:15:44 PM »
Nice rifle. Great round. Looking forward to some feedback.  :tup:  I have been looking at those Ruger American's for my kids.

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Re: New rifle!
« Reply #14 on: January 22, 2018, 12:21:49 PM »
Im feeling like a lonely homeless stepchild everyone has all these new creedmoors and Im rockin old school junk........ better check how much I have built up in my visa rewards account.........

 


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