Post by: jjhunter on September 20, 2008, 07:16:48 PM
Blueprinted 700 action
Jewell Trigger (1.5 lbs)
HS Precision Green/Tan camo stock
27" Hart Barrel (12 twist)
Nightforce NXS 5.5-22x50 NP-R1
I am going to shoot 168 grn Berger VLD's at 3300-3350
Post by: snagglepants on September 20, 2008, 07:43:43 PM
Post by: jjhunter on September 20, 2008, 07:55:24 PM
Post by: bankwalker on September 20, 2008, 09:53:17 PM
ive always wanted to get a custom rifle built. but its so hard for me to find something im 100% happy with so they any gun i buy has a very good chance of being sold after the season is over.
Post by: jjhunter on September 21, 2008, 08:17:17 AM
Post by: Red Dawg on September 21, 2008, 08:46:32 AM
Post by: Sagedawg on September 21, 2008, 11:22:29 AM
Sage
Post by: addicted on September 21, 2008, 11:48:37 AM
hand loaded 168 gn'ers will probably be blazin fast
some info on the who did the work and maybe a price tag would be cool.
Post by: JBabcock on September 21, 2008, 11:57:25 AM
Post by: jjhunter on September 21, 2008, 12:52:33 PM
Addicted - prices will vary a little, but you can expect to pay:
$450 Stainless Remington action $485 Hart (8 Flute) barrel
$200 Jewell Trigger $435 HS Precision Stock (camo, extra)
$150-200 True Action $50 bedding
$150 Chamber/Crown/Bead-blast barrel $1600 Nightforce Scope
$130 ADL - BDL Kit
A great shooting rifle that you have ultimate confidence in.......priceless.
Post by: YukonMud on September 21, 2008, 01:06:15 PM
Post by: FOsteology on September 21, 2008, 01:12:31 PM
Post by: jjhunter on September 21, 2008, 01:47:46 PM
ALOT of scope and rifle for Mule deer! Out of curiosity.... what does it weigh all up?
Have to disagree with above (obviously). Kind of a generalization? I will agree that this is not ideal for all hunting applications, but it is PERFECT for the hunt it was intended for. I may be "new school" when it comes to hunting rifles, but having the best possible equipment to ensure a clean, ethical kill is the intended purpose. I will also agree that you won't see a lot of 12 pound rifles in the field, but then again, I am submitting myself to the "torture". A 36 ounce scope is also a little heavy, but it is a precision instrument and some of the best glass made. :)
Post by: FOsteology on September 21, 2008, 01:51:11 PM
I will agree that this is not ideal for all hunting applications, but it is PERFECT for the hunt it was intended for.
How are you going to hunt with this set up? Seems to me it would be ideal for Long Range.
Post by: jjhunter on September 21, 2008, 03:00:48 PM
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I am going to hunt behind a pair of 15x Swarovski's for hours on end. Most of the shots are long because the terrain is flat and the scrub oak is tall. The idea is to find a buck with the "big eyes" and then prepare yourself for a long shot. I believe that you should have the right equipment ( and understand how to use it) before attempting long shots in the field - this is the right equipment.
Post by: Tony 270WSM on September 21, 2008, 03:09:06 PM
Post by: jjhunter on September 21, 2008, 03:25:35 PM
Post by: FOsteology on September 21, 2008, 03:25:52 PM
I never gave much thought to long range hunting.... but here lately I've been toying around with a .300SAUM with VX-III 3.5-10x40 with M1 turrets and 180gr. Accubonds. A friend of mine manages a Ranch outside Hondo Tx. and each year is required to cull a large number of WT doe. Shot distance aren't very far (relatively speaking)... typically under 700 yards.
How's the terminal performance of the 168gr. Berger VLD's?
Post by: jjhunter on September 21, 2008, 03:36:39 PM
The Accubond is a great bullet!
Post by: Sagedawg on September 21, 2008, 04:11:31 PM
Russ Haydon did the work on this one and did a very good job! I was very happy with everything.
Addicted - prices will vary a little, but you can expect to pay:
$450 Stainless Remington action $485 Hart (8 Flute) barrel
$200 Jewell Trigger $435 HS Precision Stock (camo, extra)
$150-200 True Action $50 bedding
$150 Chamber/Crown/Bead-blast barrel $1600 Nightforce Scope
$130 ADL - BDL Kit
A great shooting rifle that you have ultimate confidence in.......priceless.
Agree 100%
Sage
Post by: 257 Wby Mag on September 21, 2008, 05:30:02 PM
Post by: poulsbo on September 24, 2008, 08:51:48 PM
Post by: Tony 270WSM on September 24, 2008, 09:15:38 PM
Post by: hard hunter on September 24, 2008, 10:12:45 PM
Post by: andrew_12gauge on September 25, 2008, 04:17:27 PM
Shot distance aren't very far (relatively speaking)... typically under 700 yards.
700 yards is short relative to what, the average shooter should never take a shot over 200 yards, i personally wont shoot over 300 and even then it would have to be perfect conditions.
Post by: jjhunter on September 25, 2008, 04:47:31 PM
Russ Haydon built me a 7-08 , it's by far the most accurate rifle i own ,i have 4 other customs but his will shoot circles around the rest.
This 300 may not be my most accurate rifle, but I don't think I could have gotten a better end product anywhere else - especially for the price! Russ Haydon has a wesite, but you won't see any mention of gunsmithing on it. Give him a call if you want a first class rifle - he is a wealth of knowledge if you are an accuracy freak like me!
Post by: jjhunter on January 20, 2009, 07:30:32 PM
Post by: Moose Eyes on January 20, 2009, 09:57:42 PM
Post by: wrangler on January 20, 2009, 10:06:14 PM
Are you planning to hunt Colorado from a high point in Eastern Washington? :dunno::lol4:
Post by: TeacherMan on January 20, 2009, 10:17:27 PM
Not bashing your gun (I would love to have it) it is very purpose specific. ;)
Post by: jjhunter on January 21, 2009, 09:12:57 AM
Moose eyes, don't tell anyone that I am shooting CO deer from Eastern Washington. I could get several fines including shooting over the roadway and reckless endangerment.
Hopefully, there are some .300 win shooters out there who got something useful from my post.
Post by: JoshT on January 21, 2009, 11:08:38 AM
Not bashing your gun (I would love to have it) it is very purpose specific. ;)
Purpose specific??? I guess if your purpose is shooting whatever-the- you want... at whatever-the- distance you want... then yeah... it's VERY purpose specific!
Russ is a great guy... I drive out there once a month or so to shoot the - and buy some bullets. I've been shooting the 210 Bergers out of a .300 RUM... they do very well out to about 1200 yards... though MOA is about the norm... no matter the range. I can really dig the way you have your rifle put together... great 'smith, great components, super glass... what's not to love?
Post by: Justin C. on January 21, 2009, 06:29:57 PM
Purpose specific??? I guess if your purpose is shooting whatever-the-- you want... at whatever-the-- distance you want... then yeah... it's VERY purpose specific!
:yeah:
Looks like a damn nice rifle to me.
ALOT of scope and rifle for Mule deer!
:dunno: Guys use .300 win mag. to kill mule deer all the time.
Post by: Moose Eyes on January 21, 2009, 09:49:34 PM
Purpose specific??? I guess if your purpose is shooting whatever-the-- you want... at whatever-the-- distance you want... then yeah... it's VERY purpose specific!
:yeah:
Looks like a damn nice rifle to me.ALOT of scope and rifle for Mule deer!
:dunno: Guys use .300 win mag. to kill mule deer all the time.
Maybe he was referring to the 22 power optics. :dunno:
Post by: JoshT on January 21, 2009, 10:04:06 PM
Post by: Moose Eyes on January 21, 2009, 11:34:29 PM
5.5x on the low end... don't think that's limiting anyone.
What's your point?
Post by: JoshT on January 22, 2009, 06:29:10 AM
What's your point?
I was refering to the optics also... and 22x ain't a lot on a mule deer rifle... especially not one that's capable of shots in the 1k range.
Post by: jjhunter on January 22, 2009, 08:16:26 AM
Post by: Justin C. on January 22, 2009, 08:23:44 AM
Post by: rjm5 on January 22, 2009, 06:06:36 PM
Post by: Moose Eyes on January 22, 2009, 07:07:14 PM
22x ain't a lot on a mule deer rifle...
Are you serious? What would you consider "alot" then?
Post by: Moose Eyes on January 22, 2009, 07:19:32 PM
JoshT, I would just save your breath . . . there are some obvious "haters" on the site.
If you are referring to me I can assure I am not a hater. I am a proponent of all hunters uniting against the real hunting haters because there are a lot of them out there. If you are into killing animals at over a half mile with 22X optics then have at it. I have no objection to what anyone does as long as it is legal.
But I am curious where the "hunt" comes in? It seems to me that "spot and stock" turns into "spot and snipe". I don't see where this takes any woodsmanship skills. And I really don't think it helps our cause as hunters. Seems this type of hunting only gives the antis ammunition against us.
I'm not trying to poo poo your methods or put you down for using them. But this is a forum designed for discussion, exchange of thought and opinions, etc. So I took the liberty of sharing mine and asked you a couple questions and made a couple statements. Conversation and respectful debate is healthy. Besides, maybe both of us can learn something by it.
Post by: actionshooter on January 22, 2009, 07:35:18 PM
Post by: TeacherMan on January 22, 2009, 07:42:36 PM
This is my 7mm Mag (it's still a nice gun don't take we wrong)
Post by: jjhunter on January 22, 2009, 07:59:07 PM
Post by: Ghost1941 on January 22, 2009, 08:08:21 PM
JoshT, I would just save your breath . . . there are some obvious "haters" on the site.
But I am curious where the "hunt" comes in? It seems to me that "spot and stock" turns into "spot and snipe". I don't see where this takes any woodsmanship skills. And I really don't think it helps our cause as hunters. Seems this type of hunting only gives the antis ammunition against us.
And what does it matter if he's just another hunter filling his freezer?
I think it's funny most of you say you don't hunt for the "sport" of it, however everybody who dislikes long range shooting always uses the same excuses. Also, could you please define "woodsmanship skills"?? Because I'm taking it as your'e saying in the event we shoot from 500m to a klick and a half it doesn't involve any movement or stalking skills? Crawl 4km to make a shot then come back and tell me this again.
I can understand if you're simply dismissing a long range shooter as somebody who stops their Chevy, props their 15 pound beast across the hood. Then whacks a buck from 700 meters, totally agree with you in that aspect. I consider it to be a bit unethical, but hey... the guy filled his freezer didn't he?
Post by: Moose Eyes on January 22, 2009, 08:28:28 PM
Post by: jjhunter on January 22, 2009, 08:30:36 PM
Post by: Moose Eyes on January 22, 2009, 08:36:50 PM
How do those optics perform under low light conditions? Do you loose much at the higher settings?
Post by: jjhunter on January 22, 2009, 08:50:22 PM
Post by: Ghost1941 on January 22, 2009, 09:02:21 PM
Try and keep up, Ghost. We (jjhunter and I) were having a civil conversation. I don't recall asking you anything. Go back to reading Carlos Hathcock now . . .
Public forum. I offered a civil response. You didn't. Get used to it.
Ghost, the NF was supposed to be the best and I had the $$$, so I bought it. It is an amazingly precise instrument and I am very happy with it. It is my third NF scope and they have all been outstanding. I also have Leupold Tactical 6.5-20x50, 6.5-20x50 L.R., 8.5-25x50 L.R.......They are all awesome and get the job done! I have no experience with the Millet/Burris, but I am sure they work as well. The one downside is the weight, they are very heavy. For my medium weight varmint rifles I use the Leupold LR scopes, for my LW hunting rifles I use Swarovski 4-12x50 and 6-18x50.
Yea, I went to a Millet. Had a Burris 8-32x50 on my 700 however I don't like the fine plex. I'll look into them, never hurts to try new things. What do you use for your varmint rifle?
Post by: jjhunter on January 22, 2009, 09:47:44 PM
Post by: TeacherMan on January 22, 2009, 10:08:38 PM
Post by: jjhunter on January 23, 2009, 07:20:56 AM
Post by: Sagedawg on January 23, 2009, 07:29:01 AM
Sage
Post by: Justin C. on January 23, 2009, 07:51:48 AM
Post by: TeacherMan on January 23, 2009, 09:35:21 AM
You think that gun would be good to use in country that looks like this :chuckle:
Post by: Tony 270WSM on January 23, 2009, 09:03:10 PM
...Agree or disagree, we need to accept our differences and stand together.
Well spoken, sir.
Hows that thing treating you? How many rounds do you have through it so far? Have only seen a NF once in person at Sportsman's Warehouse. Glass looked great, but heavy. Heard nothing but positive things about them though.
Teacher, nice looking country in that photo!