Post by: BKMFR on September 25, 2014, 03:14:38 PM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 25, 2014, 03:27:39 PM
Post by: BKMFR on September 25, 2014, 04:26:25 PM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 25, 2014, 04:53:59 PM
What was his thoughts?
He liked them and says Aaron is a genius. He would get a gun, mount the scopes and sight in all the guns. He said he'd shoot 2-3000 rounds per week. His favorite caliber was the 6CXS (CSX) not sure the order of it. He wants to get the G7 scope. He now works for the gold mine here, so he doesn't work for them anymore.
Post by: BKMFR on September 26, 2014, 05:41:06 AM
Post by: birddogdad on September 26, 2014, 11:07:12 AM
remember what you are getting. All the work up for accuracy, the shoot in, research for load, scope with specific turret data. These have mostly a modified reciever area to accept longer ammo as they seat close to land. Most factory rifles wont allow magazine to breech with this longer COAL.
Many will argue that you can build your own cheaper, which is mostly true, but if you dont have the time to work all the above at a range and on your reloading bench, the money is well invested....
Post by: huntandjeep on September 26, 2014, 11:25:44 AM
Post by: birddogdad on September 26, 2014, 11:47:30 AM
I know a guy that bought one that didn't have the time to figure everything out. He's really happy with it. Do they shoot any better than a full custom that you piece together or a HS Precision , McMillan , or any other custom rifle builder. No
Yep, out of the box, was very comfortable shooting 1/2 mile + (800+yds). For OP, if you are not shooting for competition (which i assume), rather hunting application, this works well... and the 1/2 minute accuracy sell point is fair assesment of rifle. You will be the limiting factor at distance, not the 1/2MOA...
Post by: walleye1 on September 26, 2014, 12:34:33 PM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 26, 2014, 07:55:43 PM
check out Redrock precision basically the same type of guns but less commercialized
$7800 for a gun..................no thanks.
Post by: jay.sharkbait on September 26, 2014, 08:31:41 PM
What was his thoughts?
He liked them and says Aaron is a genius. He would get a gun, mount the scopes and sight in all the guns. He said he'd shoot 2-3000 rounds per week. His favorite caliber was the 6CXS (CSX) not sure the order of it. He wants to get the G7 scope. He now works for the gold mine here, so he doesn't work for them anymore.
500 rounds a day? (assuming a six day week)
Really?
Post by: elkaholic123 on September 26, 2014, 08:42:14 PM
Post by: walleye1 on September 26, 2014, 09:03:27 PM
Post by: jay.sharkbait on September 26, 2014, 09:10:12 PM
That would be 1 per minute for 8+ hours :rolleyes:
After mounting optics and bore sighting........
And targets
Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 26, 2014, 09:25:45 PM
That would be 1 per minute for 8+ hours :rolleyes:
...and
Post by: MtnMuley on September 26, 2014, 09:57:12 PM
Post by: Taco280AI on September 26, 2014, 10:07:33 PM
Post by: slm9s on September 28, 2014, 07:40:21 AM
I always recommend buying used unless you've got money to burn, then you should buy one in 223ai, 6.5saum, and 375wby. 8)
Post by: atc250r18 on September 28, 2014, 09:53:11 AM
Post by: Magnum_Willys on September 28, 2014, 10:21:17 AM
plus this:
LEUPOLD VX-6 4-24x52mm (34mm tube) Matte CDS ($1495)
would set you back $4500 for 1/2" moa setup ?
Post by: Taco280AI on September 28, 2014, 10:49:52 AM
One thing I don't get, though, is why you would put a 6.2 pound rifle with a 24oz scope? Very light rifle with a pretty heavy scope. I do like the VX6 line and am tempted to put one on my AI. But do I want the extra weight? At a min I'd be adding 4oz and up from there.
Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 28, 2014, 02:56:13 PM
LOL, are sure the "person" you're talking about didn't have affiliations with them when the Davidson's were with Jim Sessions at Best of the West, not Gunwerks? Long before Gunwerks evolved?? :dunno:
He worked for them, I think, 5 years ago ish.....
Post by: birddogdad on September 29, 2014, 07:51:40 AM
That rifle looks good on paper, never heard anything about them. Also haven't heard of a half inch MOA guarantee :chuckle: I kid... I kid... If it delivers that's a good price.
One thing I don't get, though, is why you would put a 6.2 pound rifle with a 24oz scope? Very light rifle with a pretty heavy scope. I do like the VX6 line and am tempted to put one on my AI. But do I want the extra weight? At a min I'd be adding 4oz and up from there.
Taco, mine does perform within 1/2 MOA. As it sounds as if you are a shooter, you most certainly understand that getting from 1 to 1/2 MOA is mostly driven by the guy pulling the trigger... I am happy with this rifle, if i had a 1K range within an hour's drive, i probably would have parted together a gun. As i spoke above, just no time or location to get one done and over the long haul, this was a good investement...
Just got back a VX6 from leupold with a turret ground for my 340 wby mag. Will let you know how this one shoots with the 300Gr bergers.....
Post by: Magnum_Willys on September 29, 2014, 08:15:45 AM
Cuz its much lighter than the nightforce. Also hope to handle 338 lapua without a brake. 338 win is no problem at all. Not sure on light lapua.
One thing I don't get, though, is why you would put a 6.2 pound rifle with a 24oz scope? Very light rifle with a pretty heavy scope. I do like the VX6 line and am tempted to put one on my AI. But do I want the extra weight? At a min I'd be adding 4oz and up from there.
Post by: Taco280AI on October 01, 2014, 11:22:11 AM
I opted to go with the FX3 6x42 with CDS on my AI. For targets I like more magnification, but on game I usually left my scope on 5-6x and don't recall actually shooting at an animal much, if any, above that. If I ever get a chance to go hunting again I'll be able to try it out and see if I want to change or not. As it is, will be doing sling loads in the Netherlands before going to Poland so really can't complain :tup:
And no OPSEC violation with that info :chuckle: