Post by: xXLojackXx on June 19, 2015, 03:02:08 PM
-Defiance Deviant Hunter action, Sniper Grey cerakote, Devcon Ti bedded
-Shillen trigger @ 2lbs
-HS Precision DBM
-McMillan A3 GAP stock
-Benchmark Barrels #6 Kreiger contour 1:9, 6 flutes @ 26" plus brake
-Mini Muscle Brake
-American Rifle 34mm rings
-Steiner T5Xi 5-25x56 MRAD scope
Post by: h20hunter on June 19, 2015, 03:03:25 PM
Post by: xXLojackXx on June 19, 2015, 03:07:45 PM
Looks like a shooter for sure! What do you expect your reach is? On a target? On game?
On steel it'll reach as far as I can shoot, sub one mile. On game, I plan to keep it under 1k but that depends on the species :chuckle: 4 legged canine predators have a maximum range allowance :bfg:
I'll be shooting 190gr Matrix VLDs between 3000-3100 fps
Post by: X-Force on June 19, 2015, 03:19:09 PM
Post by: Wingin it on June 20, 2015, 06:11:03 AM
Post by: Craig on June 20, 2015, 08:22:13 AM
Post by: jackelope on June 20, 2015, 08:31:06 AM
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Post by: Wingin it on June 20, 2015, 08:54:14 AM
Post by: Biggerhammer on June 21, 2015, 06:19:32 PM
Post by: safehunter on June 21, 2015, 06:46:41 PM
Post by: xXLojackXx on June 22, 2015, 05:30:11 AM
The 190gr Matrix is a IMPRESSIVE bullet. I run it in a 7mm WSM with a 30" Hart 9 twist barrel.
Going to head to the range on Saturday. Group it at 100, 200, and 600 to see how the load works. The 190's will be a hammer :tup:
Post by: Duckhunter14 on June 22, 2015, 08:15:51 AM
Post by: Nature Boy on June 24, 2015, 05:51:29 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on June 24, 2015, 06:52:44 PM
Post by: xXLojackXx on June 24, 2015, 08:03:06 PM
Do I care ask what sometime like this cost?
You know what they say Darren. I will say MSRP on the rifle is about $3600, scope MSRP is $1850
Post by: xXLojackXx on June 24, 2015, 08:04:03 PM
What barrel contour did you go with? Is that the benchmark #6?
It's a Benchmark barrel, contour is a Kreiger #6
Post by: WoodlandShooter on June 25, 2015, 08:20:38 AM
Benchmark is working me up a nice 9.3 twist 3 groove 338 tube for my SAKO build!!
Post by: xXLojackXx on June 25, 2015, 09:03:11 AM
VERY NICE!!
Benchmark is working me up a nice 9.3 twist 3 groove 338 tube for my SAKO build!!
They make a magical .338 barrel. My Edge shot bugholes at 100 and 4" groups at 1000
Post by: WoodlandShooter on June 25, 2015, 01:01:44 PM
Post by: Craig on June 25, 2015, 01:28:01 PM
Post by: xXLojackXx on June 25, 2015, 01:54:24 PM
Are you using handloads of factory ammo.
Hand loads..
Post by: Huntboy on June 25, 2015, 02:11:52 PM
Post by: Biggerhammer on June 25, 2015, 10:06:38 PM
VERY NICE!!
Benchmark is working me up a nice 9.3 twist 3 groove 338 tube for my SAKO build!!
Can't go wrong with a Benchmark .338 barrel. They flat shoot!
Post by: WoodlandShooter on June 26, 2015, 08:09:50 AM
Post by: Magnum_Willys on June 26, 2015, 08:18:31 AM
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They make a magical .338 barrel. My Edge shot bugholes at 100 and 4" groups at 1000
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Why did you want to change from that? With muzzy brake couldnt of kicked too much. ???
Post by: xXLojackXx on June 26, 2015, 10:14:09 AM
They make a magical .338 barrel. My Edge shot bugholes at 100 and 4" groups at 1000
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Why did you want to change from that? With muzzy brake couldnt of kicked too much. ???
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The rifle was 14lbs. It was fun to shoot, just not to pack. I'm thinking I'll have them build me a .338 Lapua Improved in the future
Post by: sirmissalot on June 26, 2015, 10:31:51 AM
Post by: xXLojackXx on June 26, 2015, 01:11:12 PM
Whats this one weigh? Its got to be a heavy bugger too
10.5 lbs Just right if you ask me
Post by: CAMPMEAT on June 26, 2015, 01:16:56 PM
Post by: VarmintVentilator on June 26, 2015, 03:21:53 PM
Post by: Biggerhammer on June 27, 2015, 12:25:30 AM
Whats this one weigh? Its got to be a heavy bugger too
10.5 lbs Just right if you ask me
Yep... :tup:
Post by: xXLojackXx on June 28, 2015, 07:05:34 AM
Pics are sideways for some reason. That square is top of target
Post by: Biggerhammer on June 28, 2015, 08:03:08 AM
Post by: xXLojackXx on June 28, 2015, 11:55:47 AM
Post by: safehunter on June 29, 2015, 01:46:56 PM
Post by: xXLojackXx on June 29, 2015, 03:25:09 PM
Starting to drool like Campmeat! What is the Chronograph saying?
Haven't bothered chrono'ing the load yet until I'm satisfied with the grouping. My next step is to increase the jump between .020" and .040". Should help those long VLDs tighten up. I'm after one ragged hole on paper. Once achieved I'll run it through a chrono.
Post by: CAMPMEAT on June 29, 2015, 04:43:02 PM
Starting to drool like Campmeat! What is the Chronograph saying?
Haven't bothered chrono'ing the load yet until I'm satisfied with the grouping. My next step is to increase the jump between .020" and .040". Should help those long VLDs tighten up. I'm after one ragged hole on paper. Once achieved I'll run it through a chrono.
Very hard to control myself...... :tup:
Post by: WoodlandShooter on June 30, 2015, 08:23:41 AM
Post by: xXLojackXx on July 13, 2015, 08:43:13 AM
Post by: xXLojackXx on July 13, 2015, 09:39:37 AM
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Post by: Caseknife on July 21, 2015, 08:34:11 PM
Sweet rifle and sweeter shooting, I thought you were a sharp stick slinger!
Post by: xXLojackXx on July 21, 2015, 08:48:14 PM
Logan,
Sweet rifle and sweeter shooting, I thought you were a sharp stick slinger!
I'm a man of many things Tom :bfg: :archery_smiley:
Post by: Caseknife on July 21, 2015, 09:19:52 PM
Post by: xXLojackXx on July 22, 2015, 07:10:15 AM
Are you a muzzlestuffer also?
Never have stuffed a barrel. Only really bear hunt with a rifle.
Post by: Wingin it on July 22, 2015, 06:21:19 PM
Post by: xXLojackXx on July 23, 2015, 08:05:18 AM
What was the turn around time on your build?
4 months. Pretty standard with all the bigger name outfits.