Post by: deerhunter_98520 on January 05, 2022, 03:25:17 PM
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Post by: Blacklab on January 05, 2022, 03:44:50 PM
Post by: Magnum_Willys on January 05, 2022, 03:55:59 PM
I went with LRI because they had Manners in stock and could inlet to any action. Well that turned out to be -Not So Quick-. Over 9 months and counting with no waiting on parts.
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on January 05, 2022, 04:02:22 PM
Post by: jhawk13 on January 05, 2022, 04:03:01 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on January 05, 2022, 04:13:51 PM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on January 05, 2022, 04:25:17 PM
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on January 05, 2022, 04:30:59 PM
Beautiful but way to shiny, it’s going to look like a light sabor in the woods. Just my 2cents.
It's going to be nitrite coated, just told my gunsmith today to have it done :tup:
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on January 05, 2022, 04:31:48 PM
My current personal favorite is the benchmark ibex. What caliber are you thinking?
I like that stock :tup: I'm going with a 7 rem mag
Post by: trophyhunt on January 05, 2022, 04:47:25 PM
My current personal favorite is the benchmark ibex. What caliber are you thinking?that’s pretty, only thing it’s missing is a huskemaw on top!!
:chuckle: :tup:
Post by: Karl Blanchard on January 05, 2022, 04:54:05 PM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on January 05, 2022, 04:55:34 PM
love me some 7 mag! Gonna throat it for 180's or sticking to 168's?My current personal favorite is the benchmark ibex. What caliber are you thinking?
I like that stock :tup: I'm going with a 7 rem mag
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on January 05, 2022, 05:01:18 PM
love me some 7 mag! Gonna throat it for 180's or sticking to 168's?My current personal favorite is the benchmark ibex. What caliber are you thinking?
I like that stock :tup: I'm going with a 7 rem mag
This will be my first 7mag, 180s if I can find any in stock :chuckle: and I'll be putting a nx8 4-32 on top of it soon as my rifle sells
Post by: Karl Blanchard on January 05, 2022, 05:04:02 PM
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on January 05, 2022, 05:16:25 PM
Post by: grimace on January 05, 2022, 05:50:53 PM
This will be my first 7mag, 180s if I can find any in stock :chuckle: and I'll be putting a nx8 4-32 on top of it soon as my rifle sells
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Tagging along..
With the 1:8 twist your good up to 195gr if desired and they are available too. I did a 7RM last spring with all the bells and whistles, set up for 180-195 gr pills. Boy is it fun to shoot.
Post by: Karl Blanchard on January 05, 2022, 05:53:54 PM
This will be my first 7mag, 180s if I can find any in stock :chuckle: and I'll be putting a nx8 4-32 on top of it soon as my rifle sells
Tagging along..
With the 1:8 twist your good up to 195gr if desired and they are available too. I did a 7RM last spring with all the bells and whistles, set up for 180-195 gr pills. Boy is it fun to shoot.
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plenty of gas tank for 195's too. I've shot them with n570 and that bc handily outpaced the 180's.
Post by: grimace on January 05, 2022, 06:22:22 PM
With the 1:8 twist your good up to 195gr if desired and they are available too. I did a 7RM last spring with all the bells and whistles, set up for 180-195 gr pills. Boy is it fun to shoot.
[/quote] plenty of gas tank for 195's too. I've shot them with n570 and that bc handily outpaced the 180's.
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Agree with the 195's. I'm using n165 with good results.
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on January 05, 2022, 06:25:27 PM
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on January 06, 2022, 09:30:01 PM
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Post by: deerhunter_98520 on January 22, 2022, 05:15:21 PM
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I was also able to make a deal with another member on here for some hard to find bergers :IBCOOL: also got a couple pounds of retumbo on the way from midway to try out.
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Post by: Magnum_Willys on January 22, 2022, 06:06:51 PM
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on January 22, 2022, 07:15:46 PM
What fun ! Enjoy the process - no rush. I went with my 3rd or 4th choice builder because it was going to save me a bunch of time. Nope, result = 9+ months just for labor and still waiting......... argh....
I'm having too much fun doing this. Want to do another build already :chuckle: wow 9 months :yike: hope yours gets done soon! What are you building?
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on January 30, 2022, 12:39:12 PM
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Top 2 shots were sighting in then I pulled one shot low and right. Pretty happy with the bartlien
Post by: hogslayer on January 30, 2022, 01:46:08 PM
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on January 30, 2022, 02:31:24 PM
Those 180 Berger hybrids shouldn't need more than .020 off. Four barrels have all been 10-20 off and shoot VERY well. Should be about 3000 fps for accuracy in 26" barrel.
Tuesday!
That's what I was hoping for :tup: what powder are you using?
Post by: hogslayer on January 30, 2022, 05:36:47 PM
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on January 30, 2022, 06:04:39 PM
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on January 31, 2022, 05:20:26 PM
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Post by: Magnum_Willys on January 31, 2022, 07:10:33 PM
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: I'm having too much fun doing this. Want to do another build already :chuckle: wow 9 months :yike: hope yours gets done soon! What are you building?
338 Lapua Improved, Bat Action, 30" Proof, T4, EH1. Typical 300 gr @ 3000 fps rig.
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on February 09, 2022, 05:05:31 PM
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Post by: deerhunter_98520 on February 20, 2022, 06:35:55 PM
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Post by: raydog on February 20, 2022, 07:21:20 PM
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on February 20, 2022, 07:39:32 PM
The build is looking great! Where did you find a deal on that scope at?! Private party?
Thanks! It's been a fun build! It was the last place I thought I would get a good deal, it was gun broker!
Post by: raydog on February 20, 2022, 09:08:03 PM
That’s awesome! Yea, I usually find the opposite of deals on the Gunbroker. Great score. Keep us updated on the build!The build is looking great! Where did you find a deal on that scope at?! Private party?
Thanks! It's been a fun build! It was the last place I thought I would get a good deal, it was gun broker!
Post by: actionshooter on February 20, 2022, 09:31:13 PM
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on February 20, 2022, 09:52:58 PM
That’s awesome! Yea, I usually find the opposite of deals on the Gunbroker. Great score. Keep us updated on the build!The build is looking great! Where did you find a deal on that scope at?! Private party?
Thanks! It's been a fun build! It was the last place I thought I would get a good deal, it was gun broker!
Yeah I was really surprised it was listed so cheap lol will do, now just a waiting game for thr stock!
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on February 20, 2022, 09:56:51 PM
That's a sweet group... I am running a proof barrel on my 7mag with 180 bergers and the sweet spot on it seems to be 3050fps. That's with RL26 which is just as hard to find as the others.
Yeah powder is scarce anymore. I've been lookin for reloder 25/26 but no luck. I got a few pounds of h1000 so I'm ok for a bit. I'm at 71grs with h1000 and no signs of pressure. I'm gonna bump it .3 grains and see if my groups hold up. I almost went proof but seen the bartliens and went that route, been real happy with it so far
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on February 27, 2022, 03:51:24 PM
That's a sweet group... I am running a proof barrel on my 7mag with 180 bergers and the sweet spot on it seems to be 3050fps. That's with RL26 which is just as hard to find as the others.
Loaded up some 180gr berger hybrids behind 71.3grns of h1000 and hit 3050fps today. I just loaded 3 rounds with that charge and 2 were duplicates, the 3rd was a little slower but the Lab radar mount was lose and seen it wobbling after that shot from the muzzle brake. But the group was great so I'll load up more for next weekend . Left group was 71.3gr, middle and right were 71gr, far right was 200yds the others were 100.
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Post by: actionshooter on February 27, 2022, 07:03:11 PM
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on February 27, 2022, 08:26:16 PM
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on May 09, 2022, 01:28:50 PM
After just over 3 months of waiting my mcmillan stock finally arrived! It's all put together now, couldn't be more happy with how this turned out!
Post by: jasnt on May 11, 2022, 05:14:04 AM
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Post by: Magnum_Willys on May 11, 2022, 08:19:54 PM
Post by: Kc_Kracker on May 11, 2022, 08:23:01 PM
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Post by: deerhunter_98520 on May 12, 2022, 05:27:26 AM
Hows that brake working ? Pretty fancy.
It works great! It feels like I'm shooting my .243, I wouldn't hesitate getting another one
So it's carbon fiber not steel?
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The barrel has a steel insert wrapped in carbon fiber