I'm just impressed yall built a $15k hunting blind on leased land.
I missed the part where it's leased.....
I'm just impressed yall built a $15k hunting blind on leased land.
That being said, the TRG-42 in .300 Win Mag would be a pot shot at 1500 yards. The .338 Lapua Magnum would be capable.
I'm just impressed yall built a $15k hunting blind on leased land.
I understand that your blind can't be moved, but has anybody suggested moving the FEEDER closer to the blind.....
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~There is no arguing that the Sako TRG rifles are amazing, but your sales person is an idiot. Even Carlos Hathcock would agree that any 1000+ yard shot is NEVER "easy."
Has anyone ever used or even heard of the "Zeiss Diarange 3-12x56 Rapid Z 600 Rifle Scope with Lotutec" ??? $4000.00
Good Lord, Im going to need a bank loan to build the rifle I need...
Any advice on a top of the line scope is more then welcome...!!!
Here's mine:
(Sorry for the poor phone pic)
Remington 700 5R (Stainless Bull Barrel, 1:11.25 twist)
Nightforce NXS 5.5-22x50mm w/illuminated NP-R1 reticle
TPS rings (need to get shorter rings, those are a just a tad too tall)
Evolution Gun Works 20 MOA base
VersaPod Bipod
AICS stock is inbound, so it's not in the picture (I have a VersaPod adaptor
for the AICS also)
I will say that I built this one to be more of a benchrest/prone shooter, so it's not the lightest bolt gun out there, but I could hump it around if I needed to. Haven't had a chance to shoot it yet as I just got it last week, but the 5R's are rated accurate to 1k, and the 1:11.25 twist helps stabilize the 175gr bullets better.
...I wouldn't let the rings bother you very much...!
You are correct. The TPS Low rings will drop it by 4mm, and that should still allow the 50mm objective to clear the barrel. (It currently has the medium height rings on it). The AICS does come with an adjustable cheekpiece (that is, it will once it gets here), but I still would like to keep the the scope as close to the bore as possible. I got the medium rings out of concern that the 50mm objective w/3" sunshade might have a clearance issue on the 20 MOA base. Needless concern as it turns out.I'm pretty sure he's referring to fit and functionality (the scope is above his line of sight once he gets his cheek "welded" to the stock).
I've got close to that in this one, but like you pointed out, it wasn't actually built with hunting in mind. (Although one could hunt with it if they didn't mind a little heft). I'd definately be taking a look at that M40A3. Not a bad price. SuperSniper scope?Maybe Id feel better if I knew other people that had $4500.00 in a hunting rifle...???
I did have a guy call me with a M40A3 he built w/an X10 scope, McMillan stock, bipod, etc... said hed take $3000 for it, so I'll be having a look at it...!!!
Thanks for posting the picture.
I've got close to that in this one, but like you pointed out, it wasn't actually built with hunting in mind. (Although one could hunt with it if they didn't mind a little heft). I'd definately be taking a look at that M40A3. Not a bad price. SuperSniper scope?
I'm pretty sure he's referring to fit and functionality (the scope is above his line of sight once he gets his cheek "welded" to the stock).
You are correct. The TPS Low rings will drop it by 4mm, and that should still allow the 50mm objective to clear the barrel. (It currently has the medium height rings on it). The AICS does come with an adjustable cheekpiece (that is, it will once it gets here), but I still would like to keep the the scope as close to the bore as possible. I got the medium rings out of concern that the 50mm objective w/3" sunshade might have a clearance issue on the 20 MOA base. Needless concern as it turns out.
I've got close to that in this one, but like you pointed out, it wasn't actually built with hunting in mind. (Although one could hunt with it if they didn't mind a little heft). I'd definately be taking a look at that M40A3. Not a bad price. SuperSniper scope?
Ive always wondered about that, so having the scope as close to the barrel as possible works best...???
My oldest son is a Marine stationed in 29 Palms CA, they just got back from Iraq last November, he said this sounded just like the firearm that the Marines are supplying them with in replacing the M40A1
My son said the M40A3 is a great weapon, but he liked the M40A1 better because of the weight, he said when you walk around day holding this rifle the extra 2 pounds between them is noticed...
But Hell, Ive seen my son suited up and he has about 100 pounds of gear he carries each & every day, so wats an extra 2 pounds...!!!
As Thumper has implied, having the scope axis as close as possible to the bore axis is a plus. But, you also have to consider your line of sight...when your cheek is on the stock in a comfortable position, can you properly see through the scope. If not, to remedy this, you either elavate the scope, or elevate your cheek via an adjustable stock.
ROFLMAO! Good point.Its not like he is going to be out stalking or moving around with the gun...as stated, he will be in an elevated blind with balony all around it...
Thank your son for us!! atriot:
For some reason I got the impression you were much younger....
As Thumper has implied, having the scope axis as close as possible to the bore axis is a plus. But, you also have to consider your line of sight...when your cheek is on the stock in a comfortable position, can you properly see through the scope. If not, to remedy this, you either elavate the scope, or elevate your cheek via an adjustable stock.