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Post by JCalhoun on Mar 19, 2005 19:40:15 GMT -5
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Post by Aussie Steve on Mar 19, 2005 22:51:07 GMT -5
Thats a nice looking rifle it looks like it should shoot some real tight groups and do the job well for the purpose that you built it
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Post by JCalhoun on Mar 20, 2005 10:00:56 GMT -5
It does about 1.5MOA at 100 yards, .75MOA at 600, and 1.25MOA at 1000. Since it was built for 600/1000 yard F-Class competition, I'm pleased with that. It's shooting the 139gr Lapua Scenar bullets at a MV of 2970fps. Uses 27MOA of elevation at 1000.  |
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Post by Aussie Steve on Mar 20, 2005 16:28:48 GMT -5
Thanks for that information, I hope it just keeps on working well for you it sound as though it is a good combination
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Post by JCalhoun on Mar 20, 2005 21:45:25 GMT -5
Glad you like it.
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Post by Renegade on Mar 23, 2005 10:12:14 GMT -5
That is a nice looking rifle How long did it take to build it up? Are you using factory loaded ammo or reloads? Later, Dave |
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Post by JCalhoun on Mar 23, 2005 21:34:54 GMT -5
Once all the parts were on hand, the actual assembly took a couple hours. The barrel took about 15 minutes to install and headspace. The stock had to be opened just a little in the trigger area and then I bedded it. I had to put a small bit of bedding compound on the base and torque everything. The stock was done the weekend before and that also took a few hours since I was painting several coats and then clear coating. I'm handloading for it. It's a 6.5-284 and I'm using 139gr Lapua Scenars, 59.6gr Ramshot Magnum powder, CCI BR2 primers, and Norma brass. Here's the Project 2005 intro: www.savageshooters.com/Articles/2005_Intro.html |
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Post by quigleysharps4570 on Mar 23, 2005 23:48:04 GMT -5
You oughta join that PA. 1000yd. club. Their top boys usually shoot around 8-9 inches at that range. |
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Post by JCalhoun on Mar 24, 2005 17:25:03 GMT -5
I shoot 600 and 1000 yards in Pascagoula, MS. I would like to shoot other ranges but PA is a little further than I can afford to drive.
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Post by quigleysharps4570 on Mar 24, 2005 18:29:06 GMT -5
Got any shooting pics you could post for us?
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Post by JCalhoun on Mar 24, 2005 18:53:39 GMT -5
 Pascagoula, MS 600/1000 yard match, Feb 2005 |
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Post by quigleysharps4570 on Mar 24, 2005 20:10:09 GMT -5
Appears to be a good day for shooting...don't see any movement on the water anyway. Thanks for sharing. BTW...what are them boys all shooting?
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Post by JCalhoun on Mar 24, 2005 21:05:15 GMT -5
There are 2 custom tactical rifles, some rifles built on Rem700 actions and one Winchester action. None of the rifles are stock naturally.
It was a nice day. Not much wind but It did pick up later, about 60* and low humidity.
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