Nature Boy
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so... there's a port on the right and the left but not the bottom?
From what I understand, that is correct
so... there's a port on the right and the left but not the bottom?
i'd be tempted to not use an ejector or a separate feed port, so i don't have to chase my brass, and just use my finger to pull it out when the extractor leaves it laying in the bottom of the action. but since i think shooting really fast in the same wind condition is more important for small groups, i'd still want a mag fed action.
I don't think I'd go anywhere with that much rifle sitting on me eitherHow'd you get the critter to hold still for that shot
Very nice looking rifle!
is that a built in weaver rail instead of a picatinny?
i personally like to also have the parallax knob on the left, with the bolt, as i like to dial it forward and back between shots to look at midrange mirage. though for most right hand shooters, i think they'd want the parallax on the right instead of the left, if they hold wind.
. 6.5x47L See "What The Pros Use" on PRS site. http://precisionrifleblog.com/2017/02/16/long-range-calibers-cartridges-what-the-pros-use/ But I shoot 6br and really like it- low recoil, easy to load for...but it wasn't in your list. Looked at it myself until deciding on 6BRX (low tooling cost using same dies as my 6br).I have an FN SPR that I put 6,000 rounds through and I’m going to have it re-barreled and put it in a new stock or chassis of some kind
But first I need to decide on a caliber
It’s purpose will be for medium to long range target shooting and a trip to the field occasionally for deer hunting. I’ll reload the rounds that I shoot through it.
It’s got to fit my short action, .308 bolt face and I’d like to stick with the stock bottom metal and FN .308 mag....if I can
To narrow it down, here’s what I’m researching.
Number one priority- Accuracy
6.5mm
1. 6.5x47L
2. .260
3. 6.5-284
4. 6.5CM
7mm
1. .284
2. 7mm WSM
3. 7mm SAUM
I’m talking to the gunsmith on Monday and making the decision then.
Right now I’m leaning toward either the 6.5x47L or the .284
What do you all think?
Dont get caught up in the 6.5 fad. Rebarrel in 308 Win.
Compare the 6.5 cartridges using 140 gr bullets with a 308 win using a 130 gr bullet.,
The 308 has a lot more velocity (300fps)at the muzzle. But the 6.5 does have less drag for long range. Need to study bullets and ballistics.
Hodgdon data.
Can't wait to see the finished product Nature Boy!Here’s what I decided to have done to the stock
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One of the barrels will be a Lederer heavy varmint contour 1:7.5 twist. The other will be a bartlein MTU contour 1:7.5 twist. Both finished at 28”
Yep, looks great!