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Dude, why don't you loan me some money for a Kimber Montana in 243? WTF? Yeah, you think I'm going to give you money to waste on that disgusting belly wash?
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I took the easy route rather then a build. Purchased a Model 7 Predator 223. Wears full camo and fluted barrel 1-9 twist. Used Talley bases and right now has a Vortex Viper 2-7 BDC. I have ordered a Nikon Coyote 3-9 in Mossy Oak Brush. Camo on the Nikon is pretty close to the camo on the rifle. Not sure if I'll do the AI thing yet. Weight up right now at 7 pounds 6 ounces. Ken How do you like your M7 Predator? Last year I was torn between the M7 Predator in 22-250 or a CZ Predator in 223 (only caliber they come in). Ended up with the CZ, loved the set trigger plus the local dealer is a great guy.
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If going factory the LVSF options are great as are the Montana 223, and 243. I like the M7 predator but like the lvsf's and the montana's better.
aalf, that looks like a coyote gettin, chuck launching sob. What bullets are you running in it?
MtnHtr, that is ironic you didn't show the famous coyote bomber in this coyote thread. I guess your 223 is lighter though, wasn't the bomber a 5 contour?
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I was thinking LVSF as well,I picked up a Model 7 Predator in .204 to complement my 24" .22-.250AI.The Model 7 is a handy little package,(though the stock weighs a ton!),I use it a lot when hunting smaller farms. Monashee
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How do those things work for a quick off-hand shot? Not too good sir...for me at least. I've heard there are ways though, with a sling.
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The Coyote Bomber sports a #4 Pac Nor: And at 9.25lbs I prefer the lighter 223 if alot of walking is on order. I do walk with the CB, just not as far. MtnHtr
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Why build when you can buy one of these? That'd be a Kimber Montana .223 topped with a Leupold Mark AR 3-9x40mm.
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CFVA, Question ? "How do you like your M7 Predator? Last year I was torn between the M7 Predator in 22-250 or a CZ Predator in 223 (only caliber they come in). Ended up with the CZ, loved the set trigger plus the local dealer is a great guy."
I like the Predator with 9 twist alot more then my 7 stainless 20" 223 with 12 twist. I think the Predator is the answer to the discontinued LVSF. Has the fluted barrel plus full camo. Deep snow here so range time has been limited. Once I choose my load it'll be off to find some fur.
You can purchase the Predator in 223, 22-250 and 243. Might grab a 243 next.
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aalf, that looks like a coyote gettin, chuck launching sob. What bullets are you running in it? 75 A-Max Unfortunately, still a virgin......
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Here are a couple of my rigs I use mainly for calling coyotes. This one is a 223AI DogZapper style all the way and works wonderfully. This one is a 6BR. Sports a #3 Schneider at 22" with a McClassic stock. I would say bullet choice is critical; however, I think 22 calibers are the cats azz for killing coyotes in my neck of the woods.
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Why build when you buy one of these? That'd be a Kimber Montana .223 topped with a Leupold Mark AR 3-9x40mm. GreatWaputi will that shoot 75 grain bullets? I was wondering if the 223 is fast enough to use a 1 in 9 inch twist with the 75's. Dink
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How does your 6BR feed from the magazine?
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DINK,
I have a friend who uses the Privi 223 75gr in his 9 twist AR. Absolutely loves that bullet from a 16" barrel.
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Ackleyfan, this gun did not feed at all until doing the Bryant mag box alteration. It feeds fairly well now. I am not sure what caliber this action started life as. I had another 6BR which fed flawlessly and had no modification. It started as an early 1970's 243 Rem 700.
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Why build when you buy one of these? That'd be a Kimber Montana .223 topped with a Leupold Mark AR 3-9x40mm. GreatWaputi will that shoot 75 grain bullets? I was wondering if the 223 is fast enough to use a 1 in 9 inch twist with the 75's. Dink Honestly never tried the 75gr Amax. I know guys are shooting them with good results through Montana .223's, but they're having to tweak the mag box, etc. Heaviest bullets I've shot so far is the 69gr Sierra Matchkings (factory Federal Gold Medal Match ammo) and it absolutely loves 'em!
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whats the percentages on the 6br mcswirly
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Keeping warm up north Jay? Temperatures are not bad but the wind wont go away making things worse.
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whats the percentages on the 6br mcswirly Can't remember what I ordered but think it was 70/30. Tried to match some natural gear camo.
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Here's mine: Factory Rem 700 sporter in 223, cut to 22", coated in graphite black. McMillan MR stock, pillar bedded. Leupie VXI 3-9 in Talleys. Weighs around 7.25lbs I think? I prefer some weight in the barrel, makes for steadier off hand shooting. MtnHtr Mines very similar, except for turrets on scope. Mine weighs 8# on a postal scale...
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I'm gathering all the parts for a 6br build will probaly do Mike Bryants mag mod to get it to feed,Thanks AF
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