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SAS, on that first shot, watch the closed grip. The back of your middle finger will bruise nicely. The only one of my four NULA guns that does that is my 300WSM.
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SAS, on that first shot, watch the closed grip. The back of your middle finger will bruise nicely. I am nearly certain SAS had at least one 24B prior to this. Good advice, though.
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Sell me a rebarreled Montana in 243! I don't even have the 308 back yet! I thought about doing a 6.5 Creedmoor Montana next, but I decided the 243 will take 2nds. Just waiting on the barrel.... And I'm just waiting for you to sell it!!! That would be my dream gun.
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One member had a quick twisted 6XC Kimber....
Pass one in a 6.5 Lapua....
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...is about to get put to the test.
Got to hold one of these today, set up exactly as SAS's. Rifle does feel nice, points well. I didn't try the trigger, as I don't own it. Bolt movement felt a bit gritty (fore/aft), and tight (lift). Priced at $1499. They had a 25-06 sitting next to it priced at $1399.
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Look forward to hearing how you like it.
NICE rifle in a great caliber.
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The shooting started today. I got it on paper at 25....about 1 1/2" low at 25. Things looked to be centered nicely, as well as could be expected from shooting over the bed of the truck out of dad's garage. I took it around to the front porch, went prone and busted the 200 yard gong a couple of times. Took it down a couple clicks and headed to the bench behind my house. The ammo I was using were 120 NBT loads tailored to dad's Cooper Excalibur 7-08. They're jumping about .040"....more jump than I'd start with normally. My range is in a valley between the hills. Gusts were coming from 10 o'clock. I really didn't expect much, so I just shot one group. I'm thinking the wind will die down a bit closer to nightfall. I'll load some stuff tailored to this rifle in the meantime, but.......things look promising! ![[Linked Image]](http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l639/shortactionsmoker/A2F2570C-CDFC-4AD0-958A-B56AA7838269.jpg)
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laissez les bons temps rouler
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A wise man is frequently humbled.
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Indeed, a great start, hopefully a good trend.
Like to hear how the barrel does re: fouling.
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Nice start, I bet it will only get better.
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Didn't get any more shooting in today. Wife and oldest daughter decided they need to go to town. I was left tending to a napping two year old...
Tomorrow is another day.
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Looks to be 1/2". I'd be tickled pink 
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SAS, on that first shot, watch the closed grip. The back of your middle finger will bruise nicely. The only one of my four NULA guns that does that is my 300WSM. I had a .300 WM and .30-06 that did this to me. My .270 does not nor does my .308 as long as I hold it tight.
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The shooting started today. I got it on paper at 25....about 1 1/2" low at 25. Things looked to be centered nicely, as well as could be expected from shooting over the bed of the truck out of dad's garage. I took it around to the front porch, went prone and busted the 200 yard gong a couple of times. Took it down a couple clicks and headed to the bench behind my house. The ammo I was using were 120 NBT loads tailored to dad's Cooper Excalibur 7-08. They're jumping about .040"....more jump than I'd start with normally. My range is in a valley between the hills. Gusts were coming from 10 o'clock. I really didn't expect much, so I just shot one group. I'm thinking the wind will die down a bit closer to nightfall. I'll load some stuff tailored to this rifle in the meantime, but.......things look promising! 3 clicks to the left and call it done. Never mind, that would be no fun at all
Want To Buy;
Form die for a 7mm Mashburn Super.
.284 Hornady AMax 162gr.
.224 Hornady AMax 75gr.
22-250 bushing die
Bushing die that will work with the 7mm Mashburn Super
A couple Glock 42 380ACP mags
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A couple guys sent a PM and wanted to see more pictures of the rifle. Here's one and if the sun comes out I'll post a couple more.... ![[Linked Image]](http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l639/shortactionsmoker/0e9dc1431a5d5b1f33ca2d8ee572245f.jpg)
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What's that white sheit.....
They are calling for a few inches here Monday/Tuesday
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We had a little ice to go with it too. Kids were out of school all week... ![[Linked Image]](http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l639/shortactionsmoker/4f21e9fb572ffa06180d5a88c2042a10.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l639/shortactionsmoker/11e24769a7bb9d98fa47d1493694076c.jpg)
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