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So, no hesitation or qualms using the 10X scope? Lots of discussion about magnification lately.
Never mind on the reticle question, went back and read the OP.
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Alan, if I may ask, why did you chose the 6.5 x 47 Lapua over the 6.5 x 284? Doesn't the .284 have the capacity to shoot a fair bit faster with your bullet weight? Just curious.
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Jordan
Six years back I had my heavier 6.5x47 built for sniper competition. I loved the cartridge so much I built this to be lighter and still have a longer barrel life than, say, a 6.5x284.
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Probably couldn't shoot the 142 much faster in the 6.5-284 to make it worth the while. Now with the .264 Win..... 
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Now with the .264 Win..... My new wildcat will be about like a .264 Win with a longer neck and no belt. I can hardly wait !
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gosh alan you really stired up a shy et tay storm. on another note how do you like that particular model of nightforce?? I like the MOAR reticle I have it in my 3-15 model. what did you think of using 10x and that reticle to make that far of a shot?? beyond that how do you like that reticle in a 10x scope.
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Cummins,
I still have my previous 2.5-10x32 NF, on my AR15, and it's a great scope but the new 2.5-10x42 stands head and shoulders above the 32mm. The old turrets have a sort of spongy movement, 10 moa/revolution where as the new one has solid, 20 moa per revolution, where the clicks are VERY tactile and audible. Other than starting to loose the reticle due to the fading light and simply switching on the illumination, I didn't feel under "magnified" at all. My 1011 yd plate is 13" high and 22" wide, just perfect for an elks vitals and I practice on it all the time.
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Cummins,
I still have my previous 2.5-10x32 NF, on my AR15, and it's a great scope but the new 2.5-10x42 stands head and shoulders above the 32mm. The old turrets have a sort of spongy movement, 10 moa/revolution where as the new one has solid, 20 moa per revolution, where the clicks are VERY tactile and audible. Other than starting to loose the reticle due to the fading light and simply switching on the illumination, I didn't feel under "magnified" at all. My 1011 yd plate is 13" high and 22" wide, just perfect for an elks vitals and I practice on it all the time.
Alan no one around seems to have a very good selection of compact NF models. it looks like the compact knobs are the same as the full size NXS knobs
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Kents Grocery store in Tremonton, ask for Jeff or Dave..They sell more optics out of that grocery store than cabelas' and sportsmans combined..No chit.
I have a feeling you will like the prices as well.
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Oh ya, congrats on the spiker GSSP. I bought a general bull tag, but should have just got a spike tag close to home. Seen a few decent bulls on the south slope..I just have a hard time pulling the trigger on elk for some reason...that Some reason being they are big as hell..
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Big has hell as in "room in freezer". That's my sentiment. A neighbor called me up saying he has some mitigations tags and was offering me a cow or doe tag. Had to go home and check on the freezer space. I'm taking a cow tag. It will either be my 257 Roberts, the 6.5x47 again or my Ruger NMBH Bisley in 45 Colt topped with a Trijicon RMR and my own 282 gr cast WFN by LBT.
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Cummins,
I still have my previous 2.5-10x32 NF, on my AR15, and it's a great scope but the new 2.5-10x42 stands head and shoulders above the 32mm. The old turrets have a sort of spongy movement, 10 moa/revolution where as the new one has solid, 20 moa per revolution, where the clicks are VERY tactile and audible. Other than starting to loose the reticle due to the fading light and simply switching on the illumination, I didn't feel under "magnified" at all. My 1011 yd plate is 13" high and 22" wide, just perfect for an elks vitals and I practice on it all the time.
Alan Alan, I guess nobody told you that you need at least 16x, and really it should be 20x, to shoot that far?? 
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GSSP,
Great story of your long range prize. I got a bit of a chuckle about the sniper comment. I know a few guys who hold that designation that would be happy to shoot alongside you and compare notes, learn about new equipment, etc.
Well done Friend.
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GSSP you did good.
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Nice work Alan!
I've been thinking about giving another 6.5x47 Lapua a try and going sporter this time around. I have a 6.5 8 twist rock rem standard sporter I've considered sending to long rifles inc on their snipers hide group buy. They have a reamer with a .295 neck and .123" freebore that I think should work well with 130 vlds. I'm thinking 22" barrel length and a lighter weight stock, probably a Ti take off to start and get an edge later.
I think I could do a lot of things with a sporter 6.5x47. I love my creedmoor but that Lapua just fits a rem mag box better.
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I love my creedmoor but that Lapua just fits a rem mag box better.
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Please elaborate a little more on this. Thanks, David
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Congrats - enjoy those steaks.
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Congrats - enjoy those steaks. My 16 yr old son and I have been tearing up the jerky so far. Alan
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