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All, We're ready to move forward with the group buy on the Montana Rifle Company/Whittaker Guns exclusive. I discussed this with Rick and we decided to list it in the hunting rifles section in lieu of the classifieds. This rifle will only be offered to members of 24hourcampfire. If they all don't sell, I stick the remainder on the shelf at the shop. The specs on the rifle are below. - Montana Rifle Company Extreme X2 (stainless/synthetic) - 260 Remington - Fluted 22" barrel - 1 in 8" twist - MRC X2 green stock with black/gray webbing - 20 right hand rifles, 5 left hand rifles - $1259.99 (plus shipping to your FFL) If you'd like to get in on the buy, please send an email to darrik  whittakerguns.com Please include: - MRC Exclusive in the subject line. - Your full name and screen name on here. - Your contact info including your phone number - Your preferred method of deposit payment Someone will contact you to process the order ASAP (if during business hours). A 15% non-refundable deposit is required to hold your order. Methods of payment are credit card, personal check, certified check or money order. A 3% fee will be added for all credit card transactions. The price listed above is at a cash (or check) discount. Balance will be due in full once the rifles are ready to ship -- you can even pay over time while waiting if you'd like. You will be charged exact shipping to your locale, not an inflated estimate. US only at this time. I'm still working on potential Canadian orders. Lead time is approximately 12-14 weeks once the stocks are complete. Before shipping, we will require a signed copy from your receiving FFL. This buy will be limited to 25 rifles. The second (and different) batch of exclusives will be announced the first week of April. MRC sent me a picture of their green stock for reference. The picture below was taken upon completion of painting and the tape hasn't been pulled yet. I'm posting it for a color idea. Feel free to email/PM questions! IF WANTING IN IMMEDIATELY ON THE BUY, PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TO THE ADDRESS ABOVE. I can't always answer PM's and will only use the email as a time stamp. Thanks in advance and I'll update this post as needed! ![[Linked Image]](http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l639/shortactionsmoker/995ab78370dceb98225a6ed7599513ca.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l639/shortactionsmoker/df85c01058c8038c3aa8578b27c2d199.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l639/shortactionsmoker/53e405257f4834e3c20c73a4cf614b80.jpg)
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Darrik, sorry if I missed this one but what will the approximate weight of this rifle be as specified above? Thanks.
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Typed in wrong e-mail address and it was kicked back to me, but I have corrected it and you should have my e-mail now.
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I got it and replied Ed. Thanks again!
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Darrik, sorry if I missed this one but what will the approximate weight of this rifle be as specified above? Thanks. Greg, They list the rifle as 6lbs 14oz on their site, but this one will have a fluted barrel. I'm not sure if the weight listed is with the old or new stock, but the new stock is lighter than the older B&C. I don't guess we'll have a true weight until one is finished! An estimate would be in the 6lb 10oz range bare...
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Curious, but can't a FFL ship to a private individual?
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Are these bedded from the factory? If yes, how? Are they glass pillar bedded or what?
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Yes...glass pillar bedded.
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I sent you and email.
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Web site says pillar and glass bedded.
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Sent email but neglected to specify right handed.
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any idea how it will be throated?
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Their 260 reamer is good to go. Mine is a couple of years old, but jeffbird has a newer 260. You shouldn't have any problem reaching the lands with any and all high BC bullets. The mag box in these rifles is quite generous. That's another appeal of the rifle...
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What kind of trigger does the MRC offer. Do they offer Custom LOP?
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I should be in. Just sent an email
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SAS,there any special engraving or SN specifying that this is an exclusive 24hr/Whittaker rifle?
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Alright put me down for one. I think this is exactly what I wanted. Email incoming.
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Oh yeah, right handed please!
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This is exactly what I wanted too. Put me down for a right hand gun. Email coming.
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I have sent you an email,hope it went through.
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SAS,there any special engraving or SN specifying that this is an exclusive 24hr/Whittaker rifle?
We didn't do any engraving. We pondered the idea, but most of the guys didn't want anything on the floor plate. I plan to include some goodies in the box, as well as a certificate signifying the exclusive.
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What kind of trigger does the MRC offer. Do they offer Custom LOP? The trigger is the same design as the older Winchester Model 70. It's an open trigger -- fully adjustable. Let me check with MRC on the LOP.
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Guys,
Lock is going to start calling about deposits in a few minutes. I've printed the emails and created a spreadsheet.
I'll let everyone know whats left this afternoon or tonight.
Thanks for the response and support!
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email sent for rt hand gun
thanks for doing this
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how bout little 24hr on barrel?
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I asked....MRC wouldn't/couldn't do it.
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I asked....MRC wouldn't/couldn't do it. Roger that.......would think you could do 260REM. 24HR SPCL
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It would add value, like "Dale Earnhardt" on the Remmie stocks.
Looking forward to seeing these get the dog snot run out of them. Really curious to see crossover in load development.
And glad I hoarded 260 brass....
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Put me down for a right hand model! Will be for our first grandkid who was born last week!! Of course it will need to be thoroughly tested before he can take possession!
Email sent to you Derrik - thanks for putting this together.
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Put me down for a right hand model! Will be for our first grandkid who was born last week!! Of course it will need to be thoroughly tested before he can take possession!
Email sent to you Derrik - thanks for putting this together.
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Their 260 reamer is good to go. Mine is a couple of years old, but jeffbird has a newer 260. You shouldn't have any problem reaching the lands with any and all high BC bullets. The mag box in these rifles is quite generous. That's another appeal of the rifle... Using a Stoney Point/Hornady comparator with an inner diameter of 0.253", base of the shell to ogive contact with the lands is 2.270". The mag box is 3.125", so the magazine can accommodate 0.855" maximum length of nose in front of the ogive to still to able to load into the magazine. This is based off of measurements on Barnes 100 grain TTSX.
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Sounds like an awesome rifle, I'm not looking for a .260 but when you make .243, 6mm CM or BR I'm in.
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Put me down for a right hand model! Will be for our first grandkid who was born last week!! Of course it will need to be thoroughly tested before he can take possession!
Email sent to you Derrik - thanks for putting this together.
(Hope he is right handed)
That made me laugh. And if he isn't right handed, well, darn the luck, you'll just have to keep it!
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It would add value, like "Dale Earnhardt" on the Remmie stocks.
Looking forward to seeing these get the dog snot run out of them. Really curious to see crossover in load development.
And glad I hoarded 260 brass.... Don't laugh -- we still have three of the Dale Earnhardt 700's on the shelf....
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Guys,
17 of the rifles are spoken for. We have 8 left. I can't give a breakdown on right hand vs. left hand yet because a couple guys didn't specify action orientation. We've sent emails and called for verification. I'll update tomorrow morning.
I do know for a fact 2 of the 5 left handed rifles are gone...
Thanks!
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Email sent for a right hand X2.
Thanks
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Sounds like an awesome rifle, I'm not looking for a .260 but when you make .243, 6mm CM or BR I'm in. Same here. The specs were perfect except I'm looking for a .243. If it were AI'd, even better.
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Good show guys those 260's sound very nice. Looking forward to seeing how they shoot, if they are like Jeffbird's gun you will be very happy.
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Any chance of getting one with a 24" barrel
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Any chance of getting one with a 24" barrel Apologies, but not on this one.
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20 of the rifles are spoken for. I've returned all emails as well.
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Put me down for a right hand model! Will be for our first grandkid who was born last week!! Of course it will need to be thoroughly tested before he can take possession!
Email sent to you Derrik - thanks for putting this together.
(Hope he is right handed)
That made me laugh. And if he isn't right handed, well, darn the luck, you'll just have to keep it! Double_D and Jim - thanks! Pretty exciting having a grandson. Jim - not sure you remember, but I bought a 7x57 Ruger #1 from you several years ago here on 24HCF. What great gun that's taken whitetail, mule deer, pronghorn and a couple coyotes. That will probably go to him or his future sister or brother also. Derrik - sorry for the off topic diversion - but that's what proud grandparents do!! OK - back to the topic………..
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I'll take a LH version. Email incoming.
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I'm in for a right hand per my email.
What's the current count?
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Sounds like an awesome rifle, I'm not looking for a .260 but when you make .243, 6mm CM or BR I'm in. Same here. The specs were perfect except I'm looking for a .243. If it were AI'd, even better. An AI wouldn't bother me either.
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I used to live in Evansville and made the trek to Whittakers a few times while I lived there. This thread is a great example of listening to your clients and delivering a product that they want. Congrats to the team at Whittakers. I've got a lefthanded 260 at present, but will be watching the future releases.
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20 of the rifles are spoken for. I've returned all emails as well. Derrick, I understand this is a very open question, but do you think a stainless .308 will be offered in the future?
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20 20+ rifles sold in a day or two - all over twisted for caliber.
Who knew?
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Guys,
There is one right hand rifle still available.
There are two left hand rifles still available.
I'll update as the day progresses....
Thanks again!
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20 of the rifles are spoken for. I've returned all emails as well. Derrick, I understand this is a very open question, but do you think a stainless .308 will be offered in the future? Kenneth, Honestly, I'm going to leave that open to the members here. Towards the end of the month I'll start a new thread about the next run. That's why I'm doing it the way I did. I want your input. BTW -- I'm a big 308 fan...
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One right hand rifle left.
One left hand rifle left.
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Maybe this was answered in the other thread by why the limit to 25? I know you were committed to 25 per quarter but most group buys I've seen set some minimum limit - i.e., we need to order at least this many whatevers to get the company to make the special run, but if we get orders for more than that then so much the better.
Not criticizing, just curious.
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Jim,
My total commitment was 100. 25 per quarter. These rifles are on top of our/their normal business. We had to set a goal for production because these rifles won't be in their normal spec (special twist, flutes, etc.).
Please keep in mind that we may be stuck with some inventory too. This buy went well, but we may only sell half of the next run and I'd be committed to selling them in house. Make sense?
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Perfectly, thanks. 
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Got it!
One left hand rifle still available....
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If there are any of the right hand models fall through, I would love one.
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Make the next group either 7-08 or 284 win, and I'm on board. Interested to hear from the rest of our 'fire brothers how this bunch turns out. Thanks SAS.
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284, twisted and throated correctly, is the only thing truly unique that would be a hot item in this series.
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I think a 243 would be nice, with a 1-8" tube.
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I think a 243 would be nice, with a 1-8" tube. Particularly with the generous mag box that the Montana has.
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Yeah a 243 would be near perfect. How about a 6mm Remington in factory or AI configuration? Is there enough mag box in the MRC to seat the 105gr.+ VLD's to a good OAL?
I've not messed with the 6mm Rem except for a Ruger M77 with 100gr. cup and core spitzers.
I do know that it appealed to me as a teeny bit better than the 243. Maybe. But that's the fun of it all ain't it?
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A 284 throated for the long box would be the schnizzle.
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I'm still bummed I wasn't in a position to get one of these....
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Too soon? ![[Linked Image]](http://i862.photobucket.com/albums/ab184/johnsonroad/cmpnts_zpsh4xythwo.jpg)
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Nice. Was wondering what people were going to top their rifle with.
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I have a 3.5-10x40 VX-III that I am going to put on mine initially. After some load development it shoots little small groups with good long range bullets (3/4" or less) I will replace that scope with something I can dial and play with it long range. If accuracy is good to average ( 1" plus) I will keep the VX-III on it and use it for a woods rifle, 200 to 300 yards maximum.
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Too soon? Nope. I call that good planning! Have not found any Lapua brass in stock at the usual online retailers. Will stop by my local guy sometime this week. He usually has a good supply of 6.5mm bullets - the brass I'm not so sure. In a pinch, I'll get some Nosler brass just in case the Lapua does not show up.
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I have 100ct of brand new Lapua 260 Brass if anybody is interested. $120 shipped, exactly what I paid. Sold!
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I'm still bummed I wasn't in a position to get one of these.... I'm with you! Nearly exactly what I want for my next rifle.
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A couple of days late on my part. Please put me in as a backup for a right handed rifle.
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Who's gonna be the first to sell one off in the Classifieds?
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Did SAS get one, if so my money is on him....
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284, twisted and throated correctly, is the only thing truly unique that would be a hot item in this series. I would be all over one of those. For sure.
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Did SAS get one, if so my money is on him.... I didn't get one. They sold too fast and I wanted everybody here to grab what they wanted first. Besides, I already have a MRC 260. Not to mention I have about a bajillion other guns I want to buy from the shop....
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Darrik,
You need to have a one day "Campfire Special" at the shop. Where we can all meet and greet each other, and maybe buy a rifle or two...
Just a thought...
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Good idea Marty!
I'm actually planning something similar in the fall. More to come later...just bring your checkbook!!
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Darrik,
You need to have a one day "Campfire Special" at the shop. Where we can all meet and greet each other, and maybe buy a rifle or two...
Just a thought... It'd be more like Friday Night Fights....
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I just saw this. If there's a right hand left I'll take one. Any chance of running more than 25 if they're all spoken for?
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284, twisted and throated correctly, is the only thing truly unique that would be a hot item in this series. I would be all over one of those. For sure. I would have to throw a twisted, throated, 243 win into the mix for that conversation. Considering its generous mag restraints, it would be an instant hit. It would be a serious mistake if one of the group buys weren't spec'd accordingly.
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My interest is in a 7mm08 so I didnt pick one of the first runs up but am hoping there some pic and reviews on the 260 as they come in. Im anxious to see them.
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Good idea Marty!
I'm actually planning something similar in the fall. More to come later...just bring your checkbook!! I'm in as long as you don't schedule it during CO Elk season.
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My interest is in a 7mm08 so I didnt pick one of the first runs up but am hoping there some pic and reviews on the 260 as they come in. Im anxious to see them. +1
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Good idea Marty!
I'm actually planning something similar in the fall. More to come later...just bring your checkbook!! I can see a Benchmade knife buy going on too...
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284, twisted and throated correctly, is the only thing truly unique that would be a hot item in this series. Interesting,,,,, But whens the last time you saw brass? Wouldn't a 7mm-08 be more sensible?
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284, twisted and throated correctly, is the only thing truly unique that would be a hot item in this series. Interesting,,,,, But whens the last time you saw brass? Wouldn't a 7mm-08 be more sensible? A little pricier, but 6.5x284 Lapua is just a stroke away from 284.
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Guys,
The buy is officially closed on the first run. We mailed the check to MRC for payment in full on the first batch a few minutes ago.
With that being said, I still have one left hand rifle left. If nobody here claims it, I'll put it on the shelf when they arrive.
Thanks again to everybody involved. I'll post another thread around the end of the month addressing the second batch of rifles.
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Good idea Marty!
I'm actually planning something similar in the fall. More to come later...just bring your checkbook!! I can see a Benchmade knife buy going on too... Oh yeah! That'd be nice.
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SAS,
Thanks again for putting this together. I am looking forward to seeing how the rifle shoots.
To my fellow lefties,
Come on, we cry about the lack of lefty options but here is a company offering some quality rifles for us. SAS could have easily sold 25 right handed rifles and not bothered with us. We can't even purchase 5? No wonder most companies won't bother making left handed rifles.
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The last lefty sold! Thanks again!
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I did not participate but thanks SAS for putting this together!
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You're very welcome! I look forward to more of these things in the future.....
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I'm saving my pennies for a left handed 9.3x62mm
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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You're very welcome! I look forward to more of these things in the future..... So do I. Congrats to the buyers and especially SAS for putting it all together.
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I'm betting there will several more GOOD items to come out of Whittaker Guns/SAS in months to come........
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I'm saving my pennies for a left handed 9.3x62mm Hopefully this would be the last series so I could afford another. Looking forward to my 260 Rem.
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I'm betting there will several more GOOD items to come out of Whittaker Guns/SAS in months to come........ You must have some insider info. 
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I'm saving my pennies for a left handed 9.3x62mm Hopefully this would be the last series so I could afford another. Looking forward to my 260 Rem. That would be fine with me. Gives me more time to save some money..
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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I'm saving my pennies for a left handed 9.3x62mm I think you'll have plenty of time.
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I'm saving my pennies for a left handed 9.3x62mm I think you'll have plenty of time. I'm damn patient as you well know. Still waiting on you to shoot Carl Ross' positional shoot. For someone who is supposed to be so damn good, you'd think you would have gotten it done by now... .
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Kinda like waiting on pictures of all the dead "critters".
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I think a 243 would be nice, with a 1-8" tube. I'm in
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I'm saving my pennies for a left handed 9.3x62mm I think you'll have plenty of time. I'm damn patient as you well know. Still waiting on you to shoot Carl Ross' positional shoot. For someone who is supposed to be so damn good, you'd think you would have gotten it done by now... . I posted those long ago, you dumb SOB.
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I think a 243 would be nice, with a 1-8" tube. I'm in Gave all my .243's to son and grand kids. Still have some components. In a LH, that would be tempting... But.. Still holding out for a LH 6.5x55...
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Well, since they've all sold, I will post my MRC XCR 260 for sale. Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to be self serving as I am trying to give someone interested in a brand new MRC Stainless 260 first shot before I post it in the classifieds. It's not one of the special runs offered here; but, it is a 260 MRC XCR, unfired. I will sell it for $1135 shipped and insured. Like I said, I posted it here for those who may have missed out on the special runs. I will be posting it in the classifieds next week. If interested, send me a pm. shortactionsmoker, irrespective of my motives, if you feel it inappropriate of me to have posted at the end of this thread, let me know and I will delete it. I will send you a pm to bring this to your attention.
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Just saw this - its good to see entrepreneurism at work!
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Update...
I spoke with MRC yesterday. The barreled actions are complete. They're currently waiting on the safety. The stocks are in process. Things should be popping up soon.
Hopefully, they'll give me a firm timeline within a week or so.
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Dat is a very cool thing you are doing Darrick.
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Thanks for the update, I'll call in the morning
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When is group buy round #2?
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Just made another payment. $200.00 every other week and it's almost paid off. Easier on my mad money account. Now were they to offer a 9.3x62 next, this would start all over again. What scope and rings are you all thinking about?
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I have a VX-3, 3x10x40 with CDS waiting and am thinking about using Talley UL rings
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Thanks, one of my favorites. But open to ideas. Really want something like a 2x8x36 with turrets.
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Any updates on when these rigs will be ready?
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I'll call them today and post an update!
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I was here researching, looking for the same info?
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Any data yet on batch #2?
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How in the world did I miss this?  What a neat thing to do SAS. Greg
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Will be starting with a Leupold VXR Patrol 3x9x40 TMR illuminated
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I emailed, but got the out of office response. He'll return on the 14th and I'll post an update then!
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Any data yet on batch #2? I'm waiting to see myself.
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Of all the suggestions I've received by PM, I'd say the 358 Winchester is the leading contender.
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Is it gonna look like this one? ![[Linked Image]](http://i834.photobucket.com/albums/zz265/mlward_ssa/DakotaRight_zpsf1e92bbe.jpg)
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A stainless 358 with a 20" barrel and open sights would be interesting. I kind of miss my 338 rcm.
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Damn. Was hoping for a 270..
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If you do a 358 run I'd be in for one for sure then.
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I'd be all about a .358. Have been "planning" one in my head for a few months.
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I'd be in for 35 Whelen or 9.3x62
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One vote for 7 WSM, 1:9", 24", and add a saddle type cheek rest.
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I emailed, but got the out of office response. He'll return on the 14th and I'll post an update then! Did I miss the update??
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Damn. Was hoping for a 270..
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I would definately take another in an 8 twist 243. I'm also thinking a 284 win might work with that 3.1" magazine. Make that an 8.5 or 8.75 twist.
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I'd love either a 7X57 or a 308.
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Is it gonna look like this one? If it does, most of us couldn't afford it😍
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Amen! 
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Update....they're making stocks and everything else is assembled! Won't be long now!
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How in the world did I miss this? What a neat thing to do SAS. Greg I'm in the same boat. Not sure how I missed it. I'm definately awaiting news on the next batch. 9.3x62 would be a great choice.
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.416 Rem/Rigby/Taylor/Dakota any of those would be fine with me. 
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Yeah, those should sell like hotcakes.
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Buy 25 and you might get your wish to come true.
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Mmmmmm hotcakes.......
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I'd love a 318 Westley Richards.
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Buy 25 and you might get your wish to come true. Just need one.
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How about a 6.5-06 with #2 contour barrel and tan with black speckle tone stock.
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8 twist 22-250AI #2 22". You can paint it purple with yellow dots for all I care.
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Yeah a 1-8" twist 243 with that mag box would be awesome.
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The two chamberings that will make for a unique offering that makes the most of the platform are the 284 and 9.3x62.
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Yeah a 1-8" twist 243 with that mag box would be awesome. I've have a 1:8" 6.5x55 long action ordered. But gotta admit, that a 1:8" .243 on the short action would be interesting...
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How about a 6.5-06 with #2 contour barrel and tan with black speckle tone stock. I might have to get in on that one, and I havent gotten the first one yet! I am really considering a 6.5-06 build
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I call dibs on an extra if one needs a home.
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Just stumbled across this. Neat idea and since I missed the .260 the .243 would ring my bell.
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How about a 6.5-06 with #2 contour barrel and tan with black speckle tone stock. 6.5-06 AI with at least a 24" tube. I'd be all over something like that.
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257 weatherby, 26" fluted stainless, tan stock with gray webbing or 358 wsm with 24" fluted...
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How about a 6.5-06 with #2 contour barrel and tan with black speckle tone stock. +1
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Got that one covered. Let's push for a 6.5-284 maybe for something different? Good brass available.
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How about a 6.5-06 with #2 contour barrel and tan with black speckle tone stock. +1 I've got this exact rifle but with a #3 Brux tube I'll be selling here shortly as soon as I get it back from Kampfeld - If interested, PM me. 24" tube -
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Might just do that.....thanks
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How about a 24" fluted 7mm wsm?
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How about a 338-06. We already had a 6.5 so a mid bore might be nice.
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How about a 275 Rigby. I know it is a 7 X 57, but the name has cachet.
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Some of you might want to go checkout the MRC website, they already list chamberings you're suggesting.
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AVR stainless 20" 400 Whelen.
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43 Egyptian would be cool too!
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Getting close to shipping time?
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I'll see your 43 Egyption and raise you a 25 Stevens Rimfire.
Actually, a 270 Win with a 1/8" twist would be sweet. The bullet manufacturers are bringing out more VLD bullets in .277".
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... Actually, a 270 Win with a 1/8" twist would be sweet. The bullet manufacturers are bringing out more VLD bullets in .277"... Too late for me... I already have a 1:8TW, .277" Lilja blank sitting here. Trying to figure out which action I want to have it fitted and chambered...
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Like waiting for a custom, almost minus a year or so. Got my scope ,rings and bases on hand already.
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I hope these guns shoot great for you guys.
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Yeah I'm curious to see how these will turn out. I would like to see a side by side review between a Faux Ti (ITD re barrel) and this group buy. The money would be comparable. The longer mag well really is a big advantage though.
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Inquiring minds want to know.
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