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A little help from the MRC group please
1)What rings do I need with a 42-44mm scope ?
2)Anyone running 130gr. factory loads with good accuracy ?

Good results with Prime Ammo . 130 OTB's

I have Talley LWs in low on my X2. Scope has a 1 inch tube and 42 obj and its just clearing so not sure if the lows will work with a 44. Might depend on the scope. Safe side I would say mediums if your going Talley LWs.

Thanks for the info guys, need ammo and mounts.

If your using Talley LWs they are one piece both ring and mount.Im using Hornady whitetail right now.

My .300 RUM does shoot well.



back off a few grains on the loads, however

It's looking more and more like I missed the boat on the 260 Special...always a day late!

I bet it's a hoot to shoot from the bench, too...

I also have an X2 with Talley lightweight lows, using a Meopta 6x42. Barely clears. 44mm wouldn't work.
Bob

Actually, it seems a little less than my .300 Weatherby Mark V Ultralight - though I am sure once I start working with 200's & 210's I may change my opinion. From working with the 8mm Rem Mag and 200's at 3000 fps, I expect recoil won't be trivial.

I suspect either fast .30 will feel like the fist of God on your shoulder, at least when shooting from the bench.

No, that would be my .475 Turnbull...which is basically a 9lb .470 Nitro

I should think so!

Did anyone ever get around to putting their X2 in a Mcmillan edge? If so was it worth it?

T3 Hunter with older VX3 2.5x10. 1/2 groups out of the box with factory Federal 140 SGKs. Working up TTSX loads for it.

Now that the MCR 1999 has been on the member's benches for a while, I'd appreciate some advice please.

1) What is the best COAL for consistent cartridge feeding and accuracy ?
2) What 130ish grain bullets for whitetail hunting, would work at the magic COAL and favorite powder charge ?
3) Is everyone pleased with their MRC 1999 Fire 260rem ?

I did a lot of searching, and unfortunately most pictures are gone due to the Photobucket dump.

Bwana, I just noticed your post. It has been a while since you asked, but if you are still interested here goes;

1. The COAL that is working for me is 2.810"

2. I'm using 130gr Nosler Accubond over 44.5 grains of IMR 4350. That is averaging 2895 fps and has resulted in sub 1 inch 3 shot groups out of my Campfire MRC 260. A couple of groups as low as 5/8".

3. I've used this load on 4 or 5 deer so far with good results. All one shot kills. I am very pleased with my MRC and it has become my go to rifle for deer. I like it so much that I bought another MRC in 243 that has become my heavy varmint gun.

Best of luck with yours.

Heard MRC is going to chamber the 6.5 PRC in the X2 line.

Not only bringing out a 6.5 PRC, but a redesigned X2 called the X3 which is going to be lighter.