|
|
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 17,307
Campfire Ranger
|
OP
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 17,307 |
Pretty excited about this as it turned out better than I expected. I asked Shaen to Cerakote the bbl to match the Bighorn Origins Salt Bath Nitride coating and I'll be damned if he didn't absolutely nail it. Looks fantastic if not better! Only ran 5 fire form rounds down it so far as it showed up just prior to our 9 day late season deer hunt. The .22 Creedmoor wasn't digging the McWalnut and with deer season fast approaching, I pulled it and put it back in the McM Hunter Edge fill that it was bedded to. .223AI Bighorn Origin 21" 1-7" Bart 2b McMillan Hunter PTG Stealth Trigger Tech Diamond 6x SWFA MQ in DD's in the works (factory 20 moa rail and Vortex rings currently, waiting on 8x40 screws) ![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/T2Bf0rhf/88-EF37-E3-0-DFC-42-B4-990-C-1-C13-D0-ECDFEA.png)
Last edited by Higbean; 11/02/19.
Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again!
Ecc 10:2
The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 9,130
Campfire Outfitter
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 9,130 |
I'd be happy with that too.........alot of nice parts in that build congrats!
Bet it shoots too!
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 18,854
Campfire Ranger
|
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 18,854 |
Sent from my Dingleberry Handheld Wireless
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 4,531
Campfire Tracker
|
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 4,531 |
Skookum rig Higgins....
Is the .223AI good for deers?
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 17,307
Campfire Ranger
|
|
OP
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 17,307 |
Is the .223AI good for deers?
I dunno, but I hear it’s great for women and children!
Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again!
Ecc 10:2
The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 32,130
Campfire 'Bwana
|
|
Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 32,130 |
If you put Taco Bell sauce in your ramen noodles it tastes just like poverty
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 17,865
Campfire Ranger
|
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 17,865 |
...
Last edited by AKwolverine; 11/02/19. Reason: Too dark
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 21,167
Campfire Ranger
|
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 21,167 |
I like that hig. Why wasn't the creed diggin it?
Ping pong balls for the win.
Once you've wrestled everything else in life is easy. Dan Gable
I keep my circle small, I’d rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies.
Ain’t easy havin pals.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 17,307
Campfire Ranger
|
|
OP
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 17,307 |
Wouldn’t shoot in it and I didn’t have time to shake it out.
Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again!
Ecc 10:2
The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 21,167
Campfire Ranger
|
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 21,167 |
Ping pong balls for the win.
Once you've wrestled everything else in life is easy. Dan Gable
I keep my circle small, I’d rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies.
Ain’t easy havin pals.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 4,571
Campfire Tracker
|
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 4,571 |
Is the .223AI good for deers?
I dunno, but I hear it’s great for women and children! Just don’t lead them as far.....
You better pray to the God of Skinny Punks that this wind doesn't pick up......
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 5,632
Campfire Tracker
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 5,632 |
Is the .223AI good for deers?
I dunno, but I hear it’s great for women and children! Just don’t lead them as far..... Ain’t war hell!!?? Nice rifle hig
She never made it past the bedroom door, what was she aiming for...?
She's gone shootin..
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 8,423
Campfire Outfitter
|
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 8,423 |
https://youtu.be/aTidoU5tO8UI really like that big horn. See one showing up at my house in the future.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 16,131
Campfire Ranger
|
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 16,131 |
Purty fancy......Idda only have to make one change...... 
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 17,307
Campfire Ranger
|
|
OP
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 17,307 |
I have 100 rounds of 88/Lever form loads ready to go and the kids left just enough milk in the bottom of the jug to half fill a bowl of cereal almost. You could say I got things covered. 
Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again!
Ecc 10:2
The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 17,307
Campfire Ranger
|
|
OP
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 17,307 |
This thing is shooting unbelievable!
I have 450 or so rounds down it and 75 eld’s with 27.6 gr of Lever in formed Rem cases is showing such tiny vertical I can’t hardly believe it.
Fast becoming a favorite.
Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again!
Ecc 10:2
The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 5,632
Campfire Tracker
|
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 5,632 |
That’s very nice hig... did it account for any of stripper cash wad ?
She never made it past the bedroom door, what was she aiming for...?
She's gone shootin..
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 21,167
Campfire Ranger
|
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 21,167 |
Ping pong balls for the win.
Once you've wrestled everything else in life is easy. Dan Gable
I keep my circle small, I’d rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies.
Ain’t easy havin pals.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 17,307
Campfire Ranger
|
|
OP
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 17,307 |
Nah, I was up a few bucks up until a 1,325 yard Hail Mary almost put my family out on the streets.... 😜 Just glad I didn’t go home owing anybody money (cough, darrenk75b, cough)! ![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/tgySQ2qc/EF2788-B4-A17-A-4-EC9-98-FB-9329-CFA31224.jpg)
Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again!
Ecc 10:2
The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 13,354
Campfire Outfitter
|
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 13,354 |
Pretty excited about this as it turned out better than I expected. I asked Shaen to Cerakote the bbl to match the Bighorn Origins Salt Bath Nitride coating and I'll be damned if he didn't absolutely nail it. Looks fantastic if not better! Only ran 5 fire form rounds down it so far as it showed up just prior to our 9 day late season deer hunt. The .22 Creedmoor wasn't digging the McWalnut and with deer season fast approaching, I pulled it and put it back in the McM Hunter Edge fill that it was bedded to. .223AI Bighorn Origin 21" 1-7" Bart 2b McMillan Hunter PTG Stealth Trigger Tech Diamond 6x SWFA MQ in DD's in the works (factory 20 moa rail and Vortex rings currently, waiting on 8x40 screws) Great looking rifle great components. I hear nothing but great things on Shaen's work!
Eat Fish, Wear Grundens, Drink Alaskan.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 17,307
Campfire Ranger
|
|
OP
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 17,307 |
Thanks MCH.
I did not expect this one to turn out as awesome as it did, mostly because I was just looking for a black bbl and didn't have anything particular in mind, but damn if the thing doesn't look like a blued rifle.
I'm throwing charges on the Dillon 550 and it's hanging right with my 6 Dasher out to 650.
It feeds like butter, shoots inside almost every rifle I own while cheap to shoot and practically effortless to reload for.
Shaen is a serious up and comer.
I should probably shoot some groups for BSA....
Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again!
Ecc 10:2
The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 4,874
Campfire Tracker
|
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 4,874 |
Really nice setup Higbean.
Jason
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 5,464
Campfire Tracker
|
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 5,464 |
Nah, I was up a few bucks up until a 1,325 yard Hail Mary almost put my family out on the streets.... 😜 Just glad I didn’t go home owing anybody money (cough, darrenk75b, cough)! Gotta watch out for that darrenk75b:) If you see Darren wish him Happy Holidays from his friend in Oregun:)
"Rather hunt Mule deer than anything else"
"Team 7MM-08"
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 795
Campfire Regular
|
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 795 |
This thing is shooting unbelievable!
I have 450 or so rounds down it and 75 eld’s with 27.6 gr of Lever in formed Rem cases is showing such tiny vertical I can’t hardly believe it.
Fast becoming a favorite. Good to hear. I write funny notes while working, and while I won’t repeat what I wrote, my prose indicates the barrel was very straight and uniform.
I’m not an organ donor. I don’t believe in an afterlife, but I’d rather cover my bases in case there is and I need everything. You just never know.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 17,307
Campfire Ranger
|
|
OP
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 17,307 |
Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again!
Ecc 10:2
The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 3,044
Campfire Tracker
|
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 3,044 |
Good to see you putting a great looking rig to good use.
"The trouble ain't that there is too many fools, but that lightening ain't distributed right." - Mark Twain
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 15,886
Campfire Ranger
|
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 15,886 |
Hell of a nice looking rig, Higbean. Sounds like you've become a really big 223 AI fan.
There are 2 rules to success:
1. Never tell everything that you know.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 17,307
Campfire Ranger
|
|
OP
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 17,307 |
Fast twist .223AI with a good bullet is an impressive combination to say the least.
Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again!
Ecc 10:2
The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 4,531
Campfire Tracker
|
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 4,531 |
Fast twist .223AI with a good bullet is an impressive combination to say the least. Now you did it.....
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2017
Posts: 144
Campfire Member
|
|
Campfire Member
Joined: Dec 2017
Posts: 144 |
Hig,
What speeds are you getting with the 88s?
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2018
Posts: 23,506
Campfire Ranger
|
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Jan 2018
Posts: 23,506 |
Hog Killing is always better when the deed is done with a cool shooting stick...Love that McWalnut handle! 😎
Curiosity Killed the Cat & The Prairie Dog
“Molon Labe”
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2018
Posts: 23,506
Campfire Ranger
|
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Jan 2018
Posts: 23,506 |
Fast twist .223AI with a good bullet is an impressive combination to say the least. Now you did it..... Higgy’s build turned me on to wanting an AI. I have one being spun up right now...Sometimes it’s just easier to follow success. Thanks Higbean! 👍🏻😎
Curiosity Killed the Cat & The Prairie Dog
“Molon Labe”
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 17,307
Campfire Ranger
|
|
OP
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 17,307 |
Hig,
What speeds are you getting with the 88s?
I haven’t messed with any 88’s in formed brass but was forming with them running a measly 2,600 fps with Lever.
Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again!
Ecc 10:2
The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 29,628
Campfire Ranger
|
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 29,628 |
Man that right there is a bad ass rig man nice build!
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 4,531
Campfire Tracker
|
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 4,531 |
Fast twist .223AI with a good bullet is an impressive combination to say the least. Now you did it..... Higgy’s build turned me on to wanting an AI. I have one being spun up right now...Sometimes it’s just easier to follow success. Thanks Higbean! 👍🏻😎 I’ve had my share of them..... I was just waiting to hear how the juice wasn’t worth the squeeze yet again. Grin....
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 17,307
Campfire Ranger
|
|
OP
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 17,307 |
That pig wouldn't be hanging down at the locker with a plain old .223
Needed the AI on this one.
Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again!
Ecc 10:2
The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 7,263
Campfire Tracker
|
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 7,263 |
What's a 223 AI?
That stock is one of the nicer looking McWoody's I have seen, that one came together well in all regards.
"When you disarm the people, you commence to offend them and show that you distrust them either through cowardice or lack of confidence, and both of these opinions generate hatred." Niccolo Machiavelli
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 2,454
Campfire Regular
|
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 2,454 |
That pig wouldn't be hanging down at the locker with a plain old .223
Needed the AI on this one. Azz shot pig?
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 17,307
Campfire Ranger
|
|
OP
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 17,307 |
Didn't aim for the babies on this one. ![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/tRh6qTfs/801-A24-F0-5-CEE-4-E35-821-D-80330-C30-BF0-A.jpg)
Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again!
Ecc 10:2
The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 17,172
Campfire Ranger
|
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 17,172 |
Another vote for a really nice rifle.
Randy
NRA
Patriot Life Benefactor
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 209
Campfire Member
|
|
Campfire Member
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 209 |
Hog Killing is always better when the deed is done with a cool shooting stick...Love that McWalnut handle! 😎 Thats a beautiful rifle right there- -hard to find one much nicer. R
Judges 21:25
“Everyone did what was right in his own eyes.”
Liberal=liberated from God...How's that working out?
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 17,307
Campfire Ranger
|
|
OP
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 17,307 |
Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again!
Ecc 10:2
The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 4,016
Campfire Tracker
|
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 4,016 |
Nice buck Hig! Congrats! B zone buck?
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 17,307
Campfire Ranger
|
|
OP
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 17,307 |
Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again!
Ecc 10:2
The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 21,167
Campfire Ranger
|
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 21,167 |
Ping pong balls for the win.
Once you've wrestled everything else in life is easy. Dan Gable
I keep my circle small, I’d rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies.
Ain’t easy havin pals.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 17,307
Campfire Ranger
|
|
OP
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 17,307 |
Yeah Jud, .223AI doesn't disappoint. Spotted this little guy at 1,100+ and put a kid on him. Was a great time. ![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/pdMkcFhT/7-B512396-D840-4-B63-916-C-6968-C0-C38114.jpg)
Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again!
Ecc 10:2
The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 8,158
Campfire Outfitter
|
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 8,158 |
If that rifle didn't have a "beer belly" it would so much better . . . (sorry to find fault in my eyes)
Those magazines are FUGLY.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 17,307
Campfire Ranger
|
|
OP
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 17,307 |
If that rifle didn't have a "beer belly" it would so much better . . . (sorry to find fault in my eyes)
Those magazines are FUGLY.
I changed my mind after using AICS mags myself and I totally understand where you are coming from. Too dang handy to not have on a rifle for my uses. Rather nice to throw a few mags in a pack and not have things rattling around.
Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again!
Ecc 10:2
The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 8,158
Campfire Outfitter
|
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 8,158 |
I understand the concept of function before form. The detachable mag has its undeniable function, but it ruins the lines on that otherwise beautiful Shaen masterpiece.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 17,307
Campfire Ranger
|
|
OP
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 17,307 |
They certainly aren't for the blued/wood guys..... 
Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again!
Ecc 10:2
The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2018
Posts: 23,506
Campfire Ranger
|
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Jan 2018
Posts: 23,506 |
Nice bucks, Higgy !
Glad you had the extra AI powder to push that 223 to the finish line.
😬🦫
Curiosity Killed the Cat & The Prairie Dog
“Molon Labe”
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 21,167
Campfire Ranger
|
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 21,167 |
Yeah Jud, .223AI doesn't disappoint. Spotted this little guy at 1,100+ and put a kid on him. Was a great time. 223 never impressed me, but cool you turned a kid onto that buck. He’ll remember that the rest of his life. 👍
Ping pong balls for the win.
Once you've wrestled everything else in life is easy. Dan Gable
I keep my circle small, I’d rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies.
Ain’t easy havin pals.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2020
Posts: 1,252
Campfire Regular
|
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Apr 2020
Posts: 1,252 |
that's a buck where score doesn't mean a damn thing to me. he's getting shot every time!
i'm the worst trophy hunter tho
if it mean mugs a guy too long, and i start thinking of mommas cooking, dirt nap and trucks pointing home!
75 or 88's for game?
75's were pretty splashy for me inside of 200. but they sure make good holes at distance
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 17,307
Campfire Ranger
|
|
OP
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 17,307 |
75's but both the sow and buck were considerably farther than 200.
Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again!
Ecc 10:2
The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 17,307
Campfire Ranger
|
|
OP
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 17,307 |
Not quite as bad as the silver scope mistake, but getting kinda close! ![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/pXTcw4zX/0-A8656-F1-1984-44-D0-9471-67757-CEAB7-A2.jpg)
Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again!
Ecc 10:2
The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 15,886
Campfire Ranger
|
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 15,886 |
I have a project or two that I'm going to contact Shaen with.
There are 2 rules to success:
1. Never tell everything that you know.
|
|
|
|
|
672 members (16penny, 007FJ, 1beaver_shooter, 10gaugemag, 10gaugeman, 160user, 79 invisible),
2,945
guests, and
1,377
robots. |
|
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
|
Forums81
Topics1,191,478
Posts18,471,737
Members73,936
| |
Most Online11,491
Jul 7th, 2023
|
|
|
|
![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/DfbgqnNh/626-E2761-5740-445-A-AEC0-3-CD19-DDC4499.jpg)
![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/J4m5P9TZ/2-E1-F4008-1769-4-A24-A3-E0-2-C203-E1-BD76-E.jpg)
