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Rifles Inc. Strata #17710578 10/18/22 Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 8,732 Central, Texas L LBP OP Campfire Outfitter OP LBP Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 8,732 Central, Texas I’m liking my new Strata. It’s a .223 REM (vanilla), left hand, 22” #2 1-8” twist. I topped it with a Leupold VX-3HD 3.5-10x40 CDS. It shoots 75 gr Gold Dots at 3008 fps into 1/2 groups. Lex builds a nice rifle, the fit and finish are second to none and I’ve owned 4 NULAs through the years (still own 2). [/img] Last edited by LBP; 10/18/22. Will Munny: It's a hell of a thing, killing a man. Take away all he's got and all he's ever gonna have. The Schofield Kid: Yeah, well, I guess they had it coming. Will Munny: We all got it coming, kid.

Re: Rifles Inc. Strata LBP #17710603 10/18/22 Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,228 Paradise,Alaska Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,228 Paradise,Alaska What are the mag constraints in COAL? 75 GD's are wadcutters and a TOTAL bust. Hint. Take pics of the magbox/follower. Hint........... Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."

Re: Rifles Inc. Strata LBP #17710681 10/18/22 Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 8,732 Central, Texas L LBP OP Campfire Outfitter OP LBP Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 8,732 Central, Texas Stick, It’s just a factory box and follower and I definitely need to open it up so I can shoot some 88’s. I pay attention to your hints. 😁 [/img] Will Munny: It's a hell of a thing, killing a man. Take away all he's got and all he's ever gonna have. The Schofield Kid: Yeah, well, I guess they had it coming. Will Munny: We all got it coming, kid.

Re: Rifles Inc. Strata LBP #17710693 10/18/22 Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,228 Paradise,Alaska Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,228 Paradise,Alaska That's a BUMMER. 2.500" is an absolute tolerance minimum for me,regarding a 1-8". I typically go 2.600" for 1-7". Hint. 88's aren't happening in a 1-8" 223. Hint............... Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."

Re: Rifles Inc. Strata LBP #17710799 10/18/22 Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 8,732 Central, Texas L LBP OP Campfire Outfitter OP LBP Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 8,732 Central, Texas Yeah I screwed up going 1-8”, should have went 7”. I know a 8” 22-250 will work from our discussion the other day and that surprised me, the extra velocity makes the difference obviously. On my .224 builds from here out my going 7” on all of them. Will Munny: It's a hell of a thing, killing a man. Take away all he's got and all he's ever gonna have. The Schofield Kid: Yeah, well, I guess they had it coming. Will Munny: We all got it coming, kid.

Re: Rifles Inc. Strata LBP #17710997 10/18/22 Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 4,659 B Biebs Campfire Tracker Biebs Campfire Tracker B Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 4,659 I've owned 5 or 6 of Lex's customs. He really knows how to put together a hunting rifle.

Re: Rifles Inc. Strata Biebs #17711082 10/18/22 Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 8,732 Central, Texas L LBP OP Campfire Outfitter OP LBP Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 8,732 Central, Texas Originally Posted by Biebs I've owned 5 or 6 of Lex's customs. He really knows how to put together a hunting rifle. Yes Sir! Will Munny: It's a hell of a thing, killing a man. Take away all he's got and all he's ever gonna have. The Schofield Kid: Yeah, well, I guess they had it coming. Will Munny: We all got it coming, kid.

Re: Rifles Inc. Strata LBP #17714842 10/20/22 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,293 Northeast USA B beretzs Campfire Ranger beretzs Campfire Ranger B Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,293 Northeast USA Great looking rifle. 88’s are the top but you might get by from the few great 75-77’s out there once you can stuff them in the mag! Is that Lex’s own stock? Looks sharp. Nice build. Semper Fi

Re: Rifles Inc. Strata LBP #17715125 10/20/22 Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,077 Adirondack Mountains N nyrifleman Campfire Outfitter nyrifleman Campfire Outfitter N Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,077 Adirondack Mountains Originally Posted by LBP Originally Posted by Biebs I've owned 5 or 6 of Lex's customs. He really knows how to put together a hunting rifle. Yes Sir! +2 “Factio democratica delenda est"

Re: Rifles Inc. Strata LBP #17715799 10/20/22 Joined: Mar 2018 Posts: 1,265 R Razorhog Campfire Regular Razorhog Campfire Regular R Joined: Mar 2018 Posts: 1,265 Agreed! Very sharp looking rig.

Re: Rifles Inc. Strata LBP #17716394 10/20/22 Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 17,158 Northern California Hammerdown Campfire Ranger Hammerdown Campfire Ranger Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 17,158 Northern California He does a great job building rifles, he builds them like you want. All his work I've seen is A+ Note* I've only seen 3 of his rifles. He built a rifle for a friend; the caliber barrel and twist were so off pudding I had to bite my lip. My friend was happy as a clam, so I guess, all is good. Randy NRA Patriot Life Benefactor

Re: Rifles Inc. Strata beretzs #17718088 10/20/22 Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 8,732 Central, Texas L LBP OP Campfire Outfitter OP LBP Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 8,732 Central, Texas Originally Posted by beretzs Great looking rifle. 88’s are the top but you might get by from the few great 75-77’s out there once you can stuff them in the mag! Is that Lex’s own stock? Looks sharp. Nice build. Yes Sir it’s Lex’s stock. It shoots the 73 eldm, 77 tmk and 75 gold dot great. Thank you! Last edited by LBP; 10/20/22. Will Munny: It's a hell of a thing, killing a man. Take away all he's got and all he's ever gonna have. The Schofield Kid: Yeah, well, I guess they had it coming. Will Munny: We all got it coming, kid.

Re: Rifles Inc. Strata Razorhog #17718089 10/20/22 Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 8,732 Central, Texas L LBP OP Campfire Outfitter OP LBP Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 8,732 Central, Texas Originally Posted by Razorhog Agreed! Very sharp looking rig. Thank You! Will Munny: It's a hell of a thing, killing a man. Take away all he's got and all he's ever gonna have. The Schofield Kid: Yeah, well, I guess they had it coming. Will Munny: We all got it coming, kid.

Re: Rifles Inc. Strata Hammerdown #17718092 10/20/22 Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 8,732 Central, Texas L LBP OP Campfire Outfitter OP LBP Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 8,732 Central, Texas Originally Posted by Hammerdown He does a great job building rifles, he builds them like you want. All his work I've seen is A+ Note* I've only seen 3 of his rifles. He built a rifle for a friend; the caliber barrel and twist were so off pudding I had to bite my lip. My friend was happy as a clam, so I guess, all is good. Yeah I’ve heard folks say Lex is hard to work with, that wasn’t my experience at all. Will Munny: It's a hell of a thing, killing a man. Take away all he's got and all he's ever gonna have. The Schofield Kid: Yeah, well, I guess they had it coming. Will Munny: We all got it coming, kid.

Re: Rifles Inc. Strata LBP #17728414 10/24/22 Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 1,213 Adirondacks F fshaw Campfire Regular fshaw Campfire Regular F Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 1,213 Adirondacks Beautiful rifle, congratulations. Do you know anywhere that 75gr Gold Dots are available? I’ve been searching.

Re: Rifles Inc. Strata fshaw #17729013 10/24/22 Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 8,732 Central, Texas L LBP OP Campfire Outfitter OP LBP Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 8,732 Central, Texas Originally Posted by fshaw Beautiful rifle, congratulations. Do you know anywhere that 75gr Gold Dots are available? I’ve been searching. Thank You. No Sir I don’t. I bought mine a couple years ago when they were available. I would like to find some more myself. Last edited by LBP; 10/24/22. Will Munny: It's a hell of a thing, killing a man. Take away all he's got and all he's ever gonna have. The Schofield Kid: Yeah, well, I guess they had it coming. Will Munny: We all got it coming, kid.

Re: Rifles Inc. Strata LBP #17800549 11/14/22 Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 8,732 Central, Texas L LBP OP Campfire Outfitter OP LBP Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 8,732 Central, Texas [/img] Finally blooded the new Strata, 75 gr Gold Dot at about 100 yards bang flop. Will Munny: It's a hell of a thing, killing a man. Take away all he's got and all he's ever gonna have. The Schofield Kid: Yeah, well, I guess they had it coming. Will Munny: We all got it coming, kid.

Re: Rifles Inc. Strata LBP #17800880 11/14/22 Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 2,328 Dixieland Ngrumba Campfire Regular Ngrumba Campfire Regular Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 2,328 Dixieland Nice! Doubly nice since it’s left handed.

Re: Rifles Inc. Strata LBP #17801547 11/14/22 Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 8,732 Central, Texas L LBP OP Campfire Outfitter OP LBP Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 8,732 Central, Texas Thank You Sir. Will Munny: It's a hell of a thing, killing a man. Take away all he's got and all he's ever gonna have. The Schofield Kid: Yeah, well, I guess they had it coming. Will Munny: We all got it coming, kid.

Re: Rifles Inc. Strata LBP #17801895 11/15/22 Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 17,158 Northern California Hammerdown Campfire Ranger Hammerdown Campfire Ranger Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 17,158 Northern California Congrats on your deer, and that rifle is pretty sweet. Randy NRA Patriot Life Benefactor

Re: Rifles Inc. Strata LBP #17801961 11/15/22 Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 8,732 Central, Texas L LBP OP Campfire Outfitter OP LBP Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 8,732 Central, Texas Thank You, it’s a tack driver! Will Munny: It's a hell of a thing, killing a man. Take away all he's got and all he's ever gonna have. The Schofield Kid: Yeah, well, I guess they had it coming. Will Munny: We all got it coming, kid.

Re: Rifles Inc. Strata LBP #17877277 12/06/22 Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 8,732 Central, Texas L LBP OP Campfire Outfitter OP LBP Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 8,732 Central, Texas [/img] The Strata scored again, 75gr Gold Dot about 125 yards off shooting sticks. She made it about 25 yards and fell insight. Will Munny: It's a hell of a thing, killing a man. Take away all he's got and all he's ever gonna have. The Schofield Kid: Yeah, well, I guess they had it coming. Will Munny: We all got it coming, kid.

Re: Rifles Inc. Strata LBP #18041476 01/22/23 Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,168 Florida J JRS3 Campfire Regular JRS3 Campfire Regular J Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,168 Florida That’s a great build, LBP. Nicely done.

Re: Rifles Inc. Strata LBP #18042287 01/22/23 Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 8,732 Central, Texas L LBP OP Campfire Outfitter OP LBP Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 8,732 Central, Texas Thank You Sir Will Munny: It's a hell of a thing, killing a man. Take away all he's got and all he's ever gonna have. The Schofield Kid: Yeah, well, I guess they had it coming. Will Munny: We all got it coming, kid.

Re: Rifles Inc. Strata LBP #18107544 02/06/23 Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 8,732 Central, Texas L LBP OP Campfire Outfitter OP LBP Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 8,732 Central, Texas Ttt Will Munny: It's a hell of a thing, killing a man. Take away all he's got and all he's ever gonna have. The Schofield Kid: Yeah, well, I guess they had it coming. Will Munny: We all got it coming, kid.

Re: Rifles Inc. Strata LBP #18108535 02/07/23 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 277 H hitman Campfire Member hitman Campfire Member H Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 277 Just when i finally get this rifle out of my head it gets bumped up top. That is a dandy! An i want one Bad.

Re: Rifles Inc. Strata LBP #18109150 02/07/23 Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 8,732 Central, Texas L LBP OP Campfire Outfitter OP LBP Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 8,732 Central, Texas You know Hitman I had that action for a couple years before I decided what to do with it, I pleased with the outcome. Will Munny: It's a hell of a thing, killing a man. Take away all he's got and all he's ever gonna have. The Schofield Kid: Yeah, well, I guess they had it coming. Will Munny: We all got it coming, kid.

Re: Rifles Inc. Strata LBP #18115300 02/08/23 Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 168 C Chaser Campfire Member Chaser Campfire Member C Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 168 LBP Ive enjoyed this thread, and check in on it often. I have at least 7 of Les's rifles and have killed a ton of game with them. I have a Strata 223 imp on order with him. Twisted 7 with a 21 inch, number 2 threaded barrel with a Wyats box. Im pretty excited about it showing up. Im sure it will live its life in my hunting truck. Best, Billy Last edited by Chaser; 02/08/23. Turn em loose ...

Re: Rifles Inc. Strata Chaser #18115435 02/08/23 Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 8,732 Central, Texas L LBP OP Campfire Outfitter OP LBP Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 8,732 Central, Texas Originally Posted by Chaser LBP Ive enjoyed this thread, and check in on it often. I have at least 7 of Les's rifles and have killed a ton of game with them. I have a Strata 223 imp on order with him. Twisted 7 with a 21 inch, number 2 threaded barrel with a Wyats box. Im pretty excited about it showing up. Im sure it will live its life in my hunting truck. Best, Billy That sounds awesome, I wish I had went 1-7” but I’m beyond pleased with mine. It absolutely hammers deer with 75gr gold dots and only uses 24.5grs of powder I love it!! Don’t forget to post pics when it comes in! Last edited by LBP; 02/08/23. Will Munny: It's a hell of a thing, killing a man. Take away all he's got and all he's ever gonna have. The Schofield Kid: Yeah, well, I guess they had it coming. Will Munny: We all got it coming, kid.

Re: Rifles Inc. Strata LBP #18117318 02/09/23 Joined: Nov 2022 Posts: 148 Kasilof, Alaska F FNWhelen Campfire Member FNWhelen Campfire Member F Joined: Nov 2022 Posts: 148 Kasilof, Alaska About 30 years ago my dad had a 338 that if my memory is correct was built by Rifles inc. Damn thing amazed me how a 5.5 pound 338 could kick about like a 270. Had four nephews in their early teens at the time. Took the gun to the range and the boys shot up two boxes of factory loads and would have shot more if I had it. I really wanted one but they were out of my price range at the time.

Re: Rifles Inc. Strata LBP #18117802 02/09/23 Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 8,732 Central, Texas L LBP OP Campfire Outfitter OP LBP Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 8,732 Central, Texas I believe it, Lex builds a great rifle. Will Munny: It's a hell of a thing, killing a man. Take away all he's got and all he's ever gonna have. The Schofield Kid: Yeah, well, I guess they had it coming. Will Munny: We all got it coming, kid.

Re: Rifles Inc. Strata LBP #18118531 02/09/23 Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,803 Montana 6 6MMWASP Campfire Tracker 6MMWASP Campfire Tracker 6 Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,803 Montana If I could get over being slapped in the face by the muzzle brake blast I'd own a bunch of them. I've had a 270 and 30-06 AI built by Lex and they were perfect in every way other than the brake. Without the brake the 270 was manageable but the 30-06 without the brake was too much for this old man. I think a 6-06 W/O a brake would cover a lot of ground

Re: Rifles Inc. Strata 6MMWASP #18121146 02/10/23 Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 8,732 Central, Texas L LBP OP Campfire Outfitter OP LBP Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 8,732 Central, Texas Originally Posted by 6MMWASP If I could get over being slapped in the face by the muzzle brake blast I'd own a bunch of them. I've had a 270 and 30-06 AI built by Lex and they were perfect in every way other than the brake. Without the brake the 270 was manageable but the 30-06 without the brake was too much for this old man. I think a 6-06 W/O a brake would cover a lot of ground It would definitely! I’ve actually thought of a 240 weatherby same thing myself. Will Munny: It's a hell of a thing, killing a man. Take away all he's got and all he's ever gonna have. The Schofield Kid: Yeah, well, I guess they had it coming. Will Munny: We all got it coming, kid.

Re: Rifles Inc. Strata LBP #18121286 02/10/23 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 277 H hitman Campfire Member hitman Campfire Member H Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 277 Think iam gonna do a Strata in 6 Creed. I have another project in the works at the moment but it should be thru by May/june ish. What was the timeframe on your 223 from start to finish?

Re: Rifles Inc. Strata LBP #18125018 02/11/23 Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 8,732 Central, Texas L LBP OP Campfire Outfitter OP LBP Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 8,732 Central, Texas It was the first time ever I had a build completed early! I don’t remember the exact dates but Lex quoted 6 months and it took about 5 1/2. Will Munny: It's a hell of a thing, killing a man. Take away all he's got and all he's ever gonna have. The Schofield Kid: Yeah, well, I guess they had it coming. Will Munny: We all got it coming, kid.

Re: Rifles Inc. Strata LBP #18125139 02/11/23 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 277 H hitman Campfire Member hitman Campfire Member H Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 277 Good deal. Be in touch with him soon Thanks

Re: Rifles Inc. Strata LBP #18125631 02/11/23 Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 8,732 Central, Texas L LBP OP Campfire Outfitter OP LBP Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 8,732 Central, Texas Yes Sir Will Munny: It's a hell of a thing, killing a man. Take away all he's got and all he's ever gonna have. The Schofield Kid: Yeah, well, I guess they had it coming. Will Munny: We all got it coming, kid.

Re: Rifles Inc. Strata LBP #18133434 02/13/23 Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 5,480 Between the Treasure and Magic A Akbob5 Campfire Tracker Akbob5 Campfire Tracker A Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 5,480 Between the Treasure and Magic I’m going to date myself a bit. As a young GI in Fairbanks, AK., back in the late 80s I used to drool over one of his rifles at a local sporting good store (I think it was called Fin n’ Feather). Yours certainly looks every bit as good as the on in my dreams! Congratulations! Bob Enjoy life now -- it has an expiration date. ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~

Re: Rifles Inc. Strata Akbob5 #18133456 02/13/23 Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 8,732 Central, Texas L LBP OP Campfire Outfitter OP LBP Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 8,732 Central, Texas Originally Posted by Akbob5 I’m going to date myself a bit. As a young GI in Fairbanks, AK., back in the late 80s I used to drool over one of his rifles at a local sporting good store (I think it was called Fin n’ Feather). Yours certainly looks every bit as good as the on in my dreams! Congratulations! Thank You Sir, it’s a great rifle. Will Munny: It's a hell of a thing, killing a man. Take away all he's got and all he's ever gonna have. The Schofield Kid: Yeah, well, I guess they had it coming. Will Munny: We all got it coming, kid.

Re: Rifles Inc. Strata Biebs #18170918 02/23/23 Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 17,086 George_De_Vries_3rd Campfire Ranger George_De_Vries_3rd Campfire Ranger Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 17,086 Originally Posted by Biebs I've owned 5 or 6 of Lex's customs. He really knows how to put together a hunting rifle. Not quite that many but at least three I can recall, from a 25/06 to a 284 to a 416 Rem Mag. All were well made and accurate.