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Your rifle looks great, but the bean field looks a little neglected. RoundUp twice a year has that effect.
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Congrats on a fine rifle. My GAP 308 simply amazes me every time I shoot it.
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Fantastic build, you'll enjoy that one.
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nice rifle Roads.....I like those stocks....
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Clint, You are the David Allen Coe of rifles. You have created the perfect do it all rifle!  Dibbs when you go to sell it! John
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About as perfect as they come right there!!!
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John, dont hold your breath on this one. Its the rare occasion when a project turns out better than envisioned. Can't imagine a more sound package under 8lbs.
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Clint, You are the David Allen Coe of rifles. You have created the perfect do it all rifle! Dibbs when you go to sell it! John Technically, that would make him Steve Goodman, not David Allen Coe.... Nice Rifle.... David
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Not sure I would want to be called David Allan Coe, the guy is a ass putting it nicely.
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I like that alot! One of those in 260 would be VERY welcome in my home. Well done!
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Dang CT that is a beautiful rifle. We must have similar taste in rifles. I sent my Stiller Predator action to Hart 2 months ago to have a #3 23" 11 twist barrel screwed on. Now I know what it's going to look like when I get it back. I have a Micky Edge stock and PTG bottom metal waiting. Still thinking about the trigger. If mine shoots as good as your's, I'll be happy. Thanks for posting.
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Super nice build, how are you liking that scope?
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Since this rifle didn't seem too fussy I let the Montana project, along with lots of archery, take precedence over the Beanland. This morning I decided to give 168 BT's a go. I've a feeling I'm on to something. This little rig sure isn't picky. 44.7 grains of RL15 wasn't a scientific selection. I was shooting for 44.5 but after a few spins on the MVA micrometer it landed on 44.7 so I rolled with it. Thats a five shot group. ![[Linked Image]](https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-0NGfH_Y3erI/VGFMz6i_N1I/AAAAAAAACa4/mP4107QrPtU/w741-h875-no/photo.JPG)
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Ackley, I love everything about the scope except the fine reticle, but its growing on me too. Its not what I'd choose stalking through the timber but thats not what it was designed to do.
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That bullet at that speed and that level of accuracy is a nice combo. The 168BT is a good killer on deer and hogs. The raggedy hole is certainly a good sign!
By the way, where did you get the printable target like that? Looks like a good one to use for load testing.
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J, I made the target in excel. I play with the thickness depending on reticle size. Print it on card stock and you're good to go.
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I got you. Will certainly have to play with that. Thanks!
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PM me your email address and I'll email you the file as a starting point. Believe me, its nothing scientific. I basically change it around on an as needed bases, though I have been better lately of trying to save the different sizes.
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