My buddy was shooting those 197's he shot the AB mobile lab, BC variation was atrocious due to the tips getting mangled in the magazine.
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I shot 190 atips the first year I went across their lab. The bc variation was really good on them. I was using a 7-300wm @ 3050 fps. That gun shot really good and would hang right with my 300nm shooting 245s till about 2000 yards.
Is there anyone going to KRG or NF that'd be interested in a .338 barrel?
I've got one on the shelf but I've decided on a heavier contour, I'll bring it with if anyone's interested.
KS Arms, 32" Finish, Heavy Palma, 1:9, 5R
Would trade for 215M primers
I've got one on the shelf but I've decided on a heavier contour, I'll bring it with if anyone's interested.
KS Arms, 32" Finish, Heavy Palma, 1:9, 5R
Would trade for 215M primers
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Question for everyone. I shot a 300 win mag last year. I stumbled on a 300NMI a few weeks ago. I don’t see a ton of people running the improved over the regular 300 Norma. After doing some research and running some rough numbers in my kestrel on some test profiles, why is that? It looks like the performance increase is there, so why don’t we see more of them?
That’s a fair point. I had a guy tell me one time that worrying about barrel life on a comp rig is like worrying about miles per gallon in a drag car
so I figured that reason wouldn’t be a huge turn off since most of us are a little psychotic when it comes to thisI shoot a 300 norma improved. My main reasons are for less trimming and running them at lower pressure and the brass last forever. Also i can easily mag feed the berger 245 lrht. But with n568 barrel life seems to improve specially over n570 and even n565. Other people have told me roughly with n568 they were getting 900 or more good solid competition accuracy with speeds of 2980ish. I don't push things crazy or go for top speeds but this case is very easy to tune and low es and sds
Start off with 2 barrels, both use the same chamber, same length. On first barrel use 100 cases, fireform and load development. Learn the nuances of the cartridge when the first barrel is toast fireform brass for the next barrel. You could even go 7/300NMIMP and just neck that brass to 7MM.
If you want to send me a PM I can give you his number. We made a reservation for Thursday. He has been very accomodating. He has a post in the ELR forum on this board I believe.
Another dumb question from me, are there spots along the way with water or does all water for the day need to be packed? Figured 32oz wouldn't be enough for the day, just trying to figure out loadout.
For those that have shot in the NF Challenge before, what height bipod do you think is required. I have an AccuTac WB4 but I’m thinking I maybe should have gotten the WB5, 14” vs 17.25”. May order the leg extensions to be safe.
Should be good. If you need a higher one, someone in ur squad will let you use theirs. Friendly people especially as the day gets going.
Already having fun at the zero and confirmation targets today. Lots of neat rigs. Expanded my distaste for some of these insane muzzle brakes
I’m already happy having the chance to shoot a mile plus the last couple of days. A couple pictures so far, zero line today and our practice range yesterday with Grassy Knoll down by Cheyenne.
I’m already happy having the chance to shoot a mile plus the last couple of days. A couple pictures so far, zero line today and our practice range yesterday with Grassy Knoll down by Cheyenne.
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Zero range was an absolute cluster fuck today!!! We have thousands of acres there and there was 300 people crammed into a space the size of a fucking bathroom. Literally 4-5 spots on the line a guy could zero, and was so crowded we didn't even stay for the unicorn shoot. I was so pumped about taking a shot at 3400 yards and couldn't. Barret was supposed to be letting people shoot rifles also and didn't see anyone trying them out. In his picture you can see, the only places people could shoot was between the mat and white truck, and only a couple spots could see the zero board at 100. The previous years I have been here, Friday was an absolute blast. Layout this year was fucking gay. Hopefully the match goes better the next couple days. Good luck out there!
Zero range was a cluster at first. Seemed to somewhat get under control a little after a bit. People started forming a line, but I think they noticed they could zero and hit the confirmation targets only from certain spots. For me I’d like to see all the braked people off by themselves. I got stuck between to insane brakes and had to quit shooting while they shot. Dirt and debris blowing everywhere not to mention the noise/concussion.
I saw quite a few people shoot the Barrett. We also left before shooting the unicorn due to the line. Still had a fun day watching the dumb pronghorn eat in front of the plates lol
Beautiful county, thanks for the pictures!Already having fun at the zero and confirmation targets today. Lots of neat rigs. Expanded my distaste for some of these insane muzzle brakes
I’m already happy having the chance to shoot a mile plus the last couple of days. A couple pictures so far, zero line today and our practice range yesterday with Grassy Knoll down by Cheyenne.
Wishing I could shoot there ( I’m in FL).
But way to many shooters with brakes, that’s where the fun stops.
