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It has arrived!!!

tango6

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I threw the bipod I had laying around, I have a base, bipod and some other goodies on the way. Now I need to join ASC to see the 600 yard range. I am trying to figur eout what to feed her.
 
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Black Hills 175 Match.... You will be VERY happy and your rifle will thank you
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Matt (LEO SOUTH GA.)
 
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175? I was advised not to go over 168. thank you i will look into them.
 
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The 5r and 175s are a match made in heaven for 600+. For shorter shots, the 168s offer pretty much the same level of precision. Personally, I only shoot the 175s so I only need to carry around one data card.
 
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You will have no problem stabilizing a 175gn, I have seen people shooting 175gn out of a 12tw barrels with no problems.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Tango 6</div><div class="ubbcode-body">175? I was advised not to go over 168. thank you i will look into them. </div></div>
Whoever told you that is misinformed... IN THEORY, The faster twist in a .308 will actually prefer the larger/heavier pills. In my experience I have seen both 1-12s that prefer 175gr and 1-10s that prefer 155gr. You will just have to shoot a few different loads to find out what this particular gun shoots well. Just my 2 cents.
 
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Does that barrel have threads on the end of it? Do they come stock that way? thanks Lee
 
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great, I picked up Remington 150 grain and Lellier and bellot 147 grain, and I was cleaning the garage today and found 100 rounds of Magtech and I have never owned a 308, it was weird to find 100 rounds. I also pulled the Lee modern reloading book out.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: skeetlee</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Does that barrel have threads on the end of it? Do they come stock that way? thanks Lee </div></div>

yes the 20 inch has a threaded barrel but the 24 did not. thats why I choose the 20 inch.
 
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Nice! These rifles are getting very popular. I kind of wish I had gotten the 20 inch version now. Guess I'll have it cut down eventually.

I'm dying to get mine to the range and shoot it.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RugerSlinger</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It looks like a 5r so I would say yes. Congrats on new purchase! </div></div>

Normally I just leave well enough alone when someone makes an absolutely ridiculous statement but this one I’ll make an exception. There is absolutely no way you can look at the outside of a barrel and determine twist rate and rifling type? Nice try!

Tango 6 it is a good looking rifle. Congrats can't wait to see it when it's all finished!
 
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Every 700 5r .308 SS I've seen has the 1:11.25in twist 5r barrel on them. To the best of my knowledge that's the only way they come. Are there different twist rates as options that you're aware of?
 
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mine has the 1 in 11 1/4 twist, its just a 20 inch instead of 24.
 
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no nothing flannel in this house!!!!!
 
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Some new pics, its still unfired.

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Good choice! I remember your last thread. You bought the dam'd rifle I didn't know existed until it was too late and now I'm stuck with my LTR....lol...
<span style="text-decoration: line-through">Looks like you went with the Tac Ops cheek pad too?
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</span>Nevermind, that doesn't have as many cartridge slots as the T.O.
 
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damn,still a virgin .......
 
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Looks like we've chose essentially the same gear. I got a Triad pack today for my 5r. When I installed my Timney trigger I removed the second sling stud on the front of my stock so I could fit my Harris swivel bipod on the forward stud.

Cut out my pelican case for the rifle tonight. It looks kind of ghetto since I don't have a hot wire setup but it still fits the rifle.

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sendero_man</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Are you left handed ?? </div></div>
LOL...didn't even catch that. I would think a left-handed action would have been purchased if that were the case.
 
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Very Nice Bro!!! I've got that SAME EXACT RIFLE 3 months ago...and now all that's left original is the action and barrel. It's now in a Manners T4A Stock with the badger mini chasis and has a AAC Muzzel Brake on instead of the factory thread protector. Trust me bro, the heavier the better with these Rifles...Go with the 175s and never look back! Congrats and hope you'll treat her right~!!!
 
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Holy crap that stock is 1k. thats amazing, I am looking for 175 gr ammo but everyone is sold out. I have no idea what a badger mini chassis is or bed the scope
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: blacktaco</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sendero_man</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Are you left handed ?? </div></div>
LOL...didn't even catch that. I would think a left-handed action would have been purchased if that were the case.
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Not all lefties prefer to shoot left handed rifles. Sendero is asking because he has a left handed stock pack on the rifle.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: HOGTOOTH</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Very Nice Bro!!! I've got that SAME EXACT RIFLE 3 months ago...and now all that's left original is the action and barrel. It's now in a Manners T4A Stock with the badger mini chasis and has a AAC Muzzel Brake on instead of the factory thread protector. Trust me bro, the heavier the better with these Rifles...Go with the 175s and never look back! Congrats and hope you'll treat her right~!!! </div></div>

will these be good?

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/60300788-1.html
 
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yes I am left handed. I didnt even see that post.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JCH</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: blacktaco</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sendero_man</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Are you left handed ?? </div></div>
LOL...didn't even catch that. I would think a left-handed action would have been purchased if that were the case.
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Not all lefties prefer to shoot left handed rifles. Sendero is asking because he has a left handed stock pack on the rifle. </div></div>

Yep, there are a bunch of us lefties who shoot right handed guns.

Nice rifle OP!!
 
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Brother, do yourself a favor and go right to the heavier pills. You're rifle is gonna shoot like crazy out to 1000yds w the 175 matchkings. Southwestammunition.com has a couple of awesome loads w that bullet and the price and quality is second to none. Give that a shot and I think you'll be a happy guy and a believer.

- Paulus
 
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what about cleaning supplies I was told about something called a bore guide?
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Paulus</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Brother, do yourself a favor and go right to the heavier pills. You're rifle is gonna shoot like crazy out to 1000yds w the 175 matchkings. Southwestammunition.com has a couple of awesome loads w that bullet and the price and quality is second to none. Give that a shot and I think you'll be a happy guy and a believer.

- Paulus </div></div>

These

http://www.southwestammunition.com/product_p/308175smk-standard.htm
 
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I just ordered 3 20 packs from freedom munnitions. they were 175 gr match.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JCH</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: blacktaco</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sendero_man</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Are you left handed ?? </div></div>
LOL...didn't even catch that. I would think a left-handed action would have been purchased if that were the case.
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Not all lefties prefer to shoot left handed rifles. Sendero is asking because he has a left handed stock pack on the rifle. </div></div>

Sorry for the delayed reply bro, but yea, you don't want "Hunting" Rounds for Precision Shooting. You want something slik and precise. The Sierra Match Kings are what you what in the 175 Grain. Looks like someone already pointed you that way which is a Good Thing! And yes, the Manner stock itself was 1K with the Mini Chasis which is Molded into the Stock so it doesn't need any beding. The concet is kind of like the Accuracy Internation Chasis which Both use the same Magazines. I picked Manners cause it felt much better to me and the stock HS Precision is too light for my taste. But yea bro, you got yourself a nice starting point even for some heavy weight LR Rifle down the road! Enjoy and Good Luck Bro!!!
 
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Well the base showed up along with some ammo boxes.Now I need to break in the barrel and sight it in. So as it sits now it has a stock stock on it which I think is a H S precision, an 20 moa egw base, a Harris swivel bipod, triad stock pack, a shitty 3-9 x 40 nikkon prostaff scope, I have big plans for it already and I havent even shot it yet, a Manners stock from stockystocks so I can add a mag or a whisky 3 stock, a better scope but I have no idea what power to look for, better rings and base. a trigger and a new bolt knob. and a paint job.

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