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New apa 308 in a sentinel stock!

cav1993

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Mar 28, 2008
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near nova, virginia
Finally getting around to post some pictures!

Professional picture of the rifle:

sentinel308.jpg


This rifle is amazing. Typical fantastic craftsmanship from Jered at APA!

Specs:
308 Win
Badger M2008 action
KMW stock OD/Tan/Black marble
barrel 24 inches, threaded 5/8x24


This is she looks like (most definitely non professional pic by me!)with a nightforce scope before heading out to do ladder testing!

apa.jpg


Turns out h4895 will be the powder I'll develop a load for first! Varget is no slouch either.



100 yard target with Mccourt's ammo just after breaking in- My friend thought he was cute and fired a 223 round into my target.

apa308target.jpg





Initial 3 shots at 300 yard target with Corbon 175 on day of load testing. It's pretty small pic I know,look at orange dot target in the middle (group's just less than an inch). For whatever reason, my subsequent picture on the same target showing load development targets will not upload.

target.jpg


In very preliminary load testing at 300 yds, H4895 42.3-42.8 gns in winchester brass and the 175 SMK shows real potential! Interestingly so does around 41 grains. Range report when I get to go to 600 and 1000 with chrono and equally hopefully this Sunday. Will try lapua brass too.

Flat out love my APAs.
 
Re: New apa 308 in a sentinel stock!

Thanks!!

Worlds different honestly:) Different thumb position that I like better! I really like my sentinel! Let me know when you are anywhere near by I'll meet you and let you take her for a whirl!
 
Re: New apa 308 in a sentinel stock!

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: cav1993</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Finally getting around to post some pictures!

Professional picture of the rifle:

sentinel308.jpg


This rifle is amazing. Typical fantastic craftsmanship from Jered at APA!

Specs:
308 Win
Badger M2008 action
KMW stock OD/Tan/Black marble
barrel 24 inches, threaded 5/8x24


This is she looks like (most definitely non professional pic by me!)with a nightforce scope before heading out to do ladder testing!

apa.jpg


Turns out h4895 will be the powder I'll develop a load for first! Varget is no slouch either.



100 yard target with Mccourt's ammo just after breaking in- My friend thought he was cute and fired a 223 round into my target.

apa308target.jpg





Initial 3 shots at 300 yard target with Corbon 175 on day of load testing. It's pretty small pic I know,look at orange dot target in the middle (group's just less than an inch). For whatever reason, my subsequent picture on the same target showing load development targets will not upload.

target.jpg


In very preliminary load testing at 300 yds, H4895 42.3-42.8 gns in winchester brass and the 175 SMK shows real potential! Interestingly so does around 41 grains. Range report when I get to go to 600 and 1000 with chrono and equally hopefully this Sunday. Will try lapua brass too.

Flat out love my APAs.
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Re: New apa 308 in a sentinel stock!

awesome, it shoot better than it looks, congrats and good shooting.
 
Re: New apa 308 in a sentinel stock!

I love that stock. Just need to get around to ordering one so I have a reason to order a M2008.
 
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Good thing I have your address Cav. I will be by later on to <span style="text-decoration: line-through">steal</span> errr I mean look it over.
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Re: New apa 308 in a sentinel stock!

"Good thing I have your address Cav. I will be by later on to steal errr I mean look it over. "

LOL:)


Thanks all! Just another example of APA awesomeness!! That APA 6xc on the board is great too!
 
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Six hundred yard electronic target-found a good varget and h4895 load.

Only the second time I've used Electronic targets-they are great, instant feed back! Can also switch out to different targets on the display. Come check them out at peacemakers range!
 
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Resurrecting an old post to give props to Jered for an abolute hammer of a rifle.

Went to the range yesterday to try out a new hand load. I thought I'd found two that were pretty good but I was testing a new approach to reloading courtesy of Jered.

I've always figured that if I found a load that shot around 1/2 MOA at 500 yds that was better than I could do most days!). I'm not a huge fan of extreme powder charges or living on the edge of the pressure curve and have kept brass prep etc to a minimum. In short, basic kit and techniques used to reload! I do get a kick out of small groups or metallic "ding" at distance.

Well i sensed Jered thought the rifle was capable of more, so he took me to graduate level reloading class to hone my rudimentary approach to and skills in reloading so I'd see what the rifle was capable of. We talked quite a few times and he emailed me. Plus Andrew Mccourt has spent a ton of time talking with me(ps the hide rocks, lots of people helping out!)

This is three shots at 400 yds after graduate school reloading classes:



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I smiled and left the range after those three. Perfect day. Realizing of course my next two shots would inevitably destroyed thatgroup and that I'll never be able to replicate this, I still left the range with a new appreciation for what reloading skills can help you do!(under my finger is the 100 yd one shot confirm zero in case anyone wondering)

Jered-thanks man! Damnnnn your stuff shoots.

As an aside, Andrew Mccourt you are also the man-appreciate your knowledge, time, and your ammo as well!

Now, Jason it's on to mastering UKD!!:)

 
Re: New apa 308 in a sentinel stock!

Damn, spectacular shooting. It's amazing what can happen when you consult with the pros!
 
Re: New apa 308 in a sentinel stock!

There is a void in my life that can only be filled by an M2008...

Smart rifle you've got there.
 
Re: New apa 308 in a sentinel stock!

So what did you change on your reloading technique?
 
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sure thing-mostly what should have been obvious things- details and repeatability matters-that reloading accuracy is basically the interplay of several variables and accuracy is affecyed by those variables. for me, i wasnt paying much attention to neck tension ie I could do more than one pass with sequentially smaller bushing with different bushings to get to target tension so as not overdo with one pass. pretty simple concept, just that little things matter.

their conversations led me to read couple reloading books.

reloading sure seems to be a simple process but dang I didnt know how much I didnt know and how much can go into it!! just helped me focus on where to concentrate my efforts!