F T/R Competition Nik Taylor, 2013 F-TR World Champion!

[chefcam864]

I just wanted to give props to NC's own Nik Taylor for bringing home the world championship in Raton, NM. He's a good guy, good shooter, and even better machinist! I'm very proud to know him. It takes a great deal of skill, perseverance, and dedication to beat the best shooters in the world, and Mr. Taylor has those qualities in spades. He told me its been a long road and a lot of work to get there, but he did it. 2013 was his year, and we are all very proud of him. Go BNX!!

 

[40xs]

I concur! Nick is one heck of a nice guy and has put the time and effort into his sport. I am happy for Nick that this has all come together for him. I only wish I had the skills that Nick has.

 

[chefcam864]

you're not the only one that wishes he could shoot like Nik... He has tried to help me a few times, and I improved, but those are some awful big shoes.

 

[paul T]

Congrats to nik, Were the heavier 210g bergers more popular over the 185g bullets for FTR at ratton.

 

[chefcam864]

Congrats to nik, Were the heavier 210g bergers more popular over the 185g bullets for FTR at ratton.

I don't know, since I did not attend. I talked to Nik on Tuesday, and he told me he was shooting the 200 hybrid. I have noticed a lot of guys shooting the heavies. I always cruise around when I can and ask the good shooters what they're shooting, and try to get advice from them.

 

[paul T]

Thanks for info chefcam864.

 

[easygoose]

Paul,
A lot of the international guys were shooting 155s. Most guys I talked to from the states were shooting 185s, 200, and 215s pretty evenly split. I did talk to one guy shooting 230s 2700 fps!


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[lte82]

Paul,
A lot of the international guys were shooting 155s. Most guys I talked to from the states were shooting 185s, 200, and 215s pretty evenly split. I did talk to one guy shooting 230s 2700 fps!


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Did he give you specs on his setup and load data? That's fast for a 300wm much less a 308.

 

[XTR]

I have gotten some some pretty impressive velocities with single use brass. It wasn't intentional and I don't recommend it for most folks.

 

[lte82]

I have gotten some some pretty impressive velocities with single use brass. It wasn't intentional and I don't recommend it for most folks.

I suppose if a championship and sponsor money is on the line, why not kill a box of lapua brass for one match right? =)

 

[XTR]

I actually did have a 215 load that was shooting pretty good, and I thought I had come down enough. Using a 215 and a powder that nobody even hitst at a load for so you just wing it.

First indication that you're too hot is once fired Lapua won't fit into the shell plate. (uh oh) Next indication, primers fall out of the pocket on the desk when you are re-priming. Um, damnit. I threw away 60 Lapua Palma cases that night. In the interest of full disclosure. Only 6 of those cases wouldn't hold a primer at all. I knew those had been hammered looking for the edge. That's what I meant by "thought I had come down enough". I came down to the next lower node and the work well.

 

[damoncali]

Paul,
A lot of the international guys were shooting 155s. Most guys I talked to from the states were shooting 185s, 200, and 215s pretty evenly split. I did talk to one guy shooting 230s 2700 fps!

Are the guys doing this strain gaging their rifles? On the surface it seems a little reckless.

 

[chefcam864]

They're not strain gauging their rifles for pressure. The loads are well over SAAMI MAP, and these guys know it. The loads are carefully worked up and tested. I won't go so far to say it's a safe practice, but it is a fairly common one. 308 is really a marginal caliber for 1k which leads to guys really pushing the limit to get that last bit of velocity they can. It's rough on the barrel, brass, and shooter, but many guys feel it's worth it. These are just my personal observations, as I'm not an accomplished LR shooter. however, I'm fortunate to know some really good shooters and try to soak up what I can from them.

 

[Daryl B (aussie)]

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Paul,
A lot of the international guys were shooting 155s. Most guys I talked to from the states were shooting 185s, 200, and 215s pretty evenly split. I did talk to one guy shooting 230s 2700 fps!


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Hi EasyGoose tat was me (the 230's @ 2700) and didn't they hit the conditions where a bit light for most of the competition, but when it got up on the last range I went from 36th (approx.) to 10th in one range. it was a great competition and I also concur about Nik being a great bloke. I was lucky enough to be in the same living accommodation in 2012 with Nik (and John of century 21 fame) so it was good catch up with everyone.

Daryl Barlow