Recent content by beetroot

I think in my situation the Hog saddle is the right way to go. I've been putting off getting into tripod shooting for a long time now, maybe time to bite the bullet.

Looks like 2021 may be the year of cross over scopes. I certainly hope so

Hi all. I've been through all the recent PRS pack threads and it seems like the X31 Lo Drag is a very popular option. I'm wondering if anyone here has used the X1 Euro pack, it looks very similar maybe just a little smaller footprint and less weight yet slight more capacity and cheaper. I'm...

I just use 1 mediocre bipod between rifles. A 9-13 Harris with the standard sling stud mount seems to work just fine for me.

Newton Meters FTW it would seem.

Be sure to share your thoughts. I'll be interested to here if you find the thin reticle as much a issue with the higher magnification model.

Good example of how torque wrenches used blindly can be more trouble than just tightening by feel. It pays to think about what you are doing when using a torque wrench. If it feels like you are going tighter than what you feel is right theres a good chance something is wrong. 60 in/lbs is more...

It's Gorse. Can you believe the Poms exported that shit to their colonies, seems like a prime candidate for a plant you would happily leave behind.

It's not an easy job design a new reticle. It's not like they just took an existing design, barely changed it and now just need to send a file in the correct format to the glass manufacturer/reticle engraver to then put the reticle in an existing scope model. There's a bunch of focus groups...

You are probably already aware but Arrse.co.uk is a website dedicated to UK military personnel, the guys there will be able to point you in the right direction as far as improving your chances of selection. A far as training to become a soldier/sniper Frank gave you the best advice. 1, Do well...

So have you decided to try another NX8 or have you opted for an optic from a different company?

101% agree. As I said to Birddogs post I think a light-ish weight, 30mm, FFP scope in the $800-$1000 range with FIT FOR PURPOSE reticle and turrets done well would sell like hotcakes. A lot of folk are already sold on the idea of FFP for a hunting scope but it needs to be well executed. I've...

Agreed. There are a few good FFP scopes in 3-18x44ish range that aren't too heavy, but bar the Bushnell LRHS (that's discontinued) and the Meopta Optika6 most options are over 1500. I feel that the first big manufacturer to release a fit for purpose FFP crossover scope for around $800 will hit...

Seems like ARCA is by far the most popular method. Is there any good reason to go for a hog saddle/clamp over ARCA rail? Seems like the only advantage is having a setup that will take any rifle you throw at it, all other advantages go to ARCA rail.

I use all my rifles/scopes as cross over rifles to some degree so like having lower magnification. My 22lr trainer/NRL/PRS/whatever it's called wears a 3-15 PST, whilst I'd like a little more magnification on the top end I do use it in the 3-8x magnification as much if not more than I use...