Recent content by brianinaustin

A year later, the Ruger has taken two deer, and the Remington just got scoped. Decided to make one the heavier, box blind gun, and the other a hiker. Thanks for sharing advice, experiences. It took me a minute to find this thread. When I did, the title made me chuckle.

Have not shot the Ruger yet, but hope to soon. Have most of it's accoutrements in hand!

Thanks for the input and offers. So with all the love for the RAP, and my love for the 700, I picked up both. Not sure which we'll keep, but we'll start with some range time, and go from there. There are some nice rifles for less than the cost of these two, but, it's for science. I'll...

Also, if anyone stumbles upon this thread and is interested, I'd like to sell the above scope and mount pretty soon. Just doesn't get enough use.

Done. https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/ruger-american-predator-65-creedmoor-bolt-action-rifle-114906943 So, I'm considering a VX3i 4.5-14x40. If there's a 3-15 that won't break the bank (or back), I'm all ears. By back, I mean I don't want a heavy scope. Also, in the spirit of going light...

Figured I'd post a follow up. Went with the Alamo Four Star. I believe the company is now called ZRO Delta. Really nice mount. No complaints. My only gripe is self-directed; have not shot the rifle that much. My son did use it on his first deer hunt though....

Alright, alright... I'll give the RAP another chance. Any argument for or against the blued vs stainless?

That Howa mini looks nice. Some of our hunts require 243 or bigger... that's the only reason I'd not go Grendel again.

Hello friends. My 12yo has been deer hunting a couple of years now. From a blind, he likes shooting a 6.5 Grendel AR, but we need a bolt action that's a little lighter, and that he could walk with. What I think I know I want.... 6.5 Creedmoor, cutting the bbl to around 16-18", and adding a...

I can't find anything about that mount that I don't like. Can't find many reviews on it, but going to give it a shot. I'll find another rifle to throw it on til the 300 comes in and see how it does. Thanks again for all the input. I know there are a few post similar to this one. To...

The A4S looks nice. I don't see much info on it though. Any reviews of it out there? I emailed them to see if they had one in stock and if they thought it would work for my application.

Thanks for all the input. Still favoring the ADM, but the GDI keeps winking at me. Scope should arrive this week, but I won't be able to pick up the rifle til maybe Feb (that ball's in BATFE's court), so I have a little time.

That's enough ADM votes to convince me (unless there's a last minute vote for a non-qd that fits the application). This is probably a non-issue, but will vertical split rings obscure a low-pro elevation turret? I doubt I'd ever have to adjust anything so quickly that I'd notice, but I've...

You make a strong case.

Thanks for the input. I'm leaning towards the ADM for a qd mount. I'm impressed by the repeatability claims made by GDI, but looks like its a tad heavier (and a lot spendier). I'd probably buy it and cry if it were as lean as the others. Any votes for non-qd mounts? I could go that...