Recent content by jeffbird

Brown, realistically, under what circumstances would you use just one eye/tube or how important is that feature? That probably is a deciding factor. RNVG’s save about $1,200 (TNVC pricing both units with white phosphor). That probably is not a deciding factor, but a nice chunk to step up...

The ability to attach a supplemental battery pack was the deciding factor that tipped me towards the RNVG.

Interesting and thoughtful writeup. The video is particularly interesting for the loudness of the turret adjustment. Turrets that are that audible are ok for matches, but a real negative in the field for hunting, and potentially lethal for a LEO or military user.

$10/round! Yikes! I used to joke my Lapua didn't shoot bullets, it shot $5 bills. $10 is a bit strong. Lapua sells 10 round boxes here. Might be worth springing for one box of ten. If it runs fine, then it is an ammo issue. If it has trouble with Lapua factory ammo, then attention is...

Let's start at the start. Is this a new OEM rifle or used? Does it have the original AI barrel? Does the year code on the barrel match the year code on the receiver? Buy a box of factory fodder such as ABM, Lapua, or Black Hills. Start with 250 grain bullets. The older AWSM's were not twisted...

Don't know about marketing, but can relate a first hand story about Nightforce. About ten years ago or a bit more, when this forum was much smaller and a very different place, there was a young solider about to deploy to Iraq out of Fort Hood. He was issued a rifle with a Leupold that did not...

7 WSM 176 Cauterucio 66.0 MagPro F210M Avg - 2880 fps from 24" 1:9" Could run them faster, but the extra velocity added no extra accuracy, so kept the foot off the gas to stretch barrel life.

Have one with MOAR reticle and am very impressed. It is the excellent quality with the feel of the larger NXS, but a nice size for a lighter hunting rifle. Definitely recommend.

OP, a friend just put a new NXS Compact 2.5x10x 42 on his hunting rifle. It was a very impressive for a typical hunting size scope. Have not seen a SHV in hand, so cannot offer a comparison between the two. If the goal is mostly target shooting, as bkw notes, picking up a used NXS 5.5x22 is...

223 will require a new bolt as it uses a .378" bolt face, while the 308 and 22-250 use the same .473" bolt face. So 22-250 by default unless you want to pay for a new bolt. For everything you describe, a 243 would be another to consider. Might be prudent to check with the suppressor...

I had a Tac Elite and a Stealth. The Tac Elite had fail to feeds from the beginning. Sent it back twice and it still was not reliable enough to carry. The Stealth was a pleasure, very accurate and very reliable. I definitely would recommend against the full length guide rods if it is...

Interesting information. The data point that appears incongruous is the predominant choice of 6mm's for a tactical/"sniper" match. Looking at it from my perspective of for hunting applications, and especially considering longer distances, these seem to be on the very weak side of power...

Masked, Actually there is more to it beyond just concentricity. Design does matter also. Some of the actions mentioned still use the R700 trigger and barrel thread dimensions, but are larger and stiffer, which most believe improves accuracy. Some such as the Surgeon actually have the lug as...

Well, your exact quote was: Was your statement incorrect? Does the action affect accuracy?

Do you think just screwing a better barrel on an off the rack R700 will be ready to run in a bench rest match? Is an off the rack R700 is really the same for accuracy potential as AI, BAT, Surgeon, Defiance, Stolle if they all use the same barrel? Why even make any effort to true a R700 action...