Recent content by Maestro Pistolero

Back in my twenties I saved for a year to buy a Springfield M1A basic model and a standard military sling. Having no military or police training (or ANY formal training for that matter) I relied totally on the Army's M14 marksmanship manual, which I studied endlessly (it's all I had). I had...

APA Little Bastard tames my 300 win mag amazingly well. Krieger turned it down flush so I can't even tell where the seam is. Even with the heavy 210s, it seems to shoot lighter than my .308 gas gun.

Thanks, Pointman308, the ship has long sailed on this build. I certainly take note of Black Ops (and your) recommendations, and when I finally build a short action it probably won't get a 5R barrel. But not because this one was a disappointment . . I'm very happy with it. Rather because I like...

I worked up identical loads with 4831sc and the groups went from half MOA to 3/4 MOA. Since I have to shoot in a desert environment where temperatures can range from 10 to 110 degrees, the relative insensitivity to temperature of H1000 is a plus for me.

Thanks, Frank. Good advice, to be sure. It's interesting to me that the round that we are talking about most recently, the FACTORY Federal GMM 190 grain is producing high 2900s in this 24 inch 5R Krieger barrel (I had at least one go over 3000 ft./s.). Others are getting similar velocities...

Out of a 20" barrel 2900 fps might be about right, using about 25 fps per inch of barrel length. 20" = 2900? (posted on box) 24" = 2995 (average in my stick) 28" = 3100+ (TJ's buddy's stick) Makes sense to me.

That sounds plausible for a 28 inch barrel. I had a couple of 190 SMKs that clocked at just over 3K in my 24" Krieger 5R.

Some people have suggested that a slightly shorter barrel may reduce muscle whip, though I can't imagine going from 26" to 24" inches would have a dramatic effect in that regard, especially with a .93" barrel at the muzzle. But who knows what differences there are in barrel harmonics, whip and...

FYI, those 190 grain Sierra Match Kings (that this rifle doesn't like) clip along at 2995 fps out of this 24". I was never looking to push this round to anywhere near its limit. I don't need a barn burner. If I wanted more distance than the 300 WinMag would naturally provide I would have...

Here she is:

I just came across this old thread, and thought I would update a bit. I've been working with this rifle again lately. It never shot the 190 grain SMKs worth a crap as I had hoped. But it LOVES 210 gr Berger VLDs over about 75 grains of H1000 seated about .015 off the lands. I'm about to load up...

Wolfcobra, pics sent to your email.

Thanks for the replies. WolfCobra, p.m. sent.

I haven't seen too many Monopods on relatively traditional stocks before. Wondering if that's even done, or if it's a good idea. The Monopod is the rail-mount type. I assume a little length of rail would be mounted underneath the butt stock??? There is a sling stud at the very rear/bottom...

No shit. That round would have a nearly vertical drop on the target. Imagine hitting your enemy in the top of his head, lol!