Recent content by packheat

I spent a lot of time reading here and elsewhere before purchasing my SWFA SS 16x42 just over one year ago. After more anguishing research I recently purchased a SWFA SS 12x42. Now I feel that I owe the community that posted all of that information a side by side comparison. I was obviously...

So I finally own a rimfire rifle worthy of match ammunition. I am a noob to 22 match ammo and have not shopped it until now, so I have no idea what is reasonably priced or not. I have no issue paying the normal premium for match ammo, but I refuse to pay a "hording surcharge" just because it's...

And jumped I did. I called my LGS today and placed the order. Now on to dressing her up. I'm planning on ordering a SWFA SS 12x42 and the DIP 25 MOA base, rings to be determined. What are the cool kids doing for a bipod setup on the MPR?

Big thanks to both of you for your informative replies. It is a new in box gun...This may in fact be a newer model with the checkering but just an old description on the Zanders link posted above. I'll have my LGS call up the distributor and see if the model they have in stock is checkered at...

I need some help from all of you Annie experts. I am looking to add an MP R to my safe and I had my LGS look into pricing. He said his suppliers only offer this: ANSCHUTZ M64 22LR MULTI-PURPOSE W/RAIL It looks very close to the MPR but I noticed that the stock does not have a checkered...

Re: Average barrel life of stainless 30-06? No that does help, thank you. I'm looking at a used stick that is capable of .3 moa and I'm trying to figure out how long that may last or at what rate the groups will grow.

I searched but the answer I find is "very good barrel life." Can someone put a number on it using reasonable loads using SMK or similar in a stainless .30-06 match barrel before the accuracy starts to suffer?

Re: Anyone shoot at Pasa Park in Barry, Il? If you are going to practice for deer season I would suggest doing so well in advance. Once archery season is here the range is frequently shut down for hunters in the area. PASA officers keep members up to date on range closings and other club...

Re: Bulk .223 ammo worth shooting in a bolt gun? Thanks guys, these are all quality answers that echo the thoughts in my head. I really wanted a 308 since I already have a solid varmint rifle in .22-250 but it sounds like a 223 will do what I want and do it cheap. What I save by not buying...

I was ready to buy a Savage 10 HS Precision or FCP-SR in .308 and all the necessary goodies to learn the way of the precision bolt rifle. Then I had a revalation...I already have a fair amount of bulk .233 ammo, brass and dies so why not start in that caliber? I'll reload in whatever caliber I...

Re: Most fun handgun to shoot? My favorite is the Smith and Wesson 617, but it must be fed by speed loaders that are fed by speed loader loading blocks. It's nothin to burn up a 525 round bulk box to finish off a day at the range.

Re: Anyone shoot at Pasa Park in Barry, Il? I've been a member for a few years. The rifle range is nice and goes to 600. The action pistol ranges are cool too. PASA is revamping some areas for media use and others for ACA so improvements are coming. At $25 bucks per year you can't go wrong.