Recent content by robertjhaley

I recently purchased a Nightforce NXS 12-42x56 for F/TR shooting. I was using a Hawke 6-24x56 ($450 scope) that worked very well. I was hoping to get better clarity and focus at longer ranges with the Nightforce. I see no difference in the two up to 22x power and neither focus well beyond 500...

I'm developing new loads for my new F/TR gun. It's a 308 Win, Bartlein 30" 1 in 10 twist heavy varmint contour, throat depth .085. I'm loading the Berger 185 grn match hybrid in Lapua brass, CCI BR2 primers. I'll be trying Varget, VHT N540 and VHT N550 powders initially. Based on my...

I just built a custom rifle in 308 Winchester - TAC-30, Bartlein heavy contour 30" barrel. I have never hand loaded for a 30" barrel. I'll be shooting the Berger 185 grain hybrid target. How do I determine the best powder / burn rate for this setup without a lot of trial and error? I have...

Re: Any new North Texas F-class comp? I spoke to a guy yesterday that helps run the TSRA state F Class match and another regional match. I have been looking for North and NorthEast Texas matches myself. Oklahoma City, Carthage, TX, Little Rock, AR. are the closest ones I can find to Texarkana...

Re: How important is magnification for long range? "I guess it comes down to the person behind the rifle." I'm sure the person behind the rifle makes a lot of difference. I don't have a lot of experience shooting long range. I'm shooting a $300 270 WSM hunting rifle now and can keep it on...

I have spent a tremendous amount of time researching scopes lately. I'm building a new custom 308 for F/TR and trying to determine the best scope to use. I want the option to shoot tactical competitions and require FFP. I had almost decided on S&B until my brother pointed out some web articles...

I'm building a 308 Winchester for F-T/R competition shooting. I have a Stiller TAC 30 action and a Bartlein #9 30" barrel. I'm still trying to decide on a stock. I like the Manners MCS-T4A, The Bell and Carlson adjustable Medalist, and the McRees Precision G5 folding rifle chassis. I'm trying to...

I am building a custom 308 Winchester bolt action rifle. I have not decided which bullet to shoot but I'm considering a larger 200+ grain Berger bullet for better wind resistance. If I were to install a barrel with a 1 in 10 twist rate, would that possibly cause a problem if I decided to shoot a...

I'm building a custom 308 on a Stiller TAC 30 for F-T/R competition. What trigger weight is commonly used for this type of shooting? I see triggers with pull weight in ounces and no safety such as the Jewell BR and the Timney Tactical. Are these too light or unsafe? I've never used a trigger...

Re: Bullet shooting over target at long ranges I went back to the range over the weekend. I started at 100 yards and moved my way up to 900 in 100 yard increments. I started adjusting the muzzle velocity at 500 and punched a 4 shot group in 5 inches at 800. At 900 the wind pulled the bullet...

Re: Bullet shooting over target at long ranges I will give that a try. thanks!

Re: Bullet shooting over target at long ranges First of all, I shot 5 rounds, after firing two to foul the barrel, through a chronograph and averaged the numbers to determine my muzzel velocity. The velocities varied +- 20fps. Next, I zeroed the scope for 200 yards. Then I setup a 4 foot...

Shooting a new gun - 270 WSM, 24" barrel, 1x10 twist. Bullet is a handloaded Berger 150 VLD, BC - .272-G7. Muzzel velocity 2933fps. Hawke 6-24X56 scope. 1/4MOA Turrets. Using my Android phone with "Shooter" as a ballistic computer. I shot at a four foot target to verify the scope elevation...