Recent content by Salmo22

Thanks Matt for letting an old benchrest shooter handout and learn. It was a fun experience and I've already contacted my gunsmith about getting a custom rifle project online - quickly. Until then, I'll be happy to rub shoulders with some excellent shooters and take a few photos…

I've been shooting short range benchrest competitions for many years and I'm looking for a change of pace from shooting a 6PPC from a bench. I'm wondering if you folks would mind my showing up this Saturday to observe, ask dumb questions, and take a few photos.

I recently helped a friend on his mule deer hunt here in AZ. His rifle of choice was a 257 Weatherby Magnum and he eventually took a very respectable typical 4x4 that green scored 183. I've never hunted or shot 25 calibers before and was definitely impressed with how lethal his 257 was on that...

Re: Fixed Power Scope Recommendations <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Wild_Man</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What distances will you be shooting at? </div></div> 400 yards and under.

I'm looking for a fixed power (6.0) scope for a hunting rifle I'm putting together. I've been considering the Leupold FX-3 6x42; however, I don't want to make a purchase decision until I've evaluated other options. Any recommendations or comments are sincerely appreciated. Thanks.

I've heard a few folks say that removing the stock barrel on a Howa is a serious pain. I've got an opportunity to pick-up a very clean 1500 for a good price. I'm most interested in using it as a foundation for a humble custom build. First item would be a new barrel chambered in 223 AI. I'm very...

Re: Manners MCS-DBM Mini Chassis & Howa 1500 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Thomas Manners</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Salmo22</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm...

I'm planning all the parts and pieces for a 223 predator hunting rifle. Thinking about using a Howa 1500 with a Manners MCS-T stock. Does the new Manners MCS-DBM mini chassis work with the Howa 1500? Thanks.

Re: .223 for newbie I'm currently saving my shells for a couple of 223's for my son and I. In the mean time, we've been shooting my dad's old S&W 223. This elderly stick shoots very accurately. I've found out that the S&W action was made by Howa. In fact, we have been so impressed with the...

My name is Jeff and I am an AR-Phobe. I've never owned or even shot an AR type weapon. I think they look very sexy in an industrial/technical sort of way - kind of like a hot chick in leather. I also know they can be made to shoot very accurately. That being said, I've always had one major...

Re: Remington 700 XCR Tactical vs. Cooper The Phoenix <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: el gordo2</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What type of rifle are you looking for? Varminter, Sporter or Tactical? If it's a varminter and you dont mind a single...

Re: Sexiest 223 Ever <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: hunter223</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Salmo22</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div...

Re: Sexiest 223 Ever <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Alderleet</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Pretty, still an unusable safe queen....</div></div> I PM'd the proud owner to ask about the work and he definately plans on taking this beauty hunting -...

Follow this link to see the finest example of custom rifle building craftmanship I've ever seen. http://forums.accuratereloading.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/7971019521/m/3251015831 I know it does not fit the standard example of tactical weapon discussed on this forum; however, I can't imagine any...

Re: Remington 700 XCR Tactical vs. Cooper The Phoenix <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: HEMI Driver</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Doesn't the XCR have that "V" shaped barrel? I was looking at the XCR Tactical LR online and saw that V barrel. For...