Recent content by sjm229

unreasonable expectations 1/4" inch rifles are not easy to come by and the difference between a 3/4" rifle and 1/4" rifle is not exactly 1/2" . Gap accuracy guarantees are 1/2" for some rifles and 3/8" for some rifles. That is with high grade custom barrels and mostly custom actions...

I agree with both Boilerup and Barney above. The original post doesn't really support the need for a magnum unless you plan on shooting whitetails at long range. Of course if you really want a magnum that's what you should get but that's different than needing one. I think something between...

George, that's something I was not aware of and very good info to have. Can you explain what it is about the button rifling process that causes this? Thanks

Re: Rifle Selection? With the level of rifle you're looking at and the budget you've set there are a host of custom builders that you should consider. spend some time looking around here and you'll quickly identify who the favored builders are. There are other calibers that will give you...

Re: who makes the lightest weight variable scope Leupold VX-3 2.5-8x36mm weighs 11.4 oz w/ duplex. Can be ordered through the custom shop with the mildot reticle. Can't imagine a reticle is going to change the weight of the scope much.

Re: Bates Boots problems ? No experience with Bates but can testify that Danners are definately worth the price of admission. I have 3 pairs, the oldest of which are more than ten years old and were just recently retired from duty use. All Danners are not made in the USA so watch for that...

Re: Can't decide: Leupold ERT M5 3.5-10x or 4.5-14x <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DFOOSKING</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: wslowik</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I want...

Re: Surgeon Rifle Owners <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Terry Cross</div><div class="ubbcode-body">DoubleBarrel, Surgeon has many rifles on the lines at any tactical comp you go to in the U.S. They are reliable, accurate and the workmanship is...

Re: Surgeon Rifle Owners <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Robert Gradous</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I think Surgeon Rifles and the people there are as good as they come in the custom rifle business. </div></div> What a demonstration of class...

Re: 260 rem improved help Here's an article from Terry Cross .260 AI / 6.5-08

Re: USO is actually less expensive than Leupold <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JRose</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: cgmaster1</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The fixed...

Re: Shooting accesories. Just recently purchased an Impact Data Book and am very happy with it. I'm not new to shooting but relatively new to long range stuff and have never used a Data book before. I got the standard modular premade beginner book and am sure that it will do what I need at...

Re: how far will a 300 ultra mag shoot with a vx3? I think what the guys are trying to tell you Victor is that if you have to ask the question than either chambering is gonna shoot way further than you have the knowledge to use. If someone answers the question for you, you've learned nothing...

Re: Talk me out of a SURGEON RSR <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: D Ice 308</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Scooter-PIE</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I had a custom built...

Re: Droid Phones Thread <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: sjm229</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Just got a Droid X a couple of days ago and found this thread while looking for info on the "Shooter" app. Pardon if I'm asking a dumb question but I'm...