Recent content by thrusty

If you have a Gamechanger bag, give it a try. Pretty versatile as a rear bag.

Been using my Gamechanger bag for 99% of positions, to include rear bag while prone.

No doubt, would pick a Kestrel. Most stages you can ask a squadmate or an RO to take a peek through their glass....a Kestrel isn't that easy to share with people you don't know well.

Give the Area 419 ARCALock a view. As long as you're using the 419 clamp, attachments won't be slipping. https://www.area419.com/product/arcalock/

Like other's said, you may have sent an email while we were at the NRA convention or at the Buckeye Classic match. We're catching up. To the OP, did you get a response yet? If not, I'll get you in contact with the right person.

The CZ455 rail from Area 419 is well made and feature rich. http://www.area419.com/product/cz455-scopebase/ If you're looking for alternatives: DIP and EGW have one. Rings...I really like American Rifle Company.

I think Jon will be getting some Sidewinder photos up very soon.

Bought mine from Midway when it came in stock (which may take some time, but they do show up). Set a notification. https://www.midwayusa.com/product/777754/menck-chamber-ironing-tool-22-rimfire

Really a big fan of the 21st Century. I hate changing things up on it too though...so I bought another cutter tool to swap in and out of the lathe. Second choice would be the K&M tool.

Medium Palma to Heavy Palma....With my favorite being in between...AKA...Marksman contour.

+1 on the Kahles K16i with the SM1 reticle. Although a good optic, I'm not sure the Leupold is in the same league. The FOV on the Kahles is spectacular.

I wouldn't say most gun stores would have factory 338 Norma ammo....just like most gun stores wouldn't have factory 338 ammo. But, Norma does make very decent factory 300 and 338 Norma ammo with match bullets.

Area 419 built my 338 Norma mag from a Defiance long action in a AX chassis and have been totally happy with it. Sticking your action in an AX chassis might give you that AI feel that you dream of... 338 Norma is more efficient than the Lapua and as long as you get CIP length mags/chassis you...

I'd be interested in the reamer drawings of the 2 that you used if you have them. Do you happen to have a measurement of your fired neck diameter in these chambers from Hornady brass (something thinner)? Did you happen to try turning the necks of the Alpha brass about 0.001" at a time to see...

Been using 6.5 Alpha brass with great success for awhile now. Keep in mind that if you're switching to new brass, you should always reevaluate and do load developing by working up. It's very stout and robust - with that said, the internal volumes are less than what you'd see in Hornady or even...