Recent content by ToKeepAndBear

I like the Kiji 3 degree myself. It comes with a diffusor cap for a 10 degree throw that is mainly useful for up close work with a laser and helmet mounted NV. For use with a clip-on, I leave the cap flipped to the side in 3 degree mode. It is very bright, compact, and light.

Yes!

I have not used a 80mm. I have a 60 and enjoy the compact nature of that scope. Most of the time I have it at around 20 power anyway.

What bullet/load are you using? What is your realistic shooting distance?

LMT DMR stock, it's nice for a precision rig.

N133 and the 53 Vmax is a match made in heaven. And yes this load shoots great in my 1:7 barrels. N140 is fantastic with the 77 SMK/TMK.

Good on you! That kid will never forget that day and night.

I have not shot my 6.5CM CIP SS barrel yet. I did get out today for the first time with the 16” 308 chrome lined CIP barrel that was on sale for $399. Tried a generic load with Varget and Hornady 178 BTHP. First 5 shot group (scope not yet zeroed): A couple three shot groups: I was...

My kids love camping in a tent.

1. Buffalo River Outfitters 2. Close, not Max Patch, it is Huckleberry Knob off the Cherohala Skyway on the TN/NC border.

Proof Carbon barrels have been lightweight shooters for me.

223 and a 308

Removing/installing the gas tube requires a small punch and takes about 10 minutes.

To your smoke question, probably a combo of lube/powder/rate of fire/lack of air movement.

Easiest is to just replace gas tube with a Black River Tactical gas tube. If you shoot lots of different ammo and you want the softest recoil you can get D. Wilson to remove your factory gas block and install an adjustable. Myself, I run BRT 50:50 gas tubes on my factory 5.56/7.62/6.5CM LMT...