Recent content by Undertow

I finally got to handle one of these hunting scopes.. I was extremely impressed with the build quality and glass . I would say it’s a tick better optically than the VX-5HD scopes I’ve been using . One thing that would be a deal breaker for me….. it has a very robust exposed elevation turret...

He is going to give this a try, thank you. It’s funny how we have been reloading all these years and never ran into velocities much higher than the book.

I’m trying to help my brother ensure he is safe on pressure for his hunting loads he is developing. He is within a hair of the max load, and has very minimal of any pressure signs on the brass ( to my eyes at least). However in a conversation with) Hornady they feel his velocity increase over...

I second the Viper PST- gen ii. I don’t think their is a much better deal for a crossover scope under $1k. I have one on a .308 for precisely the uses you stated .

I am looking for a mid-power (3-18 ish) scope for 800 yds and under target shooting and station hunting use. Max budget is $2,000. I believe I have narrowed it down to these three: Mark 5 3.6-18 Razor Gen II 3-18 Burris XTR-III 3.3 - 18 most important: - optical quality ( I’m very sensitive...

It is definitely a Rem 700 chassis, the action body itself fits perfectly, but the Origin bolt shank is round and is thicker than a standard Remington. I am using the action screws that came with the chassis, they all appear fine. I’ll look into the washer idea, but I’m not sure how that would...

I’m putting together my first “build”….. really just a parts assembly . But I’m running into a problem. I have a Bighorn origin SA barreled action with Triggertech diamond trigger and I’m trying to install it into an MDT LSS XL gen 2 chassis. The bolt handle shank is hitting the chassis and...

I have 2 CZ550's and have always loved the actions on them. I'm thinking of using the action from my .243 Sporter as the basis for a precision rifle build, either keeping it a .243 or giving the .260 a try. I know there isn't a huge aftermarket lineup for this action, so i'm looking for some...

Re: I got it!! YAY Internet journeys sure are strange. I started reading this thread 30 minutes ago because i thought it was a review of a scope I can only dream of owning. It then turned into a flame war 15 minutes ago, including pictures of the moon taken with what may or may not be low...

Re: Any 'smiths known for Tikka Builds? Damn John , your UGSW build thread was worth 1000 words. That is an amazing rifle! That build answered my questions as far as the recoil lug solution, and they sure put together an elegant solution . Not to mention the kick ass bolt shroud. It looks...

I have been wanting to try a Tikka for a long time, and I am about to pull the trigger on a T3 Scout .308. I want to use this as a base for a budget precision rifle for use out to 750 yards. I plan on getting a new stock for it, and then slowly modifying it over time as I learn more about it as...

Re: Ruger M77 Aftermarket stocks and accessories in general are hard to find for the Ruger m77. They aren't known for being tack drivers but I happen to have a stainless M77 in .338 Win Mag, and it is a half MOA rifle with my handloads. The action feels very strong , but not well refined...

Re: cz tactical rifles Depends what your long term plan for the rifle is. I have a CZ550 sporter in .243 and the laminated Varmint model in .22-250. Both rifles are half MOA guns with hand loads and are as top notch quality wise as any production gun you will find. The actions are strong...

Re: Cheap progressive press. I highly reccomend going to a retail store that has a few presses on display ( maybe a Cabelas or Bass Pro ??) and check out the quality and feel of each press for yourself. I love my Lee single stage press, but when you get into the complexities and possible...

Re: McMillans newest tactical stock..... McMillan Infidel