Recent content by wrightjr

When shooting off my homemade solid sand bags I prep the bag (almost like fluffing a pillow), then I make an indentation in the bag with the side of my hand to frorm a channel for the stock to ride in. Also make sure that the sling swivels can freely move without snagging on the bag when the...

Definately have to get me a clone of one these before I kick the bucket. Thanks for sharing it with us.

Can't comment on the glass that you are asking about, but mine is has the Vortex Pro series 1'' rings and a clearance priced Nikon P-Tactical scope inside of an ebay HS Precision takeoff stock. This was a super low budget set up and it shoots a variety of ammo well; my favorite target load is a...

I see, Nightforce has a solid reputation and I don't see you regretting this purchase at all. Personally I like HS precision stocks, but I am a fudd (I don't require the latest aerospace grade equipment). I prefer a traditionally styled rigid stock with a bedding block, this stock checked all...

In my opinion you have a solid stock/rifle set up as is, (I too have the same rifle and am located in S.Ga.). Though I have handled many chassis rifles/set ups, but I don't have any long term feedback to give so I'll let the more qualified members lead you. My advise would be to buy good glass...

My go to here the last two seasons is a 20" .308 win SPS tactical in an HS Precision stock with a Nikon MOA reticle scope that I caught on clearance. The rifle is short carries well and shoots 168 SMKs, A-Maxes like a laser, I'm supremely confident in this combo. My Bergara Ridge30-06 is a...

I have a Bergara ridge in 30-06. It fit my needs, it has a slightly thinner than varmit profile barrel and shoots well. I was considering building a similar rifle, but decided to try that as a cheaper alternative to experiment with. I'm happy with it so far.

I hope you enjoy it, nothing like getting a load worked up and it shooting well to pay off for your hard work. Enjoy, one of these rifles is on my list too one day.

In my Rem 700 30-06 a 175 gr SMK and 56.5 gr of IMR 4831 shoot well, not what you asked for but could possibly help.

i work in corrections, and we use 870s. Thr 1 3/4 feed fine in ours as one of our less lethal munitions.

Thanks, and the same to you.

I vote to shoot it and enjoy it. I received the same rifle/caliber from my uncle due to one of my other uncles passing away when I was a teen. I hunted with the rifle exclusively until becoming an adult and purchasing something else to "preserve" the 700 and it sat in the safe. Then one day...

The Savage would be my pick off of your list due to the budget. The Ruger is a good shooter too (I owned one) , I just prefer a heavier barrel. Although a lot of people despise them (Savage), they are hard to beat for the price. But as said above there is not a very good return on them if you...

I'm a geek so I have books from several different mfgs. Some of these books belonged to my dad and date from as far back as the early 80s up to the present. My reason for this is because of the ability to get data for different powders that may not be listed in one particular book. I can say...

My vote is for a threaded SPS tactical in .308 also. Mine shoots well and is my go to rifle nowadays. I think it is a good inexpensive rifle that he can learn on and modify as he and his skill level grows. Enjoy the time with him, some of my best memories with my dad were shooting and hunting as...