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  1. Maestro

    First bolt action rifle

    I'd go Tikka CTR (Compact Tactical Rifle) or other Tikka model for your needs, or a Howa over the ones you listed. The CTR has a stunning reputation; as does the Howa. The only gun in your list I don't have experience with is the X-Bolt but I'm fairly certain it can't be as good as the...
  2. Maestro

    Tikka T3 Thread

    I have a question on the Tac A1 vs the CTR...What are the differences besides the Stock vs. Chassis? Also, is the Tac A1 any more accurate on average than a CTR? A Tac A1 is out of my price range for my first go around. If you put a CTR into a quality Chassis, would you end up with same...
  3. Maestro

    Mentality behind the Chassis stock vs. more Traditional Tactical stocks?

    Great info, thanks. And yes compared to factory stocks, a McMillan or Manners is far from traditional...I was more talking in the world of premium aftermarket stocks, where the A5ish/pistol grip, wide front end is pretty standard, at least from what I've seen. Makes sense too on the pros and...
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    Mentality behind the Chassis stock vs. more Traditional Tactical stocks?

    I've researched and watched precision rifles and the surrounding fields off and on for the last few years and usually I saw people using stocks by McMillan or Manners (Obviously tons of others too), most were running stocks such as an A5. Fast forward a year or two and it seems a LOT of guns are...
  5. Maestro

    6.5CM vs 270 WIN vs 308 Best all around hunting/entry long range rifle?

    I agree, I have no doubt the 6.5 CM may be the next "30 30" for deer, obviously in a different galaxy of performance but I mean by popularity.
  6. Maestro

    6.5CM vs 270 WIN vs 308 Best all around hunting/entry long range rifle?

    I currently have a .270 that I've taken some Whitetail with. I'm thinking about switching to a 6.5 Creedmoor via a Tikka CTR. The only issue I have is, flat out, killing power. Not saying the 6.5 CM can't handle Whitetail, because it absolutely can. I am saying though that the .270 (At least...
  7. Maestro

    Hunting & Fishing Anyone want to guess at what is in this trail cam picture?

    LOL
  8. Maestro

    Hunting & Fishing Anyone want to guess at what is in this trail cam picture?

    I have trail cameras out on my property all year and one captured this weird shot. I'll attach two photos to show what the area would look like without the thing in it, don't mind the little Elk. This "thing" only showed up in one shot. Let me know what you think. I have no idea what it...
  9. Maestro

    Can I/Where Can I Buy an OEM R700 Bolt?

    *Facepalm*
  10. Maestro

    Bartlein #3 or #3B in Grayboe Stock - Help needed

    I conversed with Ryan McMillan, owner of Grayboe and all he did was give me the above Tabulated Dimensions which I had already seen and could have gotten from their website...
  11. Maestro

    Bartlein #3 or #3B in Grayboe Stock - Help needed

    Thank you for your input, greatly appreciated. This would be a hunting rifle for 300 yard shots and less, originally I planned on going with a McMillan or Manners but honestly that's way over kill for my deer rifle. Now I have plans of either a T3X CTR which would include a Manners or McMillan...
  12. Maestro

    223/5.56 trainer build barrel selection

    1 in 7 twist for sure to stabilize the heavier 223/556 rounds. I have two 1 in 7 twist 223s (16.5 and 20 inch barrels) you will likely not want to shoot anything lighter than 55 gr, at least mine won't. Due to the more rapid twist rate of the 1:7, they start spinning off on me.
  13. Maestro

    Can I/Where Can I Buy an OEM R700 Bolt?

    I only took apart one Remington 700, there wasn't a bunch of different screws laying around. Rifle is all factory and never been taken apart before. Long screw goes in the back anyways, so the short screw (front) wouldn't have even reached the bolt channel. = I installed the right screws...
  14. Maestro

    Rifle Scopes Budget Hunting Scope: Leupold VX-1 or VX-2 vs Vortex Diamondback?

    Thanks a lot. I'm pretty sold on the VX2.
  15. Maestro

    Rifle Scopes Budget Hunting Scope: Leupold VX-1 or VX-2 vs Vortex Diamondback?

    Looks like a nice piece...wouldn't a x32 look like a pistol scope on a rifle though, lol? Not that looks are the most important part of a scope, besides that it's a bit more than I'd want to spend.
  16. Maestro

    Bartlein #3 or #3B in Grayboe Stock - Help needed

    I'm going to be putting a Grayboe Terrain or Renegade on my R700. Eventually I might rebarrel and I'm trying to tell if a Bartlein #3 or #3B will fit in the Magnum or Varmint channel. I think, from my half assed calculations from the chart, it will fit. But I could be wrong, I don't know...
  17. Maestro

    Can I/Where Can I Buy an OEM R700 Bolt?

    I guess that could be an option. If you know a place that will do it for well under the cost of a new bolt then fire away. My current bolt has 2 really deep lines from the rear action screw, which I barely tightened but easily went into the rear of the bolt channel and scarred the snot out of...
  18. Maestro

    Rifle Scopes Budget Hunting Scope: Leupold VX-1 or VX-2 vs Vortex Diamondback?

    Trying to stay around $200 for a scope on my deer rifle, most of my shots are around 100-200 yards. Both companies have a good reputation and both have great warranties. Has anyone looked through both? (I have looked through both a VX-1 and VX2 but not a Diamondback). Let me know
  19. Maestro

    Can I/Where Can I Buy an OEM R700 Bolt?

    I would like to replace my scratched up R700 bolt with a new one, preferably a jeweled one. Sorry if this is the wrong section for this kind of a question. Is purchasing an OEM one possible and if so where can I get one from other than searching through classifieds/eBay?
  20. Maestro

    Hunting & Fishing What caliber do you pick for starting children?

    I started with a .270 and still shoot it today. Had a bang-flop 8 point this year with a high shoulder hit at 180 yards with a box stock R700 ($550). That said. .270 will wallop you pretty hard if you’re not used to it. I know a lot of guys shooting .243 and it’s a great round for Whitetail if...
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