I think I know what you're talking about. I have two AR 15's that are almost exactly the same setup.
The two differences between them are the twist rates and the triggers, otherwise same everything. One has a Timmney single stage, the other is a Geissele SSA. They are two very different beasts...
I have the night force 3 1/2 to 15, and the 5 1/2-22 nxs's. The 31/2-15 is far more versatile for me. If you use these scopes to range they have to be on the highest settings. I rarely shoot past 750 yards, and have never done any serious shooting past 1100 yards. I prefer my 3.5–15 on anything...
The Leopold is an excellent hunting scope. The SWFA SS is better for range/target shooting. Unless you're shooting the exact same distance every time, then it wouldn't really matter. The Leopold isn't optimal for holdovers with the duplex reticle, and dialing in at different distances will be...
How high?
I've used different things for different heights. Stock packs, cheek saver by limb saver x 2 or even 3, not a fan of Kartsen, but I do have a modified one with a cheeksaver, does fine. Cheek savers come in different thicknesses. Have a neoprene feel to them. But again, how high? Stock...
Who did the paint job?
Looks great. Range report comming soon, right? What type of range do you have access to, distance I mean?
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And save up for a new scope.
Congrats buddy. Can't wait to hear more about it!!
Click the "Home" link in my previous post to get to his web page. Feel free to pm me with any other questions, maybe I can help. My buddy is a .280AI fanatic.
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Call mike Bellm, he set my buddy up with dies, barrel, etc.
Lee doesn't make collet dies for the .280 AI, unless maybe they made you a custom one.
Anyway, this guy will take care of you, he is the authority on this round, IMO.
That article was a good read, thank you. I've been curious about these actions for awhile now. Seems like the best of both worlds. I always wondered though why they haven't gained more popularity. Glad to see an article where the rifle was really put through the paces. I think one of these...