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  1. SlimySquirrel

    Rifle Scopes New high power Nightforce NX8?

    Right, gotcha! Was hoping for 56mm but these still look so good!
  2. SlimySquirrel

    Rifle Scopes New high power Nightforce NX8?

    So the PDF says 50mm objective for the 8-32 but the listing on sportoptics.com says 56? Which is it?
  3. SlimySquirrel

    Rifle Scopes .223 Scope Advice 3-500 Yards

    Hard to go past the Ares BTR for that money. I had one on my .223 and used it as my long range varmint rig. The Ares is great for what you’re looking for.
  4. SlimySquirrel

    Suggestions for new build .223

    If you’re lamping mate I would get the T3X Superlight in 12 twist if you’re going to be using factory loads. Otherwise I would go same rig with 8 twist and load up the 53 vmax. 5 round mag will service your needs pretty well and the barrel won’t heat up in cool of the UK evenings/nights unless...
  5. SlimySquirrel

    Suggestions for new build .223

    Well you could look at a tikka varmint as the standard stock is decent for the light recoil of .223 What is the goal here? As in what are you suing it for? Those little pills will be screaming out of that barrel. Sounds like a good fox or varmint rig.
  6. SlimySquirrel

    Rifle Scopes Optics Choices for my Bergara Ridgeback - Opinions / Suggestions

    Op does also mention that 1st focal plane is an option and budget can stretch to $1100. That really does bring the ETR into play. It may seem like overkill for 550yds but it has a great reputation and for the money seems very tough to beat and if the opportunity to shoot further arises then 30x...
  7. SlimySquirrel

    Rifle Scopes Base and rings suggestions for attaching Vortex Viper HS 4x16x50 to Bergara hmr pro creedmoor.

    He’s mounting a Vortex Hs 4-16x50 as he said in op. You should be able to find an Ares ETR for 1k..... that would be a good combo. If you’re not shooting past 500, I would grab some Talley Rings. They’re light, inexpensive and great quality
  8. SlimySquirrel

    Camouflaging Stock?

    You could have it hydro dipped and then a clear cera cote finish over the top to make it more durable. Lots of hydro dipping options out there and a clear ceracote finish won’t be expensive. You could do it yourself though as has been suggested. It just won’t last as well as ceracoat.
  9. SlimySquirrel

    Rifle Scopes Base and rings suggestions for attaching Vortex Viper HS 4x16x50 to Bergara hmr pro creedmoor.

    Most low rings will work with a rail. The rail depends on how far you’re going to shoot that rifle I guess so even with a 20 moa rail you’ll be fine. MDT do a nice rail, EGW also and then rings are your your preference for weight/size/look. If you don’t need a rail then Talley lightweights low...
  10. SlimySquirrel

    Tikka T3 Thread

    Hi-Tech composites. It’s literally just arrived so I’ll get some pics up when I can
  11. SlimySquirrel

    Best Factory 223 for a New Shooter

    Another vote for the Tikka T3 with 8 twist barrel.
  12. SlimySquirrel

    Rifle Scopes Optics Choices for my Bergara Ridgeback - Opinions / Suggestions

    Ares ETR.... if you’re a mag hog.... and hard to beat for the money. I did enjoy my Sightron S3 8-32 though....
  13. SlimySquirrel

    Rifle Scopes New Athlon Cronus BTR - very weak/mushy turret detent

    Remove the o-ring and replaced it with a thinner version. Worked pretty well but I didn’t like having to do that to get a good feeling on the turrets. The new Gen 2 versions are much better though so unless you bought? an older model, it won’t be a problem for you.
  14. SlimySquirrel

    Rifle Scopes Delta Stryker HD 4.5-30x56

    Turrets are an important factor for me, especially when competing brands are doing them well and glass is close. I’m liking the overall dimensions of the Stryker too and if the Trijicon was available down here and similar price then I’d try to source one. This is going on a hunting rifle that...
  15. SlimySquirrel

    Rifle Scopes Delta Stryker HD 4.5-30x56

    Thanks for that man. You’ve nailed my comparison list to a tee! The only other optic I’m thinking about is the new NX8 Range but I know what they will end up costing down here in NZ and I could nearly buy another Stryker for the same cash and keep it on my sons rifle.... Thanks again for...
  16. SlimySquirrel

    Rifle Scopes Delta Stryker HD 4.5-30x56

    Just after some real world opinions on this optic. I have the chance to buy one but can't view it as it will be an online purchase from another state. I have read the report from Ilya and that excites me but was after some opinions on long range (over 600) use in the field and the parallax...
  17. SlimySquirrel

    Rifle Scopes New high power Nightforce NX8?

    This thread is not helping. I’m still trying to make my mind up between a few scopes and now this happens. Was keen on a Cronus but found a well priced Stryker HD 4.5-30 and was all “whoop whoop!!” ....
  18. SlimySquirrel

    Tikka T3 Thread

    @cannoncrossfire has a lovely selection of Sterk shrouds also. His works is top notch.
  19. SlimySquirrel

    Tikka T3x Varmint Stainless .223 Ammo Recommendations

    That's plenty enough for now. Worth investing in a trigger spring too. They work really well. I had a Bell & Carlson stock on my Tikka .223 and it was a real tack driver. They're getting harder to find down under with the spotlight on anything firearms related but worth it if you can find one...
  20. SlimySquirrel

    Tikka T3x Varmint Stainless .223 Ammo Recommendations

    Used the Outback ammo 55 and Hornady 55 vmax loads most of the time. The Winchester bulk-box 55 grain soft-point also shot pretty well but wasn't consistent out past 300. How far are you wanting to shoot?
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