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  1. dstewart51

    Savage 110fcp @ 1802 yards

    Took a buddy of mine from Phoenix out to Barstow yesterday. Set up my 3'x 3' steel at 1802 yards. Temp was in the mid 90's breezy winds 10-15mph. Had a hell of a time getting on target at first. Where we had placed the steel we could not spot the misses. To much brush and there was as...
  2. dstewart51

    First time in the 1 mile club.

    Went out to the high desert near Barstow with a two buddys of mine yesterday. We started out at 1153 yards (laser ranged) but after making a first shot cold bore hit (and then 4 more consecutive hits following) I decided to go out further. We moved back and ranged the steel at 1535 yards but...
  3. dstewart51

    Range Report 338 Lapua vs 1/2" Steel

    1/2" thick A36 mild steel @ 100 yards vs 300gr Scenar .338 Lapua Mag. The plate didn't stand a chance. Entry crown Clean hole Exit crown FUN! But I need to pick up some AR500 steel plates now.
  4. dstewart51

    Redding Instant Indicator video

    I held off getting one, now I have one I kick my self for not getting it sooner! Made a quick video this morning. http://youtu.be/rd0o7lMYxAM
  5. dstewart51

    Ping Bryan Litz, 300gr .338" OTM vs SMK vs Scenar

    I sat down last night and measured and compared about 50 samples each of the Berger OTM's, Sierra MK's and Lapua Scenars. I checked weight and diameter. Most consistent in weight where the Berger OTM's Rarely did they vary + or - .1gr with more then 90% hitting 300.0gr on the nose. The...
  6. dstewart51

    Tax Return = New GAP ?

    Seriously considering putting this on ordering with GA Precision; Templar LA w/20MOA base Jewell Trigger Bartlein 26", 1 in 10 twist, GAP #7 Contour, Fluted, 338LM Badger FTE Brake Manners MCS-T4A stock Badger M5 DBM Not decided on a color scheme yet. I would keep my Savage until the new...
  7. dstewart51

    First 1000+ yard shots (and hits)

    I picked up a 1/2" 3'x3' steel plate (all 190lbs of it) and made a stand stand with for it with $25 at Lowes. Went out to the 395 about 5 miles north of Boron, east on Fremont road about 5 miles. The wind was crazy 25 steady with 35 mph gusts, it was enough to shake the truck. We where able...
  8. dstewart51

    My 338LM seeting depth test, 300gr Scenar

    Last week I found a good charge (for my loads and rifle) of VV N-570 with the 300gr Scenars to be right at 91.5gr. Pushes them down range at 2750fps and well with in safe pressure range. Ran tests up to 93gr and never saw any excessive pressure signs. Some load info, In my rifle I am...
  9. dstewart51

    Things I've noticed reloading for 338LM

    Some entries out of my notebook. -With new Lapua brass, Federal GM215M primers do not seat below flush. Must use primer pocket uniformer. -Compared 50x 300gr Sierra SMK's to 50x Lapua 300gr Scenar's. Found the SMK's to have tighter tolerance in weight and diameter. The SMK's stayed closer...
  10. dstewart51

    RCBS Chargemaster vs Hornady Auto Charge

    I was not having much luck with the Hornady Auto Charge with powders like Retumbo or N570. Mater of fact I never found a powder that it would dispense consistently (unless consistently includes overcharge). Hornady was not allot of help, they did give me some settings to try but 1, the...
  11. dstewart51

    Hotwire on the cheep, my 1750 project

    I took advantage of the Midway sale on the Pelican 1750 last week. Thanks to nutzkicker617 for the inspiration to cut the center foam out my self. http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2961775#Post2961775 I used only what I could find around the house to make my...
  12. dstewart51

    338LM + Retumbo Ladder

    Shot at Angeles Shooting Range Dec 29th, 2011 1600' ele, ~70 deg F, < 3 mph tail wind. Rifle: Savage 110FCP 338LM 26" Barrel Cartridge Details: Once fired Lapua Brass FLS to 2.190" (to 20deg shoulder), trimmed to 2.714", Federal GM215M Primer, 300gr SMK seated at 2.862" (Ogive), 3.724" (OAL)...
  13. dstewart51

    Rifle Scopes Nightforce 5.5x vs 10x vs 15x vs 22x photos

    Shot some photos of what the sight picture looks like at various magnifications. It's chilli cloudy winter day so the color is a bit dull. Scope is a Nightforce 5.5-22x56 with MLR Reticle. The image to my eye came out just a bit better then what I was able to capture with my camera. The...
  14. dstewart51

    Photos 338Lapua vs 45-70Gov and others

    Left to right, 338Lapua Mag, 45-70Gov, 475Linebaugh, 44Mag, 45ACP, 38SPL, 338Lapua Mag
  15. dstewart51

    Savage 110FCP 338LM, almost done/first outing

    Only other think Im waiting for is a 110BA bolt handle and I would like to add an adjustable cheek piece (recommendations?). My B-Day is Saturday, so I took the liberty of ordering myself a present. Nightforce NXS 5.5-22x56 MLR scope with ZeroStop and HS .1MIL turrets w/ the Ti-Alloy...
  16. dstewart51

    Bi-Pod's for Savage 110FCP HS Precision

    Hi everyone, Other then the Harris Bi-Pod, what other choices are there? I ran across the Atlas Bi-Pods and they look really nice but how well would they work with the HS Precision Stock? From what I have gathered it looks like you would need to install the BT34 rail using the BT1517 Rail...
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