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  1. Gobears16

    Scope slipping

    I’ve got a 300PRC built on a defiance ruckus hunter and AG composite stock. The scope is a ZCO 4-20 in ZCO rings. The scope keeps slipping even after 25inlbs torque. Should I ditch these rings or try something else? I’d like to keep it light as possible with this setup. It obviously a scope that...
  2. Gobears16

    Dilemma on scope choice

    I've been tasked to pick a scope for my nephews 300prc build. It's a graduation gift from his Dad. The rifle is built on a defiance ruckus, Mesa precision stock, Bartlein carbon 26in. The use of the rifle will be for elk mule deer and everything in N/A. He goes to school in Bozeman MT and will...
  3. Gobears16

    Rifle Scopes 20x+ ffp hunting scope?

    So I'm helping a hunting buddy scope his custom 6.5PRC. I had him buy a vortex razor lht 3-15 sfp. To me it's a perfect hunting scope for its light weight and other features. The glass is very nice for the price point and easy for me to pick up the floating dot. Butttt it's not up to me or my...
  4. Gobears16

    Which setup would you pick?

    As of right now I have swaro el 10x42's and Leica 1600b rangefinder set up. I'm thinking about picking up a used Leica 10x42 3000 HD-Bs. As of right now I take the environmentals from the 1600 and plug them into Sterlock app on iPhone. I'm also picky on glass quality and won't sacrifice glass. I...
  5. Gobears16

    OD green action : stock color scheme?

    What have you guys done for stock camo with OD green action. I've got a proof barrel and a plain black stock. Wondering what would pair well with OD green? Might leave it plain black but itching to dress it up a little bit.
  6. Gobears16

    4in acra rail/pic rail?

    So I’m having trouble finding what I’m looking for and maybe it’s because I’m not imaging this correctly... I currently have a 2 stud EH1 4in apart. I’d like to run an atlas bipod with acra attachment as well run the plate on my acra ball head on my tripod. Which rail and which atlas do I need...
  7. Gobears16

    Rifle Scopes Scope my MPA 6.5CM

    So I just got notice that my 6.5 CM MPA is to be shipped. I had it built with a 26in barrel and everything else standard (20MOA base). I have a range at my property from 100-1760yard. I totally understand that 1 mile with the creed will be difficult but I'd like to throw lead at it from time to...
  8. Gobears16

    Head scratcher

    So I’m doing load work for my 28nosler and I’m scratching my head today... I started with 4 round with loads starting at 82.8, 83.1, 83.4. 82.8: 2976, 2977, 2978, 2975 83.1: 3008, 2994, 3001, 3006 83.4: 3019, 3021, 3037, 3025 The group with 82.8 looked great so I ran back and loaded up four...
  9. Gobears16

    10/22 upgrade

    So I have a ruger stainless 10/22 I received for my 10th birthday from my parents. Its killed 1000’s of cans, squirrels, rabbits, blackbirds, snakes, and anything else a kid could shoot . I thought I was billy the kid with a 3x9 bushy scope and stainless rifle.... fast forward 25 years I’d love...
  10. Gobears16

    6.5 PRC mags?

    I'm building a 6.5 PRC for a buddy of mine on a Lone Peak Ti Fuzion with Hawkins bdm M5. He doesn't reload and will be shooting only factory ammo. From the research I've done it looks like the accurate mag wsm is 2.950 oal while the Hornady factory ammo is 2.955. Has anybody had any issues...
  11. Gobears16

    Tikka rebarrel question

    So I was hoping someone could answer a couple questions... I’ve got a ctr 6.5cm that is like to rebarrel to a 6.5 PRC. Is that doable? It sits in a bravo stock as of right now. If it is doable. What parts And modifications would I need to do to make it all functional and reliable?
  12. Gobears16

    Rifle Scopes Leica 3000 HD-B

    Since there are some great deals on these binos and I need a new set I wanted to get some real world reviews. How is the glass stack up against Swaro EL and Zeiss Victory? How is the ballistic system? I think I read it only goes out 1000yards. Have they changed it to calculate ballistics...
  13. Gobears16

    Mid priced scale

    What is everyone using for mid priced digital scales? I am pulling my hair out having my scale drift .1-.4 even after I leave it plugged in 24/7. I know the $1000 scales are crazy accurate but I don’t want to spend that type of money.
  14. Gobears16

    28 nosler carbon ring?

    So I’ve got a serious problem. I started load development with RL 33 and 195. I started at 85gr-87.4. I started seeing pressure around 87.1gr. My best consistent loads were at 85.2 with avg speeds 3050... gun was shooting great for 50 rounds... fast forward to resizing and loading same powder...
  15. Gobears16

    Zeiss Victory FL T* 10x42 (SOLD)

    Well it’s it time to part with my first pair of alpha glass. These binos were used for one year. I bought them from swfa sample list three years ago and fell into a pair of swaro el 10x42 that battled with these zeiss. To be perfectly honest these Zeiss were brighter and had a brighter sweet...
  16. Gobears16

    Rifle Scopes Vortex Razor LH 2-10 review

    Looking for a lightweight scope for my Barrett Fieldcraft 6.5cm. Sportsman is closing them out at $399. I went and looked at them today. I was very impressed with optic clarity. It looks like I can reset the turret if I decide to dial (most likely will just use the reticle 95% of the time). Have...
  17. Gobears16

    Build my rifle!!!

    So I’ve been tasked with building a rifle for a friend. He has a budget of 6-7k including optic. We have a private range from 25yd-1760yds. He’s had cataract eye surgery and heavy calibers won’t work. 75% will be bench and 25% truck hunting pigs and deer. Going to be buying match factory ammo...
  18. Gobears16

    KRG Bravo add-ons

    So I’ve decided to go with a Bravo for my tikka ctr. I wanted to know what add-ons are worth getting from the get go. I’ve got a Harris bipod and shoot mostly from the bench and prone.
  19. Gobears16

    Tikka aftermarket stock. Chassis or rifle stock?

    So I’ve pulled the trigger and ordered a 6.5 ctr 24in rifle. I’ve neber fired a factory tikka rifle but have handled many in the store. I’m not a fan of the ethos, it just feels pastic’yy. I want to upgrade the stock.... This rifle will be 90% shooting steel from bags and prone. The other 10%...
  20. Gobears16

    Tikka CTR price

    Have an opportunity to pick up a 20 or 24in 6.5 CTR FOR $800. This is a blues version. Is this a good deal or should I look for a used ctr? I’m thinking of putting the ctr into a XLR Element or bravo. This will be a steel/range gun. Any advice to modifying the CTR?