• Watch Out for Scammers!

    We've now added a color code for all accounts. Orange accounts are new members, Blue are full members, and Green are Supporters. If you get a message about a sale from an orange account, make sure you pay attention before sending any money!

Search results

  1. B

    Rifle Scopes What features to look for in a dedicated sub sonic .308 scope?

    I'm putting a rifle together to be used primarily for sub sonic shooting with .308 (20" AAC Rem 700). Max range for this rifle would probably only be 150-175 yards. I would like to keep cost of the optic below $800. (The rifle already has a Badger 20 MOA rail and I have Badger medium 30mm...
  2. B

    .260 Rem AR 24" barrel, what's the consensus on lighter vs heavier bullets?

    .260 Rem AR 24" barrel, what's the consensus on lighter vs heavier bullets? Is there a general consensus that gas .260's work better with lighter (say 120-123 gr) bullets than heavier (139-142 gr)? I know that the heavier bullets have a slightly higher BC bit wasn't sure if the gas vs bolt...
  3. B

    Anyone using a CTK monopod on their AICS?

    Anyone using the CTK monopod with your AICS? How does it compare to the Accushot monopod? AI Monopod | Accuracy International Monopod
  4. B

    Any vendors set up to dye a KRG Whiskey 3 chasis Sako green?

    I'm almost 100% sold on the Whiskey 3 chasis for a .260 Remington build I just got back from the LRI group buy. The only thing holding me back is that I want it in Sako green... Does anyone know of a vendor who can dye the chasis (minus the metal) Sako green?
  5. B

    Has Badger released their LA M2013 receiver yet?

    Has Badger Ordnance released their long action M2013 action yet? If not, does anyone have an ETA?
  6. B

    Factory 300 Win Mag, Rem 700 5R vs Sendero

    Im looking for a factory heavy barrel 300 Win Mag rifle. Which is the better out of the box precision rifle between the Remington 700 5R and the Sendero? I can get the 5R with a 24" threaded barrel for around $1100 and the Sendero without the threaded barrel looks to be about $100-150 more...
  7. B

    .300 Blackout in a bolt action - why?

    Please explain to me why anyone would choose a .300 Blackout Out over a .308. I can definately see the draw in an AR platform where you can shoot sub and super sonic ammo without making any adjustments but doesn't a .308 offer better everything (ballistics, component availability, etc.) when...
  8. B

    Who shoots a .260 Remington Tactical chamber?

    Just received my .260 Remington Tactical chambered rifle from the LRI Group Buy. Anything I should know about this chamber? Can I use the standard .260 Remington reloading manual info? I'll be shooting 140 Amax and 142 SMK's mostly. All out of an AICS length mag.
  9. B

    Which sub $3k 50 BMG?

    In March '14 I'll be purchasing my first 50 cal rifle. My budget will be around $3k for the rifle (not including Optics). From the research I've done it looks like the AR 50 is the most recommended starter rifle for those looking for accuracy without the need for a lighter weight rifle...
  10. B

    Suppressors Is its crazy idea to purchase a 50BMG suppressor for use on a 338LM?

    Currently I have a TRG42 that I would like to suppress. Eventually I'll be purchasing a single shot 50 BMG. Would it be a bad idea to look for a 50 BMg suppressor to use on both 50 and 338 LM? I realize it would be very heavy but I only shoot on square ranges.
  11. B

    Teach me about shorter barrel 50BMG rifles (18-24" length)

    Teach me about shorter barrel 50BMG rifles (18-24" length). Can anyone give me some estimates on the muzzle velocity of a 50BMG bolt action rifle with an 18-24" barrel? Would these be effective 1000 yard target rifles? The longest range I have access to is 600 yards now and they limit...
  12. B

    How many loadings can I expect to gain by neck sizing vs full length sizing?

    How many loadings can I expect to gain by neck sizing vs full length sizing? Assuming I loading .338 Lapua in Lapua brass with a middle of the road charge of H1000 or Retumbo and a 300 gr SMK. Is the increased case life significant (like double or more the number of loadings before the...
  13. B

    Anyone shoot the Rem 700 AAC .223 16.5" rifle at 600 yards?

    Anyone shoot the Rem 700 AAC .223 16.5" rifle at 600 yards? What type of velocity are you getting and is it enough to get you out to 600 yards with its 1/9 twist and an AICS length round?
  14. B

    Does Dillon make a Rapid Trim 1200 size / trim die in .260 Remington and .338 Lapua Magnum

    Does Dillon make a Rapid Trim 1200 size / trim die in .260 Remington and .338 Lapua Magnum? I don't see these two listed on Dillon's website.
  15. B

    .308 subsonic loads using 175 SMK's and Trail Boss, what OAL to load to?

    I'm loading up some 175 SMK's over Trail Boss. I'm loading 10 rounds of 11.5, 11.0, 10.5, 10.0 and 9.5 grains which I'll be using to test velocity and stability in my 20" 700 AAC with 1x10 twist. I'm shooting for 1050-1100 fps. Anyone know what OAL I should be loading to? I normally...
  16. B

    Suppressors YHM Phantom .338 LM suppressor, least expensive .338 option?

    In the market for a .338 LM suppressor for a Sako TRG. Is the Yankee Hill Phantom the least expensive option out there? I know they are heavy but my TRG is a range only rifle so weight isn't a concern.
  17. B

    Brass catcher for .308 AR?

    Spent yesterday shooting my Mega Maten chambered in .260 Remington. The accuracy of this rifle is superb however I found myself only shooting a shot or two before I got up to hunt through the grass for my brass (nosler). So until someone comes out with an awesome quality .260 Remington brass...
  18. B

    Anyone mod a Sako TRG cheek piece with riser to allow bolt removal?

    I have a TRG 42 with a 10mm cheek piece spacer that gives me a perfect weld with the 35moa cant Badger rail and medium rings. The problem is that I need to use an Allen wrench to completely remove the cheek piece to get the bolt out for transport and cleaning. Has anyone modified their cheek...
  19. B

    Rifle Scopes Nightforce mil rad reticles. Only mil-dot and MLR?

    Just browsing the nightforce website and it appears to me that the only mil based reticles are the mil dot and the MLR. Is this right? Or are their other reticles with mil hash marks?
  20. B

    Loading .338 Lapua on a Dillon 550b

    I know that the .338 Lapua requires an XL powder die. Does that powder die also work with the standard powder measure? Or do I need to buy an XL powder measure too?