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You are on the right track, but you definitely do need to address the cheek height issue or you'll never get proper head position. You need to build up the comb (pipe insulation foam attached with vet wrap is good) and do your same test, only when you close your eyes, completely relax your neck...

Not arguing the 2nd? I said I wanted the rifle mainly for Second Amendment purposes, and several people reacted like I said I wanted it for shooting toddlers at playground distances or some shit. Yes, it's a public forum... what's your point? I still don't see who you folks are so worried...

I think you're definitely on the right track leaving the PTR in more of a battle rifle configuration. Maybe think of it as a DMR type setup. I think a good 1-4x optic would be a great choice for that kind of setup. I had a 1-4x optic on an M-14 for a while and really liked it. I am a big fan...

I hear y'all on the semi requiring stronger fundamentals. I actually have a fair bit of trigger time (and coaching time) on semi autos shooting in various sling-supported positional disciplines, albeit most of that with iron sights, but I have a pretty good grasp on what it takes to shoot one...

I'm seeing a lot of FUDD here. Fear, uncertainty, distraction, and doubt. What are you so afraid of Captain Kirk? What terrible outcome do you think is going to happen to you if you openly discuss gear selection as it relates to the purpose behind the 2A, which all we as armed and able bodied...

Thanks Gnzrme. As for the rest of y'all, clearly I'm not being understood correctly. When I say "2A," that is a common abbreviation for "Second Amendment." So when I say the main purpose of this weapon is "2A purposes," I am referring to the main reason that the Second Amendment was added to...

In my experience, indeed .308 ARs are easier to make accurate than M1As... with the AR it's simply a matter of installing a FF HG and maybe a better trigger, whereas with the M1A it is a lot more involved and they end up weighing a lot more. However, to say the AR is more reliable is crazy...

I am wanting to put together my first dedicated long range rig -- I am thinking something in 6.5 Creedmoor. My original plan was to build both a bolt and a semi in that caliber, but lately I have been giving some thought to skipping the bolt altogether and just putting together a semi. I...

It's not exactly imperative to keep the target in sight through the entire recoil impulse, and you certainly shouldn't try to muscle against the recoil... but you do want to have a good solid position with natural point of aim on target, so you can come back on target quickly and watch your...

If you're just talking about getting consistent hits on man-sized targets, just about any AR with any ammo, including surplus ball, will do the job easily. Optics don't really matter... irons, red dot, glass... all will get it done with different trade-offs functionality-wise. We just had a...

I have started a sniper rifle build on the basis of a Savage 11, and it is time to pick a barrel and caliber. The original plan was to build it in .260 Rem... I love the ballistics on that cartridge... but lately I have been tossing around the idea of doing it in 7mm-08 instead. Still a nice...

Due to the sale of another rifle, I have freed up the funds to put together the long range precision build I have been planning for a while. I have a Savage 111 in .308 on which I am going to be replacing everything but the receiver and bolt. I am wanting to re-barrel to .260 Rem. I would...

Re: Vortex 1-4 ? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MSG Jano</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> My usage must be more like henchman's, my criteria is fast acquisition of target, easy hold-over reticle, capped turrets...the way I'm using an AR (actually...

Re: Vortex 1-4 ? I compared the Viper 1-4x with the Burris TAC30 and found that the Burris has equal optical quality for nearly half the price, and much brighter (truly daylight visible) illumination to boot. Also I prefer the reticle in the Burris. The fact that the Viper has matching...

Re: Recommend me a starter scope for long range precis No, the 11 is short action... 111 is long action. Mine is in .308 from the factory. I will be hand loading, so no worries on the price of .260. OK, call me a tightwad, but is this not a pretty kick-ass deal for a mil/mil FFP scope...

I am wanting to get into long range precision shooting, and am looking at attending a sniper class at Badlands Tactical. I have a Savage 11 that I am planning on re-barreling to .260 Rem and turning into my sniper rig, with a McRee chassis. Anyway, I am having a bit of trouble making up my...

I recently acquired the basis for my long range precision build -- a Savage 11 hunter XP in .308 (center feed 4.4", DBM). It is the bare bones model with the flimsy plastic stock and no accutrigger. I am planning on rebarreling in .260, and replacing everything but the bolt and receiver. I am...

Re: DPMS .308 Classic 20" Handguard Options? Any that will work on a regular AR-15 will work on it.

Re: Burris TAC30/MTAC on a .308? Based on this chart, it looks like the BDC is nearly perfect for the 150 grain .308s, like surplus M80. While the BDC is nice, the reticle doesn't have much that is helpful with ranging... the BDC dots are smaller than about any practical objects...

Re: CouldWar w/ Iran be Bloodiest Conflict Since WWII? If we get into a war with Iran (which is looking very likely, because all the possibilities for President except Ron Paul are for it), I definitely do think it would be bloody and disastrous. Though their conventional military would...