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I have a nearly completed 338 Edge on a Surgeon 1086 action, 30" Bartlein that will be in a Manners folding stock. The question is what bottom metal should I go with? This will primarily be a ELR hunting rifle; single load 300 Bergers and mag feed 280 LRX's. Thanks, 6.5x47

Setting up a somewhat permanent range from 200 out to 2000 yds on a mountain face, up to a 20 deg uphill angle. 338 Edge with 300 Berger OTM's running, hopefully, 2950 fps. How thin can one go with AR500 steel before damage to the steel starts to occur and how close can one go before damage...

A number of months ago I decided to try ADM (American Defense Manuf) products. I had been using their Trijicon Reddot mount and bipod mount with great success. Understanding the high cost of some of the scopes we prefer to use, I decide I wanted to try their ADM Recon SW (more width between...

Building a 338 Edge. Will the RUM case fit/work in the long AI/300 WM mag?

I'm having a Rem 700 LA in 300WM built that I'm setting up for a precision hunting rig. My personal limit on live game is 1400 yards. Smallest targets might be pronghorn/coyotes. Largest would be up to elk. I really like the NF NXS 5.5-22x50 that I have on my Surgeon/AICS in 6.5x47. Would...

When pulling an average velocity reading from your chronograph and taking that velocity to input into what ever ballistic app you're using, do you add a skootch more to make up the loss of speed from the muzzle to the chronograph? Someone once told me to add about 30 fps so that if my...

Decided I needed to try the new Berger 6.5mm 140 gr Hybrid in my 6.5x47 heavy Surgeon. I've shot this rifle for 4-1/2 years and know it well; while using the 130 VLD and H4350 running 2820 fps. Have about 1300 rds through it and didn't want to burn up several hundred rounds of barrel life to...

For a friend, I'm asking if their are any ballistic programs that can be set in .5 cm adjustments? He's using a large Zeiss scope and is hoping to get to 1k. 6.5x47

Assuming the following: Temps averaging from 50 F low to 90 F high but records running 40 F to 100 F. Elev could run 4500' to as much as 7000'. Shots could go to 1200 yds Low, probably 30% humidity average. BC .551, 130 gr, 6.5mm VLD running 2970 fps. EXBAL will be carried but if it goes...

Has anyone actually used the Integrated Ballistic Computer with/without the included angle measurement? How well did it work with your rifle's dope? 6.5x47

Over the years, I've never seen anything about this topic discussed. When working up loads, some of us, invariably push the limits a skootch and we get a hard bolt lift, pierced primer, ejector marks, etc. Typically means the pressure ceiling was surpassed. The rifle held up, the brass is...

My partner and I are entered in Competition Dynamics (Zak Smith) 24hr Sniper Challenge. I'm the LR Precision Rifleman. Shots out to 1200, mountainous terrain, up/down angles shots, where we carry all out gear (approx 50-60 lbs worth) over a 30-40 miles course. I'm asking the opinion of the...

I have been working on locating accuracy nodes and working up a load using conventional bench-rest hardware (front rest and rear bag) for a 9 lb. hunting rifle. I realize that my point of impact may shift when I bolt on a hunting bipod - but was wondering if the actual tune of the rifle and load...

Any one heard any recent news, if any, on Chris Matthews, owner of LongShot Rifles in Stover, MO? I know he recently moved there and I've not been able to reach him. He's built several rifles of mine and I want some more work done by him. He's awesome! Not returning any of my emails and his...