Photos A few months wait is worth it

[kelvrick]

Started my 10 day wait period last monday (california sucks) and just picked this up today. After shooting with a Savage Mark 2 22lr for half a year, I finally told myself I was ready for a 308. Picked it up used as a "pass along" rifle for people just starting out in long range.

Savage 10fp 24" Duracoated OD green
Bell & Carlson Varmint/Tactical stock
Ken Farrel 20moa base
Burris XTR rings
Falcon Menace 4-14 ffp
Harris BRM-S 6-9 with podlok
TIS quick cuff sling od green
SKD BALS MK2 OD green

UPS is delivering a case of HSM 175gr match tomorrow and Saturday went from 70% chance of rain to 20%. Its going to be a good week.

Target - small squares are .5"
2/28/2009
100 yard range
63 F
58% humidity
Winds ~9mp ESE
HSM 175gr HPBT
3 shot groups

 

[palle2612]

Re: A few months wait is worth it

Really beautiful rig U got there..

U just showed what I'm getting...

Bell & Carlson stock and Falcon FFP, but with a Howa action instead...

Now I really want to try out that Duracoat

Shouldent it be a XTR low's ...

Enjoy U'r weekend

 

[kelvrick]

Re: A few months wait is worth it

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: palle2612</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Shouldent it be a XTR low's ...

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Yea, I was putting it on with a set of XTR lows. I set my torque wrench to 50 ft-lbs. I either set it wrong or that thing really needs to get calibrated, but I sheared the nut right off. Good thing I had an extra set of Mediums or I wouldn't even be able to put the scope on there. Maybe its time to go steel with nightforce or badger or etc.

EDIT: Ahh, I just realized I forgot to convert the numbers from inch-lbs to ft-lbs on my wrench. Man, that aluminum never had a chance.

 

[Mongo3006]

Re: A few months wait is worth it

Very nice Stick. It is almost an exact duplicate of what I am trying to fund. Only difference is the stock and rings, H-S precision stock and A.R.M.S. low rings. Have the gun (for a year), rings. No funds for the glass yet money too damm tight.

 

[Maple One]

Re: A few months wait is worth it

Very nice rig!

 

[Force_Multiplier]

Re: A few months wait is worth it

add a Vbull DBM, cut the bbl to 20", and switch that B&C for a Stockade Stock and that'd be my rifle, you'll like it... a LOT.

 

[captnmo]

Re: A few months wait is worth it

How do you like the Falcon FFP? I'm about to pre-order one but not sure if I should wait for the illuminated reticle or not. They say it's going to be a while until they do that and I'm not sure if I'm waisting my time and should just get my order in now. Nice rig!