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Critique my potential build..

Bootleggn

Bootleggn

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Just trying to get ideas before I drop the $. Any concerns, previous experiences w/ a similar setup?

Sako TRG-42 .338LM
Sako Bipod
Accu-Shot BT12 Monopod
Near 30 MOA base
Near AlphaMount Mount/Rings
Nightforce NXS 5.5-22X56 NP-R1 Reticle(High Speed, Zero Stop)
AAC Titan Ti(Titanium) Suppressor

Aiming this rifle towards 1,500 yard shots, any feedback would be appreciated.
 
Re: Critique my potential build..

I might worry about getting a 100 yd zero with that base, if you are going strictly for long range and move out the zero than ok. If I were spending that much money I would for sure go with a high end 20X or more FFP scope. Thats IMHO of course!
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 2shots</div><div class="ubbcode-body">...If I were spending that much money I would for sure go with a high end 20X or more FFP scope. Thats IMHO of course!...</div></div>

What glass would you grab in this scenario, and why?
 
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The NF is 5.5-22. If you don't shoot at dusk or dawn, then the 50mm tube will give you a marginally lower profile optic. You could go with better optics like Premier or S&B, but NF is excellent already. Besides that, I would say prefect!
 
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One more thing, make sure your suppressor and barrel threading match.
 
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I am trying to keep this build under 8k, hence the Nightforce.
 
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I would go with the SS 5-20 if on a budget or a S&B, or Premier if going all out. If you are going as long as I think you are, spend money on good glass or like a lot of us regret it and buy it again later. I have a work bench full of "I thought it would be good enoughs". And the SS 5-20 is a great value, and believe it or not of it's few downfalls one is not the glass!
 
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The 5-22 has 100moa of elevation right, why would a 30moa base present a problem for a 100y zero??? You have around 20moa left over.

Or did I miss something?
 
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you will be fine with a 30moa base and probably could even get away with a 40 moa base.

honestly you have made great choices all around only thing i might change is the suppressor i would probably opt for a thunderbeast or a shark but that is just me.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Team-Send-It!!!</div><div class="ubbcode-body">...only thing i might change is the suppressor i would probably opt for a thunderbeast or a shark but that is just me...</div></div>

Sound Reduction for the AAC Titan Ti is 34dB. Do you know the reduction level of the others? Weight? Maybe RayDog could chime in?
 
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I would really never trust the manufacturers numbers. Plus DB ratings are not the end all be all of picking a suppressor. With that said, the Titan, Shark and TBAC are all good suppressors. The Titan comes in at a staggering 20ozs. That is light as hell for a 338LM rated suppressor.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bacarrat</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I would really never trust the manufacturers numbers. Plus DB ratings are not the end all be all of picking a suppressor. With that said, the Titan, Shark and TBAC are all good suppressors. The Titan comes in at a staggering 20ozs. That is light as hell for a 338LM rated suppressor.</div></div>

That is why I have swayed towards the titanium Titan Ti. Also, Major Malfunction lives 20 minutes from me and Class 3 Designs is 1/2 mile away so hopefully getting my hands on one won't be that bad..
 
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you could forgo the Sako Bipod and dump the money into a diff scope. The harris bipod would be roughly $400 cheaper.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: eeshooter45</div><div class="ubbcode-body">you could forgo the Sako Bipod and dump the money into a diff scope. The harris bipod would be roughly $400 cheaper. </div></div>

The only problem is the S&B I want is $1,400.00 more than the Nightforce. Subtract the $400.00 from the bipod and I am still $1,000.00 shy if I stay in budget($8,000.00 or less).
 
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Unless someone wants to offer me a S&B PMII 5-25x56 L/P GEN II XR MOA DT CW for $2,000.00. Any offers? Lol...


 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Casey Simpson</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
That build sheet sucks.</div></div>

Lol.... Thanks!
 
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i'd look at the 8-32...or even the 12-42 nightforce if you're shooting 1500yds...... i know the guys on here swear you don't need more than 10x for 1.5miles (lol) but i know that i actually LIKE identifying what i hit with some degree of assurance..... other than that...i'd go with a different bipod....something like the new one from sinclair...
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bootleggn</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: eeshooter45</div><div class="ubbcode-body">you could forgo the Sako Bipod and dump the money into a diff scope. The harris bipod would be roughly $400 cheaper. </div></div>

The only problem is the S&B I want is $1,400.00 more than the Nightforce. Subtract the $400.00 from the bipod and I am still $1,000.00 shy if I stay in budget($8,000.00 or less). </div></div>

Get the Harris, take the $400 left and put towards a USO or just get the 56mm objective Nightforce to help with lower light conditions.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: GSRswapandslow</div><div class="ubbcode-body">...i'd go with a different bipod....something like the new one from sinclair... </div></div>

Link to this new bipod by any chance?
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Tango__Down</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Not to hrow things for a loop ... But why .338? If I were to build something with this much cash and looking to be super accurate, I would look at the 300 Norma mag. Just sayin...
</div></div>

Simple, I've always wanted to put together a .338LM
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: k9222</div><div class="ubbcode-body">...and put towards a USO or just get the 56mm objective Nightforce to help with lower light conditions... </div></div>

56 objective was the plan listed in the "build sheet" above..
 
Re: Critique my potential build..

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bootleggn</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Tango__Down</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Not to hrow things for a loop ... But why .338? If I were to build something with this much cash and looking to be super accurate, I would look at the 300 Norma mag. Just sayin...
</div></div>

Simple, I've always wanted to put together a .338LM </div></div>

I can respect that.
 
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So you would look at Nightforce NXS 8-32x56 over 5.5-22x56? Also adding a Nightforce Angle Degree Indicator..
 
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5.5-22 NF. The 8-32x has a limited amount of travel.

I think the list of parts is pretty solid.
 
Re: Critique my potential build..

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bootleggn</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Tango__Down</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Not to hrow things for a loop ... But why .338? If I were to build something with this much cash and looking to be super accurate, I would look at the 300 Norma mag. Just sayin...
</div></div>

Simple, I've always wanted to put together a .338LM </div></div>

That's funny. "Because I want one"
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Casey Simpson</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bootleggn</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Simple, I've always wanted to put together a .338LM </div></div>

That's funny. "Because I want one"</div></div>

Damn straight...!
 
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Ditch the monopod for a rear bag. The monopods I've used have been slow and snagtastic (catch on everything).
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bacarrat</div><div class="ubbcode-body">5.5-22 NF. The 8-32x has a limited amount of travel.

I think the list of parts is pretty solid. </div></div>

You sir have your head screwed on tight!

I have a Sako TRG42 in 338, with a 20moa NEAR base and an 8-32 NXS with NPR2 reticle. My scope is 12moa up off the very bottom to get a 200yard zero, and the scope runs out of elevation at 54moa up from 200. Thats 66moa TOTAL travel. A bummer when shooting at 1760 yards where my 250gr Scenars at 2810fps require 68moa up from 200. I can hold 7 reticle tick marks (14moa) over, but only if I set the scope to 22 power!! I would MUCH prefer the 22X max scope, and be able to dial my dope directly.

By the way, 22X is plenty to hold on a 10"x10" piece of steel at 1760.
 
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Finally a good reason rather than a bunch of ya ya. Simply because that's what I want.

Good stuff.
 
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