I've waited many years one of these. Saw one at a gun show in the early 90's and fell in love with it. Thanks to a Hide Member "Seporith", I'm now a proud owner.
I couldn't wait to shoot it so I slipped off to the range late this afternoon. All I had was some 178 and 155 AMax that I had previously loaded for my Savage and I loaded up a few rounds topped off with Lapua 155's. This mix and match wound up being 24 rounds total. All groups are 5 rounds except for the one marked 4. It turned out to be the best but if I'd have had another round, it would've been a flier. Seems I always throw one.
I've been reading about the nuances of shooting with a bipod, which is pretty new to me. I was trying to remember to "load" the bipod, and I forgot sometimes. Also, I'm adapting my prone to get directly behind the rifle. This has made a profound difference in recoil management and in follow through.
I think it's going to be an awesome rifle. I'm stoked.
Paul
I couldn't wait to shoot it so I slipped off to the range late this afternoon. All I had was some 178 and 155 AMax that I had previously loaded for my Savage and I loaded up a few rounds topped off with Lapua 155's. This mix and match wound up being 24 rounds total. All groups are 5 rounds except for the one marked 4. It turned out to be the best but if I'd have had another round, it would've been a flier. Seems I always throw one.
I've been reading about the nuances of shooting with a bipod, which is pretty new to me. I was trying to remember to "load" the bipod, and I forgot sometimes. Also, I'm adapting my prone to get directly behind the rifle. This has made a profound difference in recoil management and in follow through.
I think it's going to be an awesome rifle. I'm stoked.
Paul
