xlr hd chassis, badger m2008 short action, phoenix custom rifles 6.5x47 lapua krieger 1.25" straight taper barrel
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That things has to be pretty hefty? How much does it weight? 14 lbs is my guess!
That things has to be pretty hefty? How much does it weight? 14 lbs is my guess!
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KYS338</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That things has to be pretty hefty? How much does it weight? 14 lbs is my guess! </div></div>
I bet it's around 18.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KYS338</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That things has to be pretty hefty? How much does it weight? 14 lbs is my guess! </div></div>
I bet it's around 18.
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and the actual retail weight is...17.5 lbs as it sits right now sans scope and rings. she's a robust girl no doubt about it.
and the actual retail weight is...17.5 lbs as it sits right now sans scope and rings. she's a robust girl no doubt about it.
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That is awesome! I've always been a fan of the M2008 action. Are you going to bring it to any of the Park City matches?
That is awesome! I've always been a fan of the M2008 action. Are you going to bring it to any of the Park City matches?
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Nice!
Nice!
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Like it... but do I not see a trigger in that guard? Or am I ignorant of that chassis system...
Like it... but do I not see a trigger in that guard? Or am I ignorant of that chassis system...
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Im guessing he just mauked it up for a quick pic. It will have to have a trigger
Im guessing he just mauked it up for a quick pic. It will have to have a trigger
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BlackWhiskey</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That is awesome! I've always been a fan of the M2008 action. Are you going to bring it to any of the Park City matches?</div></div>
thanks. ive been dreaming of that action since the first time i laid eyes on it. and you better believe ill be at park city first chance i get.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BlackWhiskey</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That is awesome! I've always been a fan of the M2008 action. Are you going to bring it to any of the Park City matches?</div></div>
thanks. ive been dreaming of that action since the first time i laid eyes on it. and you better believe ill be at park city first chance i get.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DREMEL</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Im guessing he just mauked it up for a quick pic. It will have to have a trigger </div></div>
We fabbed up some trigger pins last night and installed it, smooth, crisp, and we both went "oooooooooooooo" when it broke. This thing is even better looking in person!
Chubbles will have a detailed range report soon, or else I'll do it for him
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DREMEL</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Im guessing he just mauked it up for a quick pic. It will have to have a trigger
We fabbed up some trigger pins last night and installed it, smooth, crisp, and we both went "oooooooooooooo" when it broke. This thing is even better looking in person!
Chubbles will have a detailed range report soon, or else I'll do it for him
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Congratulations on an absolute gorgeous rifle!!! That beast is going to be one hell of a contender...cant wait to see it in person! Love it.
Congratulations on an absolute gorgeous rifle!!! That beast is going to be one hell of a contender...cant wait to see it in person! Love it.
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Great looking gun. What distances do you plan it to be accurate to?
Great looking gun. What distances do you plan it to be accurate to?
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thanks. coldbore is right the trigger sends chills downs my spine. as for distance...i plan to shoot this thing until i run out of elevation and velocity. i had no trouble hitting 1400 yds with my 308 and this cartridge is faster and more efficient so 1500-1600 shouldn't be out of reach.
thanks. coldbore is right the trigger sends chills downs my spine. as for distance...i plan to shoot this thing until i run out of elevation and velocity. i had no trouble hitting 1400 yds with my 308 and this cartridge is faster and more efficient so 1500-1600 shouldn't be out of reach.
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Nice rifle buddy! Can't wait to see her in action.
Nice rifle buddy! Can't wait to see her in action.
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thanks man. what happened to snaglytooth!
thanks man. what happened to snaglytooth!
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Love the colors I am building one in a mcrees right now that will end up being the same colors
Love the colors I am building one in a mcrees right now that will end up being the same colors
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nice big boy
nice big boy
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: CoolGuy11</div><div class="ubbcode-body">well now I know I cant fit a decent size barrel in mine.</div></div>
when it comes to fitting barrels in the xlr ask kyle, he'll tell you exactly what will and will not fit. that's why i've got an HD chassis under my short action receiver and a 2" dia. handguard.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: CoolGuy11</div><div class="ubbcode-body">well now I know I cant fit a decent size barrel in mine.</div></div>
when it comes to fitting barrels in the xlr ask kyle, he'll tell you exactly what will and will not fit. that's why i've got an HD chassis under my short action receiver and a 2" dia. handguard.
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What trigger did you go with? Beautiful build, by the way.
What trigger did you go with? Beautiful build, by the way.
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thanks. timney rem style straight trigger. love it.
thanks. timney rem style straight trigger. love it.
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Sweet rig! Very nice!
Sweet rig! Very nice!
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Agreed very nice indeed that m2008 is sexy.
Agreed very nice indeed that m2008 is sexy.
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I will actually be starting on a very similar build to this in the next week or so going with 6.5 creedmoor instead of lapua as I am already set up for it but I am looking forward to it I am likely going with the XLR as well although I have bounced around the idea of an AICS as well. I look forward to hearing how this beast shoots!
I will actually be starting on a very similar build to this in the next week or so going with 6.5 creedmoor instead of lapua as I am already set up for it but I am looking forward to it I am likely going with the XLR as well although I have bounced around the idea of an AICS as well. I look forward to hearing how this beast shoots!
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Wow congrats on the new rifle. Looks awesome!
Wow congrats on the new rifle. Looks awesome!
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This thing shoots little tiny groups, for those who are interested, here's how she looks in action;
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Shoots 130 Berger's right around 2800 with 41.0gr of H4350
This thing shoots little tiny groups, for those who are interested, here's how she looks in action;
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Shoots 130 Berger's right around 2800 with 41.0gr of H4350
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oh jeez i can't believe you didn't black out my face!
p.s. more like 2900 fps
oh jeez i can't believe you didn't black out my face!
p.s. more like 2900 fps
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not for hiking at 17.5 lbs
not for hiking at 17.5 lbs
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don't risk being reported to the 'pussay patrol' i hike that son bitch all over the place. like miles and miles around the rocky mountains. http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthre...740#Post3399740
this aint no public range and theres no roads that lead to this cherry spot.
don't risk being reported to the 'pussay patrol' i hike that son bitch all over the place. like miles and miles around the rocky mountains. http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthre...740#Post3399740
this aint no public range and theres no roads that lead to this cherry spot.
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very nice.. looking foward to the range report!
very nice.. looking foward to the range report!
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oh boy....not a huge fan of the range. i do a little load development and then im outta there. heres a pic of a 5 shot group at 100yds i shot during development. there were some better and some worse this was just one i happened to snap a pic of with my phone. i ended up using 41gr of h4350 with a CCI small rifle magnum primer. i tried a couple different bullets and and powders including rl15 and even some vintage round nose hornady's. basically everything shot good-great. i ended up shooting the berger 130gr which seems to be pretty common. this caliber/gun isnt picky and it just came down to velocity and pressure. once i got up to around 2900 fps without any signs of pressure i was happy.
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oh boy....not a huge fan of the range. i do a little load development and then im outta there. heres a pic of a 5 shot group at 100yds i shot during development. there were some better and some worse this was just one i happened to snap a pic of with my phone. i ended up using 41gr of h4350 with a CCI small rifle magnum primer. i tried a couple different bullets and and powders including rl15 and even some vintage round nose hornady's. basically everything shot good-great. i ended up shooting the berger 130gr which seems to be pretty common. this caliber/gun isnt picky and it just came down to velocity and pressure. once i got up to around 2900 fps without any signs of pressure i was happy.
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How do you like the chassis?
How do you like the chassis?
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i love that it doesn't require gunsmithing.
i love xlr's great customer service.
i love the laundry list of options available.
i love that kyle is willing to custom build options that aren't available!
i love the price point.
i love the way it looks and feels.
it does have a couple minor quirks BUT i cant think of any other chassis system id rather have that doesnt cost thousands more, doesnt have a waiting list a year or so long, and doesnt have a nonchalant attitude towards customers.
i love that it doesn't require gunsmithing.
i love xlr's great customer service.
i love the laundry list of options available.
i love that kyle is willing to custom build options that aren't available!
i love the price point.
i love the way it looks and feels.
it does have a couple minor quirks BUT i cant think of any other chassis system id rather have that doesnt cost thousands more, doesnt have a waiting list a year or so long, and doesnt have a nonchalant attitude towards customers.
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