The next little thing
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Ardent
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Haven't chrono'd them yet, hoping for 2400+, I just put together a quick mix of loads with H4895 and a few Speer 235s that were kicking around as I had to shoot her. I'll likely use a different powder (BLC2?) and will shoot the 235gr raptors down the road (not literally).
I googled her and discovered she's from the times of the dinosaurs. Completely at a loss on the reference but presuming it's gymnastics or Reagan related, both of which induce smiles. You can definitely tell your wife guns don't cost a thing and use that justification.
Ardent
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Yep, fair assessment, there are boat units ($1000) and aviation units ($10000). Doesn't sound so bad when your new windlass is just three boat units installed and your new prop is just one aviation unit.
If you wanna part with any of that 9.3x57 brass let me know, easy to fireform compared to 8x57.
Well, since you brought it up, is the rifle back? How about some pictures of it?
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Oh my eyes hurt, just read the whole post....That ti rig is gorgeous Ardent....now, where's my balsa wood and 1/4 OZ glass.....too cool
I really like that 9.5 Ardent!! Iv had good luck using 48gr of 3031 in my 9.5. Quite a little thumper.
Fantastic!
I had a 1910 rifle, it went down the road when I got a Husky 98 9.3mm which I liked better. Still got a 1908 carbine. The 1908 has German proof and is missing the claw mounted scope that it once had, supposedly both are possible indicators that it was "liberated" from it's German owner.
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Ardent
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Nice stuff Decker, and hey, if you have any spare 9.5 brass... or know somewhere that does, keep me in mind!
Ted, here's another view of her Ted, has an NECG banded from sight with hood now, still deciding on the rear sight. I bought an adjustable standard NECG, and their picatinny rear peep. Trying to figure what's going to the best irons setup for Grizz fun on the coast. The bolt is black because it's coated to prevent galling, titanium can't run against titanium bare. Kind of neat pulling the bolt as it almost feels like it's made of aluminum, always catches you off guard.
Ted, here's another view of her Ted, has an NECG banded from sight with hood now, still deciding on the rear sight. I bought an adjustable standard NECG, and their picatinny rear peep. Trying to figure what's going to the best irons setup for Grizz fun on the coast. The bolt is black because it's coated to prevent galling, titanium can't run against titanium bare. Kind of neat pulling the bolt as it almost feels like it's made of aluminum, always catches you off guard.
Nice stuff Decker, and hey, if you have any spare 9.5 brass... or know somewhere that does, keep me in mind!
Ted, here's another view of her Ted, has an NECG banded from sight with hood now, still deciding on the rear sight. I bought an adjustable standard NECG, and their picatinny rear peep. Trying to figure what's going to the best irons setup for Grizz fun on the coast. The bolt is black because it's coated to prevent galling, titanium can't run against titanium bare. Kind of neat pulling the bolt as it almost feels like it's made of aluminum, always catches you off guard.
That is a nice piece, Ardent... but I am betting it is even more beautiful when you pick it up and mount it to your shoulder... your choice of chambering also really sets it apart. Since the bolt is "black" coated, I like the black sights for contrast... seems a more balanced look.
Ardent
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So far it snaps to target better than any rifle I own, look forward to you shooting it. Stuart fitted it the best he could without me travelling there, did a very good job.
Haven't decided if I'll cerakote the rest of it... right now it has to go to work in May so likely not.
Haven't decided if I'll cerakote the rest of it... right now it has to go to work in May so likely not.
Ardent
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It does but it certainly isn't common, I paid $10 a piece or so landed for my .375 2 1/4 Rimless Nitro Express (RNE) brass. Would prefer a cheaper way, and 8x57 fire forming takes some effort as its two fireformings for me to get it to fit right, one with no bullet, anneal, and one with a cheap bullet, then anneal and trim.
I've given up on anything requiring more than a two step process, one pass through a forming die, and then through the FL die. I just don't have the time (or patience) for it any more... I do admire the tenacity required to produce truly funky cartridges.
Ardent
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"Yeaa...."
I actually hear you there. In this case it was an opportunity to max out the case, and was tempted. I like a one pass wildcat. Once I've done a couple hundred brass for this I'll forget about it and be happy I suspect.
I actually hear you there. In this case it was an opportunity to max out the case, and was tempted. I like a one pass wildcat. Once I've done a couple hundred brass for this I'll forget about it and be happy I suspect.
