My first (and only) firearm ***NOW GUNTECH-FRIENDLY IMAGES ON PG. 1***

Definetely FFP, I find it more versatile.

I'm sticking with "P4 fine" because P4 alone is just as thick as the P1. When shooting shotgun casings at 200yds, I can just make out either side of the casing because it's so covered up by the reticule. The point being that I'll likely never need the 4X setting, so SFP would not be worth it just to be able to see the reticule.
 
Koshy said:
Did you break in your barrel, or just go straight to shooting?

Thanks,
- Koshy
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I'm a rational person that tends to make decisions based on hard evidence rather than anecdotal hearsay. Ergo, I went stright to shooting the $hit out of it first chance I got.

If you feel that soft metals like copper and lead can do anything to ultra-hard chrome-moly-nickel steel, far be it from me to stop you from performing a break-in. My advice would be to invest your time on things that can verifiably improve your marksmanship. :yingyang:

Ruthless said:
Redman sweet set-up :D

That's a definition for: "Go BIG or go HOME" ;)

very clean looking set-up, nice scope
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Thanks very much, dude; as you can see below, I take your compliments to heart :p
 
redman said:
Thanks very much, dude; as you can see below, I take your compliments to heart :p
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Now my comment fits your rifle, but in a very good way ;)

you got nice groups there, my advice is the same one I got from others, try different bullets don't focus on one type.....I admit I haven't tried Bergers yet but I've tried most available Match bullets....

give A-max a try, they are very consistent, plus Lapua, even SMK's
 
Ruthless said:
Now my comment fits your rifle, but in a very good way ;)

you got nice groups there, my advice is the same one I got from others, try different bullets don't focus on one type.....I admit I haven't tried Bergers yet but I've tried most available Match bullets....

give A-max a try, they are very consistent, plus Lapua, even SMK's
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I know, problem is the Bergers were the only ones my dealer had, and I was itching to start using my reloading kit (yet another aspect I didn't go cheap on... "do it once, do it right!"). You're probably right about the SMK's, seeing as how well they did with the Gold Medal cartidges back in page 4. I'll find the pet load for the Bergers (still have many left over), use them for a while, then move on to the Sierras.

mcknipau said:
Whats the case for? You plan on putting it down?

Seriously though, my first was a 10/22, way to start in style.
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Thanks, I didn't want to own 20 rifles, so I wanted to start with something that would last me a while and be easy to learn with. The .308 doesn't have much recoil and is easy to reload for so I figured it's a caliber that would amuse me for years to come... When I burn the barrel out, I might switch to a 6mm from all the good things I've heard, but that will be in a long time.

The case was for the rifle, back when I didn't understand that you don't have to lock down a non-restricted. Needed one fast and lacked funds after such a major purchase lol. Now, I just use a rifle sleeve, sling it over my shoulder. That case was too unwieldy... Scratching my car with a padlock that was on it was the last straw; haven't used it since.

guntech said:
Nice floor too. ;)
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Lol, second time someone wrote that!! I take it you saw the smaller pic on page 3 then... I'll shrink the pics on the first page - had to repost them since the original image server went down, but forgot to resize.
 
redman said:
I'm a rational person that tends to make decisions based on hard evidence rather than anecdotal hearsay. Ergo, I went stright to shooting the $hit out of it first chance I got.

If you feel that soft metals like copper and lead can do anything to ultra-hard chrome-moly-nickel steel, far be it from me to stop you from performing a break-in. My advice would be to invest your time on things that can verifiably improve your marksmanship. :yingyang:

Thanks very much, dude; as you can see below, I take your compliments to heart :p
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I totally agree =P I think it is premature wear to the barrel -.- But a couple people around me keep saying it's a good idea to make future cleaning easier as well as removing any imperfections inside the barrel. What I will do is show him the sub half MOA at 100 metres digital printout sent and then see what he has to say :p (Almost said the gun I went with, can't give away secret yet! -- Will Saturday or Sunday)

redman said:
I know, problem is the Bergers were the only ones my dealer had, and I was itching to start using my reloading kit (yet another aspect I didn't go cheap on... "do it once, do it right!"). You're probably right about the SMK's, seeing as how well they did with the Gold Medal cartidges back in page 4. I'll find the pet load for the Bergers (still have many left over), use them for a while, then move on to the Sierras.


Thanks, I didn't want to own 20 rifles, so I wanted to start with something that would last me a while and be easy to learn with. The .308 doesn't have much recoil and is easy to reload for so I figured it's a caliber that would amuse me for years to come... When I burn the barrel out, I might switch to a 6mm from all the good things I've heard, but that will be in a long time.

The case was for the rifle, back when I didn't understand that you don't have to lock down a non-restricted. Needed one fast and lacked funds after such a major purchase lol. Now, I just use a rifle sleeve, sling it over my shoulder. That case was too unwieldy... Scratching my car with a padlock that was on it was the last straw; haven't used it since.

Lol, second time someone wrote that!! I take it you saw the smaller pic on page 3 then... I'll shrink the pics on the first page - had to repost them since the original image server went down, but forgot to resize.
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You went with a Bergers for reloading? :) Single stage press or multipul stage? I have heard with single stage you will get more accuracy out of the bullets because the bullets "seat" better due to the fact that the single stagers are more "stable" where as you can get some movement in the multipul stage presses.

Got another question for you, did your rings have CANTING or did your mount?

Thanks,
- Koshy
 
Koshy said:
I totally agree =P I think it is premature wear to the barrel -.- But a couple people around me keep saying it's a good idea to make future cleaning easier as well as removing any imperfections inside the barrel. What I will do is show him the sub half MOA at 100 metres digital printout sent and then see what he has to say :p (Almost said the gun I went with, can't give away secret yet! -- Will Saturday or Sunday)
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You will not remove imperfections from hard-steel using a copper jacket lol... Definetely interested in the pics! I hope you don't end up like the guy claiming to have received an H&H double barrel from the "General Firearms Discussion" forum :D

Koshy said:
You went with a Bergers for reloading? :) Single stage press or multipul stage? I have heard with single stage you will get more accuracy out of the bullets because the bullets "seat" better due to the fact that the single stagers are more "stable" where as you can get some movement in the multipul stage presses.
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Yeah, Berger 168gr BTHP VLDs, and my reloading kit has a single stage press, which I got with the same understanding that there is better control over tolerance during cartridge assembly... Or something like that :p

Koshy said:
Got another question for you, did your rings have CANTING or did your mount?

Thanks,
- Koshy
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The base and rings have zero cant from the factory; I had the front ring shimmed and both rings lapped for alignment to 20 MOA by these guys: http://www.martiniandhagngunmakers.com/

guntech said:
You have to admit those pictures look great now... :D
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:cheers:
 
Please repost your groupings with the Federal Gold Match ammo, and at what distance, they have disappeared!! =(

Thanks,
- Koshy
 
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