Photos: Hardware

German pointer · 12-10-2014 6:03pm

Got a muzzel brake for the .270 and gave it a zero today.
A lot of zeroing shots on the paper but the hole under and beside the 1 cent coin is final 3 shots group at 100 yards. exactly 1 1/4" high

Photos are upside down

dazed+confused · 24-10-2014 7:37am

German pointer wrote: »

Got a muzzel brake for the .270 and gave it a zero today.
A lot of zeroing shots on the paper but the hole under and beside the 1 cent coin is final 3 shots group at 100 yards. exactly 1 1/4" high

Photos are upside down

How do you find the muzzle brake? Was it worth getting for recoil and muzzle flip reduction or is it more comestic than anything?

German pointer · 24-10-2014 12:22pm

dazed+confused wrote: »

How do you find the muzzle brake? Was it worth getting for recoil and muzzle flip reduction or is it more comestic than anything?

I shot a red spiker last year at 450 yards he fell on the spot but i did not see him fall due to muzzle flip, I shot one this morning in the same field at 300 yards I didn't see the bullet strike but I did see him fall as the flip was reduced.

hedzball · 18-01-2015 1:14pm

https://www.dropbox.com/s/uvxo2agp99res2j/2015-01-16%2023.07.29.jpg?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/6xv8ktrdnnm547b/2015-01-16%2022.55.57.jpg?dl=0

Finally got myself a 22lr again..

Sako quad chopped and sprayed cerakote matte black
burris fast fire 3 red dot
some cheapo safari scope I managed to sneak out from edj
A rail i got from kinneys shooting suppleys
Atec mod (sweet little thing)

German pointer · 10-02-2015 9:16pm

My new 10/22 Target with a 10 shot group beside and under the 5 cent coin at 50 yards

Ghost. · 10-02-2015 10:06pm

Nice setup. It looks like a winner. And here was me thinking that the ruger 10/22s were not accurate out of the box.

German pointer · 11-02-2015 2:50am

Ghost. wrote: »

Nice setup. It looks like a winner. And here was me thinking that the ruger 10/22s were not accurate out of the box.

That's it straight out of the box but in fairness it is a Target model and close to double in price of the lowest end 10/22s

Scrappy600 · 11-02-2015 2:45pm

Don't think I've posted it before,Marlin 917vscf, rifle basix trigger, target crown, simalux gold edition scope.

hexosan · 12-02-2015 1:08pm

German pointer wrote: »

My new 10/22 Target with a 10 shot group beside and under the 5 cent coin at 50 yards

Can I ask what scope and bi pod your using

German pointer · 12-02-2015 2:37pm

hexosan wrote: »

Can I ask what scope and bi pod your using

It came with a fixed 6-9 bipod but I changed that to a Harris 9-13 swivel one and the scope is a Sightron S-Tac 2.5 - 17.5 X 56 IR

hexosan · 13-02-2015 9:10am

German pointer wrote: »

It came with a fixed 6-9 bipod but I changed that to a Harris 9-13 swivel one and the scope is a Sightron S-Tac 2.5 - 17.5 X 56 IR

What are the pros/cons to a swivel vs no swivel bipod ??

Vegeta · 13-02-2015 10:41am

hexosan wrote: »

What are the pros/cons to a swivel vs no swivel bipod ??

The ability to eliminate cant is the big pro of a swivel bi-pod. Can't think of any cons, price of bi-pod maybe

German pointer · 13-02-2015 12:02pm

As above for bench but in the field where I do most of my shooting the swivel is great as you can cant when on uneven ground

reniwren · 13-02-2015 4:50pm

Recently picked this up after tikahunter traded it in. BSA super 10, made some minor modifications like a quick fill and gauge, 4.5-14 swift premier mil dot scope, and a diy adjustable paracord sling. First group is 10 shots at 55 yards second is a20 shot group wind was widening the group as is was coming from left to right gusting a bit. The rest was my fault.

Lotharmike · 21-03-2015 8:48pm

R8 Pro Success 300 Win Mag
Hensoldt 6-24x72 & PM11 5-25X56

Waiting on a Hauksen Mod

international shooter · 22-03-2015 2:06am

Lotharmike wrote: »

R8 Pro Success 300 Win Mag
Hensoldt 6-24x72 & PM11 5-25X56

Waiting on a Hauksen Mod

Nice gun. How are you getting on with the 300 win mag.? I want to get one, for shooting in South Africa, but a lot of lads are saying that they are seriously unpractical for this country so don't want to get one that's only really useful outside of here.? Any opinions.? Also did ya have much hassle getting a licence for it.?

Lotharmike · 22-03-2015 10:25am

international shooter wrote: »

Nice gun. How are you getting on with the 300 win mag.? I want to get one, for shooting in South Africa, but a lot of lads are saying that they are seriously unpractical for this country so don't want to get one that's only really useful outside of here.? Any opinions.? Also did ya have much hassle getting a licence for it.?

I really like the calibre I had and sold a LRS2 in 300WM only in december gone.I am used to it & any round anyone uses is down to personal choice.The killing power is very impressive with the 300 at any range.Get good optics and you are set.My two cents worth if you want a 300 WM get it.you are the only opinion that matters.

DMW22 · 05-04-2015 1:19pm

My finished .223

Specs:

Remington Action
PSE Composites E-Tac Stock
Krieger 24" Barrel, 1:7.7 twist, Rem Varmit Contour
Sightron S-Tac 2.5-17.5 x 50

Cass · 05-04-2015 1:27pm

Lovely set up lad. How do you find the Krieger for weight? Good fast twist on her. You running heavies (68 - 75 gr)? She'll probably do well with 90gr vld if you wanted to?

Next time you're heading to the range give me shout. Would like to get a look at it in the flesh. Well ware.

DMW22 · 05-04-2015 2:05pm

It's a bit heavier alright but the barrel is double the diameter of the original but I think it is a lovely weight. With no bipod the balance point is around an inch from the front of the action.

With the 1:7.7 it should run the 40gr right up to 80gr from the research I've done so I'll have to do some testing. For what I want it for I think it will be perfect.

I only picked it up off Enda today so hoping I will get to the range next weekend to break it in and get her zeroed up. All I want to do is bring it for a shot and it's killing me having to wait to do the break in.

tommyboy26 · 05-04-2015 8:22pm

http://prntscr.com/6pytok

changed the stock and barrel on my 10/22

16" ultra light weight Kidd barrel
Kidd drop in trigger kit
Fajen target stock
Kidd scalloped bolt

clivej · 05-04-2015 11:50pm

tommyboy26 wrote: »

http://prntscr.com/6pytok

changed the stock and barrel on my 10/22

16" ultra light weight Kidd barrel
Kidd drop in trigger kit
Fajen target stock
Kidd scalloped bolt

Looking good there Tommy. Got yourself a good stock as well.

FISMA · 08-04-2015 9:10pm

So many parts about the gaf, I decided to get a bolt and a few bits and completed yet another build.:o

Ruger Receiver - 50th Anniversary. (They seem to be over-runs in the States)
Boyd's Rimfire Thumbhole Stock, Forest Green
Kidd 16.25" Ultra Lightweight Fluted Bull Barrel
Timney Trigger. (CliveJ and Liffy Fishing - don't want to hear it!)
Tactical Solutions 15 MOA base.
Silver Kidd Scalloped Bolt
Kidd Bolt Handle, silver with black Viton.
Assorted Kidd bolts, buffer, vBlock, and pins.
Vortex Diamondback 4-12x40mm AO Scope Dead Hold BDC

Now to get some time at the range!

clivej · 08-04-2015 10:09pm

FISMA wrote: »

So many parts about the gaf, I decided to get a bolt and a few bits and completed yet another build.:o

I can see one very important part missing from that little setup.

The NUT behind the trigger

LIFFY FISHING · 10-04-2015 11:36pm

clivej wrote: »

I can see one very important part missing from that little setup.

The NUT behind the trigger

Timney on everything Except my Ruger 10 /22, that has to be Kidd

BTW love the Boyds Stock, Tried to get to get a Barracuda, but its over the $100 treshold and they wont ship it

mallards · 11-06-2015 7:00pm

My bunch.
.308 Voere
.22 hornet Krico
.22 airgun Cometa Fenix
12 gauge SxS Urgatechea
20 gauge Bettinsoli
12 gauge bettinsoli

davycc · 13-06-2015 4:44pm

Great collection thanks for showing it here:cool::)

German pointer · 08-07-2015 11:33pm

New toy finally arrived Tikka T3 Stainless Varmint in .270 with 20" barrel in a GRS Stock and my Steiner Tactical 3-12X56 FFP on top

Cass · 09-08-2015 9:00pm

Picked this up the other week and have been so involved in testing it, and in essence learning about it i never bothered to stick up a picture. So here it is.

Remington VTR R-15 in .223 caliber. I drilled and tapped the fore guard and added a 3 inch piece of picatinny rail to allow me to attach a vertical grip. I could have just screwed it into the existing holes, but did not want to sacrifice the QD stud and attachment point for the Harris bipod/sling.

Still testing her on different ammo, but so far i've found she only likes 55gr or higher and only in BT/FMJ. No hollow points, and definitely not in anything under 55 gr. Otherwise you end up with a .223 "Shotgun".

dazed+confused · 10-08-2015 1:44pm

Did you think anymore about the camo job on that scope Cass?

Cass · 10-08-2015 2:44pm

Yes and no.

After my thread i was thinking "feck it", i don't need it. Then when i brought the rifle home and seen the scope, etc. and how it stands out (not too much) from the rest it crossed my mind to have another think about it.

FISMA. · 10-08-2015 3:35pm

Cass wrote: »

After my thread i was thinking "feck it", i don't need it.

My thoughts exactly.

Cass wrote: »

...crossed my mind to have another think about it.

I would wrap a bit of camo tape around a few places and be done. However, some people have complained that the tape holds moisture.

Another quick fix would be a one piece cover.

Cass · 10-08-2015 3:40pm

FISMA. wrote: »

However, some people have complained that the tape holds moisture.

And it's for that exact reason camo tape would never be an option, to me anyway. I've seen the same with bullet pouches (you the ones that you wrap around/on your stock). Even if it's not raining walking through the fields on a damp/misty night it'll "absorb" the moisture and if left untreated can cause damage (however subtle) over time.

Another quick fix would be a one piece cover.

That's handy.

The thing is i only considered painting the scope as an aesthetics thing. It has no functional improvement on the working of the rifle. Now that i think about it i might just leave things well enough alone. I have a habit of changing scopes and rifles with scary frequency so doing something that would not appeal to everyone is probably not the best practice, plus if it's not something i "have to" have then there is no point in trying to convince myself or have others do it for me.

tikkahunter · 10-08-2015 3:46pm

Cass wrote: »

Yes and no.

After my thread i was thinking "feck it", i don't need it. Then when i brought the rifle home and seen the scope, etc. and how it stands out (not too much) from the rest it crossed my mind to have another think about it.

I think you have enough black on the barrel ,bi pod and magazine to compliment the mounts and scope , it is not like its all camo and the scope stands out like a sore thumb.

Cass · 10-08-2015 3:58pm

Exactly.

Mind made up so. Leave it as is.

Vegeta · 11-08-2015 9:37am

Yup I'd leave well enough alone too. If you ever change the stock or hand-guard to something else, it'll probably be black, and then the scope will suit it even more.

I like the contrast.

Ziggieire · 13-08-2015 6:17pm

The Girls at the range.
ruger 10/22 , r700 .300 winmag, r700 .308

Cass · 13-08-2015 7:14pm

Very nice.

What stock is on the 300wm?

Getting geared up for next Sunday?

Ziggieire · 13-08-2015 9:45pm

Cass wrote: »

Very nice.

What stock is on the 300wm?

Getting geared up for next Saturday?

Its the new MDT LSS-XL . a redesign of the older shorter one.
Christ you scared me , the comp is on the 23 sunday. ya ill be down on saterday

Cass · 14-08-2015 4:41pm

Ziggieire wrote: »

Its the new MDT LSS-XL . a redesign of the older shorter one.

Lovely stock, and seemingly a good/lighter alternative to the likes of AICS, etc.

Christ you scared me , the comp is on the 23 sunday. ya ill be down on saterday

Sorry about that. I have a habit of saying next Saturday for everything bar the one coming.

Shaner82 · 14-08-2015 11:46pm

This is my remington sps .308 tac acc-sd bought of another boards member.
I added a HS precision stock, KRG bolt handle and a wildcat evo topped with a handy little zeiss diatel 6x42
Second photo is 2 shots at exactly 100 yards with hornaday 168g hollow point bthp match

ejg · 25-11-2015 7:59pm

Started to get all the bits together for my new Tikka T3, 308, 1/13 Lilja 3 groove barrel at 22". New E-Tac3 stock made extremely light to see if there are any weak points. Stock alone came out of the mould at 550 grams (19.4 oz)or including adjustable cheek 610 grams ( 21.6 oz) Finished weight including top and bottom bedding, cheek raiser mechanics, recoil pad and swivel studs will be well under 800 grams. In the meantime fitted the AICS mag system although the original mags are not too bad. Not sure yet what moderator will be fitted.
Goal is to have a heavy barrelled rifle with adjustable tactical stock that weighs around or under 3.5kg and as a complete setup has it's vertical COG on the line of recoil.
I also received a three position firing pin safety from ASH that will replace the plastic shroud.
The little black lump next to the threaded aftermarket bolt handle is a solid lump of carbon made from a single roving, this will be shaped into a bolt knob. Light, strong and looks good.

Progress so far.

Just out the mould.

edi

brieny1000 · 25-11-2015 8:08pm

Looking good Edi. Look forward to seeing the finished product.

tommyboy26 · 24-01-2016 12:56am

http://prntscr.com/9tzlf5

recently changed everything i had. picture of all the new toys

LIFFY FISHING · 25-01-2016 7:48pm

tommyboy26 wrote: »

http://prntscr.com/9tzlf5

recently changed everything i had. picture of all the new toys

Cant see your other half's rolling pin !!

Cass · 18-05-2016 4:38pm

Found an old camera and charged the battery. The photos were from 6 years ago this week (funny that). These were the guns i owned at the time. From the top we have:

Sauer SSG 205 in 6.5x55. Topped off with NF 8-32 NXS scope, and NF rings. Alsoattached were the aperture sights from Sig.
Sako TRG in .308. NF 8-32 NXS scope, and NF rings. Sako Muzzle break attached.
Anschutz 1710D in .22lr. Tasco 4-16 scope, and some generic rings.
Anschutz MPR 64 in .22lr. Swift premier in 6-24 scope and again some generic rings.
Beretta 682 Gold E sporting with 32" barrels, multi choke and extended Optima Chokes.
Beretta 686 Gold E Sporting with 30" barrels, multi choke.
Sig Sauer P220 X-Zone in 9mm with front compensator.

Vegeta · 18-05-2016 5:17pm

Love the Beretta 682 Gold E sporting with 32" barrels, multi choke and extended Optima Chokes. Right up my street

Cass · 18-05-2016 5:21pm

It was a sweet tool alright. Sorry i got rid of it, but it paid for another one. Maybe i'll win the lotto tonight and treat myself to a new 692.

Must get my current collection together and stick up a picture. Very different now to then.

ejg · 18-05-2016 5:22pm

223 rem in PSE Hunter, 6.5-20x50 conquest

E-Tac3 308 S&B 3-20x50 PMII Ultra Short

400m%20SampB%20ultra%20short_zpsacf42pdk.jpg

edi

Cass · 18-05-2016 5:23pm

Love to know how ye guys get those nice pictures through your scopes. I always make a balls of it, and all you see is a black ring.

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