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Got home and cleaned the bore. Then, mounted the Seekins 20MOA Picatinny rail, and mounted the Premier Heritage Light Tactical 3-15×50. Total weight of scoped rifle: 8lbs 15oz. Not bad at all. About 6-7 ounces more than my dream weight, but still a very manageable carry weight. I shaved a total of 2lbs 9oz off the rifle from when it was a .25-06AI. The scope clears the new Proof Research Sendero Light just fine. But I had to clearance my scope cap ring just a hair. I will probably go just a bit more. Scope cover swings open without touching the barrel. Scope cap ring needed a touch of work. I had seated some 168 Berger HVLDs to check seating depth starting points when I went to pick it up today. Shortest is actually .020" longer than book max COAL for the 168 HVLD. I went up in .040" increments from there. I opted for a SAAMI reamer, and not a long throated chamber, knowing I won't be running anything over the 168 HVLD. So the 168 HVLD touching the lands is still .0600" longer COAL than the Berger SAAMI spec. So I get to start testing with them seated out a bit more than factory loads. I will get some good photos of the rifle later. The work on it is awesome. Some custom work, hand shaping (who else has heard of the Remington "Legacy" bolt handles other than me?), turning muzzle brake down to barrel contour and making sure it is timed and concentric with the barrel, bedding the stock, opening up the channel, etc. Look for load development to start very soon. Stay tuned. Plans are to test the 168 Berger HVLD, 160 Sierra TMK, and a 145 Barnes LRX for hunting in the 12s.

Why don't you guys put these of the "Good Guys" threads that are already started with a list....

Teaser pics until I can get off work and home...

I picked up my .280AI today........

Funny about Farmer's raising rates. When I bought my wife her new 4Runner in June, I called my agent, and he added the vehicle, full coverage, and my monthly rates went DOWN due to a new policy they have, even with adding the new vehicle. How is THAT for CS? Could I get cheaper rates from elsewhere? Probably. But coverage, and customer service, and loyalty go a long way in my book. I have been with Farmers for 25+ years. Great company that does not jerk you around. They work for you, not against you. I will gladly pay a bit extra for that kind of service.

Beautiful rifle!

I have Farmer's. I have a fantastic agent. Dennis Smith.

I will take the pants.

You can use mine too if you want.

Carbon Fiber. Buy once, cry once. You can use it too.

I have a rider for my firearms and optics specifically. I keep a detailed list of componenets, and when items switch around, I update the list and let my agent know. He thinks I am insane.......he is probably partially correct too.

I have a bit to swage/trim the primer pockets with a cordless drill.....or by hand if you are a glutton for punishment. I bought it when I was running through about 5000 pieces of 5.56 LC brass for my AR.

I been there in November when it is sunny and 60, and in July when it is snowing, and everything in between. That is why it is so easy to be a meteorologist. You don't have to be right.

Ferrell Pigs

I have a Primos tripod for shooting too. I will never, EVER, allow a pair of binos spotter, or camera to be mounted on it again. EVER. My son-in-law dumped my 15s over using it last year. Pannign sucks, stability sucks, height sucks if you are over 4'6". Light and stiff. Carbon fiber Manfrotto.

I started growing a goatee in 1997 and said I won't shave it until I draw an antelope tag, 3 years into my quest. Yep....still have it.

Those Tiburon pants in 30" waist Major Brown? Where are you located? I'm interested.

Stay up fine on me.

Gaiters?

I use them too.

What time of day?

Tons of factory .280 Rem ammo. https://www.midwayusa.com/280-remington/br?cid=22159 Remington Winchester Barnes Hornady Federal Nosler Norma HSM

Various R700 and other Rem modelsBrowning Xbolt Win 70 R93 Blaser Nosler Legendary Arms Steyr Cooper Kimber Weatherby mark v

First off, you don't ask to be put on the list. Like inviting yourself to dinner or crashing a party.