lancetkenyon

No one has picked this up yet? Crazy. Good price on a good optic.

I haven't seen any difference in velocity, only metering is much easier and finer kernel weight.

Not long. Even in cold temps. Maybe 6 hours? Not overnight. I had a good buddy that left a bull overnight during an archery hunt a few years ago. Shot it at last light, and let it sit for an hour. Started tracking, and couldn't find it, and called me to come help. I was up by first light the next morning, and we found it about 2 hours later. Meat was no good. About 12-14 hours. 2years ago, a friend of a friend shot a bull last light during the late rifle hunt. Temps were in the low teens overnight. Found it within an hour of sunup the next morning. Cut it up and dropped it at the processor. They called him and told him it was all bone sour. Lost the whole thing.

I love mine. This buck is 1500+ yards away through my spotter with a cell phone.

I got a good deal on it. Can't say how good, but made it a lot less painful. Ounces definitely cost money. But ounces=pounds and pounds=pain. PCR does not like to work on carbon wrapped barrels, so I am having Axisworks do the work on it. Eric "Speedygoss" has gotten some excellent referrals from various members here when I was looking. I went down and we talked for about an hour, he showed me his shoo, and we discussed the build in great length. On that visit, he put the bug in my ear about the 6.5 SS, (and I think ha had no idea I would pull the trigger on a rechamber/rework job) so I figured I could kill 2 birds with one big stone. I am losing my .25-06AI speed for an antelope rifle by going to the .280AI. I already have a 6.5 SLR that is a mild 6.5, and the .260 was basically just a 4# lighter version of that round. So I opted to rechamber it and do a few finishing touches on it and gain some speed. The rifle didn't see a lot of range time, and now will get a good amount of use as a deer/pronghorn rifle since I will pick up a lot of speed, BC, and energy.

Thinking a 6.5x47L in a few years. 20-22" light contour Bartlein #2 1:8", custom short LOP Manners EH2, lighter scope like maybe a Vortex Razor HD LH 3-15×42 @ 16oz. Push a 123 SMK or 130 HVLD @ 2700-2750. Have already started the plans....seriously!

The second rifle upgrade will gain me some speed in a 6.5mm bullet. Hopefully 250-300fps with the same 140 HVLD. Rechamber a #3 Bartlein with about 350 rounds down the pipe of 140 HVLD @ 2850fps. .260 Rem to 6.5 SS. (Dies and brass are ready to ship) Spiral flute the barrel. Add an APA Micro Bast. brake and contour to barrel. Open bolt face diameter from .473" to .534". Flute bolt Cerakote in probably Coyote Tan. R700 SA BDL w. Oberndorf bottom metal previously trued w. M16 extractor and tac knob PT&G recoil lug Bartlein #3 1:8" @ 26" right now McMillan Game Scout (I think w. Edge fill) Timney 512 at 1.5# Badger 20MOA Picatinny Seekins alloy 34mm low rings S&B PMII DT 5-25×56 w. H2CMR Mid weight deer/pronghorn riflle @ 10lbs 6oz. Hoping to push the 140 Berger HVLD @ 3150+/-.

R700 LA BDL previously trued, newer TI firing pin, newer Wolff Blitzschnell spring, LRI bolt fluting, plans for stubby tac knob maybe.Manners EH1 stock in Black Forest Shilen trigger at 1.5# Rem BDL bottom metal Proof 26" Sendero Light 1:9" twist Hawkins 3 port brake (very similar to a Badger Thruster, but can be turned down as small as .750", so .800" will blend with barrel contour) Cerakote all metal in Armor Black Seekins alloy 20MOA Picatinny Seekins alloy 30mm "low" rings Premier Heritage Light Tactical 3-15×50 w. Gen 2XR reticle Plans to shoot a 168 HVLD or maybe 162 ELD-X.

Mag primers are hotter, but not always needed. How did speeds change with the mag primers vs. large rifle? I am thinking of using BR-2 in my new .280AI build, but use CCI250M in my .25-06AI now.

LRI did the bolt flute. Super fast turnaround. I sent it USPS Priority, and got it back completed in 6 days.

Got a present in the mail today. New barrel, with no work done to it yet, like cut and thread tenon, chamber, cut end off, thread and crown barrel, I already lost over 1lb. My Shilen Match @ 28" weighs around 4lbs 3oz. A lot of you might remember my poll thread asking for preference between a 6.5-06AI or a .280AI. This should give a hint to my final decision. It will be finished at 26" plus a brake. I am going with a Hawkins 3 port brake. Proof "Sendero Light" contour Needs a touch more in letting in the Manners EH1

Fluted bolt: $65, weight savings 2oz. ($32.50/oz.) Previously swapped a Steiner T5Xi 5-25×56 @ 33.2oz for a Premier Heritage Light Tactical 3-15×50 @ 24.4oz. Sold Steiner for $1600, paid $1600 for the Premier. Scope swap: $0, Weight savings 9oz ($0/oz) Total cost so far: $65, weight savings 11oz. ($5.91/oz)

I have only seen 3 targets, and two were mine and Taylor's. Here are the standings: Taylor-333 Shooter McGavin-283 Lance-251

I have 3 Kuiu Guide jackets. Awesome gear.

Buddy of mine won a shotgun and a Yet I cooler last night.

My daughter is 25. I was 10 when I knocked up her mom....

R700 LA BDL Action trued 7RM 11.5ish pounds (I don't remember exact weight) McMillan Adj. Rem Hunter 26" fluted Brux (or Kreiger?) 1:8" "Sendero" contour I think Built by PCR Not mine, but I have seen some of the group's this thing puts down, and it shoots great!

I have checked. Nope. But Grandma can build bonus points for her.

Already has my finger....and my heart.

Any antlers deer is an archery trophy. Take what you can for your first buck. You have years ahead to start refining your quest and pursuing bigger, older bucks. Welcome to the club.

That is a great price!

Thanks Orlin.

I have been scouting since the weekend following the results postings.