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    They shoot well- I've owned one, shot others and handled a bunch more. Lots of gun for the money but still a mass produced factory rifle and not a custom. They aren't immune to issues.

     

    I've not been thrilled with the fit and finish on the Ridgelines- bedding compound in weird spots, sticky actions, lugs that weren't cerakoted the same color as the other metal, and a few that had SIGNIFICANT cock on close, etc etc-- still shot well through. The stock stinks-- comb is low, too much forearm flex and they still weigh 32-34 ounces compared to most carbon customs that are 1/2lb less-

     

    On the flip side-- every MPR I've looked at, which I feel is every one that has come through Ray's, Scheels and Cabelas has been smooth as butter, the flat shoe trigger is great and that chassis doesn't come with all the 'baggage' that the Ridgeline does.

     

    Still lots of variables for your choices! What cartridge?? This choice which drives mag length issues and your intended use. I think the Hells Canyon LR is a heckuva rifle and it leaves a lot in the budget for glass. I also think that for $1800 (Ridgeline Price) I would get Tikka donor action, AG Stock (Altitude from Mesa) and a Proof Pre-fit and let it RIDE!!

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    1 hour ago, WHT_MTNMAN said:

    I've been shooting the 25 Creedmoor that southernexpress built for me for a few months now. I'm loving the 131 ACE. Seen it do a perfect job on an Antelope and hopefully we will see what it does this weekend on a Colorado mule deer. 

     

    What barrel / twist are you running and what velocity are you seeing?? The guys at blackjack said to expect 3350-3450 from a Wby--- which is incredible considering that is where I'm at with a 115 Berger right now.

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    On 10/21/2019 at 10:13 PM, lancetkenyon said:

    For the 131 Blackjack, I think a 1:7" would be a bit too fast at 3300+fps.  Blackjack actually recommends a 1:8" twist for 3300+.  But, I would go 1:7.5" myself, allowing a bit more flexibility and stability if you want to run them a bit slower with a good lower end node.  The 1:7" is recommended for cases like the 25CM, .250AI, 25x47L, .257 Roberts, etc.  

    Yes, mine is going to be a hunting rifle for deer/antelope sized game.  If I can get the 121 Hammer shooting well in the next couple weeks, it will be a backup for Kaibab. 

    I know a guy with a 1:7.5" shooting the 128 Hammers with great accuracy so far.  Just depends on where all you plan to shoot it to see if the 121 or 128 would be a better fit.  Only high elevations, the 128 might do just fine.  Dropping down low, the 121 might stabilize just a bit better.  But even if the 128 loses a bit of BC, still might beat out the 121 at higher velocities at distance.  

    Only at 650' here in Texas but I plan to use this gun in the same manner as your 25SST. Our DA is often 3000+ because of the heat so I feel I can probably get a 128 stable enough... then when I'm in WY, CO, AZ above 5000' I think they will be golden.  Did you have to throat ream your 25SST for the 128 HH? It looks to be 0.10" longer than the Blackjack!

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    Looks promising!!! Assuming this is going to be a hunting gun Lance?

     

    I'm still puzzled by their reamer and the reduced Weatherby Freebore-- haven't been able to get them to answer the phone at Blackjack. I'm concerned if I go with a 1-7T for the 128gr Hammers that I will overspin the 131 ACE. Just not sure if that reamer was designed for better accuracy or to reduce jacket separation at Wby velocities.

     

    My thought is a 7.5T Proof might be the way to go so I can use the 131 or go to 121HH. Now gotta sorta out the reamer.

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    Have a veteran with access to a place to hunt but it sounds like there is a need for an outfitter for service disabled elk tags? Does that sound correct for NM? And does anyone have a lead on an outfitter who may understand the process or be able to assist?

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    Anyone running 131gr Blackjacks or the 121/128gr Hammers in any Quarter Bore???

    Curious about reduced bearing surface and increased velocity. I've settled on .257wby as a 'do all' Texas rifle but if I can run a higher BC bullet at 3300+ and with 20-30% more mass I'm all for it.

    I did see that the .257wby reamer for the Blackjack has significant reduced freebore to reduce jump-- is that a bullet alignment issue b/c of reduced bearing or is it a jacket strength issue??

    I'm taking a hard look at a 7.5 twist which Blackjack seems to say is ok for the 131, but Hammer says a 7t is needed for their 128gr (0.10" longer than the Blackjack).

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    The glass on the NX8 certainly holds it own with the ATACR at equal magnification settings, slight edge to the ATACR. Shot during the middle of the day so there wasn't much difference in terms of light gathering.

     

    Personally I like the magnification ring better on the NX8 and found the eye relief/eye box to be easier to get behind than the ATACR.

     

    I definitely like the Zero SET turret on the ATACR better than the Zero STOP on the NX8 but the clicks on each are GREAT.

     

    For the budget it is really hard to see much competing with the NX8!

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    For those looking at 300wm loads it seems the 215 berger and H1000 go together like hot wings and cold beer. I've been running 212 ELD-Xs with good velocity.

     

    I'd be most interested if guys have found anything good with the 225gr ELDM!

     

    To the OP- glad you found something that worked for you- what powder/charge weight did you settle on?

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    1. Zeiss V4- 4-16x50, 30mm tube, MOA, SFP, illuminated ZMOAi-1 reticle (similar to Leupolds TMOA), has been mounted and fired, no ring marks, glass is perfect, has box and all the goodies

    $700

    2. Vortex PST Gen 2- 5-25x50, FFP, 30mm tube, EBR-7c MIL/MIL (new to the PST line)-- this is NIB, never mounted or fired

    $800

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