Mike S

Sounds like tight bore assuming the same reamer was used for both chambers, although I would have thought he would have noticed that when verifying the reamer pilot size. The first rifle isn't 5r rifling by chance?

I suspect the extra weight of a comp slightly delays the unlocking of the barrel as it rotates off the barrel link. Similar to using a carrier weight in an AR. It doesn't change the pressure, just the symptoms that show on the case. I wouldn't worry too much about knock down power... I shot one with a Chief's Special .38 +P once and it tipped right over.

Bump for a great rifle. I owned its twin in .300 Win. They do kick though...

My M70 .270 barrel shot very well with 150 partitions over H4831 and was not temp sensitive like the Reloder 22 I used with 130s.

Since you will be re-barreling, a bolt switch should not be an issue as the new chamber will be cut to the proper headspace. The downsize in cartridge case diameter may have magazine box /follower implications though, not sure with 700s.

Cool bull on a tough post rut hunt. I'd like to see the one that broke him up...

I too have heard of troubles with the Kuius. One of the reasons I've stuck with my MR 6500 over the years. Heavy, but built like a tank. Never a bad word about Kifaru though. Hope you get things sorted out without too much delay. 15D is a fun unit with great scenery. Just not as many rams now.

My bad. I've only looked over a compact model, a 2.5x25 I think, at our club 500 yard practice. It looked pretty slick.

I have heard of local F class competitors using them. More of a competition scope than hunting I'd assume.

Congrats!

Those look like the older style GATs?

Congratulations! You know I was just teasing you about not shooting my bull.

Great bull, thanks for the write up...

Colt AR15 Sporter Match HBAR Pre Ban customized for XC Service Rifle shooting. 2 stage Milazzo MKII trigger (paid $250-20 yrs ago) and 1/2 MOA rear sight installed by Albert Turner. Float tube and windage adj. front sight base mods by Phil Arrington. 1-7" factory chrome lined barrel shot 1 MOA or less with irons when I did my part... and has a lot of life left in it. Also includes a spare Colt 16" HBAR flat top upper (1-9") and BCG with maybe 100 rounds thru it. Scope, mounts and leather sling not included. $1250 face to face sale in Phoenix Mike

Bump with pictures added

BUMP

Smallbore shooter?

Price drop.

Bringing this back to top. Found a palma rifle I need...

Looking good. Back up back up rifle.... it is an addiction isn't it? grin.

+1 ... lots of great mountaineering pants out there and have been for years if you don't feel the need for camo.. 36C will be hard on softshells though. Check out the EXPED UL7 pads

Big bulls are great, but I'll settle for meat at the end of the day.

I've been happy using this: http://www.jbmballistics.com/ballistics/calculators/calculators.shtml

You mean when you get your bull!

I'd steer away from cotton on a late hunt.