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I have always had good luck with the performance of the 6.5mm 142 SMK on game. The meplat has gone through a pointing process by Sierra for better BC. So they appear much more closed than the 140 SMK or any Berger. I will be trying the new 6.5mm 150 SMK in my 6.5 SS once I can get my hands on some. They get the same pointing process as the 142s do. You can see where the pointing process happens if you look close.

I never take my laser bore sight to the range for that very reason. I always bore sight at 50 yds in our backyard from our dining room table. It's never let me down, but now I'm wondering if its not lining up right in the muzzle. The old tried and true method is my next option before buying new bases. The rifle came with the DD bases and I replaced the rings to fit the scope. I've seen people pull the bolt and bore sight at 25 yds. Is that what you do, or go right to 100 yes?I don't think it's a screw hole issue. The previous owner had no issues with these bases or his old scope. When I head over to my gunsmith to get the old family shotgun a friend found and is shipping, I'll take the rifle and have him give it a once-over. I go straight to 100. I bore sight at home on a light pole 1/2 mile away.Then do it again with a target at 100 yards when I get to the range. I am usually never off more than 6" at 100 that way. I have even done it and start right at 200 with no issues. Heck, I did it at 545 last weekend and was within 2' (low) on a big rock face.

I have also heard some models are more finicky with the parallax knob than others. The 3-24×42 is one, but the 3-24×52 is supposed to be much more forgiving. I have been so close to pulling the trigger on one numerous times. The 10-60 High Master is a target scope. Get it set for your yardage and eyes and forget it. March does make a larger wheel adapter for the parallax knob on some models to help fight this for finer adjustment.

AxisWorks did do the excellent fluting work on my barrel as well. And designed the muzzle brake that is installed on it as well.

Different base. I hate a laser bore sight tool. I just had a guy I did load development for (using my personal scope since he didn't have his yet) go to the range after he mounted his scope. Mounted it, laser bore sighted it....and forgot to remove it from the muzzle. With 1 pull of the trigger, he blew up his brand new custom rifle. He is lucky he did not take his face off with it. A 28 Nosler with hot loaded 195 Berger Elite Hunter at 3100 creates a lot of pressure when you touch one off. Obstruct the bore, and bad things happen. Pull the bolt, look down the bore, and adjust the scope. Much safer, and should get you on paper at 100 easily.

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AxisWorks matched my bolt and barrel fluting. Long Rifles Inc. did my .280AI fluting. Then AxisWorks did the custom, hand shaped bolt knob blending for the carbon fiber knob install. The action is an old.one, called a "Legacy" bolt. The actual handle is narrower than the newer ones, and LRI could not do a knob install. So AxisWorks hand turned and shaped the actual ball on the handle to blend to the shape amd diameter of the new CF knob. How is THAT for customer service?

It is because we have a lot of amazing YOUTHS and PARENTS that take their kids into the feild and teach them the ways.

AxisWorks did my 6.5 SS bolt.

Good topic. My AR in .223 has a 24" barrel. That is the shortest one I own. Everything else is 26-28.25". And even at 26", I saw the flash in my scope when I shot my bull at dusk with my 7RM. And every rifle except my .223 has a brake, so add that to the overall length. .223=24" 6.5 SLR=27.75" 6.5 SS= 26" .280AI=26" 7RM=26" .300RUM=28.25" I will take the extra 40-80fps with no extra powder charge weight all day long. I do own a couple shorter factory rifles.....but they are loaners/safe squatters.

Funny. Unless it is family, I actually prefer to hunt alone. Good luck on your hunt, I think that is my favorite hunt.

I have one in 20ga. I love it. Good fairiy inexpensive O/U.

I would love forma member here to have had a cam on water. Every one I saw should have a funny photo of me on it.

Here is the exit from a 180 Hybrid from my 7RM @ 2996MV. 662 yard shot.

Awesome job, and amazing buck!

Awesome job. Good eating in your future too. No testosterone tainted meat.

No worries, I didn't take it that way. Just clarifying for the masses.

Believe me, I have a magnifying glass with me when I am shooting a ladder test to check for the slightest sign of pressure. I would love to keep the 175s up around 2900-2920 if I can get them shooting good.

168 HVLD @ 2938 average. I had a few hotter, but 1 or 3 would have very slight ejector marks. Allvirgin brass though. But, I did get some good speeds with the 175 Elite Hunter too. Up to 2954 when I got any pressure. Can't wait to shoot some groups with them. RL23 is giving good speeds. I hope they give as good of accuracy as H1000.

Awesome times! Love me some squirrel gumbo.

Didn't get hardly any photos, but another member here that I did load development for, has a hunt coming up, and wanted to go verify drops out at some longer ranges. Had a blast, shot some mid and long range stuff. I think he is ready for his hunt. I don't know how much long range experience he had, but I think it was an eye opener for him on what his rifles are capable of. We started right off the bat at 545, then went 751, 1191, and 1435. I don't think he thought 545 was even possible, but I build his rifle and ballistic info into Shooter, worked up the conditions, and he put his first shot within 4" of POA. Did some quick adjustments, and tjen shot a few more, then went ton751 where he was within 2" of POA on his 1st shot. We shot: R700 custom 6.5 SLR pushing a 140 HVLD @ 2843fps .264WM R700 Sendero pushing a 130 HVLD @ 3180fps 7RM Sako LR Hunter pushing a 168 HVLD @ 2950fps (need to true the velocity, I think it is a hair faster than this) .300RUM R700 custom pushing a 230 Hybrid @ 3068fps I have had my scope off my .300RUM and on another rifle for load development, and had my rifle worked on by Phoenix Custom Rifles (bed stock, Cerakote, Wyatt's extended box), and had not rezeroed or shot it since I messed with the zero, so I had to get that done before the next few hunts I have to go on. So I took that out, and good Lord is that thing a work of art hammer. It was really cool to get out with someone who has not done any long range stuff, and help tjem gain the confidence to make that mid-range (out to 750) shot.

Yeah, we got there, I open the back of the truck....dang it. Shooting mat still on my reloading desk.

Gear eating elk!!! By the amount of blood under her, looks like a good shot too.