lancetkenyon

Nailed it! 100% correct prediction!

These are definitely NOT hiking boots. That being said, I own a pair of them, and they are absolutely 100% the most comfortable boot out of the box I have ever tried. I tried 20 different pairs, and went back and bought these. Warm, but don't make my feet sweat when I hike. Totally waterproof and high on the calf. The only time my feet got cold in these this past elk season is when the leather was soaking wet from slush, and then we sat glassing in the single digits temps in the evening. Lightweight wool socks kept my feet warm down to 4° when the leather wasn't soaked. Aggressive "Air Bob" soles are secure on rocks or snow. But they track sticky mud like crazy.

Here are a few examples for you to get a reference from. All of there are 34mm tube station, so take off about .10" for a 30mm tube scope. Meaning .82" to .90" heights. So a "Low" should easily clear a 44mm objective bell with caps. Steiner T5Xi 5-25×56 w. 20MOA Picatinny base, Seekins "High" (1.0") rings over a Shilen #4 contour (just a tad heavier than a Rem Mag Sporter contour) I wish I would have gone Low on these rings. Kahles K624i 6-24×56 w. 20MOA Picatinny base, Seekins "Low" (.92") over a Bartlein "Sendero" contour. Schmidt & Bender PMII 5-25×56 w. 20MOA Picatinny base, Seekins "Low" (.92") rings, over Bartlein #3 or 3B contour. Vortex Razor Gen II 4.5-27×56 w. 20MOA Picatinny base, Badger Ordinance "Max 50" "High" (1.0") over Rock Creek "Sendero" contour Schmidt & Bender PMII 3-20×50 w. 20MOA Picatinny base, Badger Ordinance "Max 50" "High" (1.0) over Bartlein #3 contour (just a bit heavier than Rem Mag Sporter contour). I could have easily gone "Low" on these rings.

One thing to add to 300RUM info on rings. Almost all rings are measured from top of rail to middle of rings (where top half of rings sits on bottom half of ring). So finding a .275" ring height is going to be hard. Most low rings will state a height of somewhere in the .800-.880" range for a 30mm tube depending on manufacturer. Don't skimp on the piece of metal that holds the optic to the rifle. I like Seekins Precision or Badger Ordinance myself. Seekins lows are .820" Badger lows are .823" Vortex lows (made by Seekins) are .83"

Low rings for sure on a Picatinny base. You don't need 20MOA base for 800 yards, but might as well get one if you have one on other rifles. At least all of mine have them, because I always have to tinker, so swapping scopes around is quick and easy, and usually within a MIL or 2 when I swapped out scopes.

Did Steve buy this?

Awesomeness!!! Congrats Mike.

I am one of the glutton for punishment guys. 10x42s on a chest rig, 15x56 & 20-70x82 spooter in a pack, along with a Carbon fiber tripod. Every piece has their place.

Prayers sent upstairs for you, wife, baby, and the doctors.

Dang Frank. That sucks you have to sell it. Wish I had the cash. Good luck bud.

Great price. Our AC went out 2 summers ago, and we bought a new one to get us by in one room for $600.

No one will respond until you post a photo of the Coues you took in Mexico.....just sayin'.

Here are the only type of Superbowl squares I will be watching that day. You are free to meet me and pick a square.

Sell the 1000! I love my 1600b.

Shoot your ladder tests on a fouled bore. Don't clean between shots. I always ladder test at 400 yards. I go up in .5 grain increments. Shoot and mark each shot. Ladder test one powder per target. I usually start at about middle of published load data, and go above max load by 2 to 3 grains. Start at your lowest charge weight and go up, watching for any signs of pressure and stop when you see any.

Once draw results are out, this will sell quickly.

140 HVLD book max is 2800 to 2875+fps on the top end with a 24". We all know book max is "safe" for liability reasons. I can see 150s be 2750-2800 fair easily. Per the Berger additional data for the 150 Classic Hunter, a lot of those top loads are over 2770-2830fps with a 24" barrel. Take off 30-40fps for a 22.5" barrel, and 2700 should be easily attainable.

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Some of the many iterations of my .300RUM. I think it is a 6 flute 1:12" twist. I can check later. Rock Creek "Sendero" contour 1:10 twist .308 @ 28" plus Badger Thruster brake.

Was he missing an eye?

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Great price.

Do your research. What do you want your safe to do? Keep guns out of reach of kids? Any will do. Keep guns out of reach of thieves? Get a good one. $1k isn't going to cut it.

Smoking deal for a great spotter! I have the straight version 20-70x82, and it is amazing. This doesn't really do it justice, but this photo was taken with my phone, through my Meopta spotter on 60x, at 1579 yards away........seriously.