lancetkenyon

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.

Thanks Kevin, glad you like it.

The 6.5 RSAUM (or GAP 4S) will still have shorter barrel life than a .260 Rem/6.5 CM type velocity cartridge. Speed=wear. That being said, I am keeping my 15# 6.5 SLR as is for high volume shooting, but going to rechamber my 10.5# .260 to a 6.5 SS (Sherman Short Mag) in the fairly near future for a carry weight deer/antelope hunting rifle. I really don't need two 2800-2900fps 6.5mm rifles. But one 2900 & one 3200 fps 6.5 will sure be nice!

My 6.5 SLR w. 140 HVLD is 2.181" CBTO, 2.835" COAL. Just fits in an R700 SA.

The 6.5s I have loaded. L-R: 6.5 WSM, 6.5 GAP 4S (RSAUM), 6.5-06AI (& 6.5-.270AI), 6.5 SLR, .260 Rem, 6.5 Creedmoor

6.5 SLR (L) vs. .260 ®

Too much magnification for closer shots or fast target acquisition. I would do a 3-9 before I did a fixed 10x myself. What is your budget? Don't get me wrong, I love SWFA scopes. I have 2 on my 10/22s. 3-15×42s.

13-27 in action

Harris HB25CS. I thought In would save a few $$ and tried another brand. Same basic bipod, same leg height, swivel, etc. Got it home, took it out of the package and clipped it on the rifle. Took it off, drove back to the store, and returned it for the Harris. POS wobbly mess. Skip the lesser priced bipods. Caldwell and Blackhawk suck for stability.

Got the stripes and then the clear coats done today. Let it dry, then reassemble and get it home.

Went and shot in the wind today. Amazing how much wind effects a 40 grain bullet @ 1150fps in 50 yards. We sighted in her rid, and let it cool for about 30 minutes, then the wind kicked up and we shot. With no wind, the newly built 10/22 shoots like this... And yet again, Taylor beat me. I haven't even scored them yet, I know.