lancetkenyon

Well....you know for SURE, he didn't get to "hit it" last night.

Adam, what units did they put in for? If it helps my chances, I am not sorry. If they put in for different units, THAT SUCKS BUDDY!

Adam, you can always man up and donate your tag to your kid......

This rifle is light, accurate, and easy to shoot. Smoking price with 200(ish) custom rounds included!

The only point they will lose is next year's loyalty point. But....it will now take 5 years of applying to get it back.

The only thing I don't like about this rifle is it does not belong to me....yet.

https://www.capitolarmory.com/silencerco-saker-trifecta-muzzle-brake.html https://www.accutacarms.com/product-p/sc-spec-mb-556.htm

Have Drayson post photos. I bet he could auction them off here and make some cash.

To me, both jacketed lead and non-lead bullets have their place in my hunting. Most of my rifles have both a jacketed lead and non-lead load worked up for them. Except my .300RUM. That is my long range elk rifle, and only shoots a 230 Berger. Most of them have same 100 yard POI, or at least L-R is, so just a new drop chart is in order, so makes swapping between them easy. a 200 yard zero might become a 250 yard zero switching between bullets. Up on the Kaibab, for shots under 600+/-, I try to use non-lead bullets. Beyond that, Bergers still get sent to do the deed. Elk get Bergers from my long range rifle, but could get either from my other two rifles, depending on distance. Coyotes get Bergers or SMKs. Squirrels get lead. Although, I think I saw some new .22LR that use a 21gr copper bullet, CCI 22 Copper, and Winchester 26gr copper. Non-lead, be it Barnes, Hammers, Cutting Edge, Badlands, etc., do need higher velocities to open, some more than others. But, when slung fast, are devastating on game. But, even they have the occasional pencil-through. The BC is usually less than an equal weight cup & core, and they require faster twist rates to stabilize properly for like weighted jacketed lead too. If you build for a heavy, most non-lead will work well.

Weren't those 6.5mm 142 SMKs?

Shots on elk in AZ range from 5' to as far as you can shoot and hit the animal where it matters. Unfortunately, a lot of people misjudge that distance. We have shot elk from 30 to 882 yards. Passed many legit opportunities well past 1000. As far as 200 ELD-X goes, should be plenty for shots as close or as far as 1000, depending on your load and shooting ability under field conditions. Be honest with your limitations, and don't let a big bull tempt you into shooting beyond that distance.

Two years ago, I used a 6.5SS w. 150 SMKs @ 3113fps @ 183 yards. Last year, I used a 6CM w. 105 Hybs @ 3101fps @ 450ish yards. Taylor used a 6.5SLR w. 130 OTM @ 2900 @ 391 yards. This year, I will be using 25SST w. 131 Blackjacks @ 3176fps. Taylor will probably use the 6.5SLR again, or maybe my new 6.5SS w. 156 Elite @ 2976fps or my new 6.5SS shorty (if it is ready) w. 144 Hyb. And, if I finally draw an AZ pronghorn tag with a LOT of points, probably use my 25SST here too. With my 6.5SS as a backup rifle.

Tragic. But, if not with a gun, he would have found another way. Not your fault. But, I would not speak to the family unless subpoenaed and without the presence of a lawyer

Great packs. Taylor carries one, and has hauled out a lot of game.

Do you have the origonal grips? The Crimson Trace?

I have two purchased, and all paperwork complete. ATF has cashed my tax stamp checks. Just a waiting game now. Thunderbeast Ultra 7 in 6.5mm for use with my 6CM, 25 SST, 6.5SLR, 6.5SS shorty Thunderbeast Ultra 9 in .308 for use with my 6.5SS, .280AI, 7RM. Can easily handle every rifle the Ultra 7 will too. Both TOMB (thread over muzzle brake) install. I also purchased two extra TB CB (compact brake) for other rifles to easily switch as needed. Just started a short 6.5SS build specifically for a hunting rifle to use the TBAC Ultra 7. Rifle will be ready by hunting season, but not sure if my suppressor will be in by then.

Sucks buddy.

Labradar....

7E can be tough. But, there are some good bulls in there. Even on bad years.

I love mine. Fits in your pocket, lightweight, one hand easy to use, very accurate narrow beam width, and I have gotten readings on rocks and trees out past 1800yds.

Pretty nice set up.

I think it is very hard to make correlations of different barrel length velocities in different rifles, or even when switching barrels on the same rifle. Different barrels will shoot different velocities, even at the same length. A tight bore will get you more velocity than a loose bore. Groove numbers, design, twist rate, shape, cut will net different velocities. Factory ammo can vary a lot by each shot, each box, each lot. Powder selection can make a big difference in velocities vs. barrel length. Faster burning powders are more efficient in shorter barrels. So they see smaller gains in longer barrels or losses in shorter. Cartridge case capacities can make a difference in barrel length vs velocities. If you are trying to burn 100 grains of Retumbo in a 20" barrel, expect a huge fireball at the muzzle, because I would bet a lot of that powder won't be burned by the time the bullet leaves the barrel. But a .221 Fireball in a 30" barrel with 20gr of Benchmark powder has probably all burned up by 16" of barrel length. Nothing left to keep pushing velocities for the next 14". Bullet weights can have an effect on velocities in different barrel lengths. So many variables go into the equation, it is hard to have the same results every time. Only your rifle, barrel, cartridge, and load will tell you what YOUR rifle will do. To me, there are a few reasons to want to shorten a barrel from 26" to 20". Lighter carry weight, stiffer barrel, more handy in the thick woods. You can probably change your loads, even with the same bullet, and lessen your drop in velocity when cutting off 6" of barrel length. Powder, primer, seating depth. As for physics, I have no clue how cutting off 6" of barrel length, with all other factors staying unchanged, will not effect velocity. But it does happen. I would place my money on powder burn rate.

Scoped weights, minus bipod & ammo.