azsugarbear

This guy has some new Norma brass. Just bought 200 pieces. Quality stuff. Will probably be gone in the next day or two. www.shoot-long.com/products/long-range-accessories-norma-reloading-brass-300-remingtom-ultra-mag-100-pcs

Just got back from vacation and was able to check my cc. No deer or BHS again this year, but I did get a $25 charge for Fall turkey. Since I only put in for Unit 1 - the excitement is over for me. (Except for the leftover permit list).

Any trades? Also - is this an A-Bolt model and do you remember twist of barrel?

I've got one kicking around somewhere. I believe it is for helical fletching.

I've got one in helical somewhere. Get in touch with me tomorrow and I will see if I can find it.

You say your limit is 500 yds, but I'm betting with a little practice that will be revised out to 800 yds. :-) You might get more relevant advice by giving the readers some price parameters. Most will tell you what you already know or suspect - glass is not the place to cut corners. This is one arena where you get what you pay for. Expect to pay at least $700 for a scope that will give you great glass with consistent, repeatable turrets for dialing. Some that come to mind are the Leupold VX-III series, the Sightron SIII series and the Vortex PST. The next step up would be a Nightforce NXS or Vortex Razor ($1,400-$1,600 used). Nestled in between would be the Nightforce SHV ($900-$1200). These are the scopes I am most comfortable recommending.

You don't mention what caliber you are loading for, but RL-33 could be a great alternative for the bigger magnums like the 300 RUM or the 338 Lapua. It meters similar to Retumbo and generally gives better velocity. And unlike the other RL powders, it has not shown much sensitivity to temperature. I am currently using it in both calibers mentioned above.

I built a 300 Whisper (forerunner to the 300 Black Out) nearly 4 years ago on an AR platform. First and foremost: it is designed to be a sub-sonic round. It has enough versatility to be a decent big game rifle at distances under 300 yards when loaded supersonic (think 30-30 Winchester type ballistics). When used in an AR configuration, it helps to have an adjustable gas block so that the rifle can cycle both sub-sonic and super sonic rounds. One problem the 300 Whisper or Black Out have is unreliable expansion when using rifle bullets on game at subsonic velocities. There simply isn't enough velocity to start expansion, so the bullets either 'pencil' through, or go 'banana shape' and tumble. While the latter result is often deadly on game, I have found that the best bullet for the 30 cal subsonics is a specialty bullet made by Outlaw Bullets. Their 220 grain bullet leaves my 10" barrel at 1,020 fps. It expands well and still provides great penetration: http://www.outlawstatebullets.com/2.html For supersonic rounds, I use the Nosler 125 grain Ballistic Tip. It leaves the barrel at close to 1,850 fps. As you can see, the 300 Whisper/Black Out is not an ideal big game rifle, but its versatility as both a sub-sonic/supersonic rifle cannot be overlooked.

Buckskin is GTG. Nice young man. Bought a pistol from him with a simple: "I'll take it". He held on to it for a couple of weeks and then met me in Phx for the exchange. Smooth transaction. Deal with confidence.

Need to add runningbird to the Good Guy list. Just bought a Swarovski spotting scope from him. He also bought a dog kennel from me last year. Both were smooth transactions.

I'll take it.

Are you looking for MOA or mils? Any specific type of reticle you looking for? What price range are you wanting to stay within?

I'd like a couple of pounds, if you still have them. let me know when and where we can meet. PM sent.

This is new Winchester Mfg. brass in original 50 count bags. Have a chance to pick up a few more bags at $55 per bag (50 count/bag). Not looking to make anything, it's just what I will have in it after shipping. Need to know by Monday evening at the latest.

Rifle has been sold.

*** Price Reduction: $1,500 for local pick-up; $1,550 shipped to FFL *** This was my first long range rig bought in 2006. It has served me well and is an absolute hammer at long range. The 277 AM uses the 338 Lapua Mag as its parent case. Here's the specs on the rifle: * Rem 700 action trued and blueprinted. Comes with BDL bottom metal, colyer spring, but no box magazine as this rifle is a single shot. Follower has been glued to bottom of action. Can easily be turned into repeater. * Lilja #5 Contour SS .277 cal barrel with 1:8" twist to stabilize the long 195 gr. bullets. Length measures 28.5" from muzzle to barrel lug. * Defensive Edge 3 port muzzle brake * Oversized Tubb barrel lug * Kepplinger single set trigger. Approx. 2.5 lbs straight pull; under 1 lb when set * 20 MOA base (I believe Seekins - it is quality) * Tactical bolt knob * Cerakoted in graphite black All work was done by Kirby Allen, with the exception of the bolt knob (Phoenix Custom Rifles) and the Cerakote. There have been a total of 490 documented rounds down the tube. This rifle sends the 195 gr. Wildcat hBN treated bullet (est .735 BC) downrange at 3,125 fps. 15 MOA dial up for 900 yds. It also shoots the 170 gr. Matrix or 170 gr. Hybrid Berger (est .70 BC) at 3,225 fps - mild load. Both loads will group between .75 to.50 MOA when you do your part. When this barrel has finally been shot out, you can spin on any 338 Lapua based cartridge with this action. Package includes: 1) complete barreled action (incl trigger, 20 MOA rail, bottom metal & brake) 2) custom three die set (pic only shows 2, but there are three); all necessary bushings to take neck down from 338 to 277; and shell holder. 3) 70 formed Lapua brass with anywhere from 4 to 10 firings. (I have been getting 14-16 firings from a case with proper annealing.) 4) Approx. 180 count Wildcat 195 gr. bullets Asking price for everything is $1,650 shipped to FFL of your choice, or $1,600 for local pick-up. Barreled action & die set will ship in hard case. Brass and bullets will ship directly to buyer in separate box. Please note: HS Precision rifle stock shown in pic is not included in package, but is an option that can be added for $225. Rifle is posted on other sites.

Here is a picture of the two bullets discussed above. The top bullet is a 30 cal. Berger OTM in 230 grains - a long bullet, to be sure. The bottom bullet is the 195 gr. Wildcat bullet in 277 cal. (note the rebated boat tail design).

She shoots pretty flat, but the amazing ballistics of the round are to be found in its ability to really buck the wind. To give you some idea of what this rig is capable of: The 195 gr. bullets have a verified BC of .735 and leave the barrel at 3,125 fps. In contrast, the 300 Rem Ultra Mag can shoot the 230 gr. Berger (with a lower BC of .719) at approx. 3,000 fps. In comparing the two, the 277 AM easily outperforms the 300 RUM with the 230 gr. bullet running at max velocity in both bullet BC and velocity - and does so with a little less recoil. The only thing the 277 AM gives up to the 300 RUM is bullet weight down range. However, the 195 grain bullets moving at 3,125 fps still retain enough energy to take an elk at 1,200 yds. It's powerful enough for any and North American big game. You would have to step into one of the big 338's to realize better ballistics and performance down range. The other big plus is the Lapua brass. No prep work. Better consistency = better accuracy. And I have been getting anywhere from 15 to 18 reloads per casing. Compare that with 4 to 6 reloads on Rem 300 brass.

Price reduction: $1,500 for local pick-up; $1,550 shipped to FFL.

I have 20 count of the Akra 30-220 red plastic, stackable bins for sale. OD measurements are: 7 3/8"L x 4 1/8"W x 3" H. I used these for years on my reloading bench. Still in excellent shape. Great for storing primers, bullets, tools, parts, etc. in view for easy access. Fronts can be labeled to help identify contents of each bin. No more room on reloading bench, so these need to go. $35 for all 20 bins. send me PM or text: 602-361-7191. Thanks.

I have an 8 lb jug of Lil Gun that I will never use up in this lifetime. I could probably sell you some. How much are you looking for?

Just took a look at some of the great people on this website that share a birthday with me. Congrats to all for making through to another year (yes - I am the oldest on the CWT list). I hope each of you has a great day!

What's the twist in that 243 barrel? Are you looking for a LR rig to trade straight across, or willing to throw in some addl. cash for a more customized rig?

This is where I go: http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f45/where-shoot-az-68833/index2.html

All my rifles wear Huber Concepts triggers (I prefer their two-stage model). They are pricey, but I feel they are the best on the market. One of them has over two thousand documented 'pulls' still works like a champ. Sent it back to Huber Concepts for a "look over". They pulled it apart and found very little wear at all. They have never malfunctioned on me - and I spend a lot of time in the dirt.