I think the short mags have benefitted by some new powders since the early 2000s when they were introduced. With a powder like Retumbo you can squeeze an extra 50-100 fps where we were back then. But if you shoot those long high BC bullets you will run out of COL quick. I open the R700...
So I modified an AG Composites BDL hinged floor plate style to an M5 style about a year ago. I just traced the outline of the bottom metal and hit that with a dremmel. There is tons of dust. The M5 had to go in the stock a bit further so I had to sand/dremmel out the inside a little as well...
Can anyone elaborate on big game tag opportunities as an Oregon resident? Are you able to get mule deer tags every year? How often can you get Rocky mountain elk tags? Roosevelt elk tags every year? Any input is appreciated. Thanks.
Glad to know you can nitride, I struggled a few years ago finding someone who would do that. Nitride is the best for coating in my eyes for the bolt. Smooth as butter..