Recent content by Maggie’s drawers

I treat a new barrel like a new rifle. I start over with the whole process of load development. You can include your previous loads but add others to the mix. A 22-250 with a 12 twist usually likes bullets that are lighter than 55gn. Tikka makes a decent rifle but the recoil lug can be a pita...

I love my remi 223 tactical extreme long range. I’ve had it for many years and it’s still a sub moa gun. Like others have said get the barrel with a little free bore and a fast twist like a 1:8 or 9 so you can load some of the heavier bullets

Just went through the scope selection dilemma myself. Decided on Athlon Midas TAC 5-25x56 mil/mil for $750 from spartan precision rifles. **** good scope. Optics are awesome. I can see the bullet holes at 200yards. No more walking that gauntlet thank goodness. I like it so much that I bought a...

Inconsistent ignition can drive a man to drink. You do everything exactly the same and you get the lone flier ruining your perfect one hole group. Check the firing pin assembly. Good information.

I like Nikon and have an older Nikon ucc and it’s really good but I wouldn’t recommend Nikon because they aren’t going to make scopes anymore. I don’t know what they’re gonna do about warranty work and wouldn’t want to find out. You might want to look at the Athlon scopes. Their optics are as...