Recent content by Randfal

I have a custom 22-250AI in a Tikka action and love it. The AI versions cycle great out of AICS mags; I prefer the older MDT ones and have a bunch so that’s what I use. I would not go 6 or 7 twist though. 8 will work for your 77s. Not the same bullet but I used to shoot 75hpbts from a 1:9t just...

I’ll take the .277 rod. PM inbound.

I should add that I’ve chambered a couple for guys with 7.5t barrels “planning” on shooting the 130s and could never get bullets and then tried to 87gr bullets because that’s what is available. They then complained about bullets blowing up or poor performance etc. I’d buy you’re bullets before...

There is still a place for the 25/06AI. I have one and I chamber rifles in that caliber. Still popular. They are our go to rock chuck rifles. Unless you are really really serious about shooting ONLY 130gr+ bullets, don’t give in to the new “fast twist” BS propaganda. You will be stuck shooting...

I never waste time bedding an aluminum bedding block. For the record I was discussing standard calibers up to 300 win sizes. The big safari guns are a different subject.

I agree. I have 4 Tikkas all with multiple barrel changes and every one is still running the original factory style lug. They are in aluminum bedding blocks but still, the lugs are in great condition. Only a small amount of mechanical locking is necessary. Anything more is up selling and fluff.

A properly torqued(tight!) action that makes good contact and a lug seated firmly to the rear of the slot will give you zero issues! Old wood and flimsy compressible stocks give recoil lugs a bad name. If the fit up is solid and the screws can be tightened up rock solid there’s no need for a...

Scope is SPF on another site.

Weekend drive drop. How about $300 shipped.

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For sale; 6-24 Burris Signature scope. Very nice condition. Barely any evidence of any rings being on it. 1" Duplex retical with fine illuminated center dot(when on). Has the “daylight/twilight” feature. Made in USA Price $335 shipped. $300.00

Sold to Jimmy. Thanks.

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new 2015-2016. Can’t remember exact purchase date.