My 6.5 x 284 Build
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C.O. Shooter
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I was trying to figure out the overall weight of my build.
Stock: 2.5 lbs hs precision
Barrel: 6.5 lbs @ 30"/mine will be 28" heavy Palma
Action: 4.5 lbs rem bdl long action with base and rings
Scope: 1.7 lbs Huskemaw
I come up with 15.2lbs. This seems like a lot! Will the two inches off the barrel have a noticeable difference? I may be off a little bit! So much for trying to keep the weight down.
Stock: 2.5 lbs hs precision
Barrel: 6.5 lbs @ 30"/mine will be 28" heavy Palma
Action: 4.5 lbs rem bdl long action with base and rings
Scope: 1.7 lbs Huskemaw
I come up with 15.2lbs. This seems like a lot! Will the two inches off the barrel have a noticeable difference? I may be off a little bit! So much for trying to keep the weight down.
Hired Gun
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It is real easy to end up at 15 pounds plus. For a long range gun it's okay by me. Once it's on it's rest the more it weighs the better. 2" off your barrel will only be a couple ounces. I built my 6.5x284 at 31".
C.O. Shooter
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I agree, the only downside to the weight is while carrying. Oh well, what's a pound either way!
captacademy
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I can't wait to see the finished product and see how she shoots.
C.O. Shooter
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Update:
All parts sent to Smith and the barrel ordered. Ended up with a Brux Heavy Palma with an added 1.5" to the "B" measurement for a total of 4". Throated for 140 Bergers. Now looking at scopes again. I was going with the Huskemaw, however, I am leaning away from that now. These are the scopes I am looking at:
Nightforce NXS 5.5x22, 50 or 56 w/MOAR
(Top of my list, most expensive, like the moa/moa, zero stop)
Leupold MK4 8.5x25 or 6.5-24x50 w/TMR
(Always had good luck with Leupold, don't like the moa/mil reticle, no zero stop)
Vortex Viper PST 6-24x50 w/EBR-1 MOA
(Very good products, have a spotter from them, like the moa/moa, zero stop)
They all have there ups and downs! Still can't decided between SFP or FFP! I want a moa/moa setup. Zero stop isn't a deal breaker. Illuminated reticle isn't a must have. I really need to go look at them again side by side!
All parts sent to Smith and the barrel ordered. Ended up with a Brux Heavy Palma with an added 1.5" to the "B" measurement for a total of 4". Throated for 140 Bergers. Now looking at scopes again. I was going with the Huskemaw, however, I am leaning away from that now. These are the scopes I am looking at:
Nightforce NXS 5.5x22, 50 or 56 w/MOAR
(Top of my list, most expensive, like the moa/moa, zero stop)
Leupold MK4 8.5x25 or 6.5-24x50 w/TMR
(Always had good luck with Leupold, don't like the moa/mil reticle, no zero stop)
Vortex Viper PST 6-24x50 w/EBR-1 MOA
(Very good products, have a spotter from them, like the moa/moa, zero stop)
They all have there ups and downs! Still can't decided between SFP or FFP! I want a moa/moa setup. Zero stop isn't a deal breaker. Illuminated reticle isn't a must have. I really need to go look at them again side by side!
C.O. Shooter
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Is anyone using a (NF) 56mm objective with a 20moa base and medium rings (.885)
I read several threads last night, however, some said yes and some said no.
I read several threads last night, however, some said yes and some said no.
C.O. Shooter
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According to Nightforce, if using a 20 moa bases and medium rings .885, a 56mm will fit on a Sendero/light varmint contour, but will not fit the Palma. I would have to go up to a 1" ring!
C.O. Shooter
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On sunday I went to the Remington - Bushmaster Long Range Regional Championship at Reade Range, Fallen timber, PA. I only went to observe, as I have never been to anything like that before. Competition is not my thing, however, I really enjoy the long range aspects of it. Everyone there was very nice and more than willing to answer any questions I had. I did get the opportunity to talk to and watch Bryan Litz shoot. I also had the opportunity to watch John and Dianne Hoover shoot their matching 6.5x284's! I picked up some Lapua brass from Mr. Hoover while I was there. Accuracy One Shooting Supplies - Specializing in Long Range Shooting
I have narrowed it down to these two scopes:
Nightforce NXS 5.5-22x50 w/MOAR Reticle
(Top of my list, most expensive, like the moa/moa, zero stop)
Leupold MK4 8.5-25x50 w/TMR
(Always had good luck with Leupold, don't like the moa/mil reticle, no zero stop)
I have narrowed it down to these two scopes:
Nightforce NXS 5.5-22x50 w/MOAR Reticle
(Top of my list, most expensive, like the moa/moa, zero stop)
Leupold MK4 8.5-25x50 w/TMR
(Always had good luck with Leupold, don't like the moa/mil reticle, no zero stop)
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C.O. Shooter
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Update:
I was undecided about putting a brake on my 6.5 x 284. Well I pulled the pin and mailed my check to Jim See @ Center Shot Rifles. I went with the mini round muscle brake and will have it milled down to my muzzle diameter of .90.
I was undecided about putting a brake on my 6.5 x 284. Well I pulled the pin and mailed my check to Jim See @ Center Shot Rifles. I went with the mini round muscle brake and will have it milled down to my muzzle diameter of .90.
Hired Gun
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Did you check with jim on reducing the diameter of his brakes? I use a lot of those brakes. The way they are made there is not much room for reducing the diameter.
C.O. Shooter
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Yes, he said as long as I don't go below .850 I'll be ok. The flush look is a nice finish!
Hired Gun
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To go down to .850" the brake starts at .885". I thought you said your finish diameter is .900"
A 1" brake will be in peices at .9"
Nothing wrong with a nice taper.
This is the .885 on a .705 muzzle.
A 1" brake will be in peices at .9"
Nothing wrong with a nice taper.
This is the .885 on a .705 muzzle.
C.O. Shooter
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The mini round starts at .990.
