Recent content by ElCazador

I think it’s worth waiting until you can spend a little more on a truly custom setup that covers all hearing protection and shooting scenarios. I LOVE my OtoPros and think you should at least give them a look. Dr Grace is amazing too. https://otoprotechnologies.com/

I am just getting into hand loading myself and wish I had someone local to really teach me one on one. You can learn a lot by reading the books from Nosler, Hornady, etc. and some of the reputable YouTube guys, but I'd rather find a trusted local master that can teach me the ways, help me...

I have used KUIU, Sitka, Mystery Ranch, and FHF harnesses. I can't seem to find "the one" that as is perfect but so far my favorite two are the KUIU and the FHF harnesses. I think FHF (I like the new FOB or the original Pro-M) outshines the KUIU harness with it's versatility and molle options...

I like them too. Easy to fix the shortcomings like swapping the plastic bottom metal for a high quality option from Mountain Tactical that mills them from billet aluminum and uses stainless steel for the bolt stop and latch. They are the best rifle to choose if you want to build a semi custom...

As someone who just set out on this journey myself in the last couple years, I'm happy to share my process and experiences so far. I thought my biggest challenge was going to be picking a brand to run with but sourcing components has been my greatest barrier to actually getting started. Luckily...

I have extensive experience with all three of those and own or have owned entire kits from the socks and boxers all the way to insulation and waterproof rain/snow jackets and pants. Without going into all the personal and professional reasons why I have some brand affinity over others, my advice...

I have used many different oils over the years and have found that they all have prevented rusting. I've never once had a rusty barrel after using any oil including even the inexpensive old stand-bys like Hoppe's or Rem Oil. I always scope my barrels before I shoot them and after I clean them -...

You'll need a mag box too. I buy all of my screws, followers, springs, and boxes from Red Hawk Rifles here in Colorado. They are great, ship super fast, and they will take care of you by phone or email if you have any questions. Any Rem 700 LA set-up will work. If you switch your barrels and...

I was in your shoes just a couple weeks ago and couldn't make the math pencil out on the high shipping cost for just a bottle or two of the stuff. You can buy it on Midway and I was able to order the Bore Tech Eliminator, Carbon Remover, and Copper solvent. I ordered mine during one of their...

I have been using them for several years now in both .280 AI and .300 Win Mag. Devastating and terminal performance on several elk, my Colorado Rocky Mountain bighorn ram, and my Colorado mountain goat last year. I dropped the biggest bull of my life this season with these bullets. If anything...

That’s a dandy! Love the scope and sling. It’s perfect just how it is.

I have yet to embrace the use of muzzle brakes or supressors myself but many of my friends and colleagues love the APA brakes and a few run the Kelbly brakes.

Let me know how your load development goes! I was running the GMX for my .280 AI and loved them for hunting. I bought some CX bullets a few months ago as they were becoming available but haven't been able to get my hands on any primers anywhere unless I want to face the extreme price gougers and...

I am interested in this too. I am new to hand loading (I am all set up with a bench but have yet to actually load anything - still trying to find Federal GM primers) and would like to have something accurate like the LabRadar to clock velocities and performance for load work up and dial in my...

Given your interest in that caliber and exploring options, you might be interested in another recent thread that some of us have been active on. It's called "First custom rifle questions" Your interest in building off a Tikka frame is definitely something worth considering if you don't mind the...