Recent content by Gobears16

For the 28nos that yardage, its just getting started, especially for eastern whitetail. I would look into pushing the Barnes 140gr TTSX as fast as you can. They loved to be pushed as fast as possible and would be a lightening bolt on whitetails at those speeds at 200-600yards. I shoot the...

The NX8 looks like a good Option. How bright is the daylight illumination? I've heard the eye box is finicky. Does anyone have experience with the NX8?

haha well glad you said it. But I'll wait to hear some more comments. It's definitely on the list. thoughts on vortex amg?

So I'm helping a hunting buddy scope his custom 6.5PRC. I had him buy a vortex razor lht 3-15 sfp. To me it's a perfect hunting scope for its light weight and other features. The glass is very nice for the price point and easy for me to pick up the floating dot. Butttt it's not up to me or my...

My next barrel will be a 30-28 from you without a doubt. In the mean time I’ve got another 300-400 rounds left in my 28. I couldn’t get my hands on any nv570 so I’ve got enough RL33 to last the life of the barrel. I have a question.... if my 28 shoots 3050 at 80 degree sea level. Will my gun...

I agree the 28 is a hammer. That’s what I’m shooting and it definitely is a cheat code for wind. I’m not thinking of going that route with this rifle build because of the hand loading. Thank you for the detailed response.

stilt you seem like the toughest and most knowledgeable guy in this thread. Sorry I asked a question without clearing it through you first. I thought the idea of these forums is to ask questions and create discussion. The only people trying to get their post count up is guys like you adding to...

I have to laugh because I think the “real gunsmith” is a joke. Don’t get me wrong he knows a lot about guns but it feels like he’s made that technology is surpassing him. Yeah I love the idea of the 300 PRC for the fun we can have shooting steel at a mile. I have a 28 nos and it gets out to a...

Thanks for recommendations keep them coming. I’m thinking the plain Jane fast twist 7mag might be the best blend of capability and shootability. Components list: Lone Peak fuzion ti Bartlien carbon 24in 1:8 Mesa Precision Altitude stock Hawkins DBM Bix n Andy tacsport Vortex razor LHT...

So my uncle wants me to help him build him a hunting rifle for western big game. The budget is pretty much unlimited. He wants to buy once cry once. I’ve got lots of ideas but would like to hear what you guys would do. This rifle would be used mostly 70% mule deer 30% elk. We live in California...

I’m confused... you say you’re shooting 3/8 groups all day long. What’s the problem?!? I would bet 99% of shooters couldn’t shoot a 3/8 group with a capable rifle let alone allll day long. I understand trying to squeeze the last bit of accuracy but I’d go forth and shoot and not worry. I’d have...

That’s the kind of info I was looking for. I’ve been shooting only 195’s with RL33. I clean every 20-30 shots really well. At first I only cleaned after every 50-60 and saw huge spikes in pressure and found out it was a carbon ring. Since then it’s been great! A little finicky to iron out the...

How much did the lands wear at 350rds?

I have a 28nosler that’s had around 350ish through it. I’ve measured to the lands and it’s worn .016. I’m curious if this is fast or about normal and when it be considered worn out. I don’t have a borescope and I’ll monitor the accuracy and speed. It’s shooting great right now. Want to get it...

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