Recent content by Hillbilly Phil

Just did that, my friend; was hoping to finish job before Monday. Thx

Need a little advice (I'm no gunsmith). Replacing the stock on a T3 Superlite (brandy new) with a Bell & Carlson Sportster. Barrel located properly in stock (bedding lug in slot on barrel). Turns out the factory stock has a small hole behind the rear screw hole (behind trigger guard) for a...

I've read quite a bit on this forum regarding 1:10 vs. 1:11 twist in similar calibers but didn't find anything directly on point. The application is elk hunting; I'd like to feel confident shooting out to 500 - 550 yards if needed. Have read good things about Berger hybrids and juggernauts...

Thanks. I thought about also asking for input on ammo (store bought - for now) but didn't want to ask too many questions at one time. I definitely need to figure out whether there is ammo best suited for 1:11 twist; plan to research that when I can set aside some time. I was figuring 170 -...

Morning all. While I have been hunting deer and elk in Oregon for 30-ish years, I am not a hard-core hunter or shooter (I work too much); I like to say that I'm smart enough to know what I don't know. Current gun is a .280 Remington with a decent Leupold 3x9x40 up top. I wanted more ammo...