Recent content by jrock

The first questions I ask customers for UL rifles are, - Brake, suppressor, or none - Animals being hunted and expected ranges - Price point Based on the first two questions, I can narrow down my recommendations pretty quick. If you aren't running a brake, then short mags are a good option for...

I concur with FiftyDriver. Stocks with good fit up and ergonomics for long range UL hunting are few. That is one reason why I created the CF Versa stock. Going with a stock in that weight class will allow a sub 6 lb build pretty easy. I prefer smaller profile steel barrels over carbon...

Ditto, alternating the screw tightening on the first ring helps to keep the scope level in the rings and gap even.

For a hiking packing backcountry build, I'd be looking for a stock under the 26 oz mark. Preferably lighter which eliminates a chassis. Folding chassis are great for suppressed rifles where OAL is a factor.

bore scopes can do that to you. :)

I'd suggest caution when using the Hornady CAOL tool. I've found it highly subjective based on the user. There are other more defined ways to make that measurement. Also, don't assume it's tight. Measure it. Get some Cerosafe and make a cast and mic it. Then you will know what it is. Mic...

I've seen barrels worse than that still shoot less than 1" at 100 yards. Won't know until you try

My rule of thumb is for 308 based cases, 18" and 20" for full sized magnums are the point where the velocity starts to drop non-linearly. Short mags can do well in 18" barrels as well. Take 2 more inches off those numbers and the fps per inch really starts to fall off. With more suppressors...

By far the best way to hold the case when using a case center reamer is with the RCBS case collet holder that comes in the neck turning set. Plenty of grip and ergonomics. It's slower than toughing it out with a glove.

Sure you bet!

When they first came out, I dropped about $400 trying 6.5 mm, 7mm, and 338 call bullets to shoot consistently. Tried seating depth tests from 10 thou jump to 100 thou and a couple different powders with no luck. The dispersions I saw only made me confident to shoot them at short range. I'm...

For an all around bullet, I like the Interlock bullets. The base holds together well, they are inexpensive, good BC in the heavy weights, and I've had good accuracy shooting them in all sorts of different rifles. I like the idea of a lead fragmenting nose with solid base but I haven't seen...

I like a 4" minimum rail. Gives more margin for error when mounting with buck fever and doesn't get hung up on things as much. The shorter 2" versions are great for saving weight but I'd rather go with one of our reinforced polymer rails if weight savings is the main goal. I also look for a...

Most use a 1" pad and two to 3 studs with lengths of pull around 13.5"

1.75"