Recent content by kraig

After years of shooting and more guns than I'd ever admit to my wife...I've had factory guns that shot just about everything and ones that would only shoot that one load. I've built guns that have shot just about everything and ones that were disappointing with most everything until tuning in...

I've never had anyone at the range really turn their nose up at any of my (or my son's) savage or remage builds. Are factory guns great these days, yes and many will shoot well below sub-moa. BUT if you like reloading, then assembling your own savage/remage rifle with good components will...

If it were me I'd try the 300PRC. I really like my current tactical build and wouldn't mind it in a hunting rifle because the 212ELD-X work great & I think you can get them in a 230g as well. Can buy factory ammo or reload. It just works good with the bigger bullets. I'm running 1:9 twist...

If you want some semi-scientific tests/results see: Precision Rifle Blog: Summary of field test results and related pages I've found for the best staying on target & recoil reduction the JP Eliminator works awesome! For the best recoil reduction I've had real good luck with ZROdelta brakes and...

Being from Georgia that would be mighty hard to pass up (assuming clean shot & all). Rules for the farm we hunt are large does and monster bucks only but we also have to shoot pigs & yotes first if we see them. I usually get to see a nice buck about every other year and two years ago I did...

I didn't find out until after my son built a 7mag that shoots .3 on a regular basis that belted magnums are suppose to be so bad. We reload and resize based on the shoulder so the brass doesn't get over worked and have yet to have any problems other than reading posts about how bad belted mags...

Vortex Diamond Tactical seems pretty decent overall at about the same price as SWFA. Athlon is another budget MIL scope. I'd also consider looking for a Vortex Viper PST gen1 used, I've seen them down in the $500 range now and the super simple lifetime warranty no matter what makes buying used...

I've had the most success when preparing youth for hunts by taking them to the range over the coarse of several trips allowing them to try several calibers. At 13 they can tell you what they like and don't like AS LONG AS they don't have some perception that you expect them to shoot this or...

You said you didn't know much about brakes yet. Do yourself a favor and read up on these couple of articles. I found them useful before myself & my son decided what do use. My two favorites right now are the JP Eliminator (if you can handle the looks, most people say it looks like a tank...

Like one other post said...cut down the factory barrel, you might be surprised and if not you didn't spend a bunch of money. I mean unless you are doing something fancy with the short barrel you are buying. Often even a factory barrel will shoot real good when they are short. (about 3/4moa and...

My son has had good luck with the Berger 180 hunting vld bullets with Retumbo & H1000 out of this Encore prohunter & his tactical. Both have 28" barrels. He always finds the powder node first then adjusts the seating depth to get the best accuracy. AND the VLD(s) can be picky about seating...

I don't believe there is a one cleaning regiment that fits all situations. Use, Velocity, Bullet, Barrel quality, & Powder have all played into my personal decision for each gun. High velocity light jacket (think varmint guns) seem to copper up quicker than average. Slower with dirty powder...

The 1:9 twist rate is what I decided on after talking with the guy at McGowen that has worked there forever. Called expecting an admin person, got a shooter & machinist who was willing to talk to me for over 15 minutes. I had caliber questions and all. I really wanted to go with 7-300wm but had...

I just finished my 1-9 twist, 300PRC, Stainless, REMAGE, Straight-No Taper Contour, 11 Degree Crown, Polished, 30" Long McGowen barrel on a Remington700 stainless magnum action sitting in a Choat stock. Used at the bench, on the ground, or with-in 500 yards of the truck. It weighs about 17-18...

I've found that small ES are primarily a result of extremely consistent reloading practice coupled with using the same lot of primers, powder, & bullets (sorted or unsorted depending on your level of OCD) Group size at range is more related to using the consistent reloading practice to find a...