Recent content by Lionel Boyd Johnson

I shot "across the course" as well as long range competition to 1,000 yards using several different .308 rifles. If your rifle would not produce excellent groups and scores with the 168 gr. SMK at 2.80" COL, 40gr. to 41 gr. H4895 in LC Match brass it was time to rebarrel and/or rebed. I still...

One responder mentioned paralax. I've tested a lot of fixed parallax scopes and some have a lot of reticle movement at 100 yards. You can minimize the effect by moving your eye back from the scope and centering the light circle in the ocular lens before each shot. Or, if you have access to an...

The 300 Wby had done very well over the years in 1,000 yard benchrest matches.

I bought a Ruger American Rimfire last summer after shooting a friend's rifle. Both his and mine are very accurate for production hunting / field rifles. -Ed

Last year I built a .260 Remington on a M700 short action for whitetail deer hunting - primarily from tree stands. I couldn't decide between 22" and 24" barrel length so I split the difference and cut it to 23" finished length. That's my "odd length" story and it's true. -Ed

I'll second MagnumMania c's recommendation. Over 60 years of big game hunting, I've tried most brands of scopes. I now have 6 Leup 3.5-10x40s on various rifles. If all of your hunting was in deep woods, I'd suggest it's little brother, the 1.5-5x20 for its even wider field of view. -Ed

I have two .223AI and several .223s with both Match and SAAMI chambering. The biggest difference is the AI version requires much less FL sizing. Yes, the AI does have more internal volume, but the standard .223 does fine to 1,000 yards with the right bullets and loads. -Ed

I must respectfully disagree with MagnumMania regarding the RCBS Precision Mic. Even the readings on the same case will vary depending on how you screw it together on the brass. In addition, the headspace length markings appear not to be related to SAAMI specifications. I've been reloading...

How about a Remington 700 Titanium in 7-08? Mine weighs 6 pounds, 3 ounces with a 3.5-10X scope and mounts. PM if you'd like more details. -Ed

When I was competing with the M1A, I shot a lot of the Berger 185VLDs at 600 - 1,000 yards. My load was 41 grains of 2520 powder, WLR, in LC Match brass. The Bergers were seated long to minimize jump and they were single loaded. This was very accurate in my rifle, but please don't assume that...

I too had a base screw problem with Talley mounts. I had two screws sheer off on two different M700s, a 7-08 and a .308 so no great recoil issue. Called Talley and they immediately offered to send me new screws (which they did). But I asked if the new screws would be from a different supplier...

VX-3, 3.5-10 x 50. Matte finish. Duplex reticle. ¼ MOA click adjustments. Excellent inside and out. Very faint ring marks that may not even show in photos. Ready to hunt from first light to last. The large objective lens really helps in dim light and in shadow areas. $460 plus actual shipping &...

Zeiss Conquest 3-9X scope. Matte finish. Duplex reticle. ¼ MOA click adjustments. Excellent inside and out. No ring marks. Ready to hunt. $425 Plus actual shipping & insurance.

Mikecr: This may apply for a new rifle, but do you then recommend ignoring the erosion of the lands? Do a fresh OTL as the lands erode? Modify the action/magazine again? What's your approach? Thanks, Ed

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