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The Basics, Starting Out
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<blockquote data-quote="drenner43" data-source="post: 330614" data-attributes="member: 21398"><p></p></blockquote><p>How does it (and you) shoot without any modifications? I think you have a good set up to start with. Every Ruger bolt rifle I have ever handled had a heavy pull to it, had a buddy's that came from the factory at 12 lbs. Replace it if it's not adjustable or if you just don't like it, some you can do yourself. Depending on your level of craftmanship skills, you could do all those mods yourself (except for maybe the lapping). Then I would send the scope to Leupold for at least some turrets, or if you don't like to dial get a TMR installed and learn to use it...or both. As far as the cleaning, I let my rifles dictate when they want to be cleaned but would probably start fresh in your position.[/QUOTE]</p><p> </p><p>I think the gun shoots pretty well. I was out in Colorado on an Elk hunt in October and out shooting my rifle just to be sure everything was right before the hunt I was shooting out to 400 yards and I was consistently on paper at that range. I know thats no great group on here but I thought it was pretty good for a beginner with no experience at that range just shooting it for the first time guessing at the hold over. You are right about the trigger, I dont like it at all. Can a good gunsmith not help with the trigger without buying a new one? Or will I have to buy a new trigger if I really want it to be much better? What are some good triggers and how much should I expect to pay for them? As far as my craftsmanship skills, I would love to learn to do all of that work but as of now have no idea how to. I was looking through midway USA for some informational books/videos on gunsmithing, anybody have any suggestions on some good ones, or how I might learn to do all of the work mentioned above?</p><p> </p><p>What is a TMR? Do you know how much Leupold charges to install target turrets? </p><p> </p><p>Thanks for all the info and help so far guys, keep it coming.</p><p>[/QUOTE]</p>
[QUOTE="drenner43, post: 330614, member: 21398"] [/QUOTE]How does it (and you) shoot without any modifications? I think you have a good set up to start with. Every Ruger bolt rifle I have ever handled had a heavy pull to it, had a buddy's that came from the factory at 12 lbs. Replace it if it's not adjustable or if you just don't like it, some you can do yourself. Depending on your level of craftmanship skills, you could do all those mods yourself (except for maybe the lapping). Then I would send the scope to Leupold for at least some turrets, or if you don't like to dial get a TMR installed and learn to use it...or both. As far as the cleaning, I let my rifles dictate when they want to be cleaned but would probably start fresh in your position.[/QUOTE] I think the gun shoots pretty well. I was out in Colorado on an Elk hunt in October and out shooting my rifle just to be sure everything was right before the hunt I was shooting out to 400 yards and I was consistently on paper at that range. I know thats no great group on here but I thought it was pretty good for a beginner with no experience at that range just shooting it for the first time guessing at the hold over. You are right about the trigger, I dont like it at all. Can a good gunsmith not help with the trigger without buying a new one? Or will I have to buy a new trigger if I really want it to be much better? What are some good triggers and how much should I expect to pay for them? As far as my craftsmanship skills, I would love to learn to do all of that work but as of now have no idea how to. I was looking through midway USA for some informational books/videos on gunsmithing, anybody have any suggestions on some good ones, or how I might learn to do all of the work mentioned above? What is a TMR? Do you know how much Leupold charges to install target turrets? Thanks for all the info and help so far guys, keep it coming. [/QUOTE]
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