Lane Precision Rifles 6.5 Sherman

[waspocrew]

I finally had the opportunity to take my new Lane Precision Rifle out for a spin over the weekend. Dallas Lane built an incredible rifle for me - it turned out even better than I could have imagined.

Specs of the rifle:
- Trued Rem 700 Action
- 26" Bartlein 1:8 twist light palma contour
- 2 port mini brake
- Jewel trigger
- PTG bottom metal
- Greybull precision stock
- Talley rings/bases
- Vortex HS-T 6-24x50

I formed brass with some 270 Hornady brass I received for Christmas. I used 52 grains of IMR 7828 SSC under a cheap 140 grain soft point.

I'm pretty happy with the results of the forming loads - I'm sure it'll shoot even better with the 140 Amax and Retumbo or RL-26. I'm excited to have joined the Sherman family!

** sorry for the sideways photos - not sure why they are doing that.

 

[Mitch Rapp]

Man that is beautiful! I can't wait for mine to arrive!

Did you get the "no-turn" chamber?

 

[waspocrew]

Thanks! Yep, I ended up going with the "no neck turn" chamber so it would be one less thing to have to worry about. I'm hoping to get more trigger time with it, but school has been a killer so far. I'm sure you will enjoy yours!

 

[Catahoula]

How do you like the Greybull stock???
I just got one for my 300 WM but have not installed it yet.
Thanks, Kirk

 

[8andbait]

That is a very nice do it all rifle. Please let us know what speeds you are getting with the full power loads.

 

[waspocrew]

How do you like the Greybull stock???
I just got one for my 300 WM but have not installed it yet.
Thanks, Kirk

I've really liked the feel of it so far - the rifle balances well with it and it's comfortable on the shooting bench. I've dry fired a bit while prone and it's a lot more comfortable than the HS stock I have on my Sendero. Overall, I'm pretty pleased with it for being a relatively "cheaper" stock.

 

[waspocrew]

That is a very nice do it all rifle. Please let us know what speeds you are getting with the full power loads.

Thanks! I'll try to get out with it in the near future and get some loads chronographed for you - should be somewhere near 3200 FPS with the 140 Amax and at or around 3050 FPS with the 160 Matrix. At least that's what I've heard from several Sherman owners.

 

[eshorebwhntr]

I've really liked the feel of it so far - the rifle balances well with it and it's comfortable on the shooting bench. I've dry fired a bit while prone and it's a lot more comfortable than the HS stock I have on my Sendero. Overall, I'm pretty pleased with it for being a relatively "cheaper" stock.

I agree. I've got a few Greybulls in my safe and for the money you can't beat them for an all around gun stock.

Nice looking gun too.

 

[Rick Richard]

I have three of Dallas' rifles and they are very well built and very accurate.

 

[elkaholic]

Congrats on that new rifle. That is a beauty! I have a Greybull on my 30/375 S.I. and I really like it. I will be following your progress with interest. Let me know if I can help with anything.
I just talked to Jerry (J.E. Custom) and he is getting ready to build (MitchRapps). Jerry was VERY pleased with the action that was donated. He said ..........Well, lets wait and see........Rich

 

[reeldawg]

Welcome to the 6.5 Sherman family. It's a great round I think you will enjoy it.



Jay

 

[wilkup]

The Shermans are awesome rounds! Looks like you have a beautiful rifle that's going to shoot excellent based off your fire-forming loads.

I got similar results with my old 6.5 when I was fireforming, using a lighter dose of Mag Pro. Check out RL 33, if you've got a need for speed. Also the 150gr VLD from Matrix is an impressive little bullet and you'll get a little more speed than the 160gr.

Good luck and have fun with your new rifle!

 

[waspocrew]

I have three of Dallas' rifles and they are very well built and very accurate.

I'm pretty positive I saw one of your LPR rifles in the gun photo section and that's what first set me on the LPR trail. Dallas has a pretty impressive following!

 

[waspocrew]

Congrats on that new rifle. That is a beauty! I have a Greybull on my 30/375 S.I. and I really like it. I will be following your progress with interest. Let me know if I can help with anything.
I just talked to Jerry (J.E. Custom) and he is getting ready to build (MitchRapps). Jerry was VERY pleased with the action that was donated. He said ..........Well, lets wait and see........Rich

Thanks Rich! I appreciate your help along the way! Hopefully I'll have some more time to mess with it in a while. I've got a big licensing exam on March 10th that I'm prepping for, so the 6.5 will have to stay in the stable until after. Definitely itching to get out and try more loads.