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Need scope recommendations 28 Nosler
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<blockquote data-quote="Appalachiangunslinger" data-source="post: 2877531" data-attributes="member: 104508"><p>[ATTACH=full]484259[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p></p><p>Wanted to update this post as I ended up building a custom rig that I can use for most of my hunting needs in 6.5PRC. Ended up putting the NX8 2.5-20x50 FFP on this rig. Its almost perfect overall and weighs in total at 9.5lbs with thunderbeast ultra 7 and shown accessories.</p><p></p><p>Decided after some time behind this scope Ill go with the 4-32x50 FFP on the 28 Nosler. Especially given the extra magnification on large game to be able to use for Identification when out west and across caynon, or in tall grass. As with combat injuries I cannot stalk long distances and need to make longer shots. This would give me the best I believe for my scenario with performance, quality, durability, weight, and value in mind. Ive had issue with the leupolds turrent caps and scope covers on the vx6. That along with the nx8 being just a different beast and more akin to the equipment Id have on my combat arms. Gives me also peace of mind of being able to ensure it will not fail on sich a once in lifetime opportunity.</p><p></p><p>Rifle:</p><p>6.5PRC Custom Chambering</p><p>Gunweks Klymer stock</p><p>Zarmatt Arm TL3 SA Action</p><p>Proof 22" Carbon Barrel</p><p>Thunderbeast Ultra 7</p><p>Geissele rem700 trigger (wanted drop safe match type trigger)</p><p>Hawking ultralight tactical rings (built in level)</p><p>Hawkins hunter dmb</p><p>Hawkings hunter magazine</p><p></p><p>Gives me a max capability for 2.98 OAL with Magazine. Almost did a medium action but didn't really gain any performance on 156gt berger loads we use at 2.98 oal. Still fine tuning loads but getting 5 shots with averages at over 3000fps and grouping right over .5 moa. Just got some N565 to help fine tune these over the h1000 used previously. We just need to find some magnum primers availability!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Appalachiangunslinger, post: 2877531, member: 104508"] [ATTACH type="full" alt="IMG_5969.jpeg"]484259[/ATTACH] Wanted to update this post as I ended up building a custom rig that I can use for most of my hunting needs in 6.5PRC. Ended up putting the NX8 2.5-20x50 FFP on this rig. Its almost perfect overall and weighs in total at 9.5lbs with thunderbeast ultra 7 and shown accessories. Decided after some time behind this scope Ill go with the 4-32x50 FFP on the 28 Nosler. Especially given the extra magnification on large game to be able to use for Identification when out west and across caynon, or in tall grass. As with combat injuries I cannot stalk long distances and need to make longer shots. This would give me the best I believe for my scenario with performance, quality, durability, weight, and value in mind. Ive had issue with the leupolds turrent caps and scope covers on the vx6. That along with the nx8 being just a different beast and more akin to the equipment Id have on my combat arms. Gives me also peace of mind of being able to ensure it will not fail on sich a once in lifetime opportunity. Rifle: 6.5PRC Custom Chambering Gunweks Klymer stock Zarmatt Arm TL3 SA Action Proof 22” Carbon Barrel Thunderbeast Ultra 7 Geissele rem700 trigger (wanted drop safe match type trigger) Hawking ultralight tactical rings (built in level) Hawkins hunter dmb Hawkings hunter magazine Gives me a max capability for 2.98 OAL with Magazine. Almost did a medium action but didn't really gain any performance on 156gt berger loads we use at 2.98 oal. Still fine tuning loads but getting 5 shots with averages at over 3000fps and grouping right over .5 moa. Just got some N565 to help fine tune these over the h1000 used previously. We just need to find some magnum primers availability! [/QUOTE]
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