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New Rifle
Posted: Sat Jul 08, 2023 9:20 pm
by Diver43
I have been planning this one for a while.
Thanks to @Zee and the gang here for helping me decide on accessories and caliber.
We might have to run up to Tennessee again as my father hasn't been well, but its ready for the range.
Me and @Fisheadgib are planning a .308 day soon.
Re: New Rifle
Posted: Sat Jul 08, 2023 9:36 pm
by Zee
Very nice!!
How about a parts list?
Re: New Rifle
Posted: Sat Jul 08, 2023 9:38 pm
by Zee
Re: New Rifle
Posted: Sat Jul 08, 2023 9:54 pm
by Diver43
Zee wrote: ↑Sat Jul 08, 2023 9:36 pm
Very nice!!
How about a parts list?
Bergara B-14 HMR .308 Winchester
EGW 20 MOA Base w/blue Loctite
Vortex Pro Series Rings (medium)
Vortex Diamondback 6-24x50 First Focal Plane MOA Reticle
Better scope for it planned
Re: New Rifle
Posted: Sat Jul 08, 2023 10:17 pm
by jkp
I've been lusting after that same rifle for a while now. Great score.
Re: New Rifle
Posted: Sat Jul 08, 2023 11:57 pm
by Diver43
jkp wrote: ↑Sat Jul 08, 2023 10:17 pm
I've been lusting after that same rifle for a while now. Great score.
Here in my area, BPS has the best price by 100 or more.
I would rather support the LGS but they wouldn't meet the price even halfway between.
Re: New Rifle
Posted: Sun Jul 09, 2023 1:03 am
by Chiro1989
Have you thrown that on a scale?
Re: New Rifle
Posted: Sun Jul 09, 2023 1:12 am
by Big Al1
NICE!!
Re: New Rifle
Posted: Sun Jul 09, 2023 1:12 am
by Zee
That should work.
Re: New Rifle
Posted: Sun Jul 09, 2023 1:13 am
by LMLarsen
Very nice!
Re: New Rifle
Posted: Sun Jul 09, 2023 1:16 am
by CPJ 2.0
That’s a slick rig!
Re: New Rifle
Posted: Sun Jul 09, 2023 1:23 am
by Wambli Ska
Beautiful rig!!!
Re: New Rifle
Posted: Sun Jul 09, 2023 1:38 am
by Diver43
Chiro1989 wrote: ↑Sun Jul 09, 2023 1:03 am
Have you thrown that on a scale?
Actually I did.
Out of the box stated weight is 9.5 lbs
After adding base, rings, scope, 3 rounds in magazine and removing one spacer it weighs 11.2 lbs.
It is not a grab and walk around rifle
Re: New Rifle
Posted: Sun Jul 09, 2023 2:48 am
by Zee
Waiting for a range test.
Re: New Rifle
Posted: Sun Jul 09, 2023 2:50 am
by Diver43
Zee wrote: ↑Sun Jul 09, 2023 2:48 am
Waiting for a range test.
Maybe this week if weather settles down
Been HOT humid with thunderstorms
Re: New Rifle
Posted: Sun Jul 09, 2023 12:23 pm
by Wambli Ska
Diver43 wrote: ↑Sun Jul 09, 2023 1:38 am
Chiro1989 wrote: ↑Sun Jul 09, 2023 1:03 am
Have you thrown that on a scale?
Actually I did.
Out of the box stated weight is 9.5 lbs
After adding base, rings, scope, 3 rounds in magazine and removing one spacer it weighs 11.2 lbs.
It is not a grab and walk around rifle
I think the shoe salesman disagrees with that assessment.
Re: New Rifle
Posted: Sun Jul 09, 2023 7:17 pm
by Kansashunter
That looks nice. I have been putting together a 308 also but mine is not finished. Looking forward to a range report.
Re: New Rifle
Posted: Mon Jul 10, 2023 1:07 am
by CPJ 2.0
So are you going to start loading for .308?
Re: New Rifle
Posted: Mon Jul 10, 2023 1:35 am
by Diver43
CPJ 2.0 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 10, 2023 1:07 am
So are you going to start loading for .308?
I am
Have to get dies And brass. Have some primers and maybe powder.
Re: New Rifle
Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2023 12:47 am
by Diver43
Diver43 wrote: ↑Sun Jul 09, 2023 2:50 am
Zee wrote: ↑Sun Jul 09, 2023 2:48 am
Waiting for a range test.
Maybe this week if weather settles down
Been HOT humid with thunderstorms
Rain rain rain
4 days straight. Called the range this afternoon and the lady said they probably won't open tomorrow because of sloppy mud
Maybe this weekend at a friend's place
Re: New Rifle
Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2023 12:49 am
by Zee
Well, send the rain my way and then you can go to the range.
Re: New Rifle
Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2023 1:08 am
by farmboy II
Nice looking rifle. A buddy of mine has one in 6.5 Creedmore that he just raves about
Re: New Rifle
Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2023 1:41 pm
by breamfisher
Plastic stock and paint? You shoulda bought a real rifle, son! That fancy stock will make it impossible to shoot anywhere other than off the bench or a bipod! The bolt handle's too long and tubular, what's wrong with a regular old ball? And that's the weirdest Weaver rail I've ever seen! And a .308? Why didn't you get a full-size cartridge?
Did I channel my inner Fudd properly?
Re: New Rifle
Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2023 2:20 pm
by Zee
Re: New Rifle
Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2023 3:11 pm
by Diver43
breamfisher wrote: ↑Thu Jul 13, 2023 1:41 pm
Plastic stock and paint? You shoulda bought a real rifle, son! That fancy stock will make it impossible to shoot anywhere other than off the bench or a bipod! The bolt handle's too long and tubular, what's wrong with a regular old ball? And that's the weirdest Weaver rail I've ever seen! And a .308? Why didn't you get a full-size cartridge?
Did I channel my inner Fudd properly?
Nothing wrong with the magazine?
