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Post by pasttense on Nov 21, 2012 13:07:26 GMT -8
Here is my situation. I purchased a rifle in 2010 that did not get delivered until 2011. It was going to be in 6.5 Grendel. it ended up a 20" 223. wylde. shoot s great. However I have three Grendel mags Hornady dies ,200 rds of brass, and several boxes of hornady 6.5 bullets bought in anticipation, of it. I also have a 700 rem in .243 , Much loved shoots well . lots of components .
I am now thinking of a new upper in a different caliber than 6.5 because although it may hit at 1000yds it wont be usefull to me .
I have enough guns that are not fun to carry. so I am thinking 20" barrel 4X12 scope Varmint Casual target up to White Tail sized game.
Thanks Paul
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Post by GLSHOOTER on Nov 21, 2012 14:11:20 GMT -8
Here is my situation. I purchased a rifle in 2010 that did not get delivered until 2011. It was going to be in 6.5 Grendel. it ended up a 20" 223. wylde. shoot s great. However I have three Grendel mags Hornady dies ,200 rds of brass, and several boxes of hornady 6.5 bullets bought in anticipation, of it. I also have a 700 rem in .243 , Much loved shoots well . lots of components . I am now thinking of a new upper in a different caliber than 6.5 because although it may hit at 1000yds it wont be usefull to me . I have enough guns that are not fun to carry. so I am thinking 20" barrel 4X12 scope Varmint Casual target up to White Tail sized game. Thanks Paul Build a 243 Grendel and you can use a bunch of that stuff. Or a 6X68 would fill the bill nicely. Greg |
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Post by pasttense on Dec 5, 2012 18:29:37 GMT -8
All right so if I build an upper in 243 LBC what barrel length do I need to exceed 6X45 specs and by how much. I mean the 6.5 grendel started as a 6mm ppc but brass is an issue . does it gain enough to be use full . although I want to shoot longer distances my current range goes 191yds . every time Ive carried a 243 win. hunting, I see deer at 300+ yds . if i carry a 7mag I see them between 60 and 100 yds. Not that I hunt that much it. it just bothers me to limit my choices before the shot .
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Post by GLSHOOTER on Dec 5, 2012 20:13:21 GMT -8
All right so if I build an upper in 243 LBC what barrel length do I need to exceed 6X45 specs and by how much. I mean the 6.5 grendel started as a 6mm ppc but brass is an issue . does it gain enough to be use full . although I want to shoot longer distances my current range goes 191yds . every time Ive carried a 243 win. hunting, I see deer at 300+ yds . if i carry a 7mag I see them between 60 and 100 yds. Not that I hunt that much it. it just bothers me to limit my choices before the shot . Go with a standard weight 22" 243 LBC. It will give you 150+ on the 6X45 and let you reach that 300 yarder with a nice 90 grain bullet. Even a 24" will be shorter than a bolt rifle of the same length. Buy your brass from Alexander Arms. neck it down with your Redding Type S bushing dies load and go forth and conquer. Greg |
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Post by pasttense on Dec 5, 2012 20:48:33 GMT -8
Thanks I have heard the term adjustable gas block used on this forum. this is some thing that makes me cringe. My gunsmith for the last 25 years or so went to a number of 3 gun and sniper shoots this year and noted this was the most common source of failure. Any good news here. Paul
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Post by GLSHOOTER on Dec 6, 2012 9:17:17 GMT -8
Thanks I have heard the term adjustable gas block used on this forum. this is some thing that makes me cringe. My gunsmith for the last 25 years or so went to a number of 3 gun and sniper shoots this year and noted this was the most common source of failure. Any good news here. Paul Nothing wrong with adjustable gas blocks. I have done 8 or 9 in the past two years. At this point NONE of my new builds will be done WITHOUT one. Even the run of the mill 223/556 will have one on it. Tuning the ejection is easy and it allows you to use many more powders that while giving uber-accuracy give too much port pressure and you get poor reliability. Greg |
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Post by pasttense on Dec 6, 2012 19:18:53 GMT -8
Well I have another question. Regarding accuracy. I do not load any thing beyond magazine length . in skimming the forum i have seen comments about setting the bullets up just off the lands. is accuracy going to be a problem with out single loading. I like most people spend more time shooting than I do hunting so in the off season it needs to be something to Accidentaly leave a target on the 191 yd range that would look real good at the 100yd line. I like to brag as much as anyone. but consider it like doing a good deed , I they Know it is you it does not count.
Paul
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Post by GLSHOOTER on Dec 6, 2012 19:47:59 GMT -8
Well I have another question. Regarding accuracy. I do not load any thing beyond magazine length . in skimming the forum i have seen comments about setting the bullets up just off the lands. is accuracy going to be a problem with out single loading. I like most people spend more time shooting than I do hunting so in the off season it needs to be something to Accidentaly leave a target on the 191 yd range that would look real good at the 100yd line. I like to brag as much as anyone. but consider it like doing a good deed , I they Know it is you it does not count. Paul Unless you want bench rest bug holes you won't have any issues jumping the bullets. Where I shoot and I leave the backer board there is no doubt in their minds who left it.. LOL Greg PS: Try having your Warden betting on his "nurse" to kick some SORT/SWAT bootie with a 308. No pressure at all unless you don't like getting early raises! |
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Post by pasttense on Dec 6, 2012 19:56:46 GMT -8
I did not remember mentioning I am in corrections
Paul
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Post by GLSHOOTER on Dec 6, 2012 20:00:52 GMT -8
I did not remember mentioning I am in corrections Paul No but the idea of them not knowing was something that would have been nice before I retired. I could never be a criminal between the BOP and the USMS I wouldn't have a prayer. LOL Greg PS: Are you? |
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