New Guy Saying Hi

[bisley]

I just found out about the BHW forum and wanted to register. I recently out together my first AR upper (not ordered complete) with my first BHW barrel as well, and in a new caliber for me .264LBC. I must say I am very impressed, and very excited with everything. I am sure it will have many different looks until I settle it in. Starting with the 10 year old Bushnell Banner, the only scope I had floating around. But I am certain there will be another BHW barrel in the near future.

[wfa]

Welcome!  You'll be even more impressed when you shoot it.  The 264LBC doesn't start out "real fast", but it keeps it's velocity "way out there".  If you have any questions, there is a lot of knowledge on this forum.  Enjoy your rifle by shooting it as much as you can afford!

Walt

[bisley]

Thank you wfa. I had it out today chasing rabbits with my nephew just to christen it. We had a blast, pun intended. It was built with the sole intention as a hunting rifle. I did get a chance to stretch its legs out to just beyond 300 yards today and was very, very impressed with well that big bullet keeps flying, even at such a moderate speed. And it is gentle as a lamb to shoot. I have a gut feeling it will be daddy's new favorite girl lol.

[wfa]

I have an over abundance of cotton tail vermin.   I limit my shots to 100 yards, or better, just to be "fair".  Reliable expansion out to 275 yards (so far) with both 123 A-Max and 120gr Hirtenberger bullets (Grafs used to have them in stock) on the critters.  10 shot groups are <1 MOA with both bullets, A-Max being slightly better, but at 2X the price I paid for the Hirtenbergers. 

[bisley]

I would love to have that problem! Cottontail are my favorite. Yummy! I am really curious to see what the 85 and 90gr bullets do on small game too

[larryjr66]

Hi guys. Finally registered. I'll get some pics up of my American 30. Soon!
Been a long time getting this together. Thanks for the help Gl and Carl.