TODAY'S GUN TIME

[DGZRT]

Got my son-in-law and early Xmas present. A Girsan MC9 with Fiber Optic rear site and Red dot . Hoping he will enjoy it . I think I’m going to sneak out and break it in for him

 

[gsganzer]

Just loaded up some test rounds of 308 Win, 150gr Interloks, and Accurate 2495. Really haven't messed with the 308 in a while, since it was shooting like Crap all of the sudden. It occurred to me, I had swapped the Ruger American Predator bottom plastic from factory to the AICS Style mags, and I 'think' that's when accuracy went to he'll. Wondering if I over torqued the action screws maybe, or somehow, applied pressure in a weird way? So I swapped back to factory config. Maybe that will help. I dont have a inch/pound torque wrench, and really probably should pick one up.

If I remember right, it was shooting about 1.5" groups at 100 yards, then the scope Base got loose, retighten, and around same time, upgraded mag well. I had just assumed I did something stupid with scope base, but I couldn't really see what. After those two things; a large domino's pizza box at 100 yards, out of 5 shots; they would be spread out every bit of 8 inches, if not 12 inches. Maybe, just maybe, the actions screws (which need removed during mag well update) were the issue.

BTW, why are 1/4" torque bit drivers more than a 1/2" Tekton torque wrench?

This is probably the best deal going in torque wrenches. I originally bought this for mounting scopes, but I also use it to torque electrical terminations in control panels.

Capri 10- 50 in/lb torque wrench

 

[gsganzer]

Score today, 2 boxes of primers, small rifle and small pistol. $89 a box, but better than ive seen for a bit, in stock at Cabelas!

I just bought 1000 ct. of Winchester LR primers off Brownells. It's been a looong time since those were available.

 

[Seven Gables]

This is probably the best deal going in torque wrenches. I originally bought this for mounting scopes, but I also use it to torque electrical terminations in control panels.

Capri 10- 50 in/lb torque wrench

Nice tool to have for any gunsmithing , I’ve had one similar for quite a few years. I bought a master set of hex head sockets made by Capri few years back, I’m thinking 60piece. Seem to be excellent quality for the $, made in Taiwan.

 

[Seven Gables]

I got my .260 Rem back from the gunsmith. Barrel was shortened to 20" and threaded, bolt jeweled and a new butt pad. The timing was perfect as I'm heading to camp tomorrow to top off feeders and haul down a refurbished blind. I'll spend some time sighting it in and then I'll be ready for the start of deer season. It's now a perfect deer rifle, with better balance and length with the suppressor.

That 260rem is a great caliber, about perfect for deer hunting. Had a Tikka chambered in it. I like to think of it as the original 6.5 creedmoor. That and the 7-08 two of my favorite cartridges, both highly efficient for amount of powder used

 

[gsganzer]

That 260rem is a great caliber, about perfect for deer hunting. Had a Tikka chambered in it. I like to think of it as the original 6.5 creedmoor. That and the 7-08 two of my favorite cartridges, both highly efficient for amount of powder used

My daughter has a Tikka T3x stainless laminate in .260 Rem. Probably the prettiest and best shooting rifle I've ever handled.

 

[hunt4570]

My daughter has a Tikka T3x stainless laminate in .260 Rem. Probably the prettiest and best shooting rifle I've ever handled.

Yes! I have a Tikka T3x Stainless hunter with the fluted barrel in 6.5CM, very nice rifle!

 

[paulsharvey]

Did some shooting with the RAP 308, 18", and I need a mental check. So, first 3 shots, about 4" left, 2" low. Now, I hate mils; I'm an MOA guy who happens to have a MIL scope on this rifle (wanted to try FFP, and it happened to be MiLs). Move 4 clicks right, 2 clicks up (0.1 mil per click). Now off paper; go back 2 R, 1 D, and now I'm like 3" low, and 5" R. Keep clicking, and the last bit, elv is good, need to move about 2" Left. Move 1 Click Left, and I'm wood L/R, but now I'm 3" Low...

So, it's a pretty off brand West Hunter 4-16×44 FFP. Now, am I crazy to think about mounting a known 1-4×24 LPVO on a 18" bolt gun? I don't have faith in the the scope, but the mounts are good, rail is good. Why would even a cheap scope move Down, when you move left?

Edit: I've sighted in rifles and scopes many times; and I burnt throw about 24 rounds, so I don't Think it operator error, but I've been know to be stupid at times? On bags, pretty stable but not 100% perfect, yes I did allow the rifle to get pretty warm, towards the end, I was pretty frustrated. I know 3" Low at 100 yards, would be fine for shooting deer at 50 yards, but I don't like a gun not shooting well. I also don't want to take my good Athlon 3-18 off my 223, as it's dead on,

 

[bcp]

I've heard of tapping the scope after making an adjustment. Also heard of going past where you want to be and coming back to it.

Bruce

 

[hunt4570]

I've heard of tapping the scope after making an adjustment. Also heard of going past where you want to be and coming back to it.

Bruce

I almost always tap mine after resetting the scope! I just tap the adjuster lightly to kind of “set” it.