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Those Rugers are pretty nice for a factory rifle. Should shoot decently small groups with good ammo.
So, Bobby...being the calculating trained warrior NCO that you are. Take the appropriate action, Execute!
your standard grunt level CQB is just putting rounds and rounds on scary stuff till it stops scaring you!
Looks nice. Should be fun to work with.
I've wanted to try out the 6.5 PRC but don't feel like buying a new rifle and caliber only to find out I don't really enjoy it.
Well, Sarge, stop on by and try out mine!
So any more news on the 6.5 PRC? I've been thinking of getting one or a 300PRC.. but that would mean I'd have to start reloading or get lucky and find a bunch in stock.
At the price of ammo for that dog, I stopped shooting it. W A Y too expensive to shoot often. It's one bad gun though. Much better than me.
Quote from: Flyin6 on May 19, 2022, 10:26:04 PMAt the price of ammo for that dog, I stopped shooting it. W A Y too expensive to shoot often. It's one bad gun though. Much better than me.That's mostly why I haven't invested in one. Might stick with 6.5, or 300WM if I buy something.
I have an out west hunt that's being planned for next year so I'm going to have to get something for out there. I've got two calibers in mind 7mmMag and 300WM but have been reading that the 6.5PRC is good for Elk/Mule deer so I'm just basically reading alot.
Yeah, i have a 300WM built by GA precision and its a hammer for sure. It’s in a A5 McMillan and has a night force F1 on it.It’s a heavy beast but it gets out there. I hammered a 500 lb Nilgai from 505 yards with it but it wasn’t built for carrying around stalking.I’ve made good hits on steel at 1000 with it too. Need to load some 220 Berger VLDs for it and take it for a drive.Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
That is coolNow there is some discussion about the steep shoulder of the case introduces some instability to the expanding gases pushing on the bullet. Not sure about all of that because these guns are known to be fairly accurate in the right hands.Doesn't Kenneth shoot one at 1000 yards down on the border?
So, the big bullet in the 6.5 PRC isn't seated as deeply in the case? It does "stick out" quite a bit and that gun has every bit as much "Boom" from the muzzle as my .300WM. So now I think I am beginning to understand why there was a perceived need for these new PRC cartridges. But, man, the cost of shooting that thing. In a familiar comparison, it is out pacing the cost of diesel. Not a plinker, that rifle!
Quote from: Flyin6 on May 29, 2022, 08:33:33 AMSo, the big bullet in the 6.5 PRC isn't seated as deeply in the case? It does "stick out" quite a bit and that gun has every bit as much "Boom" from the muzzle as my .300WM. So now I think I am beginning to understand why there was a perceived need for these new PRC cartridges. But, man, the cost of shooting that thing. In a familiar comparison, it is out pacing the cost of diesel. Not a plinker, that rifle!Short answer of what I'm able to understand is yes. Longer bullet, less need to be seated as deep, maximizes the volume of the case, giving the shooter more velocity, range and ultimately harder impact down range. But again I'm still in the planning phase of an out west Elk/Mule deer hunt so I'm researching calibers to use. I know the standard answer will generally be 7mmMag or 300WM. However, I'm seeing a lot of companies bullet manufacturers and weapons makers starting to shift towards the newer cartridges, due to modern technologies correcting some of the short comings (probably not the word I'm looking for) of the more common bullet loadings. One of the issues that has been or is in the process of being addressed is the case design of the belted magnums. So I guess we'll see how everything shakes out, maybe I will invest in a 300PRC and give it a fair shake or I may say I'm sticking with 7mmMag or 300WM and call it even.
Quote from: BobbyB on May 29, 2022, 09:15:44 AMQuote from: Flyin6 on May 29, 2022, 08:33:33 AMSo, the big bullet in the 6.5 PRC isn't seated as deeply in the case? It does "stick out" quite a bit and that gun has every bit as much "Boom" from the muzzle as my .300WM. So now I think I am beginning to understand why there was a perceived need for these new PRC cartridges. But, man, the cost of shooting that thing. In a familiar comparison, it is out pacing the cost of diesel. Not a plinker, that rifle!Short answer of what I'm able to understand is yes. Longer bullet, less need to be seated as deep, maximizes the volume of the case, giving the shooter more velocity, range and ultimately harder impact down range. But again I'm still in the planning phase of an out west Elk/Mule deer hunt so I'm researching calibers to use. I know the standard answer will generally be 7mmMag or 300WM. However, I'm seeing a lot of companies bullet manufacturers and weapons makers starting to shift towards the newer cartridges, due to modern technologies correcting some of the short comings (probably not the word I'm looking for) of the more common bullet loadings. One of the issues that has been or is in the process of being addressed is the case design of the belted magnums. So I guess we'll see how everything shakes out, maybe I will invest in a 300PRC and give it a fair shake or I may say I'm sticking with 7mmMag or 300WM and call it even.The old standards will get the job done, no question there. Perhaps these new cartridges will get it done a tad better??Now, is that "tad better" worth the cost?Compare the cost of 7mm-.300 ammo to that of the new PRC's. That should help you make a decision right there.I own one because someone wanted to give me that gun for a roof tent, even trade.For me, no question at the present time. .300 followed by the 7mm. There is that .300 Weatherby out there, but spendy. And you'll actually be able to find ammo for the older cartridges everywhere. The PRC?? Keep looking, maybe the next town...maybe.
For me, no question at the present time. .300 followed by the 7mm.
My GAP 300 win mag is 1/2 MOA so if there are inherent problems it minuscule compared to the nut behind the bolt.
What???Did I miss some posts?? You getting married? Need some details brother!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I just don't want to wind up missing a digit or limb. I can sometimes get in a hurry to get results.
What???Did I miss some posts?? You getting married? Need some details brother!
Yeah! What!
Quote from: TexasRedNeck on May 29, 2022, 07:31:09 PMWhat???Did I miss some posts?? You getting married? Need some details brother!Quote from: Sammconn on May 29, 2022, 07:43:22 PMYeah! What!No you didn't miss any posts. I didn't leak the information until 2 posts ago. My girlfriend (well fiance now) and I were talking about getting married, and one day after a birthday party we just started talking about what we wanted and turns out we planned the wedding. We did everything all backwards, it was planned, and dates set before I even bought the rings. It's a small family only ceremony followed by a family dinner, the next day we have a friends/family open house reception at our place to let people come celebrate.
Congratulations young man. We are Working on 53 years
Shut the front door!Bobbee is gettin' married!Congratulations Sergeant! And congratulations to the lovely lady too!
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Picture of you two, please?Poser shotAnd you (a so-called respectable airborne sergeant) without the beard!Maybe askin' too much...???
Quote from: Flyin6 on May 30, 2022, 10:18:56 AMPicture of you two, please?Poser shotAnd you (a so-called respectable airborne sergeant) without the beard!Maybe askin' too much...???Well I'll see what I can do. I generally don't post many photos online, but if I can find one I'll text you, however I have even fewer photos without the beard since my fiance likes it when I have my beard.
Ever since all those years in Iraq and Afghanistan, with every male wearing a beard, I have looked on them (beards) dimly. Gut reaction, you know. You see one and get that certain feeling. Seeing them all over America has gotten me more used to the idea.Every good muslim must have a beard, and all that nonsense.And, if it makes you feel uncomfortable, don't post up a pic. It's just that all of us here admire you and want to share in the happiness. I think you will do well with a wife, it's been a long time coming.
Quote from: Flyin6 on May 30, 2022, 10:27:56 AMEver since all those years in Iraq and Afghanistan, with every male wearing a beard, I have looked on them (beards) dimly. Gut reaction, you know. You see one and get that certain feeling. Seeing them all over America has gotten me more used to the idea.Every good muslim must have a beard, and all that nonsense.And, if it makes you feel uncomfortable, don't post up a pic. It's just that all of us here admire you and want to share in the happiness. I think you will do well with a wife, it's been a long time coming.I do shave on occasion, usually when I have to do FIT testing for the HazMat/Confined Space training or I just get tired of it. It's a luck of the draw if there's a photo of me sans beard.
Congrats Bobby!Small is good too. I did small. No regrets.
Congrats Bobby. This month makes 32 for me. You guys registered somewhere? You still have my number so you can text me.Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk