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  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,180
    @dudeman  I ve had this one for a few years and love it. very similar to yours.  
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • dudeman
    dudeman Posts: 3,203
    Nice! I can't wait to take mine to the range. The Ruger 10/22 is a classic and for good reason. 

    Yours looks clean!
    If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV
  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,814
    mcgruff10 said:
    @dudeman  I ve had this one for a few years and love it. very similar to yours.  
    I applaud the lock.
  • dudeman
    dudeman Posts: 3,203
    Anyone into long range, precision competition? 

    Thinking about setting up a bolt action for distance and looking into optics. Any recommendations?
    If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV
  • The Juggler
    The Juggler Posts: 49,599
    I am more into long range grenade tossing competitions. 
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  • dudeman
    dudeman Posts: 3,203
    Pineapples or potato mashers?
    If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV
  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,180
    dudeman said:
    Anyone into long range, precision competition? 

    Thinking about setting up a bolt action for distance and looking into optics. Any recommendations?
    How long range are we talking?  Over 500 yds?
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • dudeman
    dudeman Posts: 3,203
    mcgruff10 said:
    dudeman said:
    Anyone into long range, precision competition? 

    Thinking about setting up a bolt action for distance and looking into optics. Any recommendations?
    How long range are we talking?  Over 500 yds?
    Yes. 650-1000. I've had an interest in long range precision shooting for a long time but never really had the opportunity to build the appropriate rifle. 

    Since I have a little extra time on my hands now, I have started to research equipment. 

    This will be very much a budget build and there is no way I'm dropping the coin on a Nightforce for the first attempt. 
    If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV
  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,180
    No clue bud. Furtherst I ever shot was 300 yards with a Remington model 700 chambered in 300 win Mag.  We don’t have open spaces like that in nj and ny.  @PJPOWER any ideas?
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • PJPOWER
    PJPOWER Posts: 6,499
    mcgruff10 said:
    No clue bud. Furtherst I ever shot was 300 yards with a Remington model 700 chambered in 300 win Mag.  We don’t have open spaces like that in nj and ny.  @PJPOWER any ideas?
    I like Vortex optics personally.  Great glass that isn’t crazy expensive.  I rarely go for those ranges either, though.

  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,180
    @dudeman
    what state do you live in?
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • dudeman
    dudeman Posts: 3,203
    PJPOWER said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    No clue bud. Furtherst I ever shot was 300 yards with a Remington model 700 chambered in 300 win Mag.  We don’t have open spaces like that in nj and ny.  @PJPOWER any ideas?
    I like Vortex optics personally.  Great glass that isn’t crazy expensive.  I rarely go for those ranges either, though.

    Thanks man. I've been narrowing it down and Vortex or Bushnell are the ones I keep coming back to. 

    Bushnell Elite has been good to me in the past. Vortex has a good balance of quality and value. I really need to see a few examples in person but that won't be happening in the near future. 
    If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV
  • dudeman
    dudeman Posts: 3,203
    mcgruff10 said:
    @dudeman
    what state do you live in?
    Right now, Michigan. Back and forth between here, Florida and Texas. 
    If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV
  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,180
    @dudeman
    https://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/2020/4/28/barrett-fieldcraft-longer-range-with-shorter-barrels/
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • Smellyman
    Smellyman Asia Posts: 4,528
    Just comply with police right?  why is he resisting and why wasn't he tasered and beaten?


  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,814
    dudeman said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    dudeman said:
    Anyone into long range, precision competition? 

    Thinking about setting up a bolt action for distance and looking into optics. Any recommendations?
    How long range are we talking?  Over 500 yds?
    Yes. 650-1000. I've had an interest in long range precision shooting for a long time but never really had the opportunity to build the appropriate rifle. 

    Since I have a little extra time on my hands now, I have started to research equipment. 

    This will be very much a budget build and there is no way I'm dropping the coin on a Nightforce for the first attempt. 
    You might have to bump up to a 50 cal for that.  That's a lot of range and any long distance shooting I have seen the guys used one of those.
  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,814
    Smellyman said:
    Just comply with police right?  why is he resisting and why wasn't he tasered and beaten?


    This isn't the thread for that question but I would guess because there is cameras everywhere?
  • dudeman
    dudeman Posts: 3,203
    mcgruff10 said:
    @dudeman
    https://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/2020/4/28/barrett-fieldcraft-longer-range-with-shorter-barrels/
    Interesting read. Thanks!
    If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV
  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,180
    edited April 2020
    dudeman said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    @dudeman
    https://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/2020/4/28/barrett-fieldcraft-longer-range-with-shorter-barrels/
    Interesting read. Thanks!
    No problem.  It is amazing how many calibers are out there, I haven’t shot many of those mentioned in the article.  I am a 30.06 guy.  

    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • dudeman
    dudeman Posts: 3,203
    tempo_n_groove said:
    dudeman said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    dudeman said:
    Anyone into long range, precision competition? 

    Thinking about setting up a bolt action for distance and looking into optics. Any recommendations?
    How long range are we talking?  Over 500 yds?
    Yes. 650-1000. I've had an interest in long range precision shooting for a long time but never really had the opportunity to build the appropriate rifle. 

    Since I have a little extra time on my hands now, I have started to research equipment. 

    This will be very much a budget build and there is no way I'm dropping the coin on a Nightforce for the first attempt. 
    You might have to bump up to a 50 cal for that.  That's a lot of range and any long distance shooting I have seen the guys used one of those.
    As much as I would like to shoot a big 50, owning one would be a different story. I think I would go broke due to ammo costs alone.

    The 308 Winchester is definitely capable of punching paper and ringing steel at 1,000 yards, but not appropriate for hunting at that range by any means.

    6.5 Creedmoor would be my pick for long range target shooting. 338 Lapua Magnum for long range hunting. 
    If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV

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