RAW

I am getting a AI AXMC in 300 norma magnum with the intention of shooting out to a mile and maybe abit more, I have always been a Schmidt and bender fan but their quality control hit a blip, not sure if it has been sorted.. I am after a high end scope, what options are there, I am open to night force and March but not sure of models..

Looking forward to those with experience in this area?

I have broken this, does anyone know where I can get a new elastic, washer and bolt? Kind regards 

5 minutes ago, dorg said:

We are developing laminate ELR stocks in a thumb up and a thumbhole design these take advantage of the dampening effect of this material, this is proven by the move away from metal chassis stocks in FTR and F open. We understand if people are after a mag fed tactical style rifle laminate is not for you. But if you are building a dedicated single shot ELR rifle these stocks make a large calibre rifle a pussycat to shoot. Have a look at the 300RUM on the Joe West Riflestocks Facebook page.

Hi Dorg,

Thanks but personally looking for a chassis system for this rifle. cheers

43 minutes ago, Popsbengo said:

I have one in .338LM.  Very satisfied with it.  I have a no-magazine, no-ejection action.  The grip is a Tier One, don't think it's a current choice.  The original grip was too thin for my hand.

 

Finished in a light earth finish.  The folding stock is plenty stable  - I have a carbon bag-rider that works very well.   All in all, it's strong, robust and the 'V' section bed works very well with the round Barnard action.

Barnard PL action, Truflite 32" barrel, Dolphin muzzle brake.  I have an UIT rail for the bipod (my .308 shares the bipod and that's got an integrated UIT) - a picattiny would be good too.

Rifle now has a S&B PMII in a Spuhr mono-mount

Great photos and nice looking smoking iron!

Hi Folks,

Whats your opinion on the Dolphin folding stock, I am considering one on an ELR build, whats the quality like and its shootability. Its to fit a BAT action.

With thanks

Richie

30 minutes ago, Gluv said:

You may want to go and have a read on Snipers hide . The new Terrapin is not the same as the old . Beam divergence is different I believe ? Anyway thousands of yanks on there so a lot more opinions to be had . 

Gluv🇬🇧

Will do I think from what I have gleamed from info the original was military spec and the new one is for the civilian market.

Thanks folks, I just wanted to see how the SIG held up with the competitors and it seems to of come up short in popularity so it looks like the Terrapin will be the next BIG purchase. 

39 minutes ago, Gluv said:

I use the original Terrapin myself , can't fault it 

Gluv🇬🇧

Okay, this seems to be very popular and for a reason.

59 minutes ago, sean c said:

I used a Vectronix PLRF 10, Ranges out to 2.5k with ease. 

If I didn't have the Vectronix I'd look at the newer Leica RF binos now.

That's good to know, these are probably on the bucket list.

2 hours ago, terryh said:

Raw,

Currently using a Vectronix Terrapin which has proved to be solid and reliable.

No longer Mande as far as I know? But they have a newer model the ‘X’ which now has Bluetooth to communicate with Apps - not cheap, but cheaper than their military models.

T

Ahh yes the creme de la creme!

Hi Folks,

I am looking for a new range finder for past 1000 metres upto a mile and possibly more, my swarovski 10x42 RF are not upto this, shame! 

Seen abit on youtube about sig sauer etc, so what do you folks use?

Look forward to those in the know.

Cheers 

Well I guess if I manage the mi

1 hour ago, Ronin said:

My take would be if you are looking at shooting to a mile - you will most likely be tempted to go further and kick yourself for not speccing a rifle accordingly 

 

(I am assuming you may wish to shoot competitively in ELR at some stage during my thought process)

If I am wrong revert to my first post

 

If not I’d lol at 338 and larger calibre (375-416) for example in a suitable stock (McMillan ELR or Manners perhaps) with Barnard P / Bat single shot action (Borden don’t go larger than standard magnum case otherwise I’d recommend them too)

 

suitable long barrel then take a deep deep breath and save for a scope and mount capable of hovering you the elevation to get that far accurately

if you have really deep pockets you could look at the March Genesis optic

Lathe turned solids, gain twist barrel and some spotting optics too 

 

Not much change out of 15k for something that would be competitive ,,,, 

I guess if I get a mile I may want to go further but its probably unlikely due to access to these areas but who knows, nice to have that capability. I think 338 abit over kill, for my land use.

5 hours ago, baldie said:

Anything based on a win mag case would be my absolute last choice. 

There is a truckload of 7mm variants out there, without resorting to a case with win mag problems.

7 Rsaum is a cracker. I've built plenty of them, and its more than capable.

Not considered a .30 cal ?

the .300 Norma is stupidly accurate, and huge bullet choice.

My own , built on an AXMC hit 4 tennis balls in a row at 1000, in the first match I shot with it...and it was windy...

Thanks, will look at the 300 norma and the 7mm saum.

13 hours ago, Catch-22 said:

Take a look at the 7mm Practical, designed by Nathan Foster.

https://www.ballisticstudies.com/Knowledgebase/7mm+Practical.html

Just about the limit of effective/efficient case to bore ratio.

Cases formed from .300wm, reamers through Mason. Reach out to Nathan on his forum, he’s a really nice guy and is happy to help in any way!

Thanks catch -22 will take a look at this, cheers

18 hours ago, terryh said:

RAW,

Not sure I'd go with a belted magnum, nothing wrong with them if you have the right tools and ignore the anecdotal stuff on the InterWeb 😉

I had a 7MM SAUM which is just about spot on IMHO with 180g bullets - 1 mile no issues, not wasting powder and a little kinder on barrels ('a little').

I'd buck the trend, chassis are so 'yesterday' and everyone using them 😄 (and please no camo ).

Barrels as per Ronin - any of the known brands which are available and off the shelf.

Good fun to put something together with a 'target' use.

Mind you there are factory rifles in cartridges like the 300 PRC now which will be easier to spot at distance - something to think on?

T

Okay I have heard about the belted magnum so maybe rule of 7mm rem magnum, I will take a look at the SAUM though. I quite like the look of chassis just simple and effective, I have my hunting rifles in mcmillan stocks so nice to have a change with the chassis easier to dry out and clean if get soaked.

18 hours ago, srvet said:

Nice sounding project - have you considered 300 Norma??

Never considered it, was just thinking 7mm the way to go but will take a look as I say this is the early stages and everyone has their take on it. Will definately consider it and do abit of research.

19 hours ago, Ronin said:

7mm magnums will get to that distance easily 

I have shot and built several permutations of 7RM, 7WSM , 7mm/300 Wsm etc and been reasonably competitive 

I would look at single shot action in chassis - you don’t need a repeater as most of you time will be spent settling before release of the shot 

Barnard P would be my choice of action or a Borden Rimrock in a alloy or carbon chassis (there are numerous ) or in a suitable conventional stock 

Bartlein or Benchmark / Brux / Krieger/ International / barrel

Go from there 

 

Thankyou for that, never considered a single shot and after abit of google research it seems to be what the top boys are using, thought it might look abit daft on a chassis system with magazine housing though or maybe I am missing something.

Right folks,

I am looking at having this rifle for long distance work, wanting to get the golden mile, been working on it with the .260 but have decided to go 7mm and looking at the 7mm-300 win mag or maybe the 7mm rem mag (not sure).

What build would you go for, I suppose I could go Accuracy International again, (I like the chassis systems)  you know what your getting, but other options are there?

Also which Scope and mounts (options)

Most of my shooting is on private land or Orion, I don't do F-class or spend days at the ranges, so not into F-class target rifle builds if you know what I mean!

Look forward to hearing what option there are

Budget, there isn't one really, last rifle I am buying so it will be a good one.

22 minutes ago, Shendy said:

more moa in the base needed then. OR new scope with more adjustment. Neither are cheap  options. if you want to shoot the magic mile.

I try not to think about it too much, it will get even more expensive!

3 hours ago, No i deer said:

What reticle is it in the scope.

I'd imagine you have 7 to 10 minutes on your reticle if you have hash marks or mildots on the bottom half

P4F

3 hours ago, Shendy said:

Whats that in mils or moa? Have you enough in the reticle to use hold over?

Based on what Strelok is saying, no!

30 clicks

Hi Folks,

I need abit of help here as out my depth.

I am shooting an AI AT (20moa rail) with a sphur 0 moa one piece mount and a S&B 5-25x56 scope, I want to take this .260 out to a mile, but using strelok it is saying 242 clicks, I don't have that adjustment in the scope, even tried doubling scope height in strelok and that didnt help too much, thinking that would reduce the clicks, now whats going on?

Any advice appreciated from those in the know

Cheers

Hello

I am not an IT guru so it's probably me, but mine does not seem to update automatically, maybe more playing required

Well its been a while since I started this thread but getting there, 1000 metres completed today, 3.5 inch group.

I am using Strelok and a weather metre, I attempted this last week and had 25 shots drop low, then remembered from the year before that on strelok you have to 'use zeroing weather' button, i didn't, when I realised and did, there was 6 clicks difference.

Today I used what the app said but it was low, even updating the app, so used previous sessions info and spot on and the results show. 

I have the Mile as the next challenge, wish me luck!.

Hi Folks,

I have seen similar posts but they don't answer the question that I have.

So I have had my Sako Range for many years, accounted for a few rabbits lets say. I like the rifle that much I want to use it more as a trg rifle to improve my full bore stuff, learning the ropes with dialling in etc.

So what I am looking for is something I can add to the picatinny rail, I have a wraith nv unit on there and use a Meopta 6x42 for most day time stuff. I would like a scope with an illuminated dot, very good glass reliable turrets for dialing in etc, this will be for both vermin and ELR work, what do you recommend?

Cheers