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I myself was in the market for a ‘hybrid use’ scope like this to sit on a 22” 6.5 Creedmoor in a PSE E-tac stock ‘jack-of-all-trades-master-of-none’ rifle for both stalking and range work. I think I’m going to go for this with the L-Ballistic ret: https://leica-camera.com/en-GB/sport-optics/scopes/prs Nice markings for holding on the range but without ‘Christmas tree’ clutter for stalking. Seemed the best quality for my budget (along with a suitable reticle). I’ve yet to purchase though as I want to look through one first.

Nice to see someone else with a Daniel Defence (I shan’t tolerate the ‘s’ in their American name) stock! My favourite AR stock but rarely seen amongst the sea of Magpuls. Also like their grips best too for their angle and grippy-ness! Fit my hand perfectly. Did Lantac supply with the stock on request or did you have to purchase and fit after?

Cheers! Rifle is looking lovely.

Looks like you’ve changed the bolt knob out in the cerakote picture. Can I ask where you got it? I’m looking to replace the one on my 457. Cheers.

Probably not this one though as that is well out of my price league 😅

Thanks for all the replies everyone, I’ll take a look at the other options suggested.

I’m in desperate need of a decent gun vice for both ease of maintenance and scope mounting. Naturally, my first port of call was just to google what the best ones were so I could pick one that suited my requirements / budget. After trawling several articles and big U.K. online retailers (Optics Warehouse and Sportsman Gun Centre for example) I was shocked to find that the only real option seemed to be the Tipton ‘Best Gun Vice’ or ‘Ultra Gun Vice’. Both of these had a very plasticky look about them and quite frankly I’m just shocked at the lack of options or different manufacturers for something like this that most shooters must surely need. Does anybody know of any different options? Even from a small British firm? What are other people’s opinions on this apparent near-monopoly of this particular piece of equipment? On the other hand, if options are indeed very limited, are there any resounding endorsements for either of the Tipton models?

That AK is certainly interesting, especially after a read through my the thread!

I’ll say this - I had a Lantac Stealth Raven on order for well over a year and I ended up cancelling and got a NWCP. More than happy with my choice. I hear the Lantacs are excellent rifles but their customer service was shocking, zero updates on timelines unless you asked (and I’m talking 4-5 months without even a courtesy email) and when you did they basically didn’t have a ball park date or month for you. Didn’t know Dave dabbled in .22LR AR’s? I’ve got a straight pull .223 off him and know that’s one of his specialities but I’ve never seen him post a .22LR build on Facebook or anything amongst all the centrefires he builds. Would recommend him any day, only had 1 dealing with him but what a lovely bloke, with solid advice and communication.

Thanks for the reply Andrew. Aren’t those ones still only left-charging right-ejection though? There’s a few companies that do those (Tactical Innovations being another). I’d be after left ejection too like the full Ruger left hand.

Does anybody know if there’s a way to buy a standalone left hand receiver for the 10/22? Since Ruger released their custom shop lefty (and magazines to feed it) I was hoping that some American aftermarket receiver manufacturers might have followed suit but unfortunately a year and a half later it would appear not! I’ve wanted a custom 10/22 for a while but can’t even seem to find these new left hand receivers in standalone format or barrelled-action format, and I really don’t want to have to buy the full rifle and incur the expense of the stock for nothing (I’d want to put it in a chassis). Any RFDs / builders know if you could get a standalone left handed receiver (or even barrelled-action) to use as part of a build? Or do I have to resign myself to the expense of getting the full Ruger Custom Shop left hand model and then replacing parts?

Very tempted by this which has just gone on sale, although it’s still only the same elevation adjustment as the strike eagle (110 MOA): https://www.opticswarehouse.co.uk/meopta-meopro-optika-6-5-30x56-ffp-mrad-rd-rifle-scope?mc_cid=bc0eb0c318&mc_eid=fe47906676

Well whatever you decide, best of luck! Thanks for mentioning the Atlasworxs one too, I’ll take a look at that as I know they make some other good components.

Looks lovely that, nice job! If successful and works as planned would you consider making and selling small quantities?

Thanks for the reply. Well noted! I did spot that too and yes I would also like to use it at normal ranges as well. Just couldn’t seem to find many other options in the price range with more travel. Would you have any suggestions? Or even ones just slightly higher then the £1K budget? I am also perfectly happy using the reticle markings themselves to stretch it a little further as you say.