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eurolynn
Optics Apprentice Joined: January/24/2010 Location: Oklahoma Status: Offline Points: 179 |
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Posted: May/29/2010 at 08:40 |
The Mauser project is complete!
Just as a refresher, I gave my smith a M98 action, Adams & Bennett .308 (1in10 twist 24") tube and a Boyds JRS stock and Bold Trigger factory set at 3.5 pounds(also from Boyds).
The Vortex Diamondback is a 2-7x 35mm, in Burris Zee Rings, and Warne Maxima bases.
If all goes well, I will go and start to 'break in' the barrel today! Although we all know they are good, I will try and find something to comment about the Diamondback. The gunsmith said he may consider a Vortex if I give him proof of good results (he's a Leupold head).
I hope I will not have to float the barrell, but I am taking all my tools to the range, because every bolt action I have had before needed floating. But my smith asked me to try and shoot it as he built it.
I am doing this away from home, but I will post rifle pics when I get back.
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"Guns aren't toys! They're for family protection, hunting dangerous or delicious animals, and keeping the King of England out of your face!"
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300S&W
Optics God Joined: January/27/2008 Location: Burlington,WV Status: Offline Points: 10592 |
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We'll be waiting.
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"I ain't got time to bleed!"
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eurolynn
Optics Apprentice Joined: January/24/2010 Location: Oklahoma Status: Offline Points: 179 |
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Got an emergency phone call at the range, family medical issue and had to pack & leave
just after I finished up the 25 yard 'put on paper' session.
But did manage to get it in the DEAD CENTER of the zero target with the last 3-shot group. One pretty hole that a PENNY covered.
Either tommorow or Monday I will attempt to do the 100 yard zero, providing the family members health improves.
But, the Diamondback was not a disapointment! It took a bit of 'clickage' to move the POI 8" to the left, and I had a slight pannic, until I realised I was still at the 25 yard target.
I have no doubt I will have sub MOA when I do the one-hundred. And I have no doubt I will own another Vortex in the future.
When I remember to bring my danged camera, I will throw in the target pics (proof for the pudding), and some before & after pics of the Mauser it's self.
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mike650
Optics God Joined: May/14/2006 Location: West of Rockies Status: Offline Points: 14569 |
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Pics of your new rifle would be cool!!
Ed should be posting soon.... |
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helo18
Optics Jedi Knight Joined: December/02/2006 Location: Montana Status: Offline Points: 5620 |
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Nice. Waiting for pictures. I love my Mauser 98 action on one of my rifles.
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Scott_at_Vortex
Optics Apprentice Joined: February/18/2010 Location: Middleton,WI Status: Offline Points: 103 |
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Still waiting............................................patiently of course :)
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eurolynn
Optics Apprentice Joined: January/24/2010 Location: Oklahoma Status: Offline Points: 179 |
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Naw, didn't get to go back. She had an overnight, so I did the uncle stuff for her munchkin.
Brahms ice cream really works well in cheering up little neiceletts. But the range will have to wait for a few weeks unfortunately. But patents is a virtue I have been told, and I will try to virtue myself for a while. |
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