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Post by wickerbill on May 17, 2009 18:11:16 GMT -5
Traded for a new FNH PBR(patrol bolt rifle). After I payed the bills I sold my 445 SM to Axehandle for, I had enought for some boot money on a trade for this rifle. It has a 22 inch heavy hammer forged barrel. I put the 24 power Weaver target scope and the bipod on from stuff I already had. I got it about two weeks ago, but I haven't been able to shoot it yet. The range I shoot at has been under water from all the rain we have had.    Bill |
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Post by nobearsyet on May 17, 2009 19:46:07 GMT -5
I shot one of those when they first came out, it shot decent but I thought a Remington 700PSS I already had edged it out by a bit and was about 1000 cheaper, but nice setup though.
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Post by wickerbill on May 17, 2009 20:01:57 GMT -5
I shot one of those when they first came out, it shot decent but I thought a Remington 700PSS I already had edged it out by a bit and was about 1000 cheaper, but nice setup though. What did you shoot in it. In the process of loading 150 Lake City match from 82(segragated by weight) with 168 Nosler J4's, 42.0 grs to 46.0 grs of Varget. |
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Post by nobearsyet on May 18, 2009 12:53:23 GMT -5
Black Hills 168 BTHP factory loads. I had them on hand when my buddy brought his over.
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Post by Stump Buster on May 18, 2009 22:30:35 GMT -5
Well it LOOKS like it will drive tacks, so half the battle is won!!!! Let us know how it shoots when you get a chance to wring her out!!! I've always liked the looks of FN's model 70 copies.
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Post by AxeHandle on May 19, 2009 7:22:54 GMT -5
Yo Bill... That gun a 308? I have a Remington 700 PSS in 300UM that you might need..... Bet most of these guys don't know that you sit on top of one of the few 1000 yard ranges in this part of the country... Seems like I heard somewhere that it was the only civilian 1000 yard range this side of the river...
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Post by wickerbill on May 19, 2009 11:38:58 GMT -5
Yep, the range is there. It might as well be on the moon. It is controled by the national guard now as part of their training base. It's easier for me to go to Oak Ridge and shoot. I don't belong to the gun club that can shoot on it. That club only get vary limited access to the range.
Bill
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Post by TEXASFIVEGUN on May 19, 2009 14:28:26 GMT -5
I have a Hoge rubber covered stock and like it alot, it aint wood but it shure has a nice fealing in your hands.
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Post by wickerbill on May 19, 2009 15:05:28 GMT -5
It is a solid stock and it has an aluminum bedding block.
Bill
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Post by wickerbill on Jun 21, 2009 16:32:27 GMT -5
I've got a range report on the new rifle. I finally got to the range with some test loads and I think I found a keeper.  Man it was hot. 96 Deg. and I wasn't in the shade. I'm happy with it! Bill |
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Post by bloodhound on Jun 21, 2009 17:40:44 GMT -5
I'D CALL IT A KEEPER TOO....HOW MANY SHOTS IN THAT RAGGED HOLE....GOOD SHOOTING....  |
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Post by wickerbill on Jun 21, 2009 20:27:33 GMT -5
That would be 5 shots. The black on that target is 2 7/8". I'm understandably impressed for a rig that I've got less that $1000 dollars in.
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Post by nobearsyet on Jun 22, 2009 0:12:06 GMT -5
I'd keep it if it were mine (but I have enough bolt guns for now so it doesn't look like one's in my immediate future) and that's what we were getting from the Black Hills factory in my buddy's gun
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