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Post by potatojudge on Feb 11, 2023 11:38:53 GMT -5
I don't know about "quest" guns, but I have a few pieces that would be the centerpiece of a modest collection (and that would be in the back of the safe of an exorbitant collection).
From a utility standpoint my bases have long been covered.
For examples from a variety of smiths, that's pretty well covered though most aren't what we'd call a full build (AKA without shop built line bored cylinders) but are still great handling and shooting examples. The style of each smith and their idea of what makes a good action come through.
I should get a Bowen Nimrod one day though.
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Post by potatojudge on Feb 10, 2023 19:15:24 GMT -5
I'll take this. PM incoming.
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Post by potatojudge on Feb 9, 2023 17:57:25 GMT -5
There's stolen then there's stolen. Similarities and circumstances matter. I don't think the argument that modern cartridges are rooted in the 8 Mauser tells the whole tale. Gotta go case by case, look at intent and design, commercialization, financial or professional harm, then decide. If stolen, decide if you're willing to financially support the thief.
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Post by potatojudge on Feb 8, 2023 18:10:42 GMT -5
It hasn't sold.
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Post by potatojudge on Feb 8, 2023 14:46:49 GMT -5
I went with the Talley lightweight low and the 2.5-8x36 on my .223. The whole rig weighs 6.4# with one in the chamber under an open bolt with 5 on deck, but I've started just doing 4 on deck since doing the weighing. I like the new stock color on yours potatojudge. Only thing I did to mine not conducive to weight is add the bigger throw bolt. I had a .204 Kimber Pro Varmint model and fell in love with the bolt knob and bought one for the little Montana. Any particular bullet or weight category of bullet the sheep hunters are running in the 6.5? I used to run that exact scope on my Montana until a used VX6 popped up at a price I couldn't pass on. It did the job and shaves a few ounces over the 6. There's a guy that makes Kimber bolt knobs in titanium, including that oversize style. www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/11010090/1I'll add I have a Mountain Ascent in 280AI. Despite being the ultralight version (Mountain Ascent>Montana>Hunter) the long action means it weighs more than my 7-08 Montana. Spend some time on the Kimber website comparing weights. They're all plenty lightweight enough to carry, but those ounces are better put in an optic upgrade IMO.
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Post by potatojudge on Feb 8, 2023 14:24:35 GMT -5
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Post by potatojudge on Feb 7, 2023 13:46:05 GMT -5
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Post by potatojudge on Feb 7, 2023 1:01:45 GMT -5
Can't help with the 6.5 version, but I have the 7-08. It's the rifle I tend to grab the most. I would recommend it in any caliber, but check the specific weight by chambering because there is variation and you might be getting extra ounces going from 308 to 6.5 for example. The Kimber site has all that info. I did very limited load development. Put together 5 loads for one range day and stuck with the one that printed a 3/4 inch group- 160 grain Partitions. IIRC groups were .75-1.25 inches, so none awful. Hardly counts as load development really. Here it is with bases, illuminated VX6, sling, and bipod. I found a heavier scope messed with the balance for me- made the gun want to flop over in my hand carrying it.
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Post by potatojudge on Feb 6, 2023 20:41:24 GMT -5
Either to cover for wide variances in timing (bolt rise) or to smooth out the cylinder rotation as the bolt drags on the cylinder. Not without historical precedent, but odd to see on that gun.
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Post by potatojudge on Feb 6, 2023 16:39:49 GMT -5
I have a Dave Tooley built Savage 99 in 6.5-284. Due to mag length it's set up for 120 grain bullets. Weird one for a builder like him. Work nicely done. Dave is a very well respected builder of precision rifles and active on accurate shooter. It's my understanding he's got a couple year wait for his builds.
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Post by potatojudge on Feb 6, 2023 16:37:09 GMT -5
Those are old model Rugers with welded top straps and new front sights to mimic a Colt SAA/Vaquero.
Also seeing black powder chamfers, swapped in SBH hammers, and what look like alloy grip frames not very well fit to the guns.
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Post by potatojudge on Feb 6, 2023 16:33:21 GMT -5
I followed Jim on TheHighRoad way back when, as many of us probably did, but haven't spent much time over there since Oleg was pushed out and the place kinda fell apart. Not sure if or where he's posting now.
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Post by potatojudge on Feb 6, 2023 1:05:30 GMT -5
Within a couple hundred of what it would cost to build without the wait. The only thing with the gun is why would you do all of the upgrades and not get the action job added to it? Regardless it looked to be a fine gun that I would live to add to the safe if the timing was right. Gunsmiths can do a better action job than FA gives them, maybe that's it? Why pay for 2 action jobs?
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Post by potatojudge on Feb 5, 2023 14:52:02 GMT -5
I think of all the grip options for FA, sheep look the best. They've got nice grain and character and the colors mate with the stainless well.
Rob is great to work with, and between his skills and FA machining I bet those are seamless.
That must be the nicest Field Grade out there.
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Post by potatojudge on Feb 4, 2023 12:49:35 GMT -5
Peer reviewed study out of Cornell in a reputable journal that isn't at odds with what we know of animal reservoirs or viral adaptation. Looks like a well done study though I didn't exactly critically review it ( which would take hours).
I don't think there's any slant here, just regular science. Wildlife biologists tend to be a pretty grounded group of folks. Worthwhile field of study in case these variants find a way back to the human population, possibly having picked up adaptations in deer that make them more virulent in humans.
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