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Post by potatojudge on Jan 24, 2023 13:23:24 GMT -5
Same
I like that quick release forearm design. Wish Contenders and Encores had that (I realize they had a quick release forearm, but this appears to latch).
I assume the tang safety looking thing unlocks the action
Not sure if that isn't a hammer selector or block?
The hammer extension design should have been a Thompson feature also. Simple compared to that articulating hammer on some Encores and much better than a standard hammer extension.
I wonder if Troy at Bullberry could be talked into a QD forearm system that uses a modified hanger bar.
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Post by potatojudge on Jan 24, 2023 13:16:09 GMT -5
I haven't heard anyone complain of his work. All I'll say is his method of remarking the barrel leaves a bit to be desired if he's still doing it the same as 5 years ago.
I had a Low Wall cut to 338 Federal and he did an excellent job. A round that kicks like a 30-06 in that light a gun keeps your attention. A lot of the 338 Federal guys used him and are happy.
I just pulled the stock and sent the barreled action. Got it back in a couple of weeks. Easy as that.
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Post by potatojudge on Jan 24, 2023 13:11:52 GMT -5
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Post by potatojudge on Jan 23, 2023 21:38:55 GMT -5
Not yet. Ordered 30mm rings, mounted scopes, work, life, and now leaving for Montana for a week. Maybe dad will get a chance to shoot it for me while I'm gone.
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Post by potatojudge on Jan 23, 2023 21:13:44 GMT -5
I've mounted a 24x Leupold for shooting groups and this Leica Amplus 6 in another set of rings. Figure I'll settle on a load using the 24x then swap over for general use. I have some 95 grain Bergers and 6.5 StaBall to try. The Leica is a great scope but heavier than the earlier ER and ERi line that came before it. The eye box is as good as anything and glass is what you'd expect. I appreciate the Sinclair bipod shown for leveling scopes and shooting off the bench.
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Post by potatojudge on Jan 23, 2023 20:48:53 GMT -5
Nice rifle! I bought one of David Clements custom #1 trigger kits when he had them available. Now just to find somebody to install it.. I had no idea he made one. Any chance you've got a pic? Curious what his design was.
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Post by potatojudge on Jan 22, 2023 23:37:06 GMT -5
The forum declined with the booting of one prolific member who was a book of real world bullet performance and the rise to prominence of another who was pretty brusque, to put it nicely. But it still had good content, active, and was a great reference.
Lots of data lost. WV Hitman in particular had kill log that may never be beat short of nuclear war.
I hope some of it is replicated at Savage Shooters, but the issue is relatively little activity spread out over something like 7-8 sub forums there with no way now to refresh and show only new posts. Checking each sub is tedious. I think they'd have been better off with a SP sub and a SP classifieds sub rather than replicate the structure of the SP website.
I think most load data posted there is available elsewhere, but the real world low velocity/short barrel bullet performance on game will be hard to replace. The chronograph data for various barrel lengths is also a big loss.
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Post by potatojudge on Jan 21, 2023 0:56:06 GMT -5
Don't try forming cases using the standard 2 die set (or three, whichever it is). My first and worst stuck case was me trying to do that.
Forming sets are something like 4 dies and fairly pricey, but with 200 rounds and PPU available I can't imagine why you'd bother.
That Contender barrel is one I don't miss.
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Post by potatojudge on Jan 20, 2023 16:44:25 GMT -5
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The repair
Jan 19, 2023 22:21:19 GMT -5
via mobile
Post by potatojudge on Jan 19, 2023 22:21:19 GMT -5
Looks much better!
Congrats on the new knee
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Post by potatojudge on Jan 19, 2023 11:34:26 GMT -5
Completed auctions for Rodeos are a little dubious on gunbroker. Some aren't real sales. Others have upgrades. Many didn't sell. No 44 special guns.
Somewhere in the $1000 range seems fair if original, clean, fired, with box, in a good caliber, without having to pay GB fees, shipping, or FFL.
At that price, it's not a bad base gun for customization.
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Post by potatojudge on Jan 14, 2023 21:21:17 GMT -5
How much of a crease is in the ogive? Visible not palpable
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Post by potatojudge on Jan 14, 2023 21:20:58 GMT -5
50 AK. RL7 and a 450 grain LSWC-GC. Hopefully not too brisk. They will be fed to a Forkin No 1 and Bullberry Encore. Glad to finally have proper 50AK dies rather than have to rig up Linebaugh dies. How much RL7??…….I’m using the same powder in my 50AK levergun, about 1800fps. Trapr 54
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Post by potatojudge on Jan 14, 2023 18:44:43 GMT -5
50 AK. RL7 and a 450 grain LSWC-GC. Hopefully not too brisk. They will be fed to a Forkin No 1 and Bullberry Encore. Glad to finally have proper 50AK dies rather than have to rig up Linebaugh dies.
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Post by potatojudge on Jan 14, 2023 11:43:19 GMT -5
There's not many types of food that aren't great coming from the right kitchen, nor many types that are good coming out of a bad kitchen.
I do try to order dishes I could never make at home. Some sauces alone are more work than any entire meal I might cook myself. Some foods require a whole different spice rack than I maintain, like Indian which is excellent once you find a good restaurant and the dishes you like. Some places are best to go with a knowledgable friend to help you order.
I am pretty averse to fishy flavors, but quality fresh fish raw or cooked properly is excellent. Just not a lot of wiggle room for me on a fishy taste.
It's unfair to say a food is bad until you've had the best version of it.
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