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30 Nosler #2 XP-100 Update
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<blockquote data-quote="Buttermilk" data-source="post: 2865695" data-attributes="member: 5262"><p>I posted a few days ago about my second XP-100 chambered in 30 Nosler. I liked my first one so well, I wanted a second one built very similar but with a carbon wrapped barrel. I was hoping to save a pound or two compared to the first one. </p><p></p><p>Sometime back, I started collecting parts to build the second one. I already had a JGS reamer cut to my specs, a gun I could use as the basis for the build, and a new McMillan stock I could use, so I just needed a barrel, scope base, scope and muzzle brake. </p><p></p><p>I placed an order for a Ken Farrel 20 MOA base. I prefer this base for a simple reason: it's extended forward such that a pistol scope can be mounted farther forward if desired. Something that some EER scopes need. However, I would be using a rifle scope. It arrived in a timely manner. </p><p></p><p>Since a rifle scope was going to be used, I would need a good muzzle brake. I have had exceptional recoil reduction using an MBM 5-port Beast brake, so I placed an order. It arrived rather quickly. </p><p></p><p>I set about deciding what I wanted for a barrel, and made a phone call to Bartlein. They told me the could make me a heavy Palma contour carbon wrapped barrel with their new 400MODBB barrel steel in a 9 twist 5R configuration. Months later, the barrel arrived. Upon opening the package, I realized I did not get the Hvy Palma contour I was told they could do on the carbon wrapped barrel. A call to Bartlein and a short conversation later, I told them I would be a happy customer if they refunded my $200 up charge for the custom contour that I did not get, which they gladly did. What I received instead is an M24/M40 contour. Either way I happy. </p><p></p><p>Just before build completion, I picked up a Leupold VX5HD 3x-15x-56 Fire Dot duplex scope. Already had some Weaver 6 screw medium height rings. </p><p></p><p>After some careful consideration, I chose to use H2 Creations for this build. Shane Howeth was top notch in his professionalism, his communication and his workmanship. </p><p></p><p>Finally the XP-100 was ready to be picked up. And a range trip was in order. Today I made time for a range trip. I only shot 8 rounds total due to time constraints and other obligations. </p><p></p><p>Shots 6, 7, 8 were pleasing to the eye. </p><p></p><p>I used ammo I had loaded up already for 30 Nosler #1. After getting on paper, shots 6, 7, & 8 were under 1/2 MOA. </p><p></p><p>I still have to make some scope adjustments, but that's just a few clicks of the scope, to get zero'd. </p><p></p><p>Initial impression is good. Gun fit and finish is excellent, and it just might turn out to shoot decent.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Buttermilk, post: 2865695, member: 5262"] I posted a few days ago about my second XP-100 chambered in 30 Nosler. I liked my first one so well, I wanted a second one built very similar but with a carbon wrapped barrel. I was hoping to save a pound or two compared to the first one. Sometime back, I started collecting parts to build the second one. I already had a JGS reamer cut to my specs, a gun I could use as the basis for the build, and a new McMillan stock I could use, so I just needed a barrel, scope base, scope and muzzle brake. I placed an order for a Ken Farrel 20 MOA base. I prefer this base for a simple reason: it’s extended forward such that a pistol scope can be mounted farther forward if desired. Something that some EER scopes need. However, I would be using a rifle scope. It arrived in a timely manner. Since a rifle scope was going to be used, I would need a good muzzle brake. I have had exceptional recoil reduction using an MBM 5-port Beast brake, so I placed an order. It arrived rather quickly. I set about deciding what I wanted for a barrel, and made a phone call to Bartlein. They told me the could make me a heavy Palma contour carbon wrapped barrel with their new 400MODBB barrel steel in a 9 twist 5R configuration. Months later, the barrel arrived. Upon opening the package, I realized I did not get the Hvy Palma contour I was told they could do on the carbon wrapped barrel. A call to Bartlein and a short conversation later, I told them I would be a happy customer if they refunded my $200 up charge for the custom contour that I did not get, which they gladly did. What I received instead is an M24/M40 contour. Either way I happy. Just before build completion, I picked up a Leupold VX5HD 3x-15x-56 Fire Dot duplex scope. Already had some Weaver 6 screw medium height rings. After some careful consideration, I chose to use H2 Creations for this build. Shane Howeth was top notch in his professionalism, his communication and his workmanship. Finally the XP-100 was ready to be picked up. And a range trip was in order. Today I made time for a range trip. I only shot 8 rounds total due to time constraints and other obligations. Shots 6, 7, 8 were pleasing to the eye. I used ammo I had loaded up already for 30 Nosler #1. After getting on paper, shots 6, 7, & 8 were under 1/2 MOA. I still have to make some scope adjustments, but that’s just a few clicks of the scope, to get zero’d. Initial impression is good. Gun fit and finish is excellent, and it just might turn out to shoot decent. [/QUOTE]
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