APS Big Boy!

[Ernie]

My first XP was chambered in 7-08 and it was a great shooter.
Sold it to Steve (sscoyote) and then had a 284 Win. XP built after that.
They just keep getting bigger

 

[grit]

Why no top ports?

 

[Ernie]

From Kirby's experiences so far, it isn't necessary.
If I get a lot of lift I could always have holes put in the top.

 

[esshup]

I gotta ask, how much louder than a rifle is it??

That'd smack some deer here in Indiana! It's legal to use too!

 

[Ernie]

Hard to say, last rifle I shot that was in that class was 375 Cheytac, and that was over a year ago.

 

[sscoyote]

Gives a whole new twist to the term, "pistol totin' Preacher," ehhh?

 

[Ernie]

Did some shoot and clean with the 250 AB's yesterday and the perceived recoil was pretty insignificant
On the first shot I pulled back to only see part of the field of view-Not neededlightbulb
On the second and third shots I got up to closer to a full field of view.
Was shooting off of a smooth bench, with a BR bi-pod and small field bag.
When shooting prone, I know it will come back even less
Plan to shoot some 300 grain SMK's today.

 

[dougm]

Sounds like the Pain Killer is working, glad to hear it. I didn't doubt it though.

What's your total weight including bipod ?
My Lapua tops out at 16 pounds exactly with bipod. Movement is 2 inches on a smooth bench and less when set up prone in the dirt. My problem has been I look too straight on and if I get to close I bump my nose! I need to remember to turn my head then I think I will be OK.

The 338 Norma mag will be much lighter, probably around 11.5-12 pounds. I'm expecting more movement, but nothing too severe. Still, I'm going to start with a 3-12 pistol scope with B-plex and a 20 moa base. Having "tactical" turrets installed on the Burris. I think with this combo will get my out to 1K considering the velocities I'm hoping for.

Looking forward to hearing how the 300 grain SMK's do recoil wise.


Doug

 

[Ernie]

With bipod and scope added it is 11.6 pounds if I remember right

 

[cinch]

The Gillette News-Record: Today

Ernie, Is this your gun? Didn't Kirby build it?

 

[Ernie]

The Gillette News-Record: Today

Ernie, Is this your gun? Didn't Kirby build it?

Yes, Kirby did it.
I had it out there (still is) doing some shoot and clean.
I think Chuck grabbed a unique weapon for the pic.
Chuck is a good friend.
The ability to shoot and clean without having to run back and forth is really nice.
With the use of a bore scope I can also make sure that the bore is clean, which is extremely useful in barrel break-in.
They called it a rifle too in the article--Ugh
I didn't know the pic was in the paper till about 2 hours ago myself.
I think Chuck grabbed it for my benefit-Thanks Chuck!