Not totally sure yet. Considering Barnes LRX 190, Federal Terminal Ascent 200, Swift Scirocco 180. Leaning heavily towards the Terminal Ascent. Those 3 different bullets acquired but no decision made.
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"Beauty is in the eye of the gun holder." I've owned Savage and shot very well. Just not well supported with aftermarket options.
RuttyRizzler,
You should post more. I wanted to DM you but you have a few more posts to go for that option…
You should post more. I wanted to DM you but you have a few more posts to go for that option…
RuttyRizzler
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I'll get to work posting
RuttyRizzler
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I'm finding the 180g-208g class shooting nicely from 1:10 proof. i'd imaging that LRX is gonna be like 3.1" or longer
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Let's put some of the complaints of these gun companies in perspective. My brother purchased a Christensen 6.5 creedmore and was about to send it back because it "wouldn't shoot."
I offered to take it and try some other ammo and possibly work up a load. 1st day i took it to the range with a half box of factory ammo that he said wouldn't shoot. Gun shot a .4" group off a rest and rear bag.
Now I am no lover of Christensen and will never buy one for myself. But they might get some people like my brother that think they can lay a rifle over the hood of their truck and shoot the guaranteed .5" group. And when the group is 2" they blame the gun. Honestly i think the return rate has more to do with the clientele they advertise to having unrealistic expectations than the quality of the product.
While I have seen my brother shoot good groups i was surprised that he would judge the accuracy of the rifle by shooting across his truck hood. I don't know anyone that could consistently shoot .5" from that position.
I offered to take it and try some other ammo and possibly work up a load. 1st day i took it to the range with a half box of factory ammo that he said wouldn't shoot. Gun shot a .4" group off a rest and rear bag.
Now I am no lover of Christensen and will never buy one for myself. But they might get some people like my brother that think they can lay a rifle over the hood of their truck and shoot the guaranteed .5" group. And when the group is 2" they blame the gun. Honestly i think the return rate has more to do with the clientele they advertise to having unrealistic expectations than the quality of the product.
While I have seen my brother shoot good groups i was surprised that he would judge the accuracy of the rifle by shooting across his truck hood. I don't know anyone that could consistently shoot .5" from that position.
Will someone take me up on a cold bore shot out to 700 or whatever reasonable hunting distance? I ensure you you that I'm not some random jack wagon thas trying to lure you into some sort of trap. I'm an ole country boy that wants to see if what you're bringing to the party is better than the old school slingers that I have. No ego just some old of fashion fun and getting to meet some of the great folks on this forum.
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What's in it for me?
Bragging rights, whatever you'd want to bet or just some good old fashion fun.What's in it for me?
