Shawn Carlock
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The LRKM will of course be available in both RH and LH. Don't want the RH guys feeling leftout so to speak.
The LRKM is Just about ready for production
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emn83
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I think I have just found the gun that might convince me to get something bigger than my .308...the LRKM looks totally awesome!!
Shawn Carlock
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Glad you like it. It has taken forever to complete but has been well worth the effort.
fmajor
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Shawn Carlock
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We fought the motorcycles through 8-10" of snow to get to a scouting / long range shooting spot. The spot is absolutely pristine in terms of LRH. I packed the LRKM in my Ebberlystock Dragonfly pack, much nicer ride on the bike with the almost 12" shorter rifle despite a slightly heavier weight. After a short hike up the mountain to our nest where we can see up and down the canyon we glassed for a while spotting several deer and elk. Looks like they had a pretty good winter judging by their general health (and no sign of wolves). My hunting partner and I looked over the potential shots in the area, most fell in the 800 and in range perfect for his packing weight "Grand Slam" rifle chambered in 7 RUM. I saw several spots that looked like real hot spots and hubs of deer trail activity on a ridge 1326 yards away. Just below the trails was a rock slide the deer were avoiding with a large flat slab rock about 2' by 2'. I had no doubt that hit the rock was a done deal despite never having shot the LRKM at distances over 100 yards yet. I was concerned that the additional velocity being almost 300 fps faster than a standard Edge might change the BC enough to require valadtaion. I used my standard 338 Edge profile and changed the velocity to 3100 fps, I dialed up 28.25 moa and having little wind dialed only .50 moa left. Near the top of the rock was a smal 3"x6" grey spot that I called as an aiming point. I sent the first shot and clipped the center bottom edge of the grey spot. Well once is luck, so I fired 2 more shots, one centered for elevation and a few inches left but still on the grey and the last dead centered in the grey spot making the group around 3.5-4 inches. I was tickeled to death with it. The platform makes field shooting twice as easy as a standard Canyon Rifle mostly due to the rear weight bias. Shooting form the ground with a bipod and rear bag was ultra solid and a confidence inspiring event. I will release load specs and data soon after we get some 2000+ yard testing done. I fully expect to be getting some groups in the 12-15" range at 2K. The advantage of 3100 fps with the Berger 300 Hybrid over the 2800 fps SMK is unbelievable until you shoot them side by side.
emn83
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The more I read, especially this last report, the more I realize I'm going to have to find a way to save the money for this rifle
fmajor
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This is soooo true!!! Unfortunately for me, it's kinda like going to a Ferrari dealer - if i gotta ask "How much?", i probably can't afford it. However, time is always on my side - ya don't eat an elephant in 1 bite!!!
Congrats Shawn!!! Now that R&D is done and testing is confirming your theoreticals - production (pay off!!!) is just around the corner. lightbulb
emn83
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Same for me...but it won't stop me from asking...Just so i have a target in mind for how much I need to keep hidden from my wife
hnts4fun
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... yet another benefit of this smaller format powerhouse is that after you've spent the money you've hidden from your wife it's easier to hide the rifle as well.
emn83
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... yet another benefit of this smaller format powerhouse is that after you've spent the money you've hidden from your wife it's easier to hide the rifle as well.
48 hour rule...if she doesn't notice for more than 48 hours, the reply is "what do you mean honey, that gun's always been there"
Shawn Carlock
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They are going to be $4600.00 + options. There will be a complete price detail on our website when we get ready to release them.
Shawn Carlock
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OK, now everyone can quit bitching about the bright alluminum and start about the forest green color. The green we will be using will be more of an OD Green color along with tan or black. It is finaslly finished and ready to hit the field.
SavageShtr
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That is a very nice looking rig now that it has some color to it. I would love to have one chambered in 338 LM and a 32" barrel!!
Why, when you can get it in a 32 inch barrel in 338 Edge +P?
It is going to be sweet looking when you get it all done in hunting colors!
BAD *** to the core! I like it more and more the more I look at it!
Scot E.
