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Hornet, I put a small engine gasket cork pad between the barrel and forearm, and after a few shots, the screw loosens a little, and groups start climbing. Will try innertube rubber next. The trigger is better, but not there yet. I am going to install a Kepplinger trigger and a Mould hammer with Wolf...

Hornet, I took my new baby out for a run Sunday, after a looong separation. The trigger really appears nice. It's crisp, and much lighter, but I don't have a gauge to check the exact weight of pull. Have to make a note to go buy one. My shooting was a bit disappointing. I would group 3 or 4 pretty t...

It's not ready yet! I spoke to the gunsmith Friday, and he said he would have it ready by this coming Wednesday. Oh well, just have to wait. I'll have to shoot other guns this weekend, I guess. Thanks for asking Hornet. I'll let you know. I hope I'll be shooting it by next weekend. I'm dying to try ...

What surprised me was that for my eye, I really liked the 6X18 Buckmaster I played with more than I liked the 3X12 Monarch I had. It seemed lighter and sharper. On the other hand, The 3X9 Buckmaster that I have on a gun appears to be the equal of some of the Vari X-3's I have. Go figure.

22 Hornet, I know you have it on your gun. That's why I went to the gun shop to try it and see for myself. I was very impressed with it. If I get one, I will definitely shop around for a good price, and Midway is high on my list. Thanks,

The Vortex scope I ran accross, and was playing with, was around the $700 mark, 6X24 (30-mm tube), and had a few bells and whistles (like being illuminated) that I don't need. The ones without the external target turret and not illuminated seem to be around 5 to 6 hundred. I think they call it their...

Vortex scopes seem to get pricey, invading the Zeiss Conquest territory. Are there optics that good. I've heard their glass is made by the same company in Japan that is making the glass used in the Nightforce scopes. Anybody have any experience with them?

Anybody tried Vortex scopes? If so, opinions?

I sure will Hornet. Thanks

Hornet, eyes, or brain? Lol. That's okay, I snagged a good press in the process. Yes, he did get quite a few loaded. He is using a Weatherby/Howa rifle. He's using Lapua brass and gets decent groups - not outstanding like your group you posted. I think I got as good as he's getting w/my untuned, 4 1...

Wednesday was rainy and windy. Not a nice day. Thursday dawned sunny, still and just beautiful. Went to a friend's farm w/my hunting pard to hunt chucks. Me w/my new #1-B in .204 Ruger. The intent was to hunt chucs in the AM and then turkeys (w/our shotguns - PA regulation) in the PM. Well, no chuck...

Fun(ny) story. My hunting partner calls me Tues night. I had told him I would take Thurs and Fri off to hunt and shoot. Wed morning he goes down to his reloading bench to load up some .22-250 (we had agreed that Thurs AM we would hunt chucks, and in the PM hunt turkeys) ammo. He gets down to the roo...

Thanks, Hornet. I sure will. Can't wait to get it back!

Pierre

They're really good guns too. Left my #1 w/the smith Friday. Trigger, although crisp, pull was over 4 1/2 lbs. Will have it ready this coming week. I think I'll be able to improve my groups some then. That 4 1/2 lb pull was just not conducive to getting good groups. Will wait till later in the summe...

If it's what you're asking about, I have them on a Steyr Mannlicher Pro Hunter. The strap part ends in a T and fits with spring pressure and you twist it in the slot? I haven't had any problems w/it, but have heard horror stories. Personally, I don't trust the system, but that's just me. Then again,...