Re: Tell us about yourself...
Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2008 11:08 pm
My name is Jim.
I retired from the Navy after 20+ years riding submarines. In the Navy I was fortunate to be able to compete at National level competition with the Service Rifle (M1, M14 and AR-15). I’m a life member of the NRA and hold a High Master high-power rifle classification. I’ve earned both the Distinguished Marksman (Rifleman) and the Presidents Hundred (Rifle). In other words, I like to shoot!
In 2007 I was exposed to hunting ground squirrels in Central Oregon. I borrowed a 17 HMR and man was I hooked. Since then I’ve purchased one (Savage Laminate Thumbhole) for myself and I haven’t looked back.
This past year I tried a few shots through a CZ-527 Varmint in 204. Three shots, three hits out around 300 yards or so. Now I’m hooked on the 204.
I just recently fell into a NIB CZ-527 American. I scoped it with a Nikon 6.5-20x44 and have put 40 rounds down range so far, basically doing a barrel break in. I wish the barrel was free floated but unfortunately its not so I’ll bed the action and free float the barrel. Hopefully the group size (approx 1.5â€Â) will improve.
I also fell into a Remington 700 VLSS Thumbhole in 204 for a darn good price (I think (under $700.00)). I haven’t tried it out yet since I need some glass to go top but it sure looks nice. I have a spare Zeiss 4.5-14x50 laying around but it has the heavy duplex reticle. Its nice and clear but that reticle is not ideal (IMO) for small varmints and the only thing I can have installed is a mil-dot or a #4 reticle which is the same as I have now except the stadia (spelling) at 12:00 is narrow. Also, I’m wondering if 14.5 is enough power for those little critters.
I’ve got a set of Redding neck dies with the FL body on order so I’ll start reloading soon. Hopefully I can get the same exact loads to shoot well in both rifles using a Hornady 40 gr VMAX or a Sierra 39gr Blitz King.
Thanks for having me here.
Jim
I retired from the Navy after 20+ years riding submarines. In the Navy I was fortunate to be able to compete at National level competition with the Service Rifle (M1, M14 and AR-15). I’m a life member of the NRA and hold a High Master high-power rifle classification. I’ve earned both the Distinguished Marksman (Rifleman) and the Presidents Hundred (Rifle). In other words, I like to shoot!
In 2007 I was exposed to hunting ground squirrels in Central Oregon. I borrowed a 17 HMR and man was I hooked. Since then I’ve purchased one (Savage Laminate Thumbhole) for myself and I haven’t looked back.
This past year I tried a few shots through a CZ-527 Varmint in 204. Three shots, three hits out around 300 yards or so. Now I’m hooked on the 204.
I just recently fell into a NIB CZ-527 American. I scoped it with a Nikon 6.5-20x44 and have put 40 rounds down range so far, basically doing a barrel break in. I wish the barrel was free floated but unfortunately its not so I’ll bed the action and free float the barrel. Hopefully the group size (approx 1.5â€Â) will improve.
I also fell into a Remington 700 VLSS Thumbhole in 204 for a darn good price (I think (under $700.00)). I haven’t tried it out yet since I need some glass to go top but it sure looks nice. I have a spare Zeiss 4.5-14x50 laying around but it has the heavy duplex reticle. Its nice and clear but that reticle is not ideal (IMO) for small varmints and the only thing I can have installed is a mil-dot or a #4 reticle which is the same as I have now except the stadia (spelling) at 12:00 is narrow. Also, I’m wondering if 14.5 is enough power for those little critters.
I’ve got a set of Redding neck dies with the FL body on order so I’ll start reloading soon. Hopefully I can get the same exact loads to shoot well in both rifles using a Hornady 40 gr VMAX or a Sierra 39gr Blitz King.
Thanks for having me here.
Jim