horsemen61
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I like those magpul stocks, id considered using one for this build but wanted a more vertical and thicker grip (closer to my dads HMR).not to detract from your 6.5 predator rifle adventure but mine is just as challenging. no matter what i couldnt get used to the stock so i ordered the most expensive laminated boyds stock with all the options. their bedding solution was a joke and the wood itself looked like it was chewed out by a rabid beaver.
... next a magpul hunter stock was ordered up and except the comb height, it was fitted up nicely. a ten dollar replacement comb used on the 10/22 solved that. i like scopes mounted low. (older made in usa burris titanium 2.5 x 10 50mm)
...gave up on magazines and use a single shot adapter intended for a ar match rifle.
...ps the 6mm arc led to two other rifles for me. lol.
Yep, im going for really heavy and easy to shoot on this one.That's a heavy barrel.
@LoonWulf Looks great can’t wait to hear what you think of it!
Working up loads?
Next major update SHOULD be a shooting report.I like that new stock ‘ look g forward to the next report .
Heavy-V@LoonWulf -Is that barrel a light varmint profile?
This thread is not helping my resistance against the 6ARC. I don't need another 6mm cartridge, do I?
I will be interested in your load results.Next major update SHOULD be a shooting report.
I have a whole host of light and mid 6mm hunting bullets, but im going to start with the 106Tac and 107smks (thanks again troy!).
Im starting with LVR powder, tho i do have some Tac and a few others that should work.
That looks like a Boyd’s stock.Update!
Got the barrel a while ago, but didnt get anywhere with it till a week ago.
Got the barrel spun on and headspaced with a new case. Ive got gauges coming but for now this will work.
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I also ended up ordering another stock since the barrel is too wide for the light varmints forend.
I went with a ProV because i like them and they are cheap.
Got that rough fitted and glasses this evening (messed up my knee a couple weeks ago so spent most of the day doing dr stuff). Ill finalize it tomorrow evening most likely.
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Yup both the light varmint and provarmint are from boyds.That looks like a Boyd’s stock.
I have one the same color on a Savage .17 caliber rimfire. I thought it looked familiar.Yup both the light varmint and provarmint are from boyds.
Now I need to go and weigh mine.Scope on!
Im a little light of where i wanted to be so will likely be adding some weight to the stock.
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I also made a pressure ladder with the 106gr bullets and LVR. Im using cci 400s in Starline brass.
Such cool looking little rounds.
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I have gotten some nice comb risers from Tourbon, but I also make my own. Not as nice looking but functional.Got out and shot the ARC, i unfortunately forgot my Chrono, so some of the relevant data isnt available.
Accuracy was marginal at best, but i was shooting pretty horribly today, only on the second to last group was the gun not jumping all over.
Alot of vertical dispersion i need to go over all the mechanicals again, but that could just be me.
Overall tho the gun runs well and is comfortable, it needs a comb riser tho.
Ill work more on it before the next outing.
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I think I have a box of those. I bought out an elderly gent who was selling off all his hand loading kit. Mostly .243 Win stuff.i use old style 87 sierra soft point bullets and re 15 in mine lol. shoots good. state of the art cartridge with last century components...go figure...
So sorry but what load is this again? 106gr with LeveR? What distance?Got out and shot the ARC, i unfortunately forgot my Chrono, so some of the relevant data isnt available.
Accuracy was marginal at best, but i was shooting pretty horribly today, only on the second to last group was the gun not jumping all over.
Alot of vertical dispersion i need to go over all the mechanicals again, but that could just be me.
Overall tho the gun runs well and is comfortable, it needs a comb riser tho.
Ill work more on it before the next outing.
First 20 today, gonna spotless the barrel before the next outing. Thats about all the break in i doGot it.
How many rounds down it so far?
Yeah, im expecting an improvement just from not shooting crappy....tho im gonna blame dad for the second group, he shot that lol.It's looking really good, groups should tighten up more and maybe get some more rounds down range to really work up a load after it speeds up some. Do you have any Hornady brass, wonder how they compare to the *--* brass for volume. I should really order a 250 bag of starline brass for mine, I'll have 120 or 140 cases after I shoot all my factory ammo. My 6arc seems to like the Hornady 105 bthp better then the 108 eldm, maybe bring that up next visit to shoot still need to get some dies and a few bullets to try. Need to get my chronograph setup and working to.