I built a 6mm Rem AI with an 8 twist barrel. I'm still working on load development, but I got 95 gr Barnes lrx up to 3300 fps before bolt lift was getting heavy. I need to shoot groups now, the ammo I have loaded will be around 3150.
OP, if you don't have the rifle or a donor action yet, might...
Looks similar to the buck I shot in there a few years back. I chalked it up to the extreme drought, but who knows.
OP, you can dm me as well if you like. Schaff helped me out, so he will be more help than me, but I can fill you in if you like.
Eurooptic has a few good deals left on some trijicon ten mile and credo scopes that would be pretty sweet on a 22-250. Other than those, my vote would be for the swfa mentioned above or maybe a Meopta Optika 6.
I'm no help for mtmuley either, but I'm curious if you've used N165? I also have read it's a very cool burning powder. It seems to be pretty popular in the 6mm AI crowd so I've considered trying it in mine. I've heard it can be temp sensitive, at least moreso than the typical IMR powders and...
Also have a couple sets of random ring sets laying around.
Leupold windage adjustable for Weatherby Mark V with medium height rings. - $25 shipped
Leupold windage adjustable for Remington long action 700 medium height - $25 shipped
When I lived in the bitterroot and didn't reload yet, I went to their place regularly and bought factory seconds from them for shooting rock chucks. Also bought a lot of 50 bmg ammo for my buddy's Barret there. They make good stuff in my experience.
Unfortunately, between the planning to determine proper location, engineering, and construction costs, that 7 million might build 2 locations, at most 3 if they are really cost effective. Construction costs have gone through the roof the last few years in the heavy highway industry, much like...
Agreed, Montana could do a lot more of this. I may not have seen it, but I'm not aware of anything going on at FWP to try to get these in the works. I left the DOT a few years ago, at that time there was little interest in these wildlife structures unfortunately. That was mostly due to...
As a civil engineer working in the transportation space and an avid hunter/conservationist, I have been really passionate about this work.
I've seen talk lately about the 350 million in the Infrastructure bill aimed at wildlife crossings, so I thought I'd share a very well made video about these...
Here is the link to the thread I have on the 6 mm AI I am building that I referenced in that other thread. Not a 257, but very close. I also discussed with other Ackley nuts about fireforming and annealing.
https://www.hunttalk.com/threads/a-new-build-followed-me-home.317234/
I bought a bike packing bike a few years ago, it fit the riding style I wanted and it had the flexibility to have multiple bags and racks mounted. There are a few through trail rides I would like to camp on but haven't done it yet, just riding it around with the kids and workout rides. I...
Have a look at the German boots like Lowa, Hanwag, and Meindle. They all have a wider toe box. I'm similar to you in having an in-between foot width and size. My feet sweat like crazy too, I have yet to find a waterproof boot that doesn't make them sweat bad. Good merino wool socks is the...
I would say Burris and swfa. I would start with the swfa ultralight and see if that will work. I haven't used one only seen reviews. I've been thinking about one for a kids rifle with similar needs as yourself.
The 257 AI is a sweet little round, I reload one for my old man. I'm finishing a build of a 6mm Remington AI right now with a fast twist barrel. We will be shooting similar weight bullets since I went with the 8 twist. Might want to add 6mm AI to the consideration, they are the same parent...