I watch a lot of these threads and am really impressed with the information that is shared between members and how the learning curve is shortened on these rifle builds and tune-ups. Compared to what a guy had to do 20 years ago to get help, we move at light speed.
Some of you know I jumped to a 270 WSM two seasons ago (and caused quite a stir Goodbye 7mm Rem. Mag, Hello 270 WSM).
I chose the Christensen Arms Summit Ti. CA is a Rokslide sponsor and generously supplied the gun (anyone with the coin and a desire for a super-light rifle should give this one a look.) As I've told Ryan, I plan to give this gun up when they pry it from my cold dead hands....
After shooting 7 mags for decades, I wasn't totally sure I'd be happy with the caliber switch, but 40+ gun packing days and two bucks later, I'm really happy that I did.
Less recoil, (I prefer non-braked guns), flat trajectory, with still plenty of power for big bucks. The only downside I've found so far is that the WSM feeds rougher, but well enough I'm staying with the caliber for now. I also decided I'd rather be back at a 24" barrel length vs. the CA's 26" but too late to make that change now.
I started with the Vortex Viper 3-9x42. I liked it and killed both bucks with it, one at around 450 and the other at about 250.
Vortex released their new Light Hunter scopes in their Razor line last year. Jared Bloomgren did a review and was pretty impressed, so I arranged to review one for my muzzleloader (The Best Vortex I've Tried ).
I was so impressed, I practically begged Mark Boardman of Vortex to let me try the 2.5-10X40 LH G4 BDC on the CA Summit Ti. He sent me one earlier this spring probably just to get me to shut up. BTW, I prefer hash marks over turrets: Hash Marks or Turrets?
Finally, if you read the link about my jump the 270 WSM, you'll see that I had to settle on a lower velocity than what some guys are saying the caliber is capable of (more on that below).
So... I'd like to get the gun rescoped, develop a faster load, and possibly run a different set of rings (lower) and a lighter sling. I'm currently running the Precision Reflex rings. I like them but had to go with the talls to get the scope to clear the bolt. Willing to try other brands.
Hoping some of you guys will offer some advice on this project. Here's my goals:
1) Develop a load that shoots as flat as possible. I'm currently using the Berger 130 Classic Hunters. I killed both bucks with them and am pleased, but am willing to try another brand. I prefer the 130-150 grain range. I'm currently at 3,150 fps with R19. Willing to buy up to two other powders. I do have some R22 on hand and was getting 100 fps faster but groups were bigger than what I wanted.
2) My load needs to shoot an inch or less at 100 yards
3) Max range I'll hunt at is about 600 yards, and the last mark in the LH Razor with the G4 reticle should easily get me there
4) Not add significant weight to the gun. The new scope is heavier by a few ounces but I'm open to trying different rings and sling to offset that. Gun was 7lbs 3ozs when scoped with the previous Vortex and is 6lbs, 6.6 ozs with the current rings. I don't need lighter (gun hard enough to steady) but don't want it much heavier either.
5) Be wrapped up by mid-July.
Anyone willing to help me get going on this?
Even if you can't help, if you want to follow the thread, be sure and subscribe at "Thread Tools" top of this post so you get a notification when thread is updated. I guarantee you'll learn something.
Some of you know I jumped to a 270 WSM two seasons ago (and caused quite a stir Goodbye 7mm Rem. Mag, Hello 270 WSM).
I chose the Christensen Arms Summit Ti. CA is a Rokslide sponsor and generously supplied the gun (anyone with the coin and a desire for a super-light rifle should give this one a look.) As I've told Ryan, I plan to give this gun up when they pry it from my cold dead hands....
After shooting 7 mags for decades, I wasn't totally sure I'd be happy with the caliber switch, but 40+ gun packing days and two bucks later, I'm really happy that I did.
Less recoil, (I prefer non-braked guns), flat trajectory, with still plenty of power for big bucks. The only downside I've found so far is that the WSM feeds rougher, but well enough I'm staying with the caliber for now. I also decided I'd rather be back at a 24" barrel length vs. the CA's 26" but too late to make that change now.
I started with the Vortex Viper 3-9x42. I liked it and killed both bucks with it, one at around 450 and the other at about 250.
Vortex released their new Light Hunter scopes in their Razor line last year. Jared Bloomgren did a review and was pretty impressed, so I arranged to review one for my muzzleloader (The Best Vortex I've Tried ).
I was so impressed, I practically begged Mark Boardman of Vortex to let me try the 2.5-10X40 LH G4 BDC on the CA Summit Ti. He sent me one earlier this spring probably just to get me to shut up. BTW, I prefer hash marks over turrets: Hash Marks or Turrets?
Finally, if you read the link about my jump the 270 WSM, you'll see that I had to settle on a lower velocity than what some guys are saying the caliber is capable of (more on that below).
So... I'd like to get the gun rescoped, develop a faster load, and possibly run a different set of rings (lower) and a lighter sling. I'm currently running the Precision Reflex rings. I like them but had to go with the talls to get the scope to clear the bolt. Willing to try other brands.
Hoping some of you guys will offer some advice on this project. Here's my goals:
1) Develop a load that shoots as flat as possible. I'm currently using the Berger 130 Classic Hunters. I killed both bucks with them and am pleased, but am willing to try another brand. I prefer the 130-150 grain range. I'm currently at 3,150 fps with R19. Willing to buy up to two other powders. I do have some R22 on hand and was getting 100 fps faster but groups were bigger than what I wanted.
2) My load needs to shoot an inch or less at 100 yards
3) Max range I'll hunt at is about 600 yards, and the last mark in the LH Razor with the G4 reticle should easily get me there
4) Not add significant weight to the gun. The new scope is heavier by a few ounces but I'm open to trying different rings and sling to offset that. Gun was 7lbs 3ozs when scoped with the previous Vortex and is 6lbs, 6.6 ozs with the current rings. I don't need lighter (gun hard enough to steady) but don't want it much heavier either.
5) Be wrapped up by mid-July.
Anyone willing to help me get going on this?
Even if you can't help, if you want to follow the thread, be sure and subscribe at "Thread Tools" top of this post so you get a notification when thread is updated. I guarantee you'll learn something.
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