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  1. CjMelendrez

    Buying my first Tikka, what to upgrade first?

    If i want to stay around $1k for the optic, what do you recommend? I just did a quick search and found the nightforce SHV-4-14x56. other options?
  2. CjMelendrez

    Buying my first Tikka, what to upgrade first?

    @nobody thanks for the input! That's why i put questions out on here in hopes i get steered away from poor spend. I'll look into the thread you attached. 🍻
  3. CjMelendrez

    Buying my first Tikka, what to upgrade first?

    Looking at Leupold VX-5HD 3-15x44 or VX-3HD 4.5-14x40. not sure on rings yet.. heard good things about the DNZ Game reaper mounts. And I'll keep that in mind on the trigger spring!
  4. CjMelendrez

    Buying my first Tikka, what to upgrade first?

    I keep seeing trigger spring..... how necessary is it? And what the is the best one to buy?
  5. CjMelendrez

    Buying my first Tikka, what to upgrade first?

    Good call on the vertical grip. where is the best place to get that?
  6. CjMelendrez

    Buying my first Tikka, what to upgrade first?

    Good morning! I'm buying my first Tikka in 6.5cm within the next month or so. This will be my dedicated mountain deer rifle so keep that in mind. I think I have my scope picked out and I already started buying a few boxes of ammo to see what the gun likes. My question is, what are the first...
  7. CjMelendrez

    Tikka "Rokslide Special", let's see 'em

    how do you like this scope??
  8. CjMelendrez

    140 or 147 ELD-M in 6.5 Creedmoor?

    @Dark timber is that a custom hand load? or factory bergers? any specific by chance?
  9. CjMelendrez

    140 or 147 ELD-M in 6.5 Creedmoor?

    @fmyth Just wanted I wanted to hear. thank you!
  10. CjMelendrez

    140 or 147 ELD-M in 6.5 Creedmoor?

    I was just about to make a thread on this question. I am contemplating a 6.5cm or PRC for mainly mule deer, and the occasional elk under 300 yards (pretty sure both calibers can handle that) and I'm starting to do more research on factory loads and availability before I make my decision. I don't...
  11. CjMelendrez

    Mountainsmith Mountain Shelter LT - Footprint/Ground cloth?

    Tyvek works really well, and even better if you put it in the washing machine (no soap and warm water) then hang dry. it makes it softer, quieter, and easier to fold. learned that from a backpacking friend. I have a rectangle piece I've used in the past for this tent that fits on one side. But...
  12. CjMelendrez

    Mountainsmith Mountain Shelter LT - Footprint/Ground cloth?

    Has anyone made a footprint or ground cloth that will fit the Mountainsmith Mountain Shelter LT? There's too much snow on the ground to set mine up right now to measure. And I rather not reinvent the wheel if one of you has already done this. Looking for measurements or a pattern to copy, or if...
  13. CjMelendrez

    Thin Fluted Barrels vs Carbon Barrels on factory rifles?

    @HeavyAssault hadn't considered that company yet.... I'll do some research! thanks
  14. CjMelendrez

    Thin Fluted Barrels vs Carbon Barrels on factory rifles?

    I haven't looked at the .284 win much..... I'll add it to the list! I really wish the Tikka came with a Monte Carlo style stock so i wouln't need to add an aftermarket check pad or swap out the stock right away.
  15. CjMelendrez

    Thin Fluted Barrels vs Carbon Barrels on factory rifles?

    Thanks @Wrench !! I'm excited to put this thing together.
  16. CjMelendrez

    Thin Fluted Barrels vs Carbon Barrels on factory rifles?

    Thanks for the input guys. I'm definitely leaning away from a carbon barrel. now to see which barrel (fluted of thin contour) i'll go with on a factory spec gun. - kimber mountain ascent - tikka t3x superlite - tikka t3x lite - weatherby vanguard meaeater edition - tikka t3x lite veil
  17. CjMelendrez

    Thin Fluted Barrels vs Carbon Barrels on factory rifles?

    Since I'm most interested in weight savings first, cost second, and longevity third, is fluted my best option of the 2? I hear ya about the custom contour and flare for threads. That's far in the future as of now. I want a reliable factory mountain rifle, then I can play with custom guns in...
  18. CjMelendrez

    Thin Fluted Barrels vs Carbon Barrels on factory rifles?

    I want this to be a go to mountain gun first. I am also leaning towards a fluted barrel since it will leave a ew bucks in the budget for the scope. thanks for the reply @Woodsman1991
  19. CjMelendrez

    Thin Fluted Barrels vs Carbon Barrels on factory rifles?

    I've been doing a lot of reading, on here and from other sources and I'm still a little stuck. I will be purchasing a lightweight deer hunting rifle in 6.5cm or equivalent and I'd like the rifle to stay under $1,500 (not including optic). This budget gives me quite a few options. Esthetics and...
  20. CjMelendrez

    Mountainsmith mountain shelter lt

    Hey guys, i know this is an older thread, but i was wondering if anyone has made, or had someone make, a footprint for this shelter? i want to make one out of tyvek that's a few inches inside the perimeter of the tent and rather not reinvent the wheel if someone has already done it. Thanks!
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