+ 155 scenar load work-up is generally pretty easy, not a finicky bullet.
And ~ 90 pages of multiple user feedback on various hunts over past 11 years : -)
Caveat, I don't personally see elk here so can't comment on that
I really like it, but I also reload. Factory 280AI ammo can be found, but in general is more expensive & not as common as other options. If you are okay with that, then yes it's a great round.
It's a little tight, depending on your eye's preferred scope positioning and also your preferred base / ring choice.
Which mounts are you planning to use?
Is the NXS a 32mm or 42mm?
You don't want rails, but all I have for a picture is: Classic LA, Burris Xtreme 2 piece base, Seekins...
I would add NXS F1 to the list:
NF ATACR 4-16x42: 30 oz / 850 g
Bushnell LRTS/LRHS 4.5-18 x 44: 27.3 oz / 774 g
SWFA 3-15 x 42: 24 oz / 680 g
Bushnell LRTS/LRHS 3-12 x 44: 26.4 oz / 748 g
SWFA 3-9 x 42: 19 oz / 539 g
NF NXS 3-15x50 F1 30 oz
Depending of course on your rifle I think 2,800 fps is possible.
Not same exact bullet, but Hornady 6.5 Creed 'American Whitetail' 129g Interlock factory load is showing 2,820 fps. A bud used my chronograph to check that load in a new Ruger barrel and he was very close.
I also appreciate the feedback on 6.5 SST.
A good friend has used the Hornady Superformance factory 6.5x55 ammo in both 129g SST (now discontinued) & 140gr SST on a few whitetails and he was very pleased. Bang-flop & fist-sized exit. Factory ammo didn't shoot in my rifle, but I am looking at...
Hi Unoboats,
If a CB one to match my pack doesn't show up in a few days then I would definitely be interested in a green one (probably OD olive drab?) depending of course on condition and price.
Normally I am not fashion conscious about matching colors, so not sure why I even bother now ...
I would like to find a nice old school Kifaru standard lid (standard Zula ZXR etc. )
Prefer CB, but consider other colors (OD, RG, WG, sand, desert tiger, M81 Woodland - honestly not sure all the variants offered over the years ?? )
Please let me know if you have one, thanks
Tim
Bump - still looking for a mid-size like Express or Zulu.
Maybe a Late Season G2 or Late Season Legacy ??
...somebody here has my next pack completely forgotten w-a-y in the back of their closet
thanks!
Tim
Bump - still looking for a mid-size like Express or Zulu
...somebody has my next pack way in the back of their closet, I just missed a nice Express G1 in old school OD ... ; -(
thanks!
Update - scored an excellent ZXR ( thank you furbis !! ) for my next 'larger pack' .
So I am still looking for a mid-size like Express. Prefer a solid color (OD/ranger green/tan/brown) but desert camo would be fantastic too. Let me know if you have one, thanks!
Looking for that Kifaru Pointman, Express/Molle-Express, or Zulu that you have stashed away in back of your closet.
Prefer a solid color (green/tan/brown) or desert camo would be fantastic too.
Looking for something a little bigger than my XRay, but not a full duplex frame for this...
I am also at 2 pts for both mule deer & antelope, and pondering same ideas. For me it's only about 1,400 miles each way from NashVegas, but I was thinking to combine both in same trip "since I'm there anyway"...
However I could easily see weather delays or other unforeseen issues rushing the...
Different brand, model, or features to improve security?
Disclaimer - I grew up with 3/4 ton farm trucks & various caps/toppers. Those older topper designs were not secure, but it was farm country and we didn't lock anything...
I am looking at cap / tonneau options for my Frontier...