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  1. J

    Sig 3000 BDX LRF Binos - Still competitive in 2024?

    I'm really not an optic snob. Currently using just burris budget binos and happy enough. However, I depend on accurate range values.
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    Sig 3000 BDX LRF Binos - Still competitive in 2024?

    Unfortunately they are nearly triple the price of the sigs here in Australia.
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    Build components for lightweight rifle

    The easy button to press on a light weight build is definitely a T3x Lite with an SHV 3-10. Tikka 7mm08 cut to 18" Sportsmatch T084 Rings T3x Lite stock with vertical grip Waters Rifleman Bottom Metal T3x Plastic Mag Lumley bolt handle. NF SHV 3-10 Just over 7lb.
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    Build components for lightweight rifle

    Like Antares suggested, a fatter and fluted profile at 18" can get you right down their in weight and still be super stable to shoot. This is a 7lb 223AI (not scoped) with a Swan fluted 18" SS barrel, the contour is very close to a PBB .850.
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    New Rifle Build

    The added recoil of a 338 or 35 cal for such a reduced BC compared to the 180gr ELDM really doesn't do it for me but it may scratch an itch for some folks, it does have a cool factor.
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    Bushnell lrhs-2

    Yeah I did, their reps in Australia didn't have a like for like replacement so I was given the DMR3.
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    New Rifle Build

    I'd say 18" would still be fine. Put it this way, an 18" 280AI with a 180 would still be quicker than a 24-26" 7mm08 with a 180. If it was my build, I'd finish it at 22" + MB (we can't get suppressors easily in Aus).
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    Panting tikka stock

    The key for me was using a quality primer designed for polymers. At the end I did apply at least three coats of a matte clear cost.
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    New Rifle Build

    280AI is the way to go here. I'm sure you could find a company that could supply you with the 180gr ELDM loaded. Just make sure you build it with a 1:8" twist.
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    Bushnell lrhs-2

    For what it's worth adding to an old thread, my LR 4.5-18 died on the first range Day on my 257wby. Recoil alone killed it. I've since replaced it with a DMR3.
  11. J

    Would you buy this scope?

    Yes definitely but only if I can get it here in Australia. Realistically, I think anything below 4x is pointless for 99% of applications. I'd be happy if it was just a better 4-16 ATACR.
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    Australian Rokslide members

    Aussie here as well. Predominantly a deer hunter, but definitely enjoy getting out to the range every other weekend. I'm super jealous of the terrain in the US. I don't much like the Aus bush here, love hunting in pine whenever I can.
  13. J

    Sig 3000 BDX LRF Binos - Still competitive in 2024?

    Thanks for the feedback, good to hear the solver works well for you. I'll have to keep an eye out for a cheap secondhand set here.
  14. J

    Sig 3000 BDX LRF Binos - Still competitive in 2024?

    Thanks for the offer but I'm in Australia. How do you rate them compared to the 3000s?
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    Sig 3000 BDX LRF Binos - Still competitive in 2024?

    I've been contemplating upgrading my binos and vortex 3000HD to a dedicated set of LRF binos. As a new dad, funds are a bit tight, so I've been looking at secondhand Sig 3000BDX LRFs as a friend is using them at the moment and rates them highly. My only concern is that they are now nearly 5yo...
  16. J

    Thoughts on the importance of stretching

    I don't do static stretches, I do controlled mobility movements that improve my balance and range of motion.
  17. J

    Shot placement with .223

    I've learned that lesson now 😬
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    Shot placement with .223

    I had an extreme case of this happen 3 years ago. I hit a fallow doe at about 500m from memory with a 156gr Berger from a 6.5PRC. The animal dropped instantly. We had to navigate some terrain to approach the animal, so it was >15min until we walked up on it. As I approached it, it jumped to its...
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    Howa Builds

    Ended up returning the MDT Field Stock and replaced it with a Carbon Stocky Stocks. Rifle balances well but it's still not the right fit for me in a prone position. It's a pity we can't get the stocky's VG in Australia, as I think a vertical grip is a must for this to work for me.
  20. J

    Barrel Chop Screwed Up Accuracy

    Don't hesitate, I've cut down two factory tikkas and they both shot as well after.
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