Yeah for such minimal usage you could argue going more inexpensive is worth it. Or if weight is the primary concern then get a Ti.
If you don't care about weight: Diligent Defense Enticer S, Otter Creek Labs Polonium 30, Dead Air Nomad 30.
If you do care about weight: Diligent Defense Enticer...
Just chiming in to say that is a baller setup. Was looking at a Specwar x Mars-L for my next rig too. It'll run and run and run. Good can. You're a man with great taste *chef's kiss*
DA Nomad-30 was my first can. Ran it on my 16” Tikka 6.5CM and I loved it. Thought it had a great deep tone and was quiet enough, especially in hunting circumstances for a shot or two.
Also ran it on my 16” 5.56 AR15 and shot without ears at a couple shorter range days. Didn’t have anything to...
IMO, I wouldn't swing the extra cash for the SRBS Ti if you're not going to use it on a gas gun such as a AR10 platform. From what I understand of the physics, it'll likely be quiet for you but not for bystanders. You don't benefit from the lower back pressure on a bolt gun. Also from what I've...
What’s the .243?
Could always rebarrel the M77 to a different short action cartridge with a standard bolt face. A new stock can make it a whole new rig too.
One or both of those things would be more affordable than a new factory option too. The money saved could go towards a better scope and...
Keep us posted on your load data. 6-6.5 PRC or 25-6.5PRC kinda seems like the easy button for sure. If I ever take the leap into a wildcat and want to go “magnum” then this is what I’d do.
For those with experience, estimating and hoping to get 2550-2600fps out of a 16” AR with factory Hornady 108M. From what I’ve read here, seems reasonable? Considering a Howa or Tikka build in the same barrel length. Would be 1800fps out to 500yrds locally.
Careful with a cassette-style drop-in if you’re planning on hunting in really cold weather. I’ve had poor luck with multiple brands having light strikes in below freezing temps. The one I had no problems with was a CMC 3.5lb single stage flat bow. The Timney Impact was bad. I switched back to...
I was just talking to a buddy the other day about this. We know a total of 3 people that went out youth hunting, shot a monster, and haven’t hunted since cuz how do you top that?