dirtytough
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I figured I would start a thread to document my success and failures this season. I acquired a few new to me pieces of gear, developed a load, had the barrel chopped and threaded, built a suppressor, etc for this upcoming season.
Gear. Rem 700 SPS 22-250. XLR Element chassis. Leupold LPS 3.5-14. Form 1 suppressor. Foxgrip.
Innorel RT90C tripod. Anvil 30 head. Evo pod. X24 call. Fox pro decoy.
After getting the barrel chopped and threaded I loaded up a 6 shot ladder to pressure test. I adjusted the scope twice then shot a 4 shot group with the last 4 loads. There was a 143 fps difference between load 3-6. They grouped really well for being 4 different charge weights. Zero pressure so I just went with max.
I loaded up some more and finally had a chance to make a few stands. I just picked a couple random spots. First stand was a blank. Second stand I had a double come in around the 8 minute mark.
The first dog saw the decoy and wouldn’t stop running until it was almost on top of it. I had to aim about 6” directly over the decoy. The second dog was more cautious and would stop, then continue coming in.
When the first dog stopped, quartering to. I dropped it right where it stood. I swung on the second dog expecting it to be taking off. Instead it was still coming in. It was in some sage so as soon as it cleared I dropped it also.
I was rock solid. Each time I squeezed the trigger there was zero doubt I was killing those dogs. The Anvil and RT90C are definitely worth it. Last season I never had multiple dogs come in and after the first shot not be running away. I know it was only a sample of one but I feel the suppressor did it’s job also.
Overall I’m happy with the changes/upgrades and pretty excited for the season.
Gear. Rem 700 SPS 22-250. XLR Element chassis. Leupold LPS 3.5-14. Form 1 suppressor. Foxgrip.
Innorel RT90C tripod. Anvil 30 head. Evo pod. X24 call. Fox pro decoy.
After getting the barrel chopped and threaded I loaded up a 6 shot ladder to pressure test. I adjusted the scope twice then shot a 4 shot group with the last 4 loads. There was a 143 fps difference between load 3-6. They grouped really well for being 4 different charge weights. Zero pressure so I just went with max.
I loaded up some more and finally had a chance to make a few stands. I just picked a couple random spots. First stand was a blank. Second stand I had a double come in around the 8 minute mark.
The first dog saw the decoy and wouldn’t stop running until it was almost on top of it. I had to aim about 6” directly over the decoy. The second dog was more cautious and would stop, then continue coming in.
When the first dog stopped, quartering to. I dropped it right where it stood. I swung on the second dog expecting it to be taking off. Instead it was still coming in. It was in some sage so as soon as it cleared I dropped it also.
I was rock solid. Each time I squeezed the trigger there was zero doubt I was killing those dogs. The Anvil and RT90C are definitely worth it. Last season I never had multiple dogs come in and after the first shot not be running away. I know it was only a sample of one but I feel the suppressor did it’s job also.
Overall I’m happy with the changes/upgrades and pretty excited for the season.