Dedicated NRL Hunter Forum?

[8404]

Anyone else think with the growing popularity of NRL Hunter matches we should have a dedicated place here on Rokslide to compare notes and share tips and tricks?

 

[wind gypsy]

I feel like there has in the ballpark of 10 NRL threads total on this forum ever but the ones that exist seem to get good engagement.

There are some forums out there with endless sub-forums that see single digit threads per year and IMO that just results in low traffic in the sub-forums and less engagement in the threads. If it aint broke?

 

[762 ULTRAMAGA]

I like it
Let's kick this off right here right now, how about starting with our setups.

Here's my current configuration:
Mac Bros Element action
22" varmint contour McGowen chambered in 25 SAS (prc based wildcat), shooting it out fast so it'll be a 26" 6.5 GT soon..
Xlr magnesium element 4.0 with C6 folder
Fat bastard gen 4 brake
March fx 4.5-28x52
MDT Tripple pull
Weighs 14 lbs with everything

 

[8404]

I’ll get in on that.

Action: Impact NBK short action
Barrel: 25 Creedmoor Patriot Valley Arms 26” M24
Muzzle device: Area 419 Hellfire Match
Chassis: XLR Element Magnesium with folding stock
Trigger: Bix n’ Andy Tacsport Pro X
Optic: Trijicon Tenmile 3-18x44 MRAD
Mount: Area 419 Match rings
Bipod: Gunwerks Elevate 2.0
Tripod: Fatboy Elevate 3 section
Tripod Head: Fatboy Levitate
Other accessories: MDT Crush It timer
Rangefinder: Sig Kilo 10k Gen 2 binos

Rifle weight: 13 pounds 15oz

 

[wind gypsy]

22" varmint contour McGowen chambered in 25 SAS (prc based wildcat), shooting it out fast so it'll be a 26" 6.5 GT soon..

6.5 GT is a new one. Are you trying to get to minimum recoil possible to meet power factor? Seems like you're probably going to need to do 144s or heavier to get there if it is to be an NRL gun?

I guess 153.5s at 2500 would be pretty easy to spot impacts..

 

[762 ULTRAMAGA]

6.5 GT is a new one. Are you trying to get to minimum recoil possible to meet power factor? Seems like you're probably going to need to do 144s or heavier to get there if it is to be an NRL gun?

I guess 153.5s at 2500 would be pretty easy to spot impacts..

Yes sir
I'm chasing long barrel life and minimum recoil. I also find it much easier to get back on target for spotting impacts with a bigger slower bullet.

Manson made my reamer throated for 144 Bergers, just waiting on my Rock Creek barrel to ship to my smith.
2650 should be easily obtainable with 144s, or I could run a 147 at 2600.
Should leave a vapor trail that Ray Charles could see

I had a 6 GT that died a quick death so I'm already set with bushing dies and a bunch of Alpha brass.

 

[180ls1]

I feel like there has in the ballpark of 10 NRL threads total on this forum ever but the ones that exist seem to get good engagement.

There are some forums out there with endless sub-forums that see single digit threads per year and IMO that just results in low traffic in the sub-forums and less engagement in the threads. If it aint broke?

Agreed.

Most of the guys here are hardcore hunters and not so much into target side. Same reason why there isn't a bunch of 3D archery stuff floating around.

 

[wind gypsy]

Yes sir
I'm chasing long barrel life and minimum recoil. I also find it much easier to get back on target for spotting impacts with a bigger slower bullet.

Manson made my reamer throated for 144 Bergers, just waiting on my Rock Creek barrel to ship to my smith.
2650 should be easily obtainable with 144s, or I could run a 147 at 2600.
Should leave a vapor trail that Ray Charles could see

I had a 6 GT that died a quick death so I'm already set with bushing dies and a bunch of Alpha brass.

Should be great barrel life! Could only seen it compromised a bit if you have to use a hot load with a hot powder to meet velocity goals.

Heck a modest x47 load running those velocities would last a long time.