Help me build a sheep rifle!

[B_Reynolds_AK]

The guns first kill is just about complete, along with his white cousin from August.

 

[B_Reynolds_AK]

@B_Reynolds_AK how do you like that Maven? I know you’ve been a NF user in the past. I’m sort of curious what the RS2 would be like on my lightweight Kimber.

Love it, though the NXS 2.5-10x32 Mil-Dot is still my favorite lightweight scope. Reticle is much easier to see than Mil-R.

I hope Maven updates one of their lighter scopes to RS 1.2 durability with the SHR -Mil reticle.

 

[gtriple]

Current configuration:

18” PVA .750 contour 6 CM barrel. 39 oz.

Maven RS 1.2 SHR-Mil

Sponge paint on the HNT 26

Scythe-Ti

7 lbs 8 oz scoped. Just over 8 w/ can.

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Have you ever compared it to a TBAC Ultra? I've got several Ultras, a Banish Backcountry on the way, and have been looking for a Scythe-Ti to compare.

 

[NSI]

Have you ever compared it to a TBAC Ultra? I've got several Ultras, a Banish Backcountry on the way, and have been looking for a Scythe-Ti to compare.

IMHO the Scythe suppresses noticeably better than the Ultra 7, on par with the Ultra 9 or DD sTI, but with better recoil reduction and barrel length / cartridge tolerance. Just shot next to and with all of these at s2hu.

-J

 

[gtriple]

IMHO the Scythe suppresses noticeably better than the Ultra 7, on par with the Ultra 9 or DD sTI, but with better recoil reduction and barrel length / cartridge tolerance. Just shot next to and with all of these at s2hu.

-J

That's what I was thinking because of the brake on the end. It may make the sound signature a little higher, but probably reduces the recoil significantly.

 

[gtriple]

IMHO the Scythe suppresses noticeably better than the Ultra 7, on par with the Ultra 9 or DD sTI, but with better recoil reduction and barrel length / cartridge tolerance. Just shot next to and with all of these at s2hu.

-J

That's what I was thinking because of the brake on the end. It may make the sound signature a little higher, but probably reduces the recoil significantly.

 

[NSI]

That's what I was thinking because of the brake on the end. It may make the sound signature a little higher, but probably reduces the recoil significantly.

Honestly it's still quieter than an ultra 7 with the brake. But you can always run the flat cap.

-J

 

[B_Reynolds_AK]

Have not compared suppressors much, but absolutely love the Scythe. The only other centerfire suppressor I own is a AB Raptor 8 .375. It’s very good as well, but since AB won’t sell a 6.5 end cap, it’s a little bit louder, but still very good. I use it mostly on my little 9mm MP5k and also on this gun when in 338 Fed configuration.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

Honestly it's still quieter than an ultra 7 with the brake. But you can always run the flat cap.

-J

I can’t tell a difference in sound between my ultra 7 and my scythe. I don’t have any decibel measuring equipment though.

 

[gtriple]

@B_Reynolds_AK what kind of velocities are you getting with the 18"? Do you like that length or wish you went to 16"?

 

[B_Reynolds_AK]

@B_Reynolds_AK what kind of velocities are you getting with the 18"? Do you like that length or wish you went to 16"?

18” is perfect for me. 2960 fps with a nice load of H4350, Alpha OCD brass, Fed 210’s and Match Burner 112’s.