Show me your sheep rig

[thinhorn_AK]

I have the same scope/rings on my Kimber MT 325wsm. I think it's the perfect setup for the svelt Kimber. I've not replaced any parts on mine but I did have it Mag-na-Ported and it sure tamed the muzzle flip and twist/torque of the whippy, thin, light barrel on the Kimber. I haven't hunted with it since 2015 when I killed the ram in my avatar pic. I've been bit by the handgun (revolver) hunting bug so the Kimbers been getting neglected.

I’d like to do some revolver hunting but havnt gotten around to it yet.

 

[Snyd]

I’d like to do some revolver hunting but havnt gotten around to it yet.

Kodiak for deer is a blast!

 

[fatbacks]

Sheep rig that's headed to the Brooks Range with me this year. Just Swapped out the bottom metal to Hawkins new Hunter DBM and it solves any issue one my have with feeding a short action magnum - would highly recommend. Chambered in 7 SAUM.

 

[madcalfe]

Sheep rig that's headed to the Brooks Range with me this year. Just Swapped out the bottom metal to Hawkins new Hunter DBM and it solves any issue one my have with feeding a short action magnum - would highly recommend. Chambered in 7 SAUM.

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man this really makes me want to switch out my snowy mountain bottom metal so i can stop running AICS mags and get the hunter ones

 

[ryjack70ss]

Sheep rig that's headed to the Brooks Range with me this year. Just Swapped out the bottom metal to Hawkins new Hunter DBM and it solves any issue one my have with feeding a short action magnum - would highly recommend. Chambered in 7 SAUM.

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What scope is that? I have a leupold VX5HD 3-15 and curious if it’s worth upgrading to the compact 2-10 NF.


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[USMC-40]

^^^ the NF 2.5-10 is an almost perfect mountain rifle scope, in my opinion.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

^^^ the NF 2.5-10 is an almost perfect mountain rifle scope, in my opinion.

I used to think so too, I had 2 of them at one point. I found it pretty tough to see the center of the reticle in all but the best light so I eventually moved on from them. Personally, I’d prefer an SWFA 3-9 with a zero stop or that vortex razor LHT if I was searching for the perfect mountain rifle scope.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

Kodiak for deer is a blast!

I bet it would be great with a handgun, I was hoping to get out there for deer again this year. It might be worth bringing my 454 super black hawk.

 

[fatbacks]

man this really makes me want to switch out my snowy mountain bottom metal so i can stop running AICS mags and get the hunter ones

Yeah I love it. Nice to be able to run a flush mag. Also, it is still AICS comparable so you can run all your old magazines if you’d like.


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[fatbacks]

What scope is that? I have a leupold VX5HD 3-15 and curious if it’s worth upgrading to the compact 2-10 NF.


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As mentioned above, I think it’s about the best mountain rifle scope around. I’ve ran the Leupold VX5 as well and glass is very comparable. I wanted the most robust scope I could get and night force was near the top of the list in that category. Both scopes very capable but a robust scope was the main driver in my decision.

On my uber light mtn rifle I run a Leupold VX3 2.5-8. Super light but I don’t dial a lot with it and keep shots closer in. Also a nice scope for its intended use in my opinion.


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[ryjack70ss]

Cooper m92 backcountry left hand in 7mm rem mag. Still deciding on the scope. As stated above, currently wears a leupold VX5HD 3-15. This will go with me on my scheduled goat and sheep hunts.

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[ryjack70ss]

I used to think so too, I had 2 of them at one point. I found it pretty tough to see the center of the reticle in all but the best light so I eventually moved on from them. Personally, I’d prefer an SWFA 3-9 with a zero stop or that vortex razor LHT if I was searching for the perfect mountain rifle scope.

What objective did you have? The 24 or 42?


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[thinhorn_AK]

What objective did you have? The 24 or 42?


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I had the 2.5-10x42 with the MIL reticle

 

[USMC-40]

I used to think so too, I had 2 of them at one point. I found it pretty tough to see the center of the reticle in all but the best light so I eventually moved on from them. Personally, I’d prefer an SWFA 3-9 with a zero stop or that vortex razor LHT if I was searching for the perfect mountain rifle scope.

Interesting - I’ll watch for that. I have a few of them and haven’t noticed that issue.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

Interesting - I’ll watch for that. I have a few of them and haven’t noticed that issue.

Could be my eyes but I don’t have the problem with other scopes. With my NXS id lose the center part in rocks and timber, I’d almost have to guess where the crosshairs were.

 

[JonnyB]

I've got a Kimber Montana in 338 Federal topped with a 3X Leupold.......a sweet rig to carry and great on bears.

I bet man. I really like my kimber MA. If you ever think about selling that montana let me know.


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[Cactus kid]

I couldn’t call it a sheep rig until it hunted sheep- and now I can call it a sheep rig.

tikka action, proof 22” sendero 1:8 in 6.5 Prc, XLR Gen 4 long action folding chassis, 4-16x42 atacr sitting in APA low rings.

the rifle is a switch barrel and I have both magnum and standard bolt faces.

 

[Jonesry09]

Was surprised not to see any other Hells Canyon’s (or maybe I missed them). After winning a sheep hunt I started out on this builder. A Browning hells canyon long range chambered in .300 wsm. Put a Leupold 6Hd 3-18x44 cds on top. Had unknown ammunition build me a load development kit and found a round the gun absolutely loves.
Heres hoping she will help me get out of the <1 club this year when I head down to Sonora.

 

[Snyd]

Freedom Arms 454 Casull, 4X Leupold, 240gr Hornady XTP Mag over a case full of H110 for 1900fps mv. One shot in front of shoulder, 71yds, caught some lung, bullet stuck under far side hide perfect mushroom. Did not hit shoulder or rib bones, angling toward me, up hill. The Ram jumped straight up, spun and hit the ground. I thought I'd hit heart, or shoulders or spine the way he went down. This load anchored him like I had hoped it would. Amazing. Thank you Freedom Arms and Dick Casull (RIP) for a fabulous hunting cartridge and gun.

 

[coxj22]

I couldn’t call it a sheep rig until it hunted sheep- and now I can call it a sheep rig.

tikka action, proof 22” sendero 1:8 in 6.5 Prc, XLR Gen 4 long action folding chassis, 4-16x42 atacr sitting in APA low rings.

the rifle is a switch barrel and I have both magnum and standard bolt faces.
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Dream set up right here! Everything! I need to build one of these! What kifaru bag are you running? What is your rifle weight?