Looking for a gun- Need some input

[patton-7]

I have a browning x-bolt long range hunter in a 300 win mag with a nightforce nx8 scope on it. I like this set up because the glass is really good and it doesn't have much more than recoil than a 6.5 creedmor

 

[Bear Lake Hunter]

I have a browning x-bolt long range hunter in a 300 win mag with a nightforce nx8 scope on it. I like this set up because the glass is really good and it doesn't have much more than recoil than a 6.5 creedmor

That’s good to know. I’m e is not the long range model but they are very close in description. Good to hear about the recoil.

 

[patton-7]

That’s good to know. I’m e is not the long range model but they are very close in description. Good to hear about the recoil.

I kept the muzzle break on it so shooting without ear plugs is not advised

 

[Bear Lake Hunter]

patton: That is great advice. I have spent my life not wearing hearing protection in the field. I will be buying hearing protection soon, protection that I can use in the field.

On a side note, looks like my new rifle will arrive on Thursday. Looking forward to it. My scope is still on order but I am hoping to hear something soon.

 

[patton-7]

patton: That is great advice. I have spent my life not wearing hearing protection in the field. I will be buying hearing protection soon, protection that I can use in the field.

On a side note, looks like my new rifle will arrive on Thursday. Looking forward to it. My scope is still on order but I am hoping to hear something soon.

What scope did you decide to go with?

 

[Bear Lake Hunter]

I went with a Leupold firedot 3-15-44

VX-5HD 3-15x44 CDS-ZL2 Side Focus Illum. FireDot Duplex

The VX®-5HD 3-15x44mm is made for anything and everything. Its 3-15 magnification range lets you take full advantage of any situation. Turn the power down to 3 for thick timber hunting, crank it up to 15 for your trek across the open plains, or go anywhere in-between.

www.leupold.com

I realize I am giving up a bit by not going with a larger objective lens but I really think I will like this set up and
it should do well with the gun.

 

[406flyfish]

Ember is now available and will ship as soon as May. I purchased a .300 Ember and paired it with a 5HD Firedot 3-15.

 

[Bear Lake Hunter]

Wow, I did not think this would happen! You chose the same scope I did!

Where did you find the gun?

 

[406flyfish]

Euro Optics. $1,200.

 

[Bear Lake Hunter]

Looks like its already on back order. Congrat's on the gun! I like my Browning but would have ordered this if it would have been available.

 

[jstraus34]

Looks like its already on back order. Congrat's on the gun! I like my Browning but would have ordered this if it would have been available.

Have you had a chance to shoot it yet? Love to get a range report on the mountain pro as I'm contemplating upgrading one of my hells canyons for one.

 

[Bear Lake Hunter]

I have shot it. Having said that, I have not spent a lot of time at the range but so far I am really liking it and am glad that I went with this model. Very minimal recoil. I’m only shooting factory ammo but I’m shooting Nosler Partitions and they are grouping well (admittedly, I am not the greatest bench shooter). I am going to also try some federal accubonds.

If I was to buy again, I would buy the exact setup. I think it’s a great value for a “semi custom” factory gun.

 

[jstraus34]

That's great to hear. I love my xbolts Speed HCs and this one takes it a step further as well as being a tad lighter. Seems they have improved the trigger, though I never had an issue with the Speed triggers... was able to get them all to right about 3 pds.

 

[Bear Lake Hunter]

The trigger comment is a great one. I would like to lighten it a bit.

 

[jstraus34]

Have you tried to adjust it? Its pretty easy to do but I know on the Speed, its a balance between backing the set screw almost all of the way out, almost to the point where its just hanging on by a thread and then using loctite or nail polish to keep it in place.

 

[Bear Lake Hunter]

I have not tried it yet. I will certainly look at doing this.