Novice diving in head first needs advice

[realunlucky]

Everything is at the Smith so now all I can do is wait.

What shooting app is everyone using?
Any one have an opinion on a Kestrel? I was looking at the 2700 due to cost but don't want to regret not getting a 5700 shortly afterwards?

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[BeastOfTheTrees]

I just dove in as well a couple months ago. I enrolled in Sonora Desert Institute and am going through basic ballistics as we speak.

 

[WeiserBucks]

Garmin 701 AB

 

[realunlucky]

Garmin 701 AB

Thanks I've never heard of this Garmin before I'm going to have to research them.

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[realunlucky]

I just dove in as well a couple months ago. I enrolled in Sonora Desert Institute and am going through basic ballistics as we speak.

Tell me more about what you equiped yourself with to get started. What are you using to calculate shooting solutions? Bipod? Rear bag? What did the class cost? I'm debating finding a class myself

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[realunlucky]

Well rifle is finished just need to get it some creakote.

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[WeiserBucks]

Need more details!

 

[Woodrow]

Lots of good info on this - looks awesome!

 

[J.Davis]

Not sure if you picked optics yet, but this is a great option and dang good price:

Leupold VX-6HD Rifle Scope 30mm Tube 3-18x 50mm CDS-ZL2 Side Focus

Legendary Leupold durability, ruggedness and stunning optical quality- times six. With a powerful 6:1 zoom ratio, the Leupold VX-6HD delivers crystal...

www.midwayusa.com

Once you find a load the gun likes, you can have leupold make a custom dial for it (1 free with their CDL scopes).

 

[realunlucky]

Not sure if you picked optics yet, but this is a great option and dang good price:

Leupold VX-6HD Rifle Scope 30mm Tube 3-18x 50mm CDS-ZL2 Side Focus

Legendary Leupold durability, ruggedness and stunning optical quality- times six. With a powerful 6:1 zoom ratio, the Leupold VX-6HD delivers crystal...

www.midwayusa.com

Once you find a load the gun likes, you can have leupold make a custom dial for it (1 free with their CDL scopes).

Thanks for heads up on that deal. I did already pick up a new vortex model - the razor lht to mount on the rifle. Early reports on the optic were all positive so hopefully it lives up to the hype.

I'll be mounting the vortex razor lht with a pair of G2 ultra lite rings https://www.buckeyetactical.com/buc...ltralite-picatinny-style-rings-matte-low.html and a Leupold back country Picatinny rail to keep everything as light as possible but still be rock solid.

 

[realunlucky]

Unfortunately the rifle is still at the creakote guys place for another week or so as he's a bit behind. Can't wait to FINALLY get it all together and out to the range.

 

[realunlucky]

Finally got the rifle back it looking sharp. Now to find something it likes to shoot.

 

[realunlucky]

Dang I need to update this thread.

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[realunlucky]

Well here it all finished up.
Weight is 8lbs 1oz without the bipod
Bare rifle without a optic is 6lbs 7oz

Remington 700 action Blue printed
23" Bartlien 2B barrel 8.5 twist chambered in 280 AI
Ti muzzle brake1/2-28 threaded
Trigger tech set at 2lbs
McMillan ultra lite hunters edge
Leupold Backcountry picatinny rail
Buckeye optics G2 ultra-light picatinny low rings
Vortex Razor lht 3-15
Amazon Scope level

 

[buckeye_optics]

Great looking rifle, love those scope rings!

 

[Sandstrom]

Nice! How does it shoot??

Ryan