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Posted: 8/19/2004 5:17:23 PM EDT
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sounds like you got a good deal. I'm sure you'll enjoy it. Now for the range reports.
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Posted: 8/19/2004 5:18:35 PM EDT
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For $975, yes, you did well. Look forward to a field report.
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Posted: 8/19/2004 5:19:14 PM EDT
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Nice choice! Have a literal blast and post pics!
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Posted: 8/19/2004 5:44:23 PM EDT
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I'm pretty dang pleased with my Varminter, I shot this target finishing the Leopold scope adjustments with Winchester 62gr R3, those Stoney Point Target Knobs are great fun.
It's a heck of an accurate rifle for the money. http://www.pbase.com/image/32781435/original.jpg |
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Posted: 8/19/2004 5:48:08 PM EDT
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Good deal, looking forward to a range report.
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Posted: 8/19/2004 5:54:12 PM EDT
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Way to go man, have fun with it. Ever come to KS. look me up and we will go shoot.
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Posted: 8/19/2004 6:17:42 PM EDT
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I don't know yet. I want to make sure and get something that will do the gun justice. I am looking at maybe a Leupold or something along those lines. Any suggestions would be great. Keep in mind that I do not have $1000 to spend, I will probably go $400 or $500 at the most. Chris |
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Posted: 8/19/2004 6:22:04 PM EDT
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I won't wait for Wedge this time....
You should have bought a COLT!
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Posted: 8/19/2004 6:51:24 PM EDT
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Chris, it's well over $600 with the rings, shade, target knobs, Butler Creek covers, but my Leupold VXIII 4.5-14x50mm was well worth it. My original 3-9x Leupold from 1983 mounted then on my Valmet M-78 .308 is still working quite well also. http://www.pbase.com/image/32065580/original.jpg |
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Posted: 8/19/2004 6:52:43 PM EDT
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target shooting or hunting small game?
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Posted: 8/19/2004 7:00:42 PM EDT
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Let me start by saying I have always been and always will be a Leupold fan. However, I just bought a Varminter and put a new Nikon Monarch UCC 6.5-20x44 Matte (fine crosshair) on mine. I absolutely love this scope. It is maybe a tiny bit cheaper than a Leupold but I wanted something different and I'm glad I chose it. I did go with Leupold QRW rings though and have enjoyed them as well.
Scope: www.nikonusa.com/template.php?cat=4&grp=16&productNr=6555 Rings: www.leupold.com/products/tactical_products/mounts_tactical.htm
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Posted: 8/19/2004 7:04:19 PM EDT
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Edwin,
What model bipod is that? I have a Harris L+S on mine and it looks taller (9-13" I think) than yours. However, I like yours better. Mine is just too dang tall for bench rest shooting and a normal gun rest won't work b/c the magazine gets in the way. |
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Posted: 8/19/2004 7:16:51 PM EDT
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It's the Harris Bipod Model 1A2-BR 6" to 9" Solid Mount Black (from Midway). At the low setting (as in the pic) it's perfect with a 20 round magazine (also in the pic) from a benchrest. I was going to get the taller model, but after researching the issue here on AR15.com I decided on the shorter model, many thanks to this forum again! |
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Posted: 8/19/2004 7:39:45 PM EDT
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Actually, I have heard many credible people, including Gunblast's Jeff Quinn, say this this is the most accurate .223 that they have ever fired. Check this out... www.gunblast.com/Bushmaster_Varminter.htm |
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Posted: 8/19/2004 7:43:01 PM EDT
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Yeah, Nikon makes some excellent optics. As far as me buying a scope, they are the other big contender. |
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Posted: 8/19/2004 7:48:19 PM EDT
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I would say both. I will be hunting cyotes this fall and winter, but squirrels are the smallest critters that I will be taking down. I pulled up in my driveway today and saw at least 8 or 9 squirrles in my front yard alone, I can't imagine the situation out in the country. 
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Posted: 8/21/2004 6:04:26 PM EDT
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I have a Bushmaster Varminter and it is very accurate. I scoped it with a Zeiss Conqest 4x14, mil-dot reticle, with Leupold Mark 4 super high rings. This scope/ring combo works well. Especially the rings. I took off the Bushmaster risers that come with the rifle and the rings are just the right height for the 44mm scope. I paid $1017 drive out ( tax, shipping, everything) for the rifle. I am very happy with this set-up but one is not enough. Talk about fun to shoot! Now looking at RRA Varminter with 18"-20" barrel. Then maybe an A2 upper with 16" barrel. It's got to stop somewhere???
Good shooting. |
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