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Posted: 12/6/2013 5:21:09 PM EDT
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Any Tac2 owners out there? Thoughts?
Very interested in the Blaser platform since you can change barrels from .308, .300, .338 in a matter of minutes (seconds in some cases). I know the SSG3000 is the rage right now, rightfully so being a sub MOA gun for under $1,500 - but I'd like to reach out and touch something with a .338/.300 too. |
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I have the Tactical 2, but only in 308. The SSG3000 is the new toy in the safe so it has been getting most of the attention lately though. What did you want to know about the Tac2?  SIG Snipers by c.swimm, on Flickr |
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Nice!
I just picked up a .308 Tac2 at the Sig Pro shop yesterday. Very excited to try it out! I saw a few different versions - One was a beta product with a new forward rail system and folding stock, another was a folding stock version of the one you have in your picture. I ended up getting the same one you have...I just need to find the rear buttstock monopod now. Once I have the setup together I'll post some pictures. And a range report too eventually. |
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Quoted: How do you like that Premier on the Tac 2? I have the same rifle combination as you but still need an optic for my Tac 2 and haven't decided on what I want to put on it yet, thanks. That Nightforce on my SSG is no slouch either though. I mainly use holds with it though since it is MOA adjustments with Mil reticle. I plan on sending it in to get the knobs swapped out for Mil as soon as I can though. |
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Quoted: Nice! I just picked up a .308 Tac2 at the Sig Pro shop yesterday. Very excited to try it out! I saw a few different versions - One was a beta product with a new forward rail system and folding stock, another was a folding stock version of the one you have in your picture. I ended up getting the same one you have...I just need to find the rear buttstock monopod now. Once I have the setup together I'll post some pictures. And a range report too eventually. I find myself not using the rear monopod very much. I just feel more steady with the rear bag. The monopod is a fairly narrow rod and allows some flex/wiggle. I can see my pulse in my scope view when I am using it. It's good to have if I forget my rear bag or in a spot where my rear bag isn't quite high enough though. If I didn't get one with my Blaser, and knowing what I know now, and given the price of it, I doubt I would buy one if I were getting another Blaser Tac2. |
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Do you know what the barrel thread is on the Tac2? I have a Gemtech Quicksand 5/8x24TPI - I know the SSG3000 is standard 5/8x24 but I'm unsure of the Tac2. Some say its 5/8x24 standard but Sig customer service says its 18x1..... I don't want to tear up the threads trying out my QUicksand muzzle break... Crossing my fingers its not a non-standard thread.
Thanks for the info! |
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I originally had the large factory muzzle brake. It is exacly the same as the one from SAKO and was cheaper when bought through the Beretta web site than getting it from SIG. It was very effective at controlling recoil. The clamping bolt also made aligning it properly pretty simple. I swapped that brake out for the AAC brake with 51t mount. The AAC brake is significantly lighter and raised my zero .9mil when I switched. It doesn't control the recoil quite as well as the SAKO brake, but I got it more for the suppressor mount asppect. The threads are M18x1 on the blaser .308 barrel. It's not as easy to find muzzle devices to fit that thread as it is for 5/8x24, but not impossible either. The SAKO trg uses the M18x1 as well so it is more the defacto Euro standard like 5/8x24 has become the defacto US standard. |
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I originally had the large factory muzzle brake. It is exacly the same as the one from SAKO and was cheaper when bought through the Beretta web site than getting it from SIG. It was very effective at controlling recoil. The clamping bolt also made aligning it properly pretty simple. I swapped that brake out for the AAC brake with 51t mount. The AAC brake is significantly lighter and raised my zero .9mil when I switched. It doesn't control the recoil quite as well as the SAKO brake, but I got it more for the suppressor mount asppect. The threads are M18x1 on the blaser .308 barrel. It's not as easy to find muzzle devices to fit that thread as it is for 5/8x24, but not impossible either. The SAKO trg uses the M18x1 as well so it is more the defacto Euro standard like 5/8x24 has become the defacto US standard. I'm talking to a gunsmith to see if I can re-thread the barrel to 5/8x24 so I can put my Gemtech on it. Hopefully there won't be a problem cutting/rethreading the Blaser barrel - it seems pretty solid. I've honestly never changed or customized a barrel before so I'm pretty new to that - so it might be pretty simple, but I'm still a tad nervous. |
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I'm talking to a gunsmith to see if I can re-thread the barrel to 5/8x24 so I can put my Gemtech on it. Hopefully there won't be a problem cutting/rethreading the Blaser barrel - it seems pretty solid. I've honestly never changed or customized a barrel before so I'm pretty new to that - so it might be pretty simple, but I'm still a tad nervous. Quoted:
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I originally had the large factory muzzle brake. It is exacly the same as the one from SAKO and was cheaper when bought through the Beretta web site than getting it from SIG. It was very effective at controlling recoil. The clamping bolt also made aligning it properly pretty simple. I swapped that brake out for the AAC brake with 51t mount. The AAC brake is significantly lighter and raised my zero .9mil when I switched. It doesn't control the recoil quite as well as the SAKO brake, but I got it more for the suppressor mount asppect. The threads are M18x1 on the blaser .308 barrel. It's not as easy to find muzzle devices to fit that thread as it is for 5/8x24, but not impossible either. The SAKO trg uses the M18x1 as well so it is more the defacto Euro standard like 5/8x24 has become the defacto US standard. I'm talking to a gunsmith to see if I can re-thread the barrel to 5/8x24 so I can put my Gemtech on it. Hopefully there won't be a problem cutting/rethreading the Blaser barrel - it seems pretty solid. I've honestly never changed or customized a barrel before so I'm pretty new to that - so it might be pretty simple, but I'm still a tad nervous. UPDATE - I guess I didn't do enough research on the Gemtech website. They just released a 18x1 mount (non-break). Guess I'm lucky AND an idiot. Thanks for your help either way! 
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Lucky for us Blaser Tac2 owners that the SAKO TRG has the same threads otherwise I doubt there would be much available for it since the Blaser is not very common. Then to make matters even more confusing, AI uses a M18x1.5 thread. If they had gone 18x1 too, then muzzle devices for 18x1 would probably be almost as common as 5/8x24. |
Some eye candy: Blaser Tactical 2 by c.swimm, on Flickr  Blaser Tactical 2 Atlas bipod by c.swimm, on Flickr  Blaser Tactical 2 by c.swimm, on Flickr  Blaser tactical 2 with AAC SDN-6 by c.swimm, on Flickr  Blaser Tactical 2 by c.swimm, on Flickr |
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Do you keep the bolt in when storing? I've seen some pictures of Blasers with the bolt taken out when stored.
Also - how often do you tighten the barrel to the chassis? Since your storing it with the barrel attached, that answers another question I have about detaching it. |
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I don't store it in the pelican case. I just use it for transporting it to the range. It stores in the safe. I don't take the bolt out when cased. I cut out a little piece of foam in the lid of the case to accommodate the bolt handle. I don't take the barrel off so I don't retighten the bolts. I have checked them a couple of times and they haven't loosened at all.
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I don't store it in the pelican case. I just use it for transporting it to the range. It stores in the safe. I don't take the bolt out when cased. I cut out a little piece of foam in the lid of the case to accommodate the bolt handle. I don't take the barrel off so I don't retighten the bolts. I have checked them a couple of times and they haven't loosened at all. Sounds good. I was told by Sig to transport/store it without the bolt in the receiver. But, I'm sure either way is fine. Thanks for the help! |
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Quoted: Sounds good. I was told by Sig to transport/store it without the bolt in the receiver. But, I'm sure either way is fine. Thanks for the help! Quoted: Quoted: I don't store it in the pelican case. I just use it for transporting it to the range. It stores in the safe. I don't take the bolt out when cased. I cut out a little piece of foam in the lid of the case to accommodate the bolt handle. I don't take the barrel off so I don't retighten the bolts. I have checked them a couple of times and they haven't loosened at all. Sounds good. I was told by Sig to transport/store it without the bolt in the receiver. But, I'm sure either way is fine. Thanks for the help! On my M400 SPR I also did it for the mini red dot I have in 45 degree mount on the right side. |
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