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Posted: 6/14/2007 8:15:02 PM EDT

So I got back today from vacation with the family. My FFL called and some of my items came in. Also FedEx and USPS had some things for me:

RRA Rifle 9mm Carbine
Leupold VXIII 4.5x14x40 LR Varmint Reticle which will go onto my .243 Aackley
Leupold VXIII 8.5x25x50 LR Varmint Reticle for my DPMS .204 AR
SOG folding knife
Insight Typhoon light with strobe feature (from Brightflashlights.com)
Piper Gear Bug Out Bag (Ebay)

Posted: 6/14/2007 8:23:22 PM EDT

[#1]

WHAT!? No snowflake wrapping paper!! Cheap a$$'s!!

Sweet rifle, congrates on the new addition to the "family.

Posted: 6/14/2007 8:25:23 PM EDT

[#2]

very nice!

I'd like to see a picture of the Leupold VXIII 4.5x14x40 LR, if it isn't too much trouble.
I've kinda been looking around for one about that size

Posted: 6/14/2007 8:33:10 PM EDT

[#3]

Quoted:
very nice!

I'd like to see a picture of the Leupold VXIII 4.5x14x40 LR, if it isn't too much trouble.
I've kinda been looking around for one about that size

Let me unwrap it and I will take a pic!!

Posted: 6/14/2007 8:51:49 PM EDT

[#4]

Here is the pic of the 4.5x14x40 in relation to the others:

Posted: 6/14/2007 8:57:25 PM EDT

[#5]

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Here is the pic of the 4.5x14x40 in relation to the others:

i153.photobucket.com/albums/s206/mn654/Leupold001.jpg

i153.photobucket.com/albums/s206/mn654/Leupold002.jpg

hey, thanks!
I kinda like the looks of that mark 4 4.5-14x40.
what are your opinions of them?

ETA: I noticed that there aren't any markings on the dials for wind and elevation. are you supposed to just guess? or am I just blind?

Posted: 6/14/2007 9:06:48 PM EDT

[#6]

I really like the Mark 4. Right now it has the LaRue mount on it and I am using it for Varmint hunting on another AR. But this scope normally sits on top of my .300 ultramag.

The only reason I did not get the Mark 4 in my new Leupolds is because I really wanted the varmint reticles for my .243 Aackley and my DPMS in Ruger .204.

I got this scope in October and only used the Mark 4 once this past fall on a whitetail hunt in Manitoba. I also just used it a second time this month shooting a few prairie dogs. There is a side of me that wants to try a Nightforce 3.5x15x50 on my .300 ultra mag and I am really liking the light gathering of the 50mm lenses. I may sell the Mark 4 in order to get a Nightforce even though I am a Leupold guy.

Posted: 6/14/2007 10:52:51 PM EDT

[#7]

I'm upset. You got your bonus at work and didnt hook your BEST FRIEND EVER up. thats me.

BTW, I too am interested in a RRA 9mm. Lemme know how it shoots. How long did it take for you to get it and whered ya buy it from? Thx

Posted: 6/15/2007 2:59:01 AM EDT

[#8]

I just love it when X-mass comes several times a year

Posted: 6/15/2007 4:17:02 AM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:
I'm upset. You got your bonus at work and didnt hook your BEST FRIEND EVER up. thats me.

BTW, I too am interested in a RRA 9mm. Lemme know how it shoots. How long did it take for you to get it and whered ya buy it from? Thx

What's a bonus?

Posted: 6/15/2007 6:25:41 AM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:
I'm upset. You got your bonus at work and didnt hook your BEST FRIEND EVER up. thats me.

BTW, I too am interested in a RRA 9mm. Lemme know how it shoots. How long did it take for you to get it and whered ya buy it from? Thx

My wife just got new boobs so I thought I would get me some toys too! I am a greedy pig cause I benefit either way! I got the RRA from Legal Transfers. I ordered it in February and it just came in this week.

I fired off about 20 rounds with her this morning and all I can say is "FUN". If I had not run out of 9mm ammo I might not have gone to work today!

Posted: 6/15/2007 8:22:06 AM EDT

[#11]

NIIICE!

But...what is this "Vacation" thing You speak of???

And "Bonus"...

The Ol' Crew Chief

Posted: 6/15/2007 8:39:40 AM EDT

[#12]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Here is the pic of the 4.5x14x40 in relation to the others:

i153.photobucket.com/albums/s206/mn654/Leupold001.jpg

i153.photobucket.com/albums/s206/mn654/Leupold002.jpg

hey, thanks!
I kinda like the looks of that mark 4 4.5-14x40.
what are your opinions of them?

ETA: I noticed that there aren't any markings on the dials for wind and elevation. are you supposed to just guess? or am I just blind?

You are not blind. Knobs have covers on them. This scope is set up so I may send it in to a company I found who can match this scope and knobs to the ballistics of my bullet. I forget the name of the company off hand but if you do a search and watch "Best of the West" they employ the same system and consistently take game at 600-1,000 yards. The ballistics can only be done thus far with Leupold scopes with target knobs.

I have a new .300 ultra mag rifle being built off a Remington 700 action. It will employ a McMillan stock and Lilja #5 barrel. The builder is one of the top gunsmiths in the country and his rifles are often seen in national competitions. He is helping me in my desire to become a better long range shooter when it comes to hunting big game.