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Title: bolt action show and tell
Post by: stangzilla on January 28, 2020, 05:21:55 PM
lets see your bolt actions!   :geekdanc:


this is one of mine.  its a Ruger American Predator in .308.  18" barrel, I installed a Magpul Hunter stock, optics is a Vortex Diamondback HP 4-16x42.  it shoots great for a budget bolt action, I can get about 1 MOA with GMM ammo, sometimes better on a good day

(https://live.staticflickr.com/1890/44565222911_a8ccc8d90c_b.jpg)
Title: Re: bolt action show and tell
Post by: Heavies on January 28, 2020, 08:00:11 PM
https://youtu.be/iKbmTbHMz84

Barnard; three lug bolt; single shot target action
Trigger, CG 2 stage set at 1.25#
Barrel, Barlein 5r .308 bore '95 Palma match chamber finished @ 30" end is stepped @ .750" for front iron sight
Stock is a Robertson Composite RCI2-H&H, from Canada

Glass, Nightforce 12-42 NSX  2DD reticle
I can also shoot this with match iron sights and slung up prone.  The front sight is Centra Goliath 30mm with adjustable iris, rear I cannot recall off hand

 Barreled by Wayne, Pacific Custom Rifles

Fires handload 155 SMK palma projectiles or 155 TMK @ ~2950 using lapua Palma SRP brass with pressure to spare. (during load development i got up to 3000 FPS with minor pressure signs, don't do this at home kids)
Groups through the same hole a 100 yards if I do my part, had a clean at 300 yards f-class once (3" 10 ring 1.5" Xring) and Easily picks the heads off of golf tees at 300 yards.

Also shoots 168 gr Berger Hybrids SURPERBLY,  and my go to for 600 yards.  (wish I could try 1K)
Title: Re: bolt action show and tell
Post by: changemyoil66 on January 29, 2020, 12:54:49 PM
Does this count?

Ruger precision rimfire  (22)
Leupold 4-18x scope

Pretty close to being a tac driver for a $380 rifle.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200129/096ed84662fdad94a7cd3c69e0b63904.jpg)

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Title: Re: bolt action show and tell
Post by: stangzilla on January 29, 2020, 01:04:57 PM
Does this count?

Ruger precision rimfire  (22)
Leupold 4-18x scope

Pretty close to being a tac driver for a $380 rifle.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200129/096ed84662fdad94a7cd3c69e0b63904.jpg)

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sure it counts.  it counts double bc its a Ruger.   :thumbsup:
that's a nice rig!
Title: Re: bolt action show and tell
Post by: stangzilla on January 29, 2020, 01:11:30 PM
Ruger rimfire with Primary Arms 6x32 scope
its perfect for the silhouette range.  I use the ACSS reticle for BDC and wind hold overs. 

(https://live.staticflickr.com/7242/26303966853_05e9f2f5b6_b.jpg)
Title: Re: bolt action show and tell
Post by: Jmoto808 on February 01, 2020, 05:14:44 PM
IMO nothing better than American made components by American people to produce simplicity and ingenuity through the bolt action rifle world. With the exception to glass, the austrians and japanese have that down to near perfection lol. Maybe one day ill stop building bolt rifles and put some money to an AR.

First rifle build from 2016 build by SAC.    https://imgur.com/pMyV4ed
1. Defiance made SAC action 7rem Mag
2. Surgeon bottom metal
3. Mcmillan A5 stock Urban Camo
4. Bartlein 25" barrel with blended APA brake
5. Cerakoted Battleship Grey


Some builds this year.

1. Bighorn SR3 SA 260ai with Proof 20" barrel pre-fit made by Bugholes with PVA mad scientist brake.    https://imgur.com/diPOirO
2. Gunwerks Magnus Carbon Stock
3. Gunwerks bottom metal
4. Huber 2 stage for total pull of 1.75lbs
5. Topped with ZCO 4-27 in ARC rings
6. Total weight is about 10.5

1. Vudoo V22 20" Proof      https://imgur.com/G1R1hEz
2. Foundation Genesis stock
3. Vudoo bottom metal
4. Bix n Andy 2 stage set at 1.25lb total
5. Shooting SK match 8 round groups at 0.5" at 50 yards
6. Topped with NF 7-35 ATACR in ARC rings

"Budget 223 Trainer" (took it out west to see how it performs on goats, not too shabby for a 150yard shot with a 62 gameking. DRT).   https://imgur.com/qFLihj6
1. Rem 700 factory 223
2. Manners T6A
2. KRG bolt lift
3. Triggertech diamond single stage
4. Vortex PST gen 2 5-25 in ARC rings.


Build for 2020 Should be done in about a month ish.
1. American Rifle company Mausingfield m7 chambered in 7 SS by Chad Dixon of LRI
2. K/P barrel finished at 20" fluted with seamless Cathedral Brake
3. Probably a trigger tech diamond 2 stage or Bix n andy or CG-xtreme
4. Paradigm Carbon A5 stock (weighs about 1lb for a full A5 style stock)
5. Metal cerakoted in 4 color DMP pattern.

Title: Re: bolt action show and tell
Post by: stangzilla on February 03, 2020, 09:10:34 AM
IMO nothing better than American made components by American people to produce simplicity and ingenuity through the bolt action rifle world. With the exception to glass, the austrians and japanese have that down to near perfection lol. Maybe one day ill stop building bolt rifles and put some money to an AR.

First rifle build from 2016 build by SAC.    https://imgur.com/pMyV4ed
1. Defiance made SAC action 7rem Mag
2. Surgeon bottom metal
3. Mcmillan A5 stock Urban Camo
4. Bartlein 25" barrel with blended APA brake
5. Cerakoted Battleship Grey


Some builds this year.

1. Bighorn SR3 SA 260ai with Proof 20" barrel pre-fit made by Bugholes with PVA mad scientist brake.    https://imgur.com/diPOirO
2. Gunwerks Magnus Carbon Stock
3. Gunwerks bottom metal
4. Huber 2 stage for total pull of 1.75lbs
5. Topped with ZCO 4-27 in ARC rings
6. Total weight is about 10.5

1. Vudoo V22 20" Proof      https://imgur.com/G1R1hEz
2. Foundation Genesis stock
3. Vudoo bottom metal
4. Bix n Andy 2 stage set at 1.25lb total
5. Shooting SK match 8 round groups at 0.5" at 50 yards
6. Topped with NF 7-35 ATACR in ARC rings

"Budget 223 Trainer" (took it out west to see how it performs on goats, not too shabby for a 150yard shot with a 62 gameking. DRT).   https://imgur.com/qFLihj6
1. Rem 700 factory 223
2. Manners T6A
2. KRG bolt lift
3. Triggertech diamond single stage
4. Vortex PST gen 2 5-25 in ARC rings.


Build for 2020 Should be done in about a month ish.
1. American Rifle company Mausingfield m7 chambered in 7 SS by Chad Dixon of LRI
2. K/P barrel finished at 20" fluted with seamless Cathedral Brake
3. Probably a trigger tech diamond 2 stage or Bix n andy or CG-xtreme
4. Paradigm Carbon A5 stock (weighs about 1lb for a full A5 style stock)
5. Metal cerakoted in 4 color DMP pattern.

Super nice bolt actions!   :shaka:
I like the stock on the 223
Title: Re: bolt action show and tell
Post by: Jmoto808 on February 03, 2020, 01:37:19 PM
Super nice bolt actions!   :shaka:
I like the stock on the 223

Thanks brotha. For my hands and anatomy, i actually wasnt impressed with the Manners T6A. The mcmillan a5 and foundation hand angle and thickness feel much more natural to me. But quality wise they are all on par.
Title: Re: bolt action show and tell
Post by: stangzilla on February 03, 2020, 05:53:19 PM
All this bolt action talk got me thinking about upgrading the stock on my Ruger American 223 with a Boyd's stock
Not a whole lot of options for the American, but I hear the Boyd's is a good option
Title: Re: bolt action show and tell
Post by: Jmoto808 on February 03, 2020, 08:33:35 PM
All this bolt action talk got me thinking about upgrading the stock on my Ruger American 223 with a Boyd's stock
Not a whole lot of options for the American, but I hear the Boyd's is a good option

Yaa heard pretty good thing about boyds. Not sure what your budget is and idt i would reccomend dropping that much into a ruger american, but there is the MDT Lss and ESS chassis for it as well as the oryx. The oryx is like 400ish, and you don't have to worry about varied fit with a non bedded boyds. The LSS is good cuz you can use AR parts if u have one already.
Title: Re: bolt action show and tell
Post by: stangzilla on February 03, 2020, 09:00:39 PM
Yaa heard pretty good thing about boyds. Not sure what your budget is and idt i would reccomend dropping that much into a ruger american, but there is the MDT Lss and ESS chassis for it as well as the oryx. The oryx is like 400ish, and you don't have to worry about varied fit with a non bedded boyds. The LSS is good cuz you can use AR parts if u have one already.

thanks, i'll look into that
Title: Re: bolt action show and tell
Post by: stangzilla on February 04, 2020, 01:51:32 PM
Yaa heard pretty good thing about boyds. Not sure what your budget is and idt i would reccomend dropping that much into a ruger american, but there is the MDT Lss and ESS chassis for it as well as the oryx. The oryx is like 400ish, and you don't have to worry about varied fit with a non bedded boyds. The LSS is good cuz you can use AR parts if u have one already.

those are really nice chassis systems.  that ESS is really expensive!  the Oryx looks good too.
but for my 223, I just wanted a wood stock so it can just look better than the factory plastic one, so I might just go with the Boyds
but maybe my next bolt action I might use one of those stocks.  thanks for the recommendations.   :shaka:
Title: Re: bolt action show and tell
Post by: Jmoto808 on February 04, 2020, 09:03:07 PM
those are really nice chassis systems.  that ESS is really expensive!  the Oryx looks good too.
but for my 223, I just wanted a wood stock so it can just look better than the factory plastic one, so I might just go with the Boyds
but maybe my next bolt action I might use one of those stocks.  thanks for the recommendations.   :shaka:

Lol ya, once u get a feel behind one of the higher end chassis and stocks you def get spoiled. If you do get the boyd i highly reccomend the pro varmint. Youll def want the vertical pistol grip and flatter butt for rear bag control when prone. Unless shooting off a bench, but still the vertical grip is just such a more natursl and relaxed position for the shooter. Dont forget ti post pics when all said and done. If you ever see me with any of my rifles at the range, feel free to come up and say whatsup, always willing to let people lie down behind my rifle and dry fire or even shoot live rounds.
Title: Re: bolt action show and tell
Post by: stangzilla on February 05, 2020, 11:15:04 AM
Lol ya, once u get a feel behind one of the higher end chassis and stocks you def get spoiled. If you do get the boyd i highly reccomend the pro varmint. Youll def want the vertical pistol grip and flatter butt for rear bag control when prone. Unless shooting off a bench, but still the vertical grip is just such a more natursl and relaxed position for the shooter. Dont forget ti post pics when all said and done. If you ever see me with any of my rifles at the range, feel free to come up and say whatsup, always willing to let people lie down behind my rifle and dry fire or even shoot live rounds.

I ordered the pro varmint.  I like the grip. i'll post pics once its installed in a few weeks.  build and shipping will take about 15 days    :shaka:
Title: Re: bolt action show and tell
Post by: drck1000 on February 05, 2020, 12:06:55 PM
Have been wanting to update/upgrade the stock on my REM 700 for a while.  Have long wanted to try a McM stock, but then took a break from shooting in general.  Not that I've gotten back into it more, want to include the REM 700.  Waiting for the trigger to come in that I ordered in a Black Friday sale, then will get the stock.  Also looked hard at the Magpul stock, Manners, B&C, and others. 
Title: Re: bolt action show and tell
Post by: stangzilla on February 05, 2020, 01:14:41 PM
took the stock off my American 223 just to look inside before I ordered the Boyd's stock
I figured while the stock is off, I would adjust the trigger since its really easy to do with an allen wrench.  should be around 3-3.5 lbs now.  the stock trigger is adjustable from 3-5 lbs
just need to wait for the stock to come in now.  I hate waiting.    :grrr:
Title: Re: bolt action show and tell
Post by: Jmoto808 on February 05, 2020, 04:24:48 PM
took the stock off my American 223 just to look inside before I ordered the Boyd's stock
I figured while the stock is off, I would adjust the trigger since its really easy to do with an allen wrench.  should be around 3-3.5 lbs now.  the stock trigger is adjustable from 3-5 lbs
just need to wait for the stock to come in now.  I hate waiting.    :grrr:

Haha i know your feels brotha. Hope you got something in the mean time to occupy your mind!
Title: Re: bolt action show and tell
Post by: Jmoto808 on February 05, 2020, 04:35:13 PM
Have been wanting to update/upgrade the stock on my REM 700 for a while.  Have long wanted to try a McM stock, but then took a break from shooting in general.  Not that I've gotten back into it more, want to include the REM 700.  Waiting for the trigger to come in that I ordered in a Black Friday sale, then will get the stock.  Also looked hard at the Magpul stock, Manners, B&C, and others.

I was stuck in a similar position as you as well, didn't have anyone around me who shot higher end stocks, only chassis (mpa, xlr, ai, etc). So i bit the bullet and bought stocks blindly which can get expensive and dissapointing. No matter if your hunting or bench shooting or prone or prs style, i always recommend a vertical gripped oriented stock. The hand placement for "traditional" stocks puts way too much stress in the hand imo to make a clean crisp trigger pull. Unless you are in a safari or doing quick shots hunting in brush, these angled grips make no sense to me.

As far as brands go, i think you will have decide if you wanna go budget or all out lol. Because any higher end stock with quality bottom metal will run you >1k. Imo if your going to upgrade but dont want to break the bank, at minimum i would go boyds or gray boe, grayboe being my preferred since they are related to the mcmillan family. I think redhawkrifles has salws on grayboe with DBM for like 500ish? The ergonomics will be near identical to an A5 mcm but will obv not be as rugged or "feel" the same in hand (what that's worth is up to u).

To end the long rant. I do try to head to go to Kokohead at least a few times a month. If you see a maroon old camry, feel free to look for me shooting and id be glad to let you get behind the rifle. 99% of the time ill have my manners or mcmillan or foundation stock. And im mostlt with my bro who shoots currently with an MPA and XLR. Lemme know if there are any specific questions you got regarding any of that.
Title: Re: bolt action show and tell
Post by: drck1000 on February 05, 2020, 04:45:42 PM
I was stuck in a similar position as you as well, didn't have anyone around me who shot higher end stocks, only chassis (mpa, xlr, ai, etc). So i bit the bullet and bought stocks blindly which can get expensive and dissapointing. No matter if your hunting or bench shooting or prone or prs style, i always recommend a vertical gripped oriented stock. The hand placement for "traditional" stocks puts way too much stress in the hand imo to make a clean crisp trigger pull. Unless you are in a safari or doing quick shots hunting in brush, these angled grips make no sense to me.

As far as brands go, i think you will have decide if you wanna go budget or all out lol. Because any higher end stock with quality bottom metal will run you >1k. Imo if your going to upgrade but dont want to break the bank, at minimum i would go boyds or gray boe, grayboe being my preferred since they are related to the mcmillan family. I think redhawkrifles has salws on grayboe with DBM for like 500ish? The ergonomics will be near identical to an A5 mcm but will obv not be as rugged or "feel" the same in hand (what that's worth is up to u).

To end the long rant. I do try to head to go to Kokohead at least a few times a month. If you see a maroon old camry, feel free to look for me shooting and id be glad to let you get behind the rifle. 99% of the time ill have my manners or mcmillan or foundation stock. And im mostlt with my bro who shoots currently with an MPA and XLR. Lemme know if there are any specific questions you got regarding any of that.
Thanks!  Def no safari for me  ;D  Mostly bench shooting for me, but no humping my 700 around.  If I were to do that, I'd def get a lighter rifle.

The A-5 has been on my want list for a while.  I am still kicking myself for not jumping on a sale maybe 4-5 years ago when I could've gotten one in the 400-500 range.  Don't think I need "as rugged" and will check out those two you mentioned, but I do also appreciate quality and am generally ok with spending a little more when warranted. 

Thanks for the offer.  Might take you up on that one day when I get back serious into the 700.  Have a bunch of FGMM lying around that needs some "attention".   :rofl:
Title: Re: bolt action show and tell
Post by: stangzilla on February 10, 2020, 09:30:04 AM
I adjusted the triggers in all 3 my bolt action Ruger Americans:  22LR, 223, 308.  adjustable 3-5 lbs, maybe its around 3-3.5lbs now in each one
so far I only shot the 22 LR.  feels slightly more accurate although I cant really tell by shooting silhouettes.  but it does feel lighter.  goes bang before i'm expecting it, which is a good thing I guess
now I need to test the 223 and 308.
still waiting on the Boyds stock for the 223 to ship. 
sometimes I order too impulsively bc I found a seller on ebay that has some Boyds stocks ready to ship.  only found this after I ordered directly from Boyds
Title: Re: bolt action show and tell
Post by: stangzilla on February 10, 2020, 12:38:38 PM
so yesterday I ordered a boyds stock for my 22LR on ebay, today it shipped
ordered direct from Boyds 7 days ago for my 223, and still waiting to ship. 
but that's my fault.  I hate waiting!    :grrr:
I should have the 22LR stock by the end of the week, so i'll have something to work on while waiting for the 223 stock to arrive   :geekdanc:
Title: Re: bolt action show and tell
Post by: Jmoto808 on February 10, 2020, 09:28:05 PM
I adjusted the triggers in all 3 my bolt action Ruger Americans:  22LR, 223, 308.  adjustable 3-5 lbs, maybe its around 3-3.5lbs now in each one
so far I only shot the 22 LR.  feels slightly more accurate although I cant really tell by shooting silhouettes.  but it does feel lighter.  goes bang before i'm expecting it, which is a good thing I guess
now I need to test the 223 and 308.
still waiting on the Boyds stock for the 223 to ship. 
sometimes I order too impulsively bc I found a seller on ebay that has some Boyds stocks ready to ship.  only found this after I ordered directly from Boyds

2 things that have helped me recently in having more consistent trigger pulls and knowing when my rifle will shoot is switching to a 2 stage trigger (bix n andy / huber) with the 1st stage set at 1lb and 2nd stage at 1.25 for a total of 2.25. Also the biggest change is switching to a flat bladed trigger. Allows me to feel better pressure in my finger pad and pull straight back. Combibed with the 2 stage i can "sit" in the 1st stage and add slight more pressure when ready to fire.

As far as 22lr targets. I just got the jc steel 22lr expansion. Its stake in targets with 3 inch, 2 inch and 1 inch. Great for 50-100 yard practice.
Title: Re: bolt action show and tell
Post by: TooFewPews on February 11, 2020, 08:46:16 AM
All this bolt action talk got me thinking about upgrading the stock on my Ruger American 223 with a Boyd's stock
Not a whole lot of options for the American, but I hear the Boyd's is a good option

I think there is a Magpul Hunter stock for the Ruger American.  Previously, the problem was that there was no magazine for Ruger Americans chambered in 223, 300 BLK, and 7.62x39, but Magpul just announced a compatible mag at this year's SHOT Show.

https://magpul.com/firearm-accessories/pmags/pmag105-56ac.html
Title: Re: bolt action show and tell
Post by: changemyoil66 on February 11, 2020, 09:22:38 AM
so yesterday I ordered a boyds stock for my 22LR on ebay, today it shipped
ordered direct from Boyds 7 days ago for my 223, and still waiting to ship. 
but that's my fault.  I hate waiting!    :grrr:
I should have the 22LR stock by the end of the week, so i'll have something to work on while waiting for the 223 stock to arrive   :geekdanc:

The wife wanted a certain Boyd stock for her 22 build.  She was going to use a Kidd action and barrel.  But there are some fitting issues.  IDK which stock she was looking at, but it's probably one that comes in lavender.
Title: Re: bolt action show and tell
Post by: stangzilla on February 11, 2020, 09:52:15 AM
I think there is a Magpul Hunter stock for the Ruger American.  Previously, the problem was that there was no magazine for Ruger Americans chambered in 223, 300 BLK, and 7.62x39, but Magpul just announced a compatible mag at this year's SHOT Show.

https://magpul.com/firearm-accessories/pmags/pmag105-56ac.html

nice!
I have the Magpul Hunter stock for my 308, I tried putting it on the 223 with AICS 223 mag and did not feed
thanks for the info about the magpul mag, but I got the Boyds stock coming in soon that will use the factory mag
Title: Re: bolt action show and tell
Post by: stangzilla on February 11, 2020, 09:53:26 AM
The wife wanted a certain Boyd stock for her 22 build.  She was going to use a Kidd action and barrel.  But there are some fitting issues.  IDK which stock she was looking at, but it's probably one that comes in lavender.

is this a 10/22 or bolt action?  bc boyds makes them for both
Title: Re: bolt action show and tell
Post by: changemyoil66 on February 11, 2020, 09:59:17 AM
is this a 10/22 or bolt action?  bc boyds makes them for both

10/22 semi auto.  She wants the Kidd parts.
Title: Re: bolt action show and tell
Post by: stangzilla on February 11, 2020, 10:10:22 AM
10/22 semi auto.  She wants the Kidd parts.

the Kidd trigger made me think 10/22.
I've heard good and not so good about the Boyds stocks, the not so good is mostly their CS and long wait for delivery sometimes.  if my order isn't shipped by end of the week i'm going to cancel my order or at least talk to CS which I hear is hard to get ahold of

10/22 build sounds like a fun project too. I gave my 10/22 to my nephew a while back, he has fun with it
Title: Re: bolt action show and tell
Post by: macsak on February 11, 2020, 10:12:37 AM
The wife wanted a certain Boyd stock for her 22 build.  She was going to use a Kidd action and barrel.  But there are some fitting issues.  IDK which stock she was looking at, but it's probably one that comes in lavender.

she told me of your loose fitment issues with your lavender action...
Title: Re: bolt action show and tell
Post by: changemyoil66 on February 11, 2020, 10:31:52 AM
she told me of your loose fitment issues with your lavender action...

3/16
Title: Re: bolt action show and tell
Post by: stangzilla on February 12, 2020, 03:58:41 PM
the 22LR Boyds stock was delivered today   :thumbsup:
and the 223 stock shipped today   :thumbsup:
hopefully get it this weekend and put it all together   :geekdanc:
Title: Re: bolt action show and tell
Post by: stangzilla on February 15, 2020, 04:53:13 PM
got both the Boyd's stocks on the 22LR and 223
22 is a Hunter stock in nutmeg color.  223 is the Pro Varmint Hunter in shadow camo color.
delivery of the 22 stock which I ordered from ebay took 5 days, the 223 stock which I ordered from Boyds took 11 days which is within the projected time period. in both cases I am very satisfied with the deliver time
and the quality of the stocks are great.  the 223 one which is gloss finish is incredible.  install was not hard at all.  tight fit tho which is good.
overall I like it much much better than the factory plastic stocks.  well worth it.   :shaka:

(https://live.staticflickr.com/7242/26303966853_05e9f2f5b6_b.jpg)
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Title: Re: bolt action show and tell
Post by: oldfart on February 16, 2020, 02:43:01 AM
(https://i.postimg.cc/VrV0805h/52A.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/VrV0805h)
Title: Re: bolt action show and tell
Post by: stangzilla on February 16, 2020, 07:41:11 AM
(https://i.postimg.cc/VrV0805h/52A.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/VrV0805h)

Wow. That's a long optic!
Title: Re: bolt action show and tell
Post by: oldfart on February 16, 2020, 08:15:43 AM
Wow. That's a long optic!
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"Length doesn't matter, it's how you use it"

 :rofl:
Title: Re: bolt action show and tell
Post by: ren on February 16, 2020, 09:03:01 AM
(https://i.postimg.cc/VrV0805h/52A.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/VrV0805h)

Unertl?
Title: Re: bolt action show and tell
Post by: stangzilla on February 16, 2020, 10:11:01 AM
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"Length doesn't matter, it's how you use it"

 :rofl:

That's what she said.  :D
Title: Re: bolt action show and tell
Post by: oldfart on February 16, 2020, 10:20:06 AM
Unertl?
.....
Yes.unertl 20x. Purchased from an acquaintance of yours about 40 years ago.
The rifle is a vintage 1937 Winchester model 52A.
Passed down from my late brother about 60 years ago, who got it from my late uncle before that.
It has been said that the win 52 is the king of the 22s.
I agree.
Title: Re: bolt action show and tell
Post by: oldfart on February 16, 2020, 10:21:57 AM
That's what she said.  :D
...
Sure, they say that.....Just before the divorce
Title: Re: bolt action show and tell
Post by: Inspector on February 16, 2020, 07:05:54 PM
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"Length doesn't matter, it's how you use it"

 :rofl:
Don’t believe that for a moment. Size matters.  :P :P :P
Title: Re: bolt action show and tell
Post by: stangzilla on February 18, 2020, 10:23:38 AM
tested the 22 and 223 at kokohead yesterday
both did well, although was windy, around 15-25 mph winds with gusts higher than that. 
i'm not the greatest shooter, but not bad for a cheap bolt action and cheap optic on the 223 on a windy day.   :shaka:

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Title: Re: bolt action show and tell
Post by: Jmoto808 on February 19, 2020, 04:43:44 PM
tested the 22 and 223 at kokohead yesterday
both did well, although was windy, around 15-25 mph winds with gusts higher than that. 
i'm not the greatest shooter, but not bad for a cheap bolt action and cheap optic on the 223 on a windy day.   :shaka:

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Looks good brotha, hows the ergos on the boyds??
Title: Re: bolt action show and tell
Post by: stangzilla on February 20, 2020, 01:09:31 PM
Looks good brotha, hows the ergos on the boyds??

I like it better than the factory stock.  I like the pistol grip on the pro varmint, and the fore grip is wider which I like too and the built in cheek rest, feels more comfortable or natural shooting.  the hunter stock on the 22LR feels not much different than the factory one, maybe a little wider overall slightly, but I like the wood much better than the plastic.
I got the 223 to be a practice gun, and just bc it was cheap and shoot cheap 223 ammo with it, and bolt action is easy to clean.  I thought of it as something not so special, kind of a beater gun. but now I like it much better, the wood just looks so much better to me. not a beater gun anymore   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: bolt action show and tell
Post by: zypherdex on February 23, 2020, 10:56:08 AM
Defiance Tenacity
6.5 CM, Bartlein, m24, 1:8, Area 419 Hellfire Brake
Trigger tech diamond @ 1.5#
AX AICS
Send it level
NF 7-35 ATACR F1

Still trying to figure out what it likes to eat, but this is a 15 shot group measured from the outside (subtract .264).

(https://i.imgur.com/g2ctPjO.jpg?1)

(https://i.imgur.com/fEfRB7j.jpg?1)
Title: Re: bolt action show and tell
Post by: ren on February 23, 2020, 02:05:00 PM
Defiance Tenacity
6.5 CM, Bartlein, m24, 1:8, Area 419 Hellfire Brake
Trigger tech diamond @ 1.5#
AX AICS
Send it level
NF 7-35 ATACR F1

Still trying to figure out what it likes to eat, but this is a 15 shot group measured from the outside (subtract .264).

(https://i.imgur.com/g2ctPjO.jpg?1)

(https://i.imgur.com/fEfRB7j.jpg?1)

That muzzle brake is ruffling my pant legs
Title: Re: bolt action show and tell
Post by: zypherdex on February 23, 2020, 04:25:11 PM
oops my bad :(
Title: Re: bolt action show and tell
Post by: ren on February 23, 2020, 05:06:51 PM
oops my bad :(

No problem at all. Part of the range experience  :shaka: Very nice rifle.:thumbsup:
Title: Re: bolt action show and tell
Post by: stangzilla on February 25, 2020, 02:41:26 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0la-n14t4w&app=desktop
Title: Re: bolt action show and tell
Post by: Bushido on February 25, 2020, 08:42:44 PM
Defiance Tenacity
6.5 CM, Bartlein, m24, 1:8, Area 419 Hellfire Brake
Trigger tech diamond @ 1.5#
AX AICS
Send it level
NF 7-35 ATACR F1

Still trying to figure out what it likes to eat, but this is a 15 shot group measured from the outside (subtract .264).

(https://i.imgur.com/g2ctPjO.jpg?1)

(https://i.imgur.com/fEfRB7j.jpg?1)

Next time don't leave your Starbucks next to your muzzle brake.
Title: Re: bolt action show and tell
Post by: ren on February 25, 2020, 08:46:12 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0la-n14t4w&app=desktop

that's a nice rifle
Title: Re: bolt action show and tell
Post by: stangzilla on September 22, 2020, 12:17:14 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70VAuZmZ_nw
Title: Re: bolt action show and tell
Post by: stangzilla on September 22, 2020, 12:32:03 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aVjUqzSTsA
Title: Re: bolt action show and tell
Post by: stangzilla on August 30, 2021, 08:57:38 AM
been wanting to change out the bolt knob on my 308 Ruger American Predator
for the American, you also need to change out the bolt handle bc the stock one is 1 piece.  while i'm at it i got a titanium bolt sleeve to replace the factory plastic bolt sleeve.
everything should get here this week hopefully and can swap things out on the weekend     :shaka:
Title: Re: bolt action show and tell
Post by: stangzilla on September 13, 2021, 07:31:10 AM
been wanting to change out the bolt knob on my 308 Ruger American Predator
for the American, you also need to change out the bolt handle bc the stock one is 1 piece.  while i'm at it i got a titanium bolt sleeve to replace the factory plastic bolt sleeve.
everything should get here this week hopefully and can swap things out on the weekend     :shaka:

finally got everything together.  from Anarchy Outdoors.  stainless bolt handle, titanium bolt shroud, and dragon scale bold knob.
install was a little tricky bc the firing pin removal tool fell out when the spring was on tension and the firing pin out.  so i just had to use a punch pin to tension the spring by hand then stick a screwdriver in there to hold it.  took a while to do it bc it wasn't easy.  many four letter words were said.   :grrr:
it actually would have been easier using the screwdriver from the get go
anyways heres a before and after pic of the bolt and the rifle   :shaka:

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51461347937_11c6ac9b18_b.jpg)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51461350852_9c7a05fcb8_b.jpg)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51461353342_005b38e351_b.jpg)