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Vince
08-25-2014, 09:45 PM
Since I posted the pictures in the wrong place I thought I'd try to rectify that.
This is my LRH that I painted and adjusted the trigger on. That's all that's been done to this rifle.
I worked up a load using the Barnes 130 grain TSX FB with IMR 4350. I'd say it shoots minute of critter. The target, 3 shot group, is at 400 meters.

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drybean
08-25-2014, 09:55 PM
Still looks great

Vince
08-26-2014, 02:24 AM
Thanks, drybean.
I'm going to attempt to work up another load for it using a bullet designed for long range hunting.
I just can't leave well enough alone.

FEENIX
08-27-2014, 06:55 AM
I'm going to attempt to work up another load for it using a bullet designed for long range hunting.
I just can't leave well enough alone.

Very nice group! Don't want to assume or guess but what caliber/chambering? I use primarily Berger VLDs (.300 Win Mag) and Matrix VLDs (.270 AI) for my LRH now before I switched from NAB (nothing wrong with them, just prefer the VLDs; still use them on other chamberings I have). I have some 150 LRABs in .277 but haven't had the chance to test them yet.

Good luck!

Ed

Vince
08-27-2014, 09:54 AM
Very nice group! Don't want to assume or guess but what caliber/chambering? I use primarily Berger VLDs (.300 Win Mag) and Matrix VLDs (.270 AI) for my LRH now before I switched from NAB (nothing wrong with them, just prefer the VLDs; still use them on other chamberings I have). I have some 150 LRABs in .277 but haven't had the chance to test them yet.

Good luck!

Ed
Ed,

6.5x284 Norma.

Vince

eddiesindian
08-27-2014, 11:09 AM
looks great!

FEENIX
08-27-2014, 01:34 PM
Ed,

6.5x284 Norma.

Vince

Vince,

Matrix makes 150 and 160 VLD; it might be worth a try for you.

Ed

Vince
08-28-2014, 03:37 PM
Vince,

Matrix makes 150 and 160 VLD; it might be worth a try for you.

Ed
Thank you.
I'm trying the Barnes LRX bullets at the moment. Will have to give these a gander.

oneissuevoter
08-29-2014, 08:09 AM
I've got one in .338LM. I nipped the stock tip to the first rigidity plate. It helped close my groups up. I keep shooting thru my Inch mild plates tho. Makes me think I'm missing after three rounds or so. Lol

oneissuevoter
08-29-2014, 09:39 AM
They are great rifles. You are shooting yours well.. Mine had a tight / out of specc chamber, to begin with: But after that issue was fixed -
It's a dream.

Vince
08-30-2014, 01:20 AM
One issue,
I wish they made one in .340 Weatherby Magnum or .338 Win Mag. Between the 6.5x284 Norma and the .338 Win Mag there is little need for another rifle for me.

oneissuevoter
08-30-2014, 09:24 AM
True. Plus its lonely when people run from your blast house 🏠🎆

Vince
09-04-2014, 01:33 AM
I might be compelled to pick up another two calibers in the future however.
Leaning towards the .458 Win Mag or the .416 Rigby on the big end and a .223 Remington bolt action on the small end.