Selecting my first rifle

[RBT321]

Finally got a picture to share :)

Rifle (now named "Vera" - Firefly ref!), bipod & scope: $550.

Also got a case, Caldwell chronograph, tripod, 1200 yard laser range finder, cleaning gear, bag, cans, all for another $250. In total I went a little over my $700 target, but I'm happy with the kit I've put together. Now all I've got to do is go put something through the barrel...

Thanks to everyone for your advice!

Ross.

[mikeinco]

move the scope forward..i think you may end up wearing it that far back

[RBT321]

Yep, I have already moved it about three notches forward since that pic was taken, to improve the eye relief. It's a cheap scope, and while it appears to be functioning surprisingly well, the left-right, up-down and forward-back position for quality vision for your eye *really* is tight in all directions; maybe 1/2" total movement allowance for forward-back and less than 1/4" for the other directions.

I'm awaiting delivery of a cheek pad/riser, due on Monday, which I'll need before I can nail down my own positioning. But I'm going to break the rifle in while I'm waiting for that, and I can at least begin experimenting with the scope. My learning curve now begins!

Ross.

[RBT321]

I'm awaiting delivery of a cheek pad/riser

That one turned up; a sleeve with a pocket for a 0.75" high foam riser, but I'm not happy with it, because the riser keeps moving around.

Anyone got a suggestion for an inexpensive riser solution that would work well with a factory stock?

Ross.

[Bill2905]

That one turned up; a sleeve with a pocket for a 0.75" high foam riser, but I'm not happy with it, because the riser keeps moving around.

Anyone got a suggestion for an inexpensive riser solution that would work well with a factory stock?

Ross.

I spent a couple bucks on a 6' section of foam pipe insulation, the kind with the slit in it. Cut a short piece and slip it over your stock. I tried this as a temporary fix until I could find something more permanent but I ended up liking it and still use it today on several rifles. Not the most polished looking accessory but it works for my needs at the range. When it wears out or blows away, I just cut a new piece.

[RBT321]

I've got a Kydex kit coming (thanks for the recommendation HK) but in the meantime I'm 3D printing a tie-on riser that I found on Thingiverse: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2492653

Another quick question for y'all: Does anyone know where I can find any large rifle primers?

Ross.

[charlie b]

.... Does anyone know where I can find any large rifle primers?

Ross.

Sorry, I haven't seen any for almost 6 months.

[lastedtiger]

Another quick question for y'all: Does anyone know where I can find any large rifle primers?

Ross.[/QUOTE]
Have you checked/called your local shops? The ones by me have primers(non match) for $35-$45 including small pistol but wont ship.