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  1. IowaGeologist

    Rifle Scopes Vortex strike eagle 5-25 ffp

    Parallax going down to 15 yard would be great for that purpose.
  2. IowaGeologist

    Precision Rifles.....show em!!

    My first custom, fun as hell to shoot. Lighting in the picture is pretty shit. Zermatt Origin 26" Criterion 223AI 1-8 PVA barrel nut TT Primary Minimalist Spigot on a Bravo Atlas CAL 2
  3. IowaGeologist

    145 grain 6.5 Barnes Match Burner

    I think you have to go over $49, which is their standard shipping deal. Still pretty good though.
  4. IowaGeologist

    Inexpensive Double Rifle Soft Case

    No complaints on the Midway Drag Bag. Think I got this one for $45 on clearance two years ago. Works well for lugging my shittier ARs around.
  5. IowaGeologist

    Taylor Precision Engineering LLC???

    I'd personally steer clear. Poster above said a few people have been able to contact him lately, and that's good I suppose. But I'd put my money somewhere else based on the poster last spring that had to get Paypal involved to get a refund. Shit happens in people's lives, we all understand...
  6. IowaGeologist

    Best varmint bullet / cartridge

    Although I love my 223AI, I'd say 22 Creed or 22-250 with a moderately fast twist. 53 Vmax/60 gr TMKs on smaller varmint, and something like the Berger 70 VLD on deer.
  7. IowaGeologist

    tikka varmint bighorn origin

    Really depends on how often you'll be using it. If it will sit in the safe most of the year and see a few hunts and not many range trips, get the Tikka. If you're taking it out to the range as well and putting quite a few rounds through it, go all out and get the Origin and look forward to super...
  8. IowaGeologist

    DIY Cheek Riser

    Thread is over 2 years old and OP hasn't been on in over a year.
  9. IowaGeologist

    Big Horn action question

    Guess I'm not really sure why you're upset that people are recommending you just get a different barrel for the Origin. Without the info you just posted about selling the Savage setup (sans barrel) and cheap/free smithing services their recommendations were probably the correct ones when...
  10. IowaGeologist

    Bighorn Origin Build Thread

    Like most know, Origins come standard with control round feed. However, I read online where 223AI has some minor feeding problems with a standard CRF head, so ran it by Ray who told me the same. Zermatt makes special push feed heads that they will swap out for you if requested. As far as I've...
  11. IowaGeologist

    Bighorn Origin Build Thread

    Origin with push feed bolt head 26" 1-8 CBI 223 Ackley PVA barrel nut TT Primary CAL 2 Bravo EBR-7C Viper Went out to try out the new barrel and start fireforming brass. Wasn't dissapointed with 1/2" groups using cheap 50 gr Dogtown bullets I had sitting around just to get the barrel broke in...
  12. IowaGeologist

    Cheek piece comfort

    On my old MDT chassis I took a paint roller and applied some plasti-dip to the cheek piece. Once it was halfway set up I smoothed it out with a wet finger for slight texture. Was a little softer than the polymer, added just enough texture, and best of all, felt less cold on the 0 deg range...
  13. IowaGeologist

    Big Horn action question

    Not all 12s are Large Shank. If he had something like the Cablea's 12FV it's a small. If it's a 12 LRP it will be a large. I try not to rag on Savage too much because I think they're great for what they are, a cheaper but accurate rifle. Having said that, their naming system is ****ed.
  14. IowaGeologist

    Reloading Equipment Sold

    I’ll take the 6.5 dies. Sending pm
  15. IowaGeologist

    Precision Rifles.....show em!!

    You'd probably get some better info by starting a new thread instead of asking in the picture thread, but here is my take: NSS - Great. BAT Machine - No experience. Benchrest guys like them, but I'd probably just get a Zermatt TL3 from NSS. Remage - Simple nut system just like a Savage barrel...
  16. IowaGeologist

    Bighorn Origin Build Thread

    Just wanted to share my recent Zermatt experience. Got word my 223AI barrel is being shipped out, so started getting my Origin ready for the install by removing the extractor. Noticed when I dry fired, I didn't see my firing pin protruding and when disassembled, found out it must had broken off...
  17. IowaGeologist

    Magnetospeed Sporter off?

    Yes, but I'm surprised they were as consistent as OP mentions. I would have thought they'd dance around a little bit more. How off was it? Who knows. Different barrel (might just be a little slow), different length, different temp... Could easily see those three factors eating up around 100 fps
  18. IowaGeologist

    Post up some pics of your painted bravo!

    Went ahead and tried Citristrip to remove a paint job I wasn't crazy about. Worked pretty well, but took a couple of cycles to remove. Just strip the Bravo down into individual parts, apply with a paintbrush, let sit for a few hours, and then scrape off (I used a old credit card). This will get...
  19. IowaGeologist

    Which action is the s-m-o-o-t-h-e-s-t...?

    Hopefully the guy gave his son/grandson his login information so this reply doesn't go to waste.
  20. IowaGeologist

    12 rounds AICS .223 mags

    No experience with one but MK Machining has a +5 extension for the MDT poly mags. Should put you at 15. https://mkmachining.com/product/carbon-fiber-nylon-sa-polymer-mdt-223-5-extension/
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