Holy necro-quote Batman. That post was made you even joined this forum. Shhhh.I'll be awaiting your competition to this offering.
I'm sure you'll do a great job, hell probably a better job..
Bet you're a blast at funerals.
Ashbury Precision Ordnance Sniper's Hide Edition Rifle
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called over 15 times. Left messages and did get a call back from David and a female who promised info.
Last call was about two weeks ago.
Crickets
Last call was about two weeks ago.
Crickets
So second range day went great...shot steel targets (from body size down to 6x6 inch plates) at various distances from 200 to 800 yards.
Used the same 140 Hornady ELDs and some 140 cheap stuff Sellier and Bellot? No real difference on steel so for the next time Ill just save money.
We set it up as a kinda unknown distance range for our work rifles..however with mounds at 100 yard increments it’s not really unknown.
The APO had no issues at 800 second shot was a hit (bad wind call by me)...wind was unpredictable (full to zero at times) but manageable at that distance.
Used the same 140 Hornady ELDs and some 140 cheap stuff Sellier and Bellot? No real difference on steel so for the next time Ill just save money.
We set it up as a kinda unknown distance range for our work rifles..however with mounds at 100 yard increments it’s not really unknown.
The APO had no issues at 800 second shot was a hit (bad wind call by me)...wind was unpredictable (full to zero at times) but manageable at that distance.
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I love my APO Snipers Hide Edition 6.5 cm. It is very accurate, IMO it is a great deal for the price.
With the whole Remington issue it will be some time before they get some R700 in 6.5CM. There was some talk of doing a Remage to replace the lack of availability in the R700 6.5, but I don't know where that went. Still waiting on the SH release of the skeleton stock.
well if that is the case I may have to look at different options. I will give it a month.
Cadex is available- although more expensive
Cadex is available- although more expensive
Will this be available in the UK or would I have to import one unfortunately I've just fallen in love and will be putting my wife up as collateral until it is paid for if I can get my paws on one
Don't waste your time on this person he doesn't understand what has been done and the reason why I would love one of these rifles as a start out gun to get what this rifle offers for the price point is VFM in any body's book this guy is just nit picking for the sake of it
If Remington is out of business, where do you get a 700 barreled action from then? I would say that's the delay. I'm thinking of sending them the 700 .260 I bought from Midway last September that's completely botched up.
Midway would have replaced it if I'd have caught the problem at my FFL and refused it. These were essentially the last Remington rifles produced and they sold out quickly so I'd have to have caught the problem immediately to have received a replacement.
As it was I didn't find the problem for some time so that's on me. Again, my point is, if there is no Remington, how do you expect to have a source of actions?
Therefore, I can't send it to them to fix this last "gem" they produced. If they were still around it would've been sent back to Ilion a long time ago.
This is part of an email received from newly formed Remarms, so this may answer your question while simultaneously telling me to go piss up a rope.
Production of legacy Remington firearms is on track to begin in mid-2021.
Due to the nature of the acquisition, RemArms LLC. is unable honor any warranty or recall offered by the Remington Outdoors Company.
Last year, I asked for advice in starting a precision rifle build (“New to Precision Rifles”) and got some really excellent suggestions from the members…thanks again. But circumstances caused me to put off acquiring some of the pieces and parts. So I kept researching and drooling over some of the rifles I came across. But now, after seeing the APO Sniper’s Hide Edition, I think the wait is over. Call me a punk for not following through on my own build, but considering what I have read about the rifle, and Lowlight’s own endorsement, I think that it would be be a good choice for my first bolt gun.
there is a very nice set up in the sale section. This company has none or if they do they have not advertised so. I tried getting one for months and have now changed direction,
They have been moving to a new facility, machines should be up next week resuming production.
Seeing as the big green R went tits up it might be a while before these become available again. I’m still waiting on the skeleton stock to become a stocked item but I’m not holding my breath. I’ve gone to padding and hockey tape for now. Works well and the damn gun shoots better than I ever expected. Overall, very satisfied with the Cabela’s version.
SOLD - Rifle Sold :SnipersHide R700 6.5 CM w/ Vortex HD Razor
Rifle is sold: moving scope/Rings to “Optics” The following 1/2 MOA rig for sale: SABER® M700™ ERT Sniper's Hide Special Edition Rifle https://www.ashburyprecisionordnance.com/snipers-hide Remington Model 700 SPS AAC-SD Short Action, Hand Selected, Gauged & Accurized Factory Two-Lug Bolt...
www.snipershide.com
If anyone watching this thread wants an excellent Snipers Hide APO 6.5CM - I have one for sale.
MADMATZ is their lead guy and worked on my APO. Great team of gunsmiths.
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Well, now I've gone and done it!! I gave myself an early Christmas present by ordering a Sniper's Hide Special Edition in 308Win today. Now I just have to be patient and keep from chewing my arm off for the next 10 - 12 weeks before it gets here.
Spoke with Matt at APO today, and placed the order online.
P.S….I blame Lowlight for making me buy the rifle!! HE IS A BAD MAN!!
I just stumbled across this and I am also interested. I assume you have to call and find out exactly what is standard and what is optional. I see in the first post that an option is the 1/2 MOA in gunsmithing services. And what exact chassis are you getting out of those 3 forend pieces?
The online rifle configuration form allows you to choose the caliber and the chassis color. Outside of that, I think that you need to speak with the Sales staff to order any other bells and whistles that you may desire.
OK got it. Unfortunately this rifle in 6.5 comes with a 22" barrel and I was looking for at least a 24" or 26" so I guess this won't work for me. 22" is a little short for a 6.5. May have to spend a little more and get the MPA or DD Delta 5 Pro. I had a Tikka T3X 6.5 and couldn't get any accuracy or velocity out of the 22" barrel.
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My APO 6.5 22" is a tack driver, I shot with Frank and Mike in Colorado and never once felt under-gunned even with quite a few AI's on the line. I will agree with the velocity being down a little based on dope in my ballistic calculator but it did not have any practical implications on accuracy or on steel.
If you're really after velocity or flatter you might look at some of the 6mm offerings.
Also if you contact APO they have been more than happy to customize anything you like in my dealings. It just takes lead time, planning and $$$, but what doesn't these days.
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Hey guys if your looking for all the options for the Sniper Hid rifle and custom barrel lengths the check out the APO Rifle configurator. Or you can shoot me a DM and happy to help get you the info your looking for...
https://www.ashburyprecisionordnance.com/sh-rifle-config-tool
https://www.ashburyprecisionordnance.com/sh-rifle-config-tool
Hey guys, mine should be coming in soon. What scope rings or scope mount would you recommend for mounting a Vortex Strike Eagle 5- 25x56? Mainly interested in what would be proper ring height.
Thanks for the heads-up.
Thanks for the heads-up.
This is 1.5” Spuhr 4602. There’s about 1/2” of clearance on this SB PMII w/ 56” bell. You could get by w/ 1.1” or so likely. 0.95” would be too low I think. The adjustable comb with allow for various heights.
Be mindful of your desired eye relief. I ended up going with a cantilevered spuhr as I couldn’t get enough eye relief on that short rail. The hand guard prevents most extended rails from being used.
Been doing my research over the past few days, and narrowed my search down to Spurh, Griffin Armament or F3R Machine. While I understand that Spurh is considered top-of-the-line, I was wondering if the Griffin Armament and F3R Machine mounts were good alternatives. Any thoughts or experiences would be helpful.
If you havent bought yet, check out the ARC rings. Pricey but I love mine.Been doing my research over the past few days, and narrowed my search down to Spurh, Griffin Armament or F3R Machine. While I understand that Spurh is considered top-of-the-line, I was wondering if the Griffin Armament and F3R Machine mounts were good alternatives. Any thoughts or experiences would be helpful.
Now you have made my choosing that much harder!!
Only kidding…thanks for that suggestion.
Harder yet, ARC M-Brace is slick for sure!Now you have made my choosing that much harder!!
Only kidding…thanks for that suggestion.
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Easier. ARC m-brace is cheaper than spuhr. Unsure about the cost of the others.
I'm considering going with the m-brace on my Tikka.
@PabloPlutarco one thing to make the decision easier. Do you want a sperm (SPRM) scope mount on your rifle? If you roll certain ways that might be seen as a benefit. That's up to you.
F3r looks good. I haven't seen much about them but I also haven't seen bad about them.
The ARC rings have been around a while and the m-brace mount has had lots of good said about them. They are newer but have parts that are well proven. They also look really good as well and won't break the bank as bad as the Spuhr for not much more than the others you are considering.
@PabloPlutarco one thing to make the decision easier. Do you want a sperm (SPRM) scope mount on your rifle? If you roll certain ways that might be seen as a benefit. That's up to you.
F3r looks good. I haven't seen much about them but I also haven't seen bad about them.
The ARC rings have been around a while and the m-brace mount has had lots of good said about them. They are newer but have parts that are well proven. They also look really good as well and won't break the bank as bad as the Spuhr for not much more than the others you are considering.
I'm afraid that my purchasing a scope mount will have to wait...because I don't have a rifle to mount it to!! 
It has been over 4 months since I placed my order, and only twice within that period have I received an answer from anyone regarding the build status and when I might expect delivery. I was always told to keep communicating with a customer, even if you didn't have a specific answer for them. That way they are made to feel that they matter as a customer. All I've heard for the past 3 weeks is crickets. Not good business practice!! 
It has been over 4 months since I placed my order, and only twice within that period have I received an answer from anyone regarding the build status and when I might expect delivery. I was always told to keep communicating with a customer, even if you didn't have a specific answer for them. That way they are made to feel that they matter as a customer. All I've heard for the past 3 weeks is crickets. Not good business practice!! Similar threads
