That’s a great deal. I wonder if they are discontinuing them
I doubt it.
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That’s a great deal. I wonder if they are discontinuing them
Are there plans for long action calibers like the 300 WM and 338 Lapua?
Any plans for a quick change barrel system that doesn't require headspace gauges?
I'm running a Badger M2013 in a Whiskey 3 Gen 5 folder. The hinge and lockup (both extended and folded) is rock solid. To your question, I don't practice a lot of weak side shooting, but the hinge can make contact with your left hand. Shooting weak side feels odd anyway, so making some contact with the hinge getting into position doesn't really enter into the equation for me. There is plenty of room on the left side thumb shelf, it's just that the upper hinge is right behind your thumb.While this applies to anyone with a W3 chassis, I figured I'd ask here because it's on my mind: How does the folding mechanism work/feel for you when shooting weak hand? Does it get in the way at all? Specifically the bottom hinge, as I'd ride my thumb high on the thumb shelf. I'm seriously considering selling a bunch of stuff to pick one of these up before the sale's over (please hold out for a few more weeks or so on it, Justin! ), as it looks like a great system and I'd be very interested in checking one out to compare to my AIAT. I'm just trying to decide if the folder is worth the additional $400. It may just come down to my ability to get that extra $400 on hand before the sale ends, as I certainly wouldn't let that stop me from getting a fixed option if that's all I can swing. I'm not even sure I can make it at all, but I'm certainly going to try!
It does use the same mount although we're not sure if the factory Sako mounts fit. The Spuhr mounts fit well.
Just a quick note regarding the barrel change. That was a good write-up from bmmc but I do want to make sure it's known that the barrel change is not "quick change" it is "user changeable". It's a Savage barrel nut system. You can get a barrel cut anywhere and mount it up. There are two ways to make it more "quick change" though we don't think that applies to precision bolt guns so much. First you can insert a pin into the top of the action which will act as a stop for the barrel, the barrel would need to be headspaced in that position, then after that anytime you pull the barrel you just screw it back in until it hits the stop and tighten the nut. Second, we have our tool-less barrel nut system coming for the Habu/Dakkar rifle and you can use that on the SOTIC, that will be 6+ months probably but it's coming.
Sorry the SOTIC only comes in a Whiskey-3 chassis for now, no Bravo rears. If you're short on cash, a T3 with our trigger in a Bravo would do a lot of what you're looking for.
Derek-we looked into that shooting mat oddity and it's just a byproduct of how the rifle is held in there and the case is made so we're stuck with that for now.
Thanks guys,
Justin
It does use the same mount although we're not sure if the factory Sako mounts fit. The Spuhr mounts fit well.
Just a quick note regarding the barrel change. That was a good write-up from bmmc but I do want to make sure it's known that the barrel change is not "quick change" it is "user changeable". It's a Savage barrel nut system. You can get a barrel cut anywhere and mount it up. There are two ways to make it more "quick change" though we don't think that applies to precision bolt guns so much. First you can insert a pin into the top of the action which will act as a stop for the barrel, the barrel would need to be headspaced in that position, then after that anytime you pull the barrel you just screw it back in until it hits the stop and tighten the nut. Second, we have our tool-less barrel nut system coming for the Habu/Dakkar rifle and you can use that on the SOTIC, that will be 6+ months probably but it's coming.
Sorry the SOTIC only comes in a Whiskey-3 chassis for now, no Bravo rears. If you're short on cash, a T3 with our trigger in a Bravo would do a lot of what you're looking for.
Derek-we looked into that shooting mat oddity and it's just a byproduct of how the rifle is held in there and the case is made so we're stuck with that for now.
Thanks guys,
Justin
Barring anything crazy the Tikka triggers are due this month (Nov '18) for the top safety configuration.
Yes that is our tool-less barrel change system m6z.
Justin
Is the SOTIC action unique...or is it a footprint (Tikka? Sako?) that we might be able to use/see in other stock/chassis?
Just curious for someone like myself who really likes the looks of this action but may not be all-in for the system.
Regardless, it looks like a winner guys. It's great to see how far you guys have come!
So is the implication that there will be a TRG style safety?
Very nice! I just ordered one in the same configuration last week. I couldn't pass it up at that price.
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Just received mine in .308 checked the pull weight. It came in at 2lbs-12ozs. All cleaned and ready for barrel break in tomorrow !!
2 weeks from order to shipping notifications.
That's in .308....
I have no business whatever buying a rifle with this much capability...but boy do I want one of these...and the intro pricing is much more palatable than I'm used to. Pretty amazing, really.
You only live once. Might as well make the most of it.
Does anyone have any idea of what these actions are like when running in dirty conditions (not talking about submersed in mud or anything ridiculous, but in 'poor' field conditions like blowing dust, sand, ice or snow etc..), do they still function well enough or is this something that would jam up a 'precision' type action more than an average 'good' hunting rifle action like a Sako 85 or something similar? I've never had any experience with a TRG type action, i assume they would run in any conditions...?
also congrats DJL2, sounds like a good decision!
Wow, thanks! I can certainly see a lot of similarities (and a fair few things i hadn't considered the 'why' of) on the SOTIC.Not sure about SOTIC, but probably very close to TRG. See this http://www.snipershide.com/shooting...-sako-trg-22-and-observations-on-gear.167144/.
@Massoud was kind enough to respond when I queried - I'm right there with you...probably another week or so, if things go well. It's my first 6.5 CM, so no real ammo stash to draw from. I grabbed up some Hornady and SIG 140 grain OTM, as well as Hornady 147 grain ELD-M. I'm hoping that, short term, at least one of these suits the rifle.
I'll likely repurpose an optic, short term. I'll hem and haw between getting new intermediate glass (i.e. Trijicon Accupoint or Burris XTR3) or used "good" glass (e.g. the Gen 2 Razor HDs in the sale section right now) for a while longer.