I talked my wife in to getting me the Origin as a Christmas gift. Now I need to figure out what caliber I want to build and then think about my barrel. I've already got a TT Diamond ready to go and an MPA chassis.
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I talked my wife in to getting me the Origin as a Christmas gift. Now I need to figure out what caliber I want to build and then think about my barrel. I've already got a TT Diamond ready to go and an MPA chassis.
Mudflap621
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Nice wife I got socks…
The Origin is a great action and really like the features. I think it’s hard to beat the Proof prefits they can be had under 500 and will screw right on and all the ones I’ve seen are hammers. Only downside is if you wanted some obscure or wildcat. I believe they make 6.5 creed, 6 creed, 6 dasher, and 223 in their comp contour. If going dasher I’d go Alpha OCD brass therefore no fireforming.
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I wouldn't worry about your skill level. That's something that will constantly improve no matter who you are. I would worry about time. I have met many of people that get caught up in the moment, spend thousands on equipment and gear, and then never have time to shoot. If you have the time, and like driving, buy it.I keep reading about actions but cannot find much info if current batch of Curtis axiom the mpa puts there is with any issues or not. Like in link below some folks do not seem to like Curtis much.
From other perspective it is a production prs class ready rig, and probably well above my current skill level. Hmm
Bighorn Origin or Curtis Axiom?
Besides the obvious of two lug vs 3 lug does anyone think one is clearly better? Curtis is running a COVID19 sale is why I’m considering picking up an Axiom. I like the Savage barrel options for the Bighorns but see that there are now prefits available for the Axiom as well.www.snipershide.com
Yeah, sure it is me as well. Time is an issue, as much as I would want to do prs I just know I cannot commit to anything with a fixed schedule. But I at least can get to 300yds at Harvard to play from time to time.
All that got me back thinking that I cannot get another $5k spent on this instead of college fund for my oldest. Time sucks.
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Sounds like that Tikka Varmint in the classifieds would be perfect for you haha. Don't think u need some 5k gun to go play this game. A factory heavy barrel Bergara or Tikka will get you by just fine to try the sport and bang some steal and have fun.
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Who said anything about pants?
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My favorite rifle I got through a group buy on sh. Trued 700 action, put together by someone better than me. Shoots fantastic. Well under $2500.
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If your not going to be shooting past 600 yards there's no reason to even mess with the 6mm unless you like spending money. Ill be building another gun most likely 223 to mimic the comp gun just for practice and local matches. Only reason for moving the Tikka is I want to standardize all my actions as its easier for me. 6mm is cool don't get me wrong I get a lil chub every time I shoot it but the problem is with its popularity finding components is a PIA and expensive. I can feed the 223 with quality components for 1/2 the price, double if not triple the barrel life, and it really doesn't sacrifice much to the sexy sixes inside 600 yards.I have a bergara premier lrp2 in 6.5cm that is perfect- hence a meme of flying dicks above.
Just wanted to get something in 6mm as well.
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If you had a spare 700 laying around yeah maybe but to buy an action send it out to get trued and blueprinted and barreled your better off buying an Origin hands down.
I want a bolt gun for .223 but want something generic there, not too expensive. I was thinking to try new CZ 600 series - a range one, probably. The gas .223 I have shoots very well also, so it is on a back burner, I want to see more reviews of it first.
Tallahassee
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This was an action done up, with a bartlein barrel and some other accessories. I think it worked out to about $1600. I couldn't stop with the a la cart mods.
I get to Harvard at weird times- usually on Wednesday or Thursday mornings, when work schedule allows.
So, sure, by all means. Dunno what next week will be like - so far both Wednesday and Thursday look decent, if it will not be windy I got now 150 of both 6.5 and 308 prepped for testing, and 300 .223.
Tallahassee
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What about a beat to sh*t anderson? No poors allowed?
I haven't actually made it to Harvard yet, I need to figure out job stuff and if I'm moving to Maine before I decide if Its worth joining. Probably is worth it either wayI get to Harvard at weird times- usually on Wednesday or Thursday mornings, when work schedule allows.
So, sure, by all means. Dunno what next week will be like - so far both Wednesday and Thursday look decent, if it will not be windy I got now 150 of both 6.5 and 308 prepped for testing, and 300 .223.
Tallahassee
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Let me know if you want to go, but please, wear some pants.
slipknot
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nice
I would consider those 3 the top 3 choices also, not that Kelblys is any slouch.
Enjoy it
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Apropos of nothing, have you ever noticed that a .22 LR at 200 yards looks similar to a 6.5 Creedmoor at 500 yards with regard to wind drift? If you want to practice reading the wind on a short (200 yard) range, you could do a lot worse than using a good .22 LR. (And if you zero your .22 at 50 rather than 100 yards the drop won’t be that far off either.)
| Load Number | 710 | Caliber | 22 LR |
| Bullet Style | Copper Plated Round Nose | Bullet Weight (grains) | 40 grs |
| G1 Ballistic Coefficient | .139 | Muzzle Velocity | 1,240 fps |
| Sight Height | 1.5 in | Zero Range | 100 yd |
| Temperature | 59 °F | Wind Speed | 10 mph |
| Altitude | 0 feet | Max Range | 300 yd |
| RANGE (YD) | DROP (IN) | WIND DRIFT (IN) | VELOCITY (FPS) | ENERGY (FT-LB) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | -1.5 | 0.0 | 1240 | 137 |
| 100 | 0.0 | 5.1 | 1011 | 91 |
| 200 | -32.0 | 18.4 | 890 | 70 |
| Load Number | GM65CRD1 | Caliber | 6.5 Creedmoor |
| Bullet Style | Sierra MatchKing Boat-Tail Hollow Point | Bullet Weight (grains) | 140 grs |
| G1 Ballistic Coefficient | .535 | Muzzle Velocity | 2,675 fps |
| Sight Height | 1.5 in | Zero Range | 200 yd |
| Temperature | 59 °F | Wind Speed | 10 mph |
| Altitude | 0 feet | Max Range | 1,000 yd |
| RANGE (YD) | DROP (IN) | WIND DRIFT (IN) | VELOCITY (FPS) | ENERGY (FT-LB) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | -1.5 | 0.0 | 2675 | 2224 |
| 200 | -0.0 | 2.6 | 2350 | 1716 |
| 500 | -47.5 | 18.1 | 1905 | 1128 |