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Posted: 9/11/2020 11:33:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jaqufrost: Picked up my HMR Pro this evening! https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/57761/20200826_220800_jpg-1564408.JPG Did it come with a soft case? Mine came in a week ago, still at the smith's, but it did not come with the soft case. |
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Posted: 9/12/2020 12:03:14 AM EDT
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Mine did not, it was packed in a cardboard box with foam insert. Pretty nice packaging but no soft case “test target” was not included either, it was a generic sub moa copy group printed on the card and something like .4457 “ that is the average size test groups we get from these rifles” I seen the same tag on another pro HMR at another dealer today. waiting on my components, optic, and base to get here so I can try it out.
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Posted: 9/12/2020 12:30:42 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CarbonBuildup: Did it come with a soft case? Mine came in a week ago, still at the smith's, but it did not come with the soft case. No test targets anymore either. Just the printed card. |
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Posted: 9/12/2020 12:52:55 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jaqufrost: No soft case, just a box. No test targets anymore either. Just the printed card. Have you had a chance to group yours yet? |
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Posted: 9/12/2020 8:25:45 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By glocktalk: Mine did not, it was packed in a cardboard box with foam insert. Pretty nice packaging but no soft case “test target” was not included either, it was a generic sub moa copy group printed on the card and something like .4457 “ that is the average size test groups we get from these rifles” I seen the same tag on another pro HMR at another dealer today. waiting on my components, optic, and base to get heret so I can try it out. Mine too. I called Bergara and they said they have not included targets with their rifles for over a year. They told me it was too much time to shoot it and include the target. They said since they are shooting so well, they don't think they need to do that. I'll post pics and range results as soon as I get the rifle and go to the range. |
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Posted: 9/12/2020 9:09:47 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By glocktalk: Have you had a chance to group yours yet? |
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Posted: 9/12/2020 11:36:39 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CarbonBuildup: Mine too. I called Bergara and they said they have not included targets with their rifles for over a year. They told me it was too much time to shoot it and include the target. They said since they are shooting so well, they don't think they need to do that. I'll post pics and range results as soon as I get the rifle and go to the range. Seems like bullshit to me not to do a test group on a $1500 “semi custom” rifle. They at least put some rounds down range since mine had carbon and copper fouling |
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Posted: 9/12/2020 12:54:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CarbonBuildup: Did it come with a soft case? Mine came in a week ago, still at the smith's, but it did not come with the soft case. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CarbonBuildup: Originally Posted By jaqufrost: Picked up my HMR Pro this evening! https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/57761/20200826_220800_jpg-1564408.JPG Did it come with a soft case? Mine came in a week ago, still at the smith's, but it did not come with the soft case. Mine did, but I bought it about 2 years ago. |
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Posted: 9/15/2020 12:18:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By glocktalk: Seems like bullshit to me not to do a test group on a $1500 "semi custom" rifle. They at least put some rounds down range since mine had carbon and copper fouling |
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Posted: 9/15/2020 3:42:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By travis442: I would agree, I was pretty disappointed that mine didn't come with one especially since I have yet to be impressed with the groups that I'm getting out of it. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By travis442: Originally Posted By glocktalk: Seems like bullshit to me not to do a test group on a $1500 "semi custom" rifle. They at least put some rounds down range since mine had carbon and copper fouling Is yours a Pro Or a standard? |
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Posted: 9/15/2020 11:53:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By glocktalk: Is yours a Pro Or a standard? |
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Posted: 9/16/2020 12:23:01 AM EDT
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What’s your round count and have you tried any handloads?
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Posted: 9/16/2020 1:45:35 AM EDT
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Are you guys running the 22 or 24" barrel for the 6.5 Creedmoor? they offer both options.
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Posted: 9/16/2020 1:50:10 AM EDT
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I have the hmr pro 6.5 Barrel length is 24”
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Posted: 9/16/2020 7:01:21 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tarheel7734: Are you guys running the 22 or 24" barrel for the 6.5 Creedmoor? they offer both options. https://oakhillguns.com/bergara-premier-hmr-pro-6-5-creedmoor-heavy-barrel.html |
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Posted: 9/16/2020 2:45:54 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/16/2020 5:34:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryLike. |
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Posted: 9/18/2020 8:48:29 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By travis442: It's a pro in 308 win, last range trip out I was able to get the Federal 168 GMM to shot 2 out of 3 groups sub-moa but they were just barely and the third group wasn't. I'm trying to find a hunting round that it likes but so far I haven't found anything that shoots sub-moa that isn't a match bullet. I had the same issues with my standard version. Finally found Berger's 185 classic hunter factory load and it shoots better than FGMM. |
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Posted: 9/18/2020 9:51:57 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By glocktalk: What's your round count and have you tried any handloads? I haven't tried any handloads yet, was really hoping that I could find a factory hunting load that shot well and then stock up on that so I would always have something that I knew I could count on. |
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Posted: 9/18/2020 9:52:41 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 03pred: I had the same issues with my standard version. Finally found Berger's 185 classic hunter factory load and it shoots better than FGMM. |
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Posted: 9/19/2020 5:12:31 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/19/2020 6:02:43 PM EDT
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Nice shooting!
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Posted: 9/19/2020 6:08:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jaqufrost: Nice shooting! Thanks! Really happy with this rifle. I’ve got a pod lock coming for the Harris, and I’ll eventually put a brake on it. Eventually, when my wife’s insurance settlement comes in, I’m planning to upgrade the gen 1 PST to a Nightforce. 
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Posted: 9/19/2020 6:20:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Virginia_Shooter: Thanks! Really happy with this rifle. I've got a pod lock coming for the Harris, and I'll eventually put a brake on it. Eventually, when my wife's insurance settlement comes in, I'm planning to upgrade the gen 1 PST to a Nightforce. |
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Posted: 9/19/2020 6:31:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jaqufrost: Which model NF? I’ll shop around when I know the budget for sure, but I’m thinking the NX8 4-32 FFP. I’ve wanted one ever since I got to shoot one on a buddy’s rifle. It’s $$$ but worth it to me. God knows I’ve bought dumber things. 
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Posted: 9/19/2020 6:47:14 PM EDT
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Hell ya nice shooting! I’m waiting on a magnetospeed before I start shooting. Got my scope leveled and mounted today.
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Posted: 9/19/2020 6:50:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By glocktalk: Hell ya nice shooting! I’m waiting on a magnetospeed before I start shooting. Got my scope leveled and mounted today. Nice! What scope did you go with? |
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Posted: 9/19/2020 8:11:19 PM EDT
[Last Edit: glocktalk]
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I bought a gen 1 pst 6-24 FFP mrad closeout from euro optics for 450. Seekins 20 moa base, seekins matched rings.
I plan on a area 419 or apa brake and hopefully once I sell my 1903a3 I’ll pick up a leupold mk5hd. I occasionally see a piece of foam on the cheek rest, is that something you guys buy or make?  Attached File |
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Posted: 9/20/2020 4:24:44 PM EDT
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This is the most recent group I shot. - 5 rounds of Hornady 6.5 Creedmoor 147 gr. ELD-M
 Attached FileHere she is in a BMP chassis at a precision rifle match yesterday.  Attached File |
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Posted: 9/20/2020 4:54:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MSC182: This is the most recent group I shot. - 5 rounds of Hornady 6.5 Creedmoor 147 gr. ELD-M https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/189957/13FA285C-DF53-4F37-82CA-B126651A2FDA_jpe-1600143.JPG Here she is in a BMP chassis at a precision rifle match yesterday. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/189957/F24BC6AC-7A41-47F5-8B2F-23EBE44B8173_jpe-1600146.JPG *like* |
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Posted: 9/20/2020 4:55:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By glocktalk: I bought a gen 1 pst 6-24 FFP mrad closeout from euro optics for 450. Seekins 20 moa base, seekins matched rings. I plan on a area 419 or apa brake and hopefully once I sell my 1903a3 I’ll pick up a leupold mk5hd. I occasionally see a piece of foam on the cheek rest, is that something you guys buy or make? https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/127639/BCEA284E-6336-45E1-954C-9296A8388A3F_jpe-1599107.JPG Very nice rifle. As to the cheek rest, most of the guys I know who do it are just using foam and 100mph tape or similar. Nothing too fancy. If you’re not having clearance issues with the scope I’m not sure how useful it is other than maybe a softer resting place for cheek. YMMV. |
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Posted: 9/20/2020 7:28:31 PM EDT
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I just got finished setting up my fathers new HMR Wilderness. He won't get to shoot it till next weekend, hopefully if we can find time.
Really nice rifle ! I'm sort of jelly, but we'll see which shoots better, his Bergara or my Tikka CTR.   Attached File |
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Posted: 9/20/2020 7:52:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By glocktalk: I bought a gen 1 pst 6-24 FFP mrad closeout from euro optics for 450. Seekins 20 moa base, seekins matched rings. I plan on a area 419 or apa brake and hopefully once I sell my 1903a3 I’ll pick up a leupold mk5hd. I occasionally see a piece of foam on the cheek rest, is that something you guys buy or make? I put a small adhesive piece on my cheek piece to help when it’s hot. My face would slide around quite a bit on the bare plastic but doesn’t move now.  Attached File |
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Posted: 9/20/2020 8:12:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By glocktalk: I bought a gen 1 pst 6-24 FFP mrad closeout from euro optics for 450. Seekins 20 moa base, seekins matched rings. I plan on a area 419 or apa brake and hopefully once I sell my 1903a3 I'll pick up a leupold mk5hd. I occasionally see a piece of foam on the cheek rest, is that something you guys buy or make? https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/127639/BCEA284E-6336-45E1-954C-9296A8388A3F_jpe-1599107.JPG |
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Posted: 9/20/2020 8:42:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jaqufrost: I bought a cheek pad off Amazon that was designed for the Magpul CTR stock. Made one slice and mounted it. I really like it. Keeps me from sliding around when I'm sweaty. Awesome that’s what I’m looking for. |
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Posted: 9/26/2020 5:51:07 PM EDT
[Last Edit: glocktalk]
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Took out my hmr pro 6.5 for the first time today. I had loaded up 5-3 shot groups of Berger 140 vld and 5-3 shot groups of 142 smk. For a total of 30 rounds. Range was approximately 90 yards give or take, wind was coming from the west with up to 10 mph gust which made a frustrating time trying to stay steady.
The first 4 rounds I was completely off target so my first two 3 shot groups I have no data on group size but that is ok. Every group after that was sub .5” With the exception of one that was in the .6” The best was .018” (pictured below was a 142 smk) granted these are three shot groups but I believe the rifle has a lot of promise.  Attached File |
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Posted: 9/26/2020 6:14:58 PM EDT
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Took mine out today for the first time. HMR Pro 6.5 Creedmore. EGW 20moa base, Vortex .92” rings, Vortex Razor HDII 4.5-27 scope with a Burris scope level, Harris 3-6 bipod, VG65 brake. 100yrd. range at the Aurora Sportsmans Club. Very windy day. I think I did pretty good. Had some great groups and some not so great groups.
With the 20moa rail, I could not adjust it low enough to get the crosshairs on the target at 100. I had to hold over 22 MOA on the EBR reticle. Is this a common problem? Never had a scope on a 20moa rail before. Anyway, pics or it didn’t happen.     
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Posted: 9/26/2020 6:17:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CarbonBuildup: Took mine out today for the first time. HMR Pro 6.5 Creedmore. EGW 20moa base, Vortex .92" rings, Vortex Razor HDII 4.5-27 scope with a Burris scope level, Harris 3-6 bipod, VG65 brake. 100yrd. range at the Aurora Sportsmans Club. Very windy day. I think I did pretty good. Had some great groups and some not so great groups. With the 20moa rail, I could not adjust it low enough to get the crosshairs on the target at 100. I had to hold over 22 MOA on the EBR reticle. Is this a common problem? Never had a scope on a 20moa rail before. Anyway, pics or it didn't happen. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/169878/B3DF4383-B3DE-431C-88B8-33FEFBA70FC8-1608331.jpghttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/169878/A7458538-69A7-49FD-B76B-9DFAE08945E0-1608332.jpghttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/169878/7C2FF6DA-D542-4704-AA0D-DCEA1CF67EDE-1608333.jpghttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/169878/446330A3-8F6B-4C28-BA3E-2743DFA8D9B0-1608334.pnghttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/169878/99CE8D52-700F-44A6-B6EA-AF29BA2971A4-1608337.jpg |
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Posted: 9/26/2020 6:43:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jaqufrost: Make sure the zero stop isn't set and preventing you from dialing the 20MOA you need. Yeah, I gotta read the manual to figure this thing out. |
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Posted: 9/26/2020 7:09:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jaqufrost: Make sure the zero stop isn't set and preventing you from dialing the 20MOA you need. This is likely your problem. The scope definitely has the range for a 20 MOA rail. |
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Posted: 9/26/2020 7:15:43 PM EDT
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Nice groups guys!
I was talking to a buddy today about the rifle and we were talking about custom actions and companies that make them. I was mentioning the performance of the rifle and how I was having a hard time justifying the cost of anything "better". (obv custom actions, barrels etc are better strictly speaking) relative to the money. If the rifle keeps up the groups I've been getting, I'm pretty sure I can save myself several thousand over a custom rifle. At least for a while. 
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Posted: 9/26/2020 7:49:51 PM EDT
[Last Edit: BushmasterGuy77]
[#42]
Double tap.
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Posted: 9/26/2020 7:53:48 PM EDT
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What length AICS mags does the .300 PRC HMR use? Regular or CIP? All I'm seeing is 3.850, but I wanted to double check.
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Posted: 9/27/2020 12:37:03 AM EDT
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I would say it has to be something in your zero stop, I had no problem getting on target and I have a 20 moa seekins base.
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Posted: 9/27/2020 8:56:03 AM EDT
[Last Edit: FritzTKatt]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Virginia_Shooter: Nice groups guys! I was talking to a buddy today about the rifle and we were talking about custom actions and companies that make them. I was mentioning the performance of the rifle and how I was having a hard time justifying the cost of anything "better". (obv custom actions, barrels etc are better strictly speaking) relative to the money. If the rifle keeps up the groups I've been getting, I'm pretty sure I can save myself several thousand over a custom rifle. At least for a while. I probably have 2k through mine in .308. Not all super hot loads, lots of weaksauce work-up loads, some factory, some stupid hot "I'll finish this string, but the next charge is getting pulled" loads. Clean it about every 300rds. Nothing crazy, just remove the powder fouling and some copper solvent. I believe in the "copper equilibrium" concept. When the barrel wears out, I'll find a 'smith to work it over and install a higher end barrel. Probably stick with .308. Hell, might just see about having bergara rebarrel it. I can take ½MOA for a $1000 rifle, but getting down to ¼ would be pretty cool. I don't know if it's really worth it in .308 though. One of the 6mm cartridges would be slick. ETA: I kind of want a 6mm gay tiger just for the look on people's face. |
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Posted: 9/27/2020 6:31:08 PM EDT
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Another awesome day with the hmr pro. Tried out some 5 shot groups and the mirage off the sandy desert range I was at was messing with me bad.
Here’s the best 5 shot group with a 142 smk. Top left could have been me but still very acceptable. The 140 Berger’s were decent nothing below .3 I loaded up some with .020 jump instead of .010 to see if that helps.  Attached File |
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Posted: 9/29/2020 6:53:10 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By glocktalk: Another awesome day with the hmr pro. Tried out some 5 shot groups and the mirage off the sandy desert range I was at was messing with me bad. Here’s the best 5 shot group with a 142 smk. Top left could have been me but still very acceptable. The 140 Berger’s were decent nothing below .3 I loaded up some with .020 jump instead of .010 to see if that helps. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/127639/D7E445BD-BA7B-4AFB-A270-B2F5085CF784_jpe-1609886.JPG Did it help? |
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Posted: 9/29/2020 11:41:57 AM EDT
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Have not been back to the range to test them out yet
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Posted: 10/30/2020 6:20:08 PM EDT
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Berger 140s and H4350 have not been the greatest. I tried some RE 16 with them today and most were in the 3s and the best was in the 2s. I will probably just stick to the 142 smk since they shoot better and are cheaper.
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Posted: 11/7/2020 1:40:00 AM EDT
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Put in my order for a HMR in 300 PRC today. Maybe someday I will be able to find brass or ammo and actually start to play with it.
Right now I am not planning on spending a fortune outfitting it - will mostly just move stuff over from other guns and/or my spare parts cabinet. I have a Vortex Razor HD AMG on a spare 6.5 creedmoor that I can move over fairly easily. I have a thread on Hybrid, a Saker, an Tranquillo that could be used (not sure the best option there, or if I just should try to find a thunder beast - since I don't have ammo yet...). Will need to order some rail (leaning towards Seekins, as I have a Larue mount already on the scope - but cheaper and easier are not always the best options). There is a lot of info in the thread - but I don't know if all of it carries over from the 308's and 6.5 Creedmoor's to the PRC. |
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