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Originally Posted By popnfresh:
How long have you had it? How did you determine it was sub moa?(sorry got to ask, some think one or two 5 shot groups are enough) Were these hand loads? If so did they shoot sub moa in all temps? Has the muzzle velocity dropped? Athlon or Nikon scope? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By popnfresh:
Originally Posted By 59chevy:
Anybody else have a Bergara that was shooting sub moa then the accuracy dropped to 3 moa? ( barrel has less than 1000 rds through it) If you did what caused it and what fixed it? How did you determine it was sub moa?(sorry got to ask, some think one or two 5 shot groups are enough) Were these hand loads? If so did they shoot sub moa in all temps? Has the muzzle velocity dropped? Athlon or Nikon scope? Hand loads, been shooting this load for over a year, consistently sub moa. ( Still sub moa out of a RPR) Muzzle velocity hasn't changed Nightforce and a Sightron scope. |
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Originally Posted By 59chevy:
Yeah I'm gonna order some Hornady eld-m, Prime and Stand One. And just see how they all shoot View Quote I'm just over 120 rounds through mine and it's seemingly starting to shoot better. I hope there isn't an issue with premature barrel wear. Have you changed anything with your loads? Different brass, different primers? Different powder lots even? |
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I don't have my HMR yet but is a 36in J.Dewey cleaning rod long enough or should I buy a 40in rod? And should I also get a 10in or 13in guide rod?
https://deweyrods.com/product/complete-bolt-action-rifle-cleaning-kit-6-5/ |
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Originally Posted By Reorx:
I use a 36 inch Tipton 1 piece carbon fiber rod and it works just fine. I also use a Dewey 1 piece, 9 inch brass pistol rod to clean/mop the chamber. I don't know what a guide rod is but if you are referring to bore guides, I use a cheap MTM bore guide if/when I use a bore guide (which in not all that often). Other than caliber, they don't come in sizes... When cleaning your bore, remove the magazine... https://media.midwayusa.com/productimages/880x660/Primary/613/613121.jpg To spur you on to getting your own, this is the first picture of mine that I'm publishing... I finally got it, had it CeraKoted, and put it together... haven't shot it yet - I don't think I'll get a chance until next weekend (if I am lucky)... http://i.imgur.com/HDByCbW.jpg View Quote how tall are you? I am 5 foot 10.....one of the guys on the Bergara forum suggested I pull two spacers on the butt pad to get a more optimum LOP for my height. He was right on the money. Use a straight shaft #2 phillips driver and losed the screws up about 3/8ths of an inch and unlock two of the spacers. I was skeptical....till I shouldered the gun. |
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"I'm just an innocent, moon hillbilly!!!"
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Originally Posted By desertmoon:
That is HOT!!! Love it!!! how tall are you?... I was skeptical....till I shouldered the gun. View Quote I am 5' 7" but my wing span is long for my height... I use the methodology in this video to determine my LOP. I don't take it as "gospel" but I believe it is pretty close... As determined by this method, I could use a little more length but I am going to wait until I have a chance to take it to a range and shoot it before making any rash decisions! Shouldering the rifle as it is feels pretty comfortable - standing, sitting at a bench, and prone. I can't wait to see how it shoots! P.S.: I am pretty impressed with the trigger as well. Mine came set at a consistent 2.5 pounds and is pretty crisp/clean... and while this rifle is patterned after a Rem 700, I like the fact that the bolt release in on the left side of the rear of the receiver and not part of the trigger assembly. This makes removing and replacing the trigger easier. |
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Originally Posted By Reorx:
Why thank you kind sir... I am 5' 7" but my wing span is long for my height... I use the methodology in this video to determine my LOP. I don't take it as "gospel" but I believe it is pretty close... As determined by this method, I could use a little more length but I am going to wait until I have a chance to take it to a range and shoot it before making any rash decisions! Shouldering the rifle as it is feels pretty comfortable - standing, sitting at a bench, and prone. I can't wait to see how it shoots! P.S.: I am pretty impressed with the trigger as well. Mine came set at a consistent 2.5 pounds and is pretty crisp/clean... and while this rifle is patterned after a Rem 700, I like the fact that the bolt release in on the left side of the rear of the receiver and not part of the trigger assembly. This makes removing and replacing the trigger easier. View Quote |
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"I'm just an innocent, moon hillbilly!!!"
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Originally Posted By desertmoon:
That is HOT!!! Love it!!! how tall are you? I am 5 foot 10.....one of the guys on the Bergara forum suggested I pull two spacers on the butt pad to get a more optimum LOP for my height. He was right on the money. Use a straight shaft #2 phillips driver and losed the screws up about 3/8ths of an inch and unlock two of the spacers. I was skeptical....till I shouldered the gun. View Quote Could use a break from all the Tikka fanboys |
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What is best in life? To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of their women!
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I'm looking to get one is 6.5, anyone know the compatibility with r700 chassis? Specifically the Cadex defense lite strike.
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Mine came in yesterday!!! Going to get a Vortex Viper PST Gen II 5-25x50 mounted up today. I CAN'T WAIT TO SHOOT IT!!!!
What factory ammo seems to be giving good results? I'm going to buy a decent amount of factory before I start reloading for this gun. |
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Hornady 140gr American Gunner shot quite well for me, and has been a proven shooter in multiple Bergara HMR 6.5s.
It is a bit on the slow side (2575ish per my Magnetospeed V2), but will still be supersonic at 1000yd in most AOs. |
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Originally Posted By avboiler11:
Hornady 140gr American Gunner shot quite well for me, and has been a proven shooter in multiple Bergara HMR 6.5s. It is a bit on the slow side (2575ish per my Magnetospeed V2), but will still be supersonic at 1000yd in most AOs. View Quote |
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Chicken Farmer by choice hunter of shade tree's and hiding spots by nature.
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Originally Posted By bjohnson425:
Picked mine up a couple days ago. Very pleased with the fit and finish of this gun. I have a SWFA SS 12x on the way with Burris XTR rings, also a Silencer Co. ASR brake/ can adapter for my Saker ASR thats in jail. View Quote |
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How would replacement barrels work for these? Standard 700 barrels because of the action?
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Finally got mine to the range today, lasted 13 rounds until failure
Failure to extract Tapped case out with cleaning rod looked everything over and it looked fine loaded and fired next round Failure to extract Removed bolt and inspected the extractor is completely loose in the bolt face and I was able to slide it inward towards the inside of the bolt with very minimal effort. The detent ball and spring came out just fine. It looks like the spring is too short? If you assemble everything and shake the bolt the extractor will just fall out there is zero tension on the extractor so it wont snap over the case. Just got home so will have to call Bergara tomorrow. Hopefully they can just send a new spring and detent so I don't have to send the whole damn rifle in. The 13 shots it did fire were great tho. Edit: talked to customer service they have replacement extractor, detent and spring in the mail. |
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That is a nice looking rifle. I saw this in the Bass Pro Black Friday add and figured I'd search the forum to see what the word on them is.
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Did you just shoulder your pistol brace??
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Just bought my HMR last night ... I hate all of you
EDIT: What scope base should I buy? I've narrowed the scope base down to the TPS or the Evolution: https://www.midwayusa.com/product/2988135668/tps-1-piece-xp-tactical-picatinny-style-base-remington-700-matte https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004VI3PE0?tag=vglnk-c102-20 |
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Originally Posted By NotanATFagent:
Just bought my HMR last night ... I hate all of you What scope base should I buy? These are some of the bases I found in this thread: https://www.amazon.com/Evolution-Gun-Works-Picatinny-Remington/dp/B004VI3PE0 https://www.amazon.com/Seekins-Precision-Action-Screws-Remington/dp/B00URT69Y0 https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1009146736/tps-1-piece-xp-tactical-picatinny-style-20-moa-elevated-scope-base-savage-10-through-16-round-rear-axis-short-action-matte-steel https://www.opticsplanet.com/nightforce-remington-700-20moa-one-piece-bases.html http://www.theriflescopestore.com/leupold-59235-mark-4-tactical-base-remington-700-sa-1-piece-15-moa-matte-finish/ View Quote |
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Originally Posted By O3scgt:
ive upgraded to a scope with some more magnification ,but I can say i'm super pleased with the performance so far. https://image.ibb.co/b9vcoR/20171115_164348.jpg 5 shot group with roughly 40rounds down the barrel. https://image.ibb.co/kRidAw/20171105_144859.jpg View Quote |
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Originally Posted By NotanATFagent:
Just bought my HMR last night ... I hate all of you EDIT: What scope base should I buy? I've narrowed the scope base down to the TPS or the Evolution: https://www.midwayusa.com/product/2988135668/tps-1-piece-xp-tactical-picatinny-style-base-remington-700-matte https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004VI3PE0?tag=vglnk-c102-20 View Quote I don't know anything about Evolution. My current favorite for (steel) bases is Badger Ordnance. I don't use aluminum bases or rings. FWIW... |
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Originally Posted By m_later:
Dumb question - what app do you use to generate the info on that target pic? Or was it just manually annotated? I figure there has to be an app that can do it for you, right? Just have to give it some scale measurement? View Quote |
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Did you just shoulder your pistol brace??
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Anyone have a suggestion for factory ammo to put through the HMR in .308?
I'd like to use them to get used to precision shooting while also building up some brass to eventually reload. |
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Originally Posted By NotanATFagent:
Anyone have a suggestion for factory ammo to put through the HMR in .308? I'd like to use them to get used to precision shooting while also building up some brass to eventually reload. View Quote If you want the 175 grain version >>> 200 per Case (shipped) - $200 HERE; ~$187 HERE |
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These things are out of stock in 6.5cm everywhere. Where can I snag one?
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Originally Posted By Moses06:
These things are out of stock in 6.5cm everywhere. Where can I snag one? View Quote http://www.sportsmanswarehouse.com/sportsmans/Hornady-American-Gunner-Bulk-Rifle-Ammo/productDetail/Rifle-Ammunition/prod99999043934/cat100114 |
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Sorry, I meant the rifle itself. And as far as the ammo, NY resident, they don't ship to NY :(
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Did you just shoulder your pistol brace??
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Is the .308 version 8-40 or 6-48 for the base?
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Did you just shoulder your pistol brace??
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Originally Posted By Reorx:
The screws are size 6 (6-48) - just like a Remington 700. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes |
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Originally Posted By Moses06:
Sorry, I meant the rifle itself. And as far as the ammo, NY resident, they don't ship to NY :( View Quote |
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Originally Posted By NotanATFagent:
Thank you. I've seen some Rem 700 bases that come with 8-40, that's why I ask. View Quote |
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Has anyone tried the DNZ 215 tactical 1 piece mount for the Remington 700 to see if it works? They offer it in a 21.5 moa version too!
I have the mount on my Savage 10 and it's absolutely awesome. I sent a message to the company to see if it will work, but haven't heard back yet. https://www.dnzproducts.com/product/215-tactical-remington/ |
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Debating the switch from my Remington in .308 to a HMR in 6.5cm. I was looking at putting the new (almost out) KRG Bravo on my 700 because I would like detachable mags. I did some fuzzy math and I think I would be better off just switching platforms at this point (I am not reloading, don't have a ton invested in the 700, and I can take my scope, mount, and rings over to the HMR).
How do people like the stock? I went and held one this weekend and it seemed pretty solidly made. I was waiting for the Bravo chassis for my 700, but is seems like the HMR stock has a decent amount of the same features. If they are pretty close in design, basically if I look at the HMR as $600 rifle in a $350 chassis as well. Side by side the HMR beats my 26" 700 SPS (1:10 vs 1:12, threaded barrel vs non threaded, smoother action). The upside from my 700 is its a known entity and its a 1997 pre-freedom group gun. I was debating picking up one in .308 since gunprodeals.com has them for $855 right now and that beats anything I can find locally. I have a M1a and Ruger GSR in .308 so I already have a bunch of that laying around. It seems though that everyone is switching to 6.5cm. How are people who have switched form .308 to 6.5cm liking the switch over? |
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Originally Posted By Irish_11:
Debating the switch from my Remington in .308 to a HMR in 6.5cm. I was looking at putting the new (almost out) KRG Bravo on my 700 because I would like detachable mags. I did some fuzzy math and I think I would be better off just switching platforms at this point (I am not reloading, don't have a ton invested in the 700, and I can take my scope, mount, and rings over to the HMR). How do people like the stock? I went and held one this weekend and it seemed pretty solidly made. I was waiting for the Bravo chassis for my 700, but is seems like the HMR stock has a decent amount of the same features. If they are pretty close in design, basically if I look at the HMR as $600 rifle in a $350 chassis as well. Side by side the HMR beats my 26" 700 SPS (1:10 vs 1:12, threaded barrel vs non threaded, smoother action). The upside from my 700 is its a known entity and its a 1997 pre-freedom group gun. I was debating picking up one in .308 since gunprodeals.com has them for $855 right now and that beats anything I can find locally. I have a M1a and Ruger GSR in .308 so I already have a bunch of that laying around. It seems though that everyone is switching to 6.5cm. How are people who have switched form .308 to 6.5cm liking the switch over? View Quote If course you can switch over, but I'm just adding another tool to the arsenal. |
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Did you just shoulder your pistol brace??
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How did you guys attach muzzle devices to your Bergara’s?
Clamp the barrel in a vise with 2x4’s and wrench it on? |
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Originally Posted By NotanATFagent:
How did you guys attach muzzle devices to your Bergara’s? Clamp the barrel in a vise with 2x4’s and wrench it on? View Quote |
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Originally Posted By LittleSoup206:
The Bergara HMR has a 5/8-24” threaded muzzle at the end of the barrel so any muzzle device, with that thread size, will fit your HMR. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By LittleSoup206:
Originally Posted By NotanATFagent:
How did you guys attach muzzle devices to your Bergara’s? Clamp the barrel in a vise with 2x4’s and wrench it on? I'm curious the best way to torque it down. |
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I bought a Seekins 20 MOA base and it came with 2 Long screws, 1 medium screw and 1 short screw.
Where does each screw go? |
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If you number the screw holes starting from the muzzle - I believe the short screw goes in hole #1, the medium screw is in hole #2, and the "long" screws go in holes #3 & #4.
When you trial fit the rail (no Loctite, no torque wrench), all the screws should snug down tightly to the rail. You should test this by using each screw as the only screw - snug it down and try to wiggle the rail. You will be able to tell easily if the screw is snug with the rail or not... If the screw is too long for its hole, it won't tighten down completely to the rail and the rail will wiggle a lot... Give it a try, it should be obvious... If everything seems right, put all the screws in (snug) and have a look at the ends of the screw holes inside the action (take the bolt out and look)... The ends of the screws should not protrude from the holes on the inside of the action... This is also a place you should look for excess Loctite when you do the actual installation of the rail. Wipe away any excess with a long Q-tip. P.S.: The packaging materials don't give details??? P.P.S.: There are a lot of YouTube videos about mounting a rail. If you are unfamiliar, watch a few and get comfortable with the process in your head before doing yours. |
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Did you just shoulder your pistol brace??
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Originally Posted By Reorx:
If you number the screw holes starting from the muzzle - I believe the short screw goes in hole #1, the medium screw is in hole #2, and the "long" screws go in holes #3 & #4. When you trial fit the rail (no Loctite, no torque wrench), all the screws should snug down tightly to the rail. You should test this by using each screw as the only screw - snug it down and try to wiggle the rail. You will be able to tell easily if the screw is snug with the rail or not... If the screw is too long for its hole, it won't tighten down completely to the rail and the rail will wiggle a lot... Give it a try, it should be obvious... If everything seems right, put all the screws in (snug) and have a look at the ends of the screw holes inside the action (take the bolt out and look)... The ends of the screws should not protrude from the holes on the inside of the action... This is also a place you should look for excess Loctite when you do the actual installation of the rail. Wipe away any excess with a long Q-tip. P.S.: The packaging materials don't give details??? P.P.S.: There are a lot of YouTube videos about mounting a rail. If you are unfamiliar, watch a few and get comfortable with the process in your head before doing yours. View Quote The package did not come with any instructions and the videos I watched had no detail about what screws went where. How much torque should be applied for the base? I read somewhere 15 ft lbs. What about the scope rings? I have Seekins Rings. |
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Originally Posted By Reorx:
You should use the torque specs given by the manufacturer of your hardware. Having said that, I use a FAT torque wrench... in the package was this (below) general rule of thumb on torque recommendations... FWIW... NOTE: Torque specs are in INCH pounds not foot pounds... https://i.imgur.com/NQyrcrA.png <click to enlarge> View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Reorx:
Originally Posted By NotanATFagent:
How much torque should be applied for the base? I read somewhere 15 ft lbs. What about the scope rings? I have Seekins Rings. NOTE: Torque specs are in INCH pounds not foot pounds... https://i.imgur.com/NQyrcrA.png <click to enlarge> I have my FAT wrench on order already! |
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Looking to put a SIG tang 4 6-24x50 on my Bergara 308 - the farthest I will be shooting at this point is 600 yards - maybe more in the future
Anyone have any experience with this scope As of now I am finding it for 789 shipped to me Input will be much appreciated |
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Originally Posted By bjohnson425:
Got my rings, glass and muzzle device today. Can't wait to get it zero'd and my Saker ASR to get out of jail https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4508/24147216948_f426e6bcea_b.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4453/37935145526_02c7e1a472_b.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4470/37279086434_3188091c7c_b.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4483/26212231809_cf695e0f77_b.jpg View Quote |
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