Thread: Gun Porn, show off your new toys

New to me Tikka .223 to match the Son's rig thanks to @Sasquatch Looking forward to blasting some Goats, Hares and other small furry creatures very soon.
Nikko Stirling LR 6-24x50
Atlasworxs Bottom metal
Greystone 0 MOA Rail
Hardy Gen 4
Leupold Quick Release low 30mm

What are those Nikko LR scopes like?

Dunno mate. Never actually shot it yet.

Looks clear enough and has etched reticle.

For $489 its hard to moan about quality really. The clicks are positive (but not like a Nightforce) has enough mag for the small critters, reticle is actually quite functional and uncluttered, both red and green illumination and the glass is ok really. In fact, I like it more than the Sightron S-Tac scope I had.
The Sight picture suffers a bit with some clarity at high mag but all in all, so far it looks really good for the money.
I'm a big fan of 50mm objectives so this gives me the field of view I want at the cheap price and, to be honest, it doesn't hurt to keep it if I have to go overseas quickly.

I'll get a Nightforce or Bushnell DMR-ERS as the next "true long range" scope when I know I have time to reload and the funds to build or buy some kind of .260 but for now, this will do!

I must add that I put the 4-16x50 on my son's .223 so it was less than $1k for two scopes. The 4-16x50 offers better edge to edge clarity and is perfect for the intended use of smashing gongs out to 300yds and small critters.

I have had a quick play with a 3-15 one.

If they work well in regards to dialing I would say pretty awesome for the price.

Glass wasn't to shabby at all.
Very surprised. Bulky tho.

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Yes, quite heavy.

We won't be hiking all day and I have a biathlon sling for the young fella so he can carry the weight easier.

Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst

What are those Nikko LR scopes like?

Here is the two of them on the same model rifle.

The 4-16 is significantly smaller.

Hey @SlimySquirrel Where did you source the biathlon sling from?

I got it in the states but my Mum has decided she can make them. Do you want me to ask her for a price?

7mm rem mag long range remington 700

Beeman's new toy a Sako Carbonlight 260 Rem with a Swaro Z6i 3x18 scope. Load he has settled on is 44.5 grs of AR 2209 under the 143gr Hornday ELD X @ 2756 fps Av.
Will be doing some longer range testing this weekend and hopefully maybe a Sambar or Red skin for a live tissue test.

Feels as nice as it looks. Come on weekend.

Faarrkin nice rig Kev

Look forward to catching up after your holiday, I feel you may have a few secret 260 recipes I may bee able to pry from you.

Originally Posted by BeeMan

Look forward to catching up after your holiday, I feel you may have a few secret 260 recipes I may bee able to pry from you.

You're basically into it give or take now

Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst

Tell him he needs to work on his bedside manner. I called him once to ask about a build and it was like talking to a rock

He's local to me so can talk in person . Nice and friendly , simple trigger job on my girls 410 no charge , and every time he says he have a job done by , it's a couple three days early .

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