He will be the first to tell you I’ve already spent too much on it and too little time with it!!!
Remington Model 725 triple deuce
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He will be the first to tell you I’ve already spent too much on it and too little time with it!!!
You mean like this:
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Sonicdmb73
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I have had a 222 for years I even had a new barrel fitted as the rifle is compact and very very accurate. I can take it south for Muntjac and CWD or north for Roe. I wouldn’t part with it even though I have a 20 Tac which is something else on foxes and vermin.
6.5 I don’t think it matters much what cartridge you launch it with. I tried three loads tonight all made a single hole in the target with three rounds. Not quite the same hole but good enough. For a matter of interest I tried one of each load and got half an inch ish.
My 243 was very accurate too consistently under half MOA. But non toxic loads legal for Scotland (without a law change) are not happening. The Sauer 202 is different between 243 and 6.5x55 the bolt is three lug on the former and six on 6.5 upwards. The gunsmith who did my 222 told me about barrel adapters so effectively I can get anything built from 20-250 to 35 Whelen for instance. I have a .270 barrel too so fairly well covered for all quarry here and some abroad.
I don’t think you can have too many rifles just ask Muir mind he doesn’t have any “good reason” bs to go through.
That looks pretty functional to me! And an improvement: there was a bunch of vet wrap around the stock the last time I saw it, if I recall?
Heym SR20
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@xBob thinking about your armoury, you have a .222 for foxes, small deer type hunting, 275 for special occasions and fine days, rather than a 6.5cm i would look at a 308 or 30-06 with a 2.5-10 x42 scope and sporter weight barrel as a go anywhere / do anything type rifle. Could be synthetic / stainless or wood / blue (i would ere on the later). Good reason being that you need a rifle that can shoot non-toxic and moderated as many estates / especially those with SSSI in Scotland now asking for those and this will be a longer range open hill type rifle.
Heym SR20
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Mmmmm
I run two 6.5 x55's with 20" barrels . If using skan loading data they run 100 fo 200 ft slower than a creed with a longer barrel . The deer dont know . I now shoot 139 grn ppu and RWS 159 grn and they can hit the gong at 1000 yds . I also have a lightweight T3 .308 20" barrel semi custom . There is more recoil from this using 150 grn ppu . I notice this more as I have a shoulder injury.
Difference between the 6.5's .
The 55 more powder longer action can use heavier bullets.
Creedmore less powder. short action lighter bullet weights.
.260 same as the creedmore but ammunition
harder and dearer to buy as not now as common off the shelf .
If you dont reload can be a problem
I shoot with three mates that have the .260 they prefer it over their .243 that they have .
They all do the same job. Shot placement by the nut behind the butt
Am I still looking for the holy grail . Think I found it in my 6.5x55 'a
Just need one making identical to my .308
Difference between the 6.5's .
The 55 more powder longer action can use heavier bullets.
Creedmore less powder. short action lighter bullet weights.
.260 same as the creedmore but ammunition
harder and dearer to buy as not now as common off the shelf .
If you dont reload can be a problem
I shoot with three mates that have the .260 they prefer it over their .243 that they have .
They all do the same job. Shot placement by the nut behind the butt
Am I still looking for the holy grail . Think I found it in my 6.5x55 'a
Just need one making identical to my .308
I completely agree with you on your hatred of sound Moderators . However, I dislike the .243 even more , for the same reasons you just stated and more, the ultimate example of what I’d never want to own would be a .243 with sound mod and plastic stock.
It sounds to me like the op has the perfect set up for his type of stalking already, if I were him I’d stop being sentimental about the Rigby and just use the flipping thing. as long as you give it a bit of a wipe down here and there then it’s not going to get spoiled, it’s been made to be used so just use it. Re the .222 , I use one and think it’s a super rifle for foxes etc etc I think it’s a shame for you to flog it for peanuts as that’s all you will get for it. I deliberately went for a .222 as they are so undervalued and subsequently cheap. Having said that though, if you just don’t use it you might as well sell it off but I wouldn’t think you will get much for it if it ever sells. I’d avoid a.243 .
kindest regards, Olaf
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That was my old Howa in 6.5CM, now moved on. The one in the picture is a Heym .308 (in fact the one you used on the day we crawled forever in the baking heat).
It upsets @HeymSR20 rather a lot that I did this to it...
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Heym SR20
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At least you still have the original stock so it's but a moment to return it to its former glory, and yes appreciate the adjustable comb etc!!!
Shot it in its new trousers last night.
Very lovely indeed - substantial reduction in felt recoil, much easier to retain a consistent cheek weld, and clear reduction in group size.
Curiously, switching from the wood stock hadn't changed the horizontal zero, but shifted POI down by 2MOA.
Heym SR20
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That will be because of the different recoil characteristics. I would expect zero to shift if you change height of comb as well.
PSE.
Not cheap, but really excellent. I have them on both my centrefires now, and am extremely happy with them.
I think PSE are the only company who make an aftermarket stock for Heyms.
Thanks @Sonicdmb73, good insights!
@Heym SR20 excellent suggestion and I might get there in good time, and I may start another conversation about and everyday nearer the time. I need to take a few steps before that... keep a net zero change in the gun safe to keep Boss on side.
@pendle thank you, that is very helpful and interesting!
@Olaf agreed on mods, in general. However, the Rigby takes some skills I am still acquiring... and one day it will be my go to. so a point and click of the T3 type seems to make sense at the moment. I might give the 222 a little longer; second chance and give the market a moment to recover, maybe. But again, I have rules to adhere to!
@dunwater i just might quote you! Haha
@Mungo you really have spoilt me over the years, thank you! And for the advice. Also great to hear the positive review on the new stock.
It sounds like the Scottish 100gr issue will be taken into account for non toxic .240+ weights. So for the time being I’ll take the .243 Tikka on offer and if someone comes along with a particular interest in a 725 in triple deuce, then I will let go of it.
@Heym SR20 excellent suggestion and I might get there in good time, and I may start another conversation about and everyday nearer the time. I need to take a few steps before that... keep a net zero change in the gun safe to keep Boss on side.
@pendle thank you, that is very helpful and interesting!
@Olaf agreed on mods, in general. However, the Rigby takes some skills I am still acquiring... and one day it will be my go to. so a point and click of the T3 type seems to make sense at the moment. I might give the 222 a little longer; second chance and give the market a moment to recover, maybe. But again, I have rules to adhere to!
@dunwater i just might quote you! Haha
@Mungo you really have spoilt me over the years, thank you! And for the advice. Also great to hear the positive review on the new stock.
It sounds like the Scottish 100gr issue will be taken into account for non toxic .240+ weights. So for the time being I’ll take the .243 Tikka on offer and if someone comes along with a particular interest in a 725 in triple deuce, then I will let go of it.
I put my T3 Lite in 6.5CM into a PSE. A definite improvement over the standard factory stock. I'm not sure whether there would be enough of a gain over the super varmint stock to justify the expense - I think that would be more of a 'want' rather than 'need'!
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