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Uh-oh... A wrinkle may have developed...

I just grabbed 50 pieces of Hornady 6.5G brass from a local vendor. Paid retail, about 70cents a piece. It was there and easy. I have Lapua brass for my x47 and its very nice. Doesn't seem to be stretching at all, really. Although I do have to measure it after this go-round which will be it's third loading. Most likely I'll send it somewhere to have it annealed as I don't have the machine and am not sure how important it is for me at this time. I'm now looking for a box of 123AMAX or SMK's. And a pound or two of powder. We'll see what I come up with.

Going with the 6.5Grendel. I found brass, so that's the one.

Heh. My buddy did a 408CheyTac. I kinda want to shoot it.

Just to get this part out of the way: I reload I have some experience at longer range I build my own AR's So, here's the quandry: I have no idea what I want to build for my next rifle. Well, that's not entirely true. I do know that I want a semi-auto rifle that can reach out on paper/steel to 700-1000 occasionally and to 300 consistently. I want it to be sub-moa out to 500. I would like it to be somewhat economical to shoot, which is a bit easier given that I do reload. I want it to be built on an AR-15 lower, no AR-10's for me at this time. The lower is halfway to built, just waiting on some small pieces. My thoughts are to build either a 6.5Grendel or an SPR type AR in .223 or .223AI hopefully chambered to push heavies. At least 77's I'm certainly open to other suggestions. I currently reload for 6.5/47Lapua and .223 so most of the components are already on hand. Again, I can be swayed to look at other options. I'm certain that there are other calibers out there I haven't considered for one reason or another. If you have either of my currently considered calibers and are shooting them please tell me what you like and dislike about either and what you may have done differently if you could have. How are they grouping? If you have a pet load and don't mind sharing feel free to PM me your recipe Thanks for any help ahead of time.

Frank is a very good friend that I hate.

Yeah, after a bit more snooping around I think I'm gonna just go straight 6.5Grendel. I think it will fit what I'm looking for a bit better. Be sure to post your targets.

Curious to see how this does, accuracy wise. It's for sure something I'd be interested in. I like the use of the 223 brass, for sure. Save me a lot of loot as I'm starting a 6.5G build but could be convinced to switch it up. I'm looking for a 300yd fun semi auto. This could work. Are you single loading or shooting from a mag?

If you're on a budget and/or unsure get the Ruger in 6.5Creedmore or .243. Or a Savage. The Savage rifles are fun as you can barrel swap in the basement with $100 bucks worth of specialty tools. If you have the cash, give Tier1 Defense a call(they're Jersey boys). Mike or Kevin will walk you thru it. Good luck.

Good luck.

You tube. If your hunting NJ you'll most likely have a signal and can actually follow along. I got lucky and a friend was on his way to pick something up from me and was able to help me thru it. Good luck if you head out. It's a hoot. Just DO MOT TAKE A BAD SHOT. I did and got lucky. It will not happen again.

Unfortunately no. I took that in the back of my truck then carted it to the butcher. I can take a picture of the food that he provides if that helps...

My store sells onsie's. I'll grab one or two over the next few months but it's not really my thing. I enjoy them for what they are but my favorite beer is red wine. C

Beautiful rifle. Congratulations bud. I can't wait to see what you cook up for the 6.5. I think you'll like the Lapua round. My buddy shot mine and was shocked at accuracy and lack of recoil. Some kid in Virginia just shot one to a mile. So, it'll go the distance for sure. C

Thanks. I found a gent a couple of towns over from me. I'm in Bergen County. I just picked everything up last night. Seems like he did a decent job. "Mitchell's Cuts" in Hawthorne.

I can't help you in your decision. Sorry. But... If I bring factory ammo, can I shoot it?

Yeah... It was pretty far back. Went thru the rear leg. So, femoral is my guess. I'm just glad it was pretty quick.

Thanks Y'all. Smitty... Why no bow hunting for you? Shoot me a PM if that's easier. Sorry to hear you're out for now. C

Funny thing is, I was going to skip hunting the other night. I came off a bad experience on a guided hunt up-state and that plus how warm it is PLUS I have a new toy to pick up made me seriously consider not going. Boy am I glad I didn't listen to me. Got to the stand around 1:30. I had a time limit, I was going to bail at 6:15 so I would have enough light to walk out in. Around 6 I heard something behind me. It was nothing. But when I turned around there he was. Snuck up on me. I definitely had buck fever as I rushed the shot a bit but I must have nicked his femoral equivalent because when I found him 35 minutes later it was all done. Good, bright red trail. Third year hunting. First deer down. Certainly worth the wait.

Hope. Buy them and keep the hope alive.

Thanks RichP. Much appreciated. I wasn't thrilled with the guide and service provided however the woods are beautiful and I would love to head up there again. I am going to try and plan something for next year. I have a lead that I'm going to follow up with after the holidays. I hope to fill a tag. It'll be my first harvest and I'd kind of like to get it done with. C

Hey Glenn. No baiting. Skunked all 3 days. I may try and run up there Monday morning for an hour or so. We'll see. If not it's back to the Jersey grind.

Thanks for encouraging words... Just bustin. I'll be hunting back home soon enough

La de da...

Not looking good today either. Sat for 6 hours this morning with nada. Back out now. If anyone has any prayers or whatever your personal belief system allows I'd appreciate whatever good vibes you can send my way.