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Yes and No. We moved from Kingston to Tacoma three years ago. I joined TRRC about two years ago. I usually shoot on weekdays to avoid the crowds. I met Jeff the match director through Russ Haydon. I planned to shoot matches last summer. Then, frustrations over dealing with a disappointing...

Actually, Thanks For The Info. I have more than a bit of experience with buying 'first year' gear. There is always some revision needed. This is nothing compared to a first year model $13,000 motorcycle I once bought where the transmission could not handle the power under normal operation...

I have paid more for a used Leupold BR 36, so it is worth a try. I cannot say your reply is reassuring. Oil spots, that sure doesn't sound very encouraging at all.

I think the markings on most scopes are put there to make sure we do not hit anything. I have had Weavers where the best setting for 50 yards was half way between 50 and 100 yards, according to the markings. Because I have a disability that makes it impossible for me to reach the AO ring on...

I just got back to this thread. I am aware that the scope's range markings are never adequate for precision shooting and that the only way to set parallax is by looking through the scope, while turning the ring and moving your head to see if the crosshairs move against the background. Now I...

Just a little humor there. I know most shooters figure 500 yards as the beginning of long range. Where I live, I need to drive a very long distance to be that far away from anything and still be able to see it (too many trees in the way). When I had my Ruger No. 1V in 220 Swift, I found there...

I am not sure what the advantages of the KLP design are. Kelbly says it is for shooting free recoil. I have a Kelbly HCFB on my BAT action 222. I always shoot it free recoil. It tracks just fine. The HCFB also has the added bonus of being able to be shot off hand; that is if you are a lot...

I have two 222s now and am looking for my third (+ Update on the BAT 222) In addition the the custom bench gun in 222 Remington that Russ Haydon built for me, as one of his last builds before he retired. Last year I also bought a Ruger No. 1A in 222 Rem. I would have preferred a 1V but that...

The final Result of the 222 Project I don't think I ever got back to you guys on the final result of my 222 Remington Project. In the end, Russ Haydon put together the rifle for me. It is a left handed BAT action 222, with a Jewell trigger, Krieger barrel and Kelbly HCFB stock. When it was...

I am finally ready to go and get my head handed to me by experienced shooters at a local match this weekend. My BAT action 222 Rem, built by Russ Haydon, has demonstrated the ability to shoot in the low twos, even with my poor skills. I am still trying different powder loads, bullet seating...

Thanks to all who replied. This reply is exactly what I was looking for. Jeff, We may have met at one of the Varmint Hunter dinners in Tacoma. If so, you may remember me as a guest of Russ Haydon at a dinner last year. I will write an e-mail to you with my phone number. Don

As some may have read, I am a disabled shooter, only able to shoot from a bench. When I had my first custom rifle built, I had it built as with a HCFB stock because I plan to eventually give the rifle to one of my sons, who are not disabled and I want them to be able to shoot the rifle...

Thanks. That is what I wanted to know. I got the scope for $550... a steal considering how well it works for me. I got my Leupold BR 24 locally for $400. They are the best deals I have ever gotten in scopes. I used to swear by Weaver T-36s as my BR scope of choice. Now having seen the...

I bought the Leupold BR 36 pictured here from a sale on Benchrest Central a couple of years ago. The seller claimed he had bought it from Speedy Gonzales. I have no way to verify that. It certainly is not like any other Leupold I have seen. The AO Ring is on the barrel, rather than the objective...

Thanks Andy, I am not sure how I missed your last post. That's what I wanted to know. I'll give it a try on my Rem. 37 and see how close the markings are to reality.

I am aware of the limitations in the accuracy of any yardage markings on scopes. I also own a Nikon 6-18X40mm Side Focus scope and can see how much easier it makes dialing out parallax for me. I spend a lot of time alone at my home range and usually have no one around to asist me. Besides, I...

I recently purchased a Leupold BR 24X Scope. When I got it home, I realized it has the distance scale on both the focus (AO) ring and on the bell. When you turn the AO ring, the two sets of numbers pass by each other with no reference zero anywhere. So, how do you read the distances so that...

Weaver T-36 & Leupold (24 & 36) There are plenty of used T-36s out there. I have bought three in the past two years at an average price of $325. Mine are most certainly not for sale anymore. I have one mounted to my Rem 37 Benchrest rimfire, one on my BAT 222 and one in my safe waiting for...

I did not mean to suggest that competition benchrest shootin is not a valid and fun sport. I am undecided as to my future plans in that arena. When the next great cartridge comes along and the serious competitors want to throw their 6 PPC and 22 PPC rifles away I would be happy to take one of...

I rather agree with the tone of this post. I did not buy rifles to prove to anyone how great a shot I am. I bought them to enjoy the acts of shooting and load development. I rather enjoy my new club (Tacoma R&R) because I frequently have the range to myself. I also like the fact that the...