Recent content by elkeater

Please suggest a 1x red dot sight that would co-witness.

So far I have resisted putting anything on my AR-556. Was not aware of this co-witness sight. Sounds like it would be useful in low light.

The comb on a #1 is aligned for shooting with a scope. When shooting with the iron sights it smacks my cheek bone. I sight the irons in so they are there for back up. But the scope has never failed. I've considered cutting off the front post and removing the rear sight.

Very true, but that new 270 win is the ticket out west. Both rounds are among the least expensive and most available big game ammo.

What is the barrel length?

The only negative of this bullet is the extreme damage it does; blood shot meat. Keep it in the ribs and your good. I have hunted with a .54 cal patched ball but haven't got close enough, yet. I've heard you can eat right up to the hole.

I use the standard rings on my #1's. I keep with me a stubby screw driver that I ground and filed to fit the screw slot. I don't know the setup of the Hawkeye.

My new 270 win is shooting very well with Federal 130g power shock. When reattaching forearm I want to put the screw in exact same position. Suggestions please. Happy Thanksgiving

Doc, please excuse my ignorance: Is that a sizing or seating tool next to the powder can?

You are an inspiration Doc, thank you!

I just bought 100 of them. Will use it on a deer hunt in 2018. Have used 130 tsx on elk and deer with satisfaction. Am confident the 110 ttsx will perform well on deer. Gonna try H4350 and Hunter charges.

Thank you DGW. Will Truoil bring out the grain or cover it up?

Thank you, great photo! Also it's good to see green.

I got it. Nice wood, but it feels a little unprotected. I might rub some linseed oil-thinner on it. Any opinions on that? I put a limbsaver butt pad and a Leupold M8-6x scope ( a 1980s purchase) on it and I'm waiting for a windless morning to test drive it. The scope will be good for a December...

My #1B 270 is an early 1980s model, before Ruger made there own barrels. I'm expecting a little better accuracy from the new one. Being in my 60s, I'll appreciate having one less pound to carry and the handiness of it.