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Post by Deputy819 on Jun 18, 2022 6:18:54 GMT -5
Hey folks! Took a trip up to Dry Ridge yesterday to pick up my new barreled action. First of all, I have to say that finally meeting Jeff was a real honor and what a great guy!! He took the time out of his busy schedule to give me a tour of his shop (while my daughter played with ‘Rogue’ and ‘Lapua’) and I was mighty impressed. He explained how the machinery in his shop worked and I was able to see first-hand some of his precision products on his website…..(and some that are not yet available on his website 😉). It was experience that I will never forget. So, without further ado…here’s “Malleus”. The barreled action still needs to be bedded and the scope plumbed, etc, but I couldn’t resist ‘mocking it up’ for some pictures and a quick write-up. Here’s the specs: -Defiance ‘Outcast’ action w/ 20 moa rail -Brux 1-20” twist 26” 17 contour barrel w/H.I.S -Hankins ‘Master Blaster’ brake -Jewell Trigger -HS Precision PST025 (fully adjustable) -Nightforce NXS 5.5-22x50       junction restaurant ashevilleThank you Jeff for your beautiful (and timely) work and for being such a great, ‘down to earth’ guy. Looking forward to shooting with you and the other forum members….if I can ever get the scheduling to work out. 😇 |
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Post by smokelessk on Jun 18, 2022 18:21:57 GMT -5
Nice looking piece of equipment you have there! It'll surely shoot just as good as it looks.
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Post by Deputy819 on Jun 19, 2022 7:05:12 GMT -5
Nice looking piece of equipment you have there! It'll surely shoot just as good as it looks. Thank You, Sir! Having something this nice is honestly all ‘Dreamland stuff’ to me. EVERYTHING I’ve received from Jeff has had exceptional accuracy and I’m sure ‘Malleus’ will be no different. Can’t wait to start shooting it. 👍 |
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Post by Richard on Jun 19, 2022 8:31:43 GMT -5
Well, you definitely have all the right ingredients for an accurate/precision SML! Good luck and we will await your first groups!
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Post by Deputy819 on Jun 19, 2022 12:22:18 GMT -5
Well, you definitely have all the right ingredients for an accurate/precision SML! Good luck and we will await your first groups! Thank You, Sir! 👍 I’m anxious to run a ladder, find the sweet spot(s) and start shooting for groups! I’ll be sure and post some when I get the opportunity. Gonna have to give Kyle a ring and get some bullets ordered, too. |
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Post by dennis on Jun 19, 2022 15:08:11 GMT -5
Good looking rifle.
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Post by muleystalker on Jun 19, 2022 16:50:31 GMT -5
Lookin good! Jeff set mine out last week and it should be at my FFL on Tuesday, then 10 days in Ca. Gun Jail. I have all the parts just have to figure with Manners stock I'm going to drop it in, either a EH5A in Elite Gap Camo, possibly a T5A or I have a couple LRH's in Elite Swamp Camo sitting on the bench. Its going to get one of my ATACR's or a NX8 4-32 F1. Decision decisions,LOL . I will post some pics as soon as I get it. Can't wait!
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Post by shindig on Jun 20, 2022 4:19:20 GMT -5
Very Nice looking Rifle
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Post by Deputy819 on Jun 23, 2022 20:17:13 GMT -5
Good thing I had some extra medium rings laying around! The Nightforce was sitting in low rings when I did the ‘Mock Up’ pictures and when I bedded the action and the first 4 inches of the shank yesterday the sun shade was hitting the barrel!🤣😂 Medium rings to the rescue. 👍  |
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Post by blackpowder72 on Jun 28, 2022 19:23:49 GMT -5
Nice !
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Post by deadwooddan on Jul 14, 2022 11:01:31 GMT -5
What bi-pod is that and how do you like it? I'm looking for something to use in our deer blind...Kevin
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Post by encore50a on Jul 14, 2022 16:33:45 GMT -5
What bi-pod is that and how do you like it? I'm looking for something to use in our deer blind...Kevin I'm waiting for his answer to this.............................  |
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Post by encore50a on Jul 14, 2022 18:43:17 GMT -5
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Post by Deputy819 on Jul 15, 2022 3:34:15 GMT -5
What bi-pod is that and how do you like it? I'm looking for something to use in our deer blind...Kevin Hey there! Sorry for the delay…..I didn’t get any ‘notifications’ when the thread was responded to 🤷♂️. The bipod is an Accu-Tac FC-4 G2 and I love it! In fact, I use this on ALL my rifles and just switch it out to whatever I happen to be shooting on any particular day. |
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Post by Deputy819 on Jul 15, 2022 3:37:33 GMT -5
What bi-pod is that and how do you like it? I'm looking for something to use in our deer blind...Kevin I'm waiting for his answer to this............................. Answered! 😇 As previously stated I received no ‘alerts’ when you guys responded to the thread. 🤷♂️I’ve been eye-balling your bipod recommendation by the way. Might just have to do a side-by-side comparison in the near future. 👍 |
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Post by encore50a on Jul 15, 2022 4:51:02 GMT -5
I'm waiting for his answer to this............................. .................I’ve been eye-balling your bipod recommendation by the way. Might just have to do a side-by-side comparison in the near future. 👍 If I can get a SML 1,000yd match going next summer, you could try it if you attended  |
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Post by caseless on Jul 15, 2022 20:22:36 GMT -5
Very nice rig , Jeff never disappoints, top notch in ability and professionalism, I hope you enjoy this endeavor as much as many of us have
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Post by Deputy819 on Jul 25, 2022 19:05:01 GMT -5
Finally got around to shooting some serious groups with ‘Malleus’ today. These 2 are based on a velocity ladder I shot on 7-22-2022 using the Pittman 278gr Accumax Hard Core, IMR 4198 and Federal GM215M primers. Had intentions on firing more than 2 groups, but after these I called it good for this evening. 😇 74.2 grains (upper left is within the “lower node” and 79.2 grains is within the “upper node” and it shot the tightest….but not by much. Either way I think I’ve got a winner. Check it out…   |
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Post by encore50a on Jul 25, 2022 19:17:58 GMT -5
Bench or prone?
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Post by muleystalker on Jul 26, 2022 3:13:34 GMT -5
Looks good! How many rounds did you shoot for each powder charge on the Ladder to get your ES?
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