The CZickness XLII looking towards the FGE

[Benp]

Ordered the Caldwell BR combo rest/bag deal from Midway with an upgraded Protektor front bag with super slick material, a set of Surefire EP7 ear plugs and some Arca plates for my Tippmann & Noveske rifles (to give them a flat surface to interface with the front rest better).

I love (hate) you all.

Cool! I haven't seen those EP7 ear plugs before, they seem interesting.

 

[T-DOGG]

Cool! I haven't seen those EP7 ear plugs before, they seem interesting.

For $18, they're worth a try. And gmcttr said he liked them, so there's that.

 

[gmcttr]

Ordered the Caldwell BR combo rest/bag deal from Midway with an upgraded Protektor front bag with super slick material, a set of Surefire EP7 ear plugs and some Arca plates for my Tippmann & Noveske rifles (to give them a flat surface to interface with the front rest better).

I love (hate) you all.

If I had anything to do with this, you're welcome.

 

[mcapo]

I'd like to know what the average cost per year is of knowing this group of enablers....

 

[ChrisK]

I removed the rear sight off of my Mk.12 so I could move the scope back. The A.R.M.S. Medium rings are not tall enough for the scope to clear the sight. The tall rings are not in stock anywhere. Not a inexpensive set of rings.

 

[gmcttr]

I'd like to know what the average cost per year is of knowing this group of enablers....

High^^^

In other terms, much enjoyment.

 

[T-DOGG]

I'd like to know what the average cost per year is of knowing this group of enablers....

We're just shopaholics supporting each other.

 

[bcannon]

Ordered the Caldwell BR combo rest/bag deal from Midway with an upgraded Protektor front bag with super slick material, a set of Surefire EP7 ear plugs and some Arca plates for my Tippmann & Noveske rifles (to give them a flat surface to interface with the front rest better).

I love (hate) you all.

Not trying to lighten your wallet but since you have the slick front bag, you will probably want the slick rear also. The free recoil doesnt work well unless theyre paired set of front and rear slicked bags. The slicked 13B Protektormodel would be my suggestion. It's taller than the 13A and would add a more comfortable shooting position for a bigger dude like yourself.
I was a little anxious and picked up a used slicked Protektor Dr. rear bag. It is a great rest, I just think I would've benefited more with the slicked 13B and will probably end up with one before too long.
I had to modify the mount ears on my front Protektor bag a little to fit the Rock BR but it fits nicely, zero wonkyness.
I looked at the Bald Eagle rests, the aluminum Y frames in particular, and some Sinclair's and settled with the Rock BR. Best money spent imho unless you shoot benchrest daily and can really wring the worth out of them, then I'd get the Bald Eagle aluminum Y rest. I've also read some reviews stating the same as gmcttr did that the cable controlled windage adjustment on the BE is a bit jumpy and adds wonkyness and most suggested the traditional knob control.

My , ya get what you pay for.

 

[MindfulMan]

High^^^

In other terms, much enjoyment.

But what's the alternative ? ..... a life of mediocrity is so dull!

 

[mcapo]

I removed the rear sight off of my Mk.12 so I could move the scope back. The A.R.M.S. Medium rings are not tall enough for the scope to clear the sight. The tall rings are not in stock anywhere. Not a inexpensive set of rings.

34mm? I have an Spuhr and Geiselle mount. I might have some Seekins 30 mm around someplace if they aren't on a gun? Have a bag of 1" rings...

 

[bcannon]

We're just shopaholics supporting each other.

I think we're connoisseurs, with a strong R&D & QC department, looking for the best bang for the buck.

 

[ChrisK]

34mm? I have an Spuhr and Geiselle mount. I might have some Seekins 30 mm around someplace if they aren't on a gun? Have a bag of 1" rings...

30mm. A.R.M.S. 22 rings were used on the original Mk.12 Mod 0 build. Darn things are built like a tank.

 

[ChrisK]

Getting ready to head the the dentist for 2 implants….$$$$$$$$$$. $8500 before insurance…

 

[T-DOGG]

Not trying to lighten your wallet but since you have the slick front bag, you will probably want the slick rear also. The free recoil doesnt work well unless theyre paired set of front and rear slicked bags. The slicked 13B Protektormodel would be my suggestion. It's taller than the 13A and would add a more comfortable shooting position for a bigger dude like yourself.
I was a little anxious and picked up a used slicked Protektor Dr. rear bag. It is a great rest, I just think I would've benefited more with the slicked 13B and will probably end up with one before too long.
I had to modify the mount ears on my front Protektor bag a little to fit the Rock BR but it fits nicely, zero wonkyness.
I looked at the Bald Eagle rests, the aluminum Y frames in particular, and some Sinclair's and settled with the Rock BR. Best money spent imho unless you shoot benchrest daily and can really wring the worth out of them, then I'd get the Bald Eagle aluminum Y rest. I've also read some reviews stating the same as gmcttr did that the cable controlled windage adjustment on the BE is a bit jumpy and adds wonkyness and most suggested the traditional knob control.

My , ya get what you pay for.

Yeah, I kinda figured that was the case. I have a 13A that I will get back this weekend. I'll have to use the dryer sheet trick until I can upgrade it. I've already spent money I wasn't planning to again.

 

[MindfulMan]

Yeah, I kinda figured that was the case. I have a 13A that I will get back this weekend. I'll have to use the dryer sheet trick until I can upgrade it. I've already spent money I wasn't planning to again.

That's the way it is, with us CZickos !

 

[mcapo]

Yeah, I kinda figured that was the case. I have a 13A that I will get back this weekend. I'll have to use the dryer sheet trick until I can upgrade it. I've already spent money I wasn't planning to again.

I have a 13a and a 13b. One slick/one leather. You can try before you buy...

 

[mcapo]

Not trying to lighten your wallet

 

[T-DOGG]

My Bushnell scope just got cheaper. And it would be even less if no shipping costs are involved...

 

[gmcttr]

...I'll have to use the dryer sheet trick until I can upgrade it...

Brownells would be happy to sell you some slick tape for your stocks.

TRU-KOTE BENCHREST STOCK TAPE | Brownells

Many benchrest shooters use tape on the forend and buttstock of their rifles to help the stock slide smoother in the bags. The tape also protects the stock surfaces from being scratched by Cordura bags. We carry two types of stock tape kits - the ...

www.brownells.com

 

[Bennettjh]

Do you know what glass you want?

Nope. Haven't ventured down that rabbit hole yet. I have a mix of Bushnell and Vortex now. If I had to pick today, I'd probably go with a Vortex. As far as model, no clue.