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Hunting Rig, My Current Favorite. #7354343 11/21/18 12:40 PM
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Rifle, ammo, optic and accessories all working together. Tikka CTR .308, Hornady Superformance SST 165 gr., Leupold VX5-HD 3-15 x 42 on Warne Mounts , Harris bipod, Triad Tactical cheek rest, Quake Claw sling. I have killed a pile of deer, coyotes and pigs. It's a hammer. I have the CDS dial from Leupold (which is only as good as the data you send them) that is dead on. On about 1/2 of my set ups I can use it and it has never failed.
I've been buying this ammo for five years, 40-80 rounds per purchase and shot around 400 rounds through two different set ups and have found it to be true to published velocity. For killing animals, it does it very well. I adjusted the trigger on the Tikka down to my liking and this gun is stupid accurate. With the cheek rest and bipod I'm solid, confident every trigger pull.

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Re: Hunting Rig, My Current Favorite. [Re: onlysmith&wesson] #7354472 11/21/18 03:15 PM
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Nice looking rig. Can't go wrong with a 308.

Re: Hunting Rig, My Current Favorite. [Re: onlysmith&wesson] #7354489 11/21/18 03:52 PM
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Very nice indeed.

Re: Hunting Rig, My Current Favorite. [Re: MWTX270] #7354506 11/21/18 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by MWTX270
Nice looking rig. Can't go wrong with a 308.

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Re: Hunting Rig, My Current Favorite. [Re: onlysmith&wesson] #7354516 11/21/18 04:17 PM
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Nice. up

I'm gonna let my CTR in 6.5 CM 140 gr. Amax bark on a big mulie buck starting Friday. It's been sitting in the safe too long.

That bipod would do me no good in the country I hunt in. Shooting prone would be painful. I like a Safari Sling so I can carry my shooting sticks and have my hands free to glass but my rifle is always across my chest ready for setting up for a quick shot.

Hopefully I'll be showing off the rifle soon in the photo section if I can find the buck I"m looking for.


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Re: Hunting Rig, My Current Favorite. [Re: Pitchfork Predator] #7354538 11/21/18 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Pitchfork Predator
Nice. up

I'm gonna let my CTR in 6.5 CM 140 gr. Amax bark on a big mulie buck starting Friday. It's been sitting in the safe too long.

That bipod would do me no good in the country I hunt in. Shooting prone would be painful. I like a Safari Sling so I can carry my shooting sticks and have my hands free to glass but my rifle is always across my chest ready for setting up for a quick shot.

Hopefully I'll be showing off the rifle soon in the photo section if I can find the buck I"m looking for.
Good luck, hammer one. What glass you use on your CTR?


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Re: Hunting Rig, My Current Favorite. [Re: onlysmith&wesson] #7354548 11/21/18 04:40 PM
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Nice. up

I'm gonna let my CTR in 6.5 CM 140 gr. Amax bark on a big mulie buck starting Friday. It's been sitting in the safe too long.

That bipod would do me no good in the country I hunt in. Shooting prone would be painful. I like a Safari Sling so I can carry my shooting sticks and have my hands free to glass but my rifle is always across my chest ready for setting up for a quick shot.

Hopefully I'll be showing off the rifle soon in the photo section if I can find the buck I"m looking for.
Good luck, hammer one. What glass you use on your CTR?


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Re: Hunting Rig, My Current Favorite. [Re: onlysmith&wesson] #7354562 11/21/18 04:58 PM
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I love my 308 CTR!
I run 178 ELDX, absolute hammer!

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Re: Hunting Rig, My Current Favorite. [Re: onlysmith&wesson] #7354571 11/21/18 05:11 PM
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Great rig and pic ccoker. up


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Re: Hunting Rig, My Current Favorite. [Re: ccoker] #7354583 11/21/18 05:19 PM
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Great setups guys. Love me some CTR. Here's my stainless in 260 Rem, Nightforce SHV 5-20, Harris bipod and running my handloads with 143 ELD-X.

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And this is what it did to a management buck last Sunday morning.

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Re: Hunting Rig, My Current Favorite. [Re: onlysmith&wesson] #7355237 11/22/18 03:14 PM
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Awesome pic ccoker.


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Re: Hunting Rig, My Current Favorite. [Re: onlysmith&wesson] #7355753 11/23/18 03:54 AM
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I'm looking for a CTR in 308, anyone know who has the best prices?


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I'm looking for a CTR in 308, anyone know who has the best prices?


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Re: Hunting Rig, My Current Favorite. [Re: JTRITON] #7355931 11/23/18 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by JTRITON
I'm looking for a CTR in 308, anyone know who has the best prices?

If you can pick up, Grabagun.com When you pick up at their location, no shipping and no FFL xfer fee. Their hours to pick up are a little stringent, M-F 9-5, very close to DFW. Their prices are the best I have found when picked up at their retail counter.


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Re: Hunting Rig, My Current Favorite. [Re: onlysmith&wesson] #7356023 11/23/18 05:02 PM
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The stainless, 20" CTR I have is in 6.5 CM, and is stupid accurate as well. Mine is topped with a 3-18 LRHS. Current bullet of choice is a 139 scenar.

Re: Hunting Rig, My Current Favorite. [Re: ccoker] #7356206 11/23/18 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by ccoker
I love my 308 CTR!
I run 178 ELDX, absolute hammer!

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Great Pic!!!! Nice rig also.


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Re: Hunting Rig, My Current Favorite. [Re: Bigfoot] #7356436 11/24/18 01:32 AM
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thanks
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