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Around the Campfire (General Discussion) / Re: Fiocchi Large Pistol Primers
« on: April 16, 2025, 06:04:37 AM »
I’ve had it happen a couple of times with rifle primers. Hard to say whether it was a manufacturing defect, environmental issue, or operator error. No injury, but it is a bit startling.  :)

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Around the Campfire (General Discussion) / Re: NULA Model 20 rifle completed with suppressor
« on: April 12, 2025, 07:29:01 PM »
Quote from: Dino82520 on April 12, 2025, 02:49:17 PM
Quote from: wyominghunter on April 11, 2025, 07:24:48 PM
That was part of the goal. When elk hunting last year, I camped at 10K ft. I would descend 1000 ft+ and ascend 1000 ft+ back to camp each day; I got a wee bit worn out.

Any additional weight is…inconvenient. I can still make those hikes, but I prefer to have a lighter rifle.

Most flatlanders have no idea how debilitating hunting above 8,000 feet can be.

We found out the hard way that Mr. Buddy heaters do not like to operate at 10K feet of elevation. Somewhere between 9500 and 10000 ft. is their operating limit.

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Around the Campfire (General Discussion) / Re: NULA Model 20 rifle completed with suppressor
« on: April 11, 2025, 07:24:48 PM »
That was part of the goal. When elk hunting last year, I camped at 10K ft. I would descend 1000 ft+ and ascend 1000 ft+ back to camp each day; I got a wee bit worn out.

Any additional weight is…inconvenient. I can still make those hikes, but I prefer to have a lighter rifle.

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Around the Campfire (General Discussion) / Re: NULA Model 20 rifle completed with suppressor
« on: April 11, 2025, 06:05:49 PM »
Quote from: chariotdriver link =topic=23967.msg232168#msg232168 date=1743999109
What does your new rifle weigh un-accessorized?

With suppressor and scope installed, the complete rifle weighs 6lbs 9ounces. Pretty good…I was hoping to come in under 7 pounds complete.  :)

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Around the Campfire (General Discussion) / Re: NULA Model 20 rifle completed with suppressor
« on: April 08, 2025, 10:41:55 AM »
Quote from: chariotdriver on April 06, 2025, 10:11:49 PM
What does your new rifle weigh un-accessorized?

I’ll weigh it and let you know this weekend…

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Around the Campfire (General Discussion) / Re: NULA Model 20 rifle completed with suppressor
« on: April 06, 2025, 07:44:22 PM »
Quote from: Dino82520 on April 06, 2025, 07:15:15 PM
Quote from: wyominghunter on April 06, 2025, 03:49:03 PM
This is just a random thought - I think Weatherby should design and build their own suppressor. They could come up with a multi-caliber design like Gunwerks and make something really nice.

I don’t know if it’s possible to make a suppressor look good on a sporting rifle, but if a company can do it, it is Weatherby. I think suppressors could be done better. (Hint Adam…)

I'm still dropping hints for a Weatherby Imperial gloss scope.

I would like to see that as well! Even if they engaged a company like Leupold (or another company) to manufacture a series of Weatherby scopes. I don’t think it would be that difficult…

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Around the Campfire (General Discussion) / Re: NULA Model 20 rifle completed with suppressor
« on: April 06, 2025, 03:49:03 PM »
This is just a random thought - I think Weatherby should design and build their own suppressor. They could come up with a multi-caliber design like Gunwerks and make something really nice.

I don’t know if it’s possible to make a suppressor look good on a sporting rifle, but if a company can do it, it is Weatherby. I think suppressors could be done better. (Hint Adam…)

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Around the Campfire (General Discussion) / Re: NULA Model 20 rifle completed with suppressor
« on: April 06, 2025, 03:44:53 PM »
Quote from: Grouchy on April 06, 2025, 09:54:51 AM
How long did it take to get the permit?  :)

From application to approval was 54 hours. That process is pretty quick these days.

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Around the Campfire (General Discussion) / Re: NULA Model 20 rifle completed with suppressor
« on: April 05, 2025, 08:34:26 PM »
I forgot to mention something. The barrel length is 20” and the suppressor is a bit over 6” in length. Threaded on, the overall barrel length is just under 26”. I didn’t want some “flagpole” looking barrel/suppressor combination.

I selected the .308 as it doesn’t suffer significant performance loss from a shorter barrel and shouldn’t be too intense of a cartridge as to defeat the purpose of the suppressor - less noise.

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Around the Campfire (General Discussion) / Re: NULA Model 20 rifle completed with suppressor
« on: April 05, 2025, 07:43:22 PM »
Quote from: Dino82520 on April 05, 2025, 07:35:00 PM
Nice looking rig. I'm kinda anxious for a report on it. When the local range is closed for law enforcement or competitive events I go to this range, Tape a target to a box walk out and range my truck and when I hit 100 yds I set the target down and I'm ready to go.

We have another outdoor range that goes out to 200 yards. It isn’t as well maintained, but I may break down and head there next week to get some range time.

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Around the Campfire (General Discussion) / NULA Model 20 rifle completed with suppressor
« on: April 05, 2025, 06:21:12 PM »
A few months in the making, but my rifle is now completed. This is a Wilson Combat New Ultralight Arms (NULA) .308 Winchester. I installed Tally ultralight rings/bases and a Leupold VX3HD 4.5-14x40mm CDS scope with a Boone & Crockett reticle.

I also installed a Silencer Co. Scythe Ti suppressor. This is my first suppressor, so I’m trying something new with this rifle. It’s just a tad bit muzzle heavy, but that seems to make it steadier to hold on target. I’m still not a huge fan of the aesthetics of a suppressor, but I hope it is easier on my hearing if I take a quick, off-hand shot.

I haven’t sighted it in yet, but our local outdoor shooting range opens May 1st. I’ll update everyone on the accuracy in a few weeks. I’m excited to try it this fall!

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Around the Campfire (General Discussion) / Re: Looking Better
« on: March 27, 2025, 10:10:39 AM »
Honestly…I understand the issues with Mexico and illegal immigration along the southern border.

I don’t really get Trump’s issue with Canada. Maybe there are some trade inequities that I’m not aware of, but otherwise I don’t get it.

I support many things Trump does, but not everything.

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Around the Campfire (General Discussion) / Re: 12 gage pump
« on: March 15, 2025, 08:56:40 PM »
I use 3” magnum #4 steel shot. I have a Citadel Boss 25 AR-style shotgun that I use for self defense.

In my opinion, someone is either running or dying after the first shot. Not many people are going to stand in there and engage in a pitched gun battle.

The situation generally is resolved after the first shot…

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Around the Campfire (General Discussion) / Re: 6.5 RPM Owners - Favorite ammo or loads
« on: March 11, 2025, 04:32:07 PM »
Thank you for the information! I stumbled upon an old issue of Handloader Magazine (June 2022) and found an article on the 6.5 RPM. It is a really good article and has a fairly extensive table of reloading data.

One load in particular uses a 143 gr Hornady ELD-X bullet, 63.0 grains of H1000, 215 primer, OAL = 3.330”. They got 2980 fps and 0.60” 3-shot groups out of a Backcountry TI with a 24” barrel.

That sounds like a good one to me, so I’m going to buy some brass and load some up!  :)

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Around the Campfire (General Discussion) / Re: Suppressors
« on: March 10, 2025, 08:19:19 AM »
Quote from: TexWeatherby on March 10, 2025, 07:07:59 AM
It's a sad puzzle why every time a bill gets submitted to make them non-NFA items, it's basically dead on arrival (loss of all those $200 stamp fees, perhaps?). I still believe that if the NFA crap went away, suppressor retail prices would drop substantially from the inevitable huge increase in production.

I agree - it doesn’t make sense to me either.

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