Finished Product XL7 Leupold FX-3 6x24mm Wide Duplex - ready to hunt

[300 Win Mag]

Well, finally finished setting up my 30-06 Marlin XL7 and Leupold FX-3 6x42mm Wide Duplex for hunting this year.

I am through with three loads for my 30-06 with two being specific and one being an over all round. Looks good, accuracy is good, handles good and it is ready for the field. It has been a 9 month trip getting this rifle setup and me satisfied with the results. It has been fun!

 

[AustinBR]

Well that's pretty. Seriously...nice looking gun.

 

[300 Win Mag]

Thanks, shoot great also.

150gr GS HV

180gr Partition

180gr BT

 

[AustinBR]

Thanks, shoot great also.

150gr GS HV

180gr Partition

180gr BT

You sir have too much time on your hands. I like it though.

 

[300 Win Mag]

That is to funny Austin,

 

[bluecrow76]

Very cool! Very cool software also... especially for only $12!

 

[jmcrawf1]

Beautiful gun. Good job 300WM!

 

[jmeng]

How are you liking the 6x42? Everyone raves about them on another forum I frequent, been saying I'm going to try one.

 

[300 Win Mag]

thanks guys, it has been a journey but it has turned out great. jmeng, I have owned quit a few of the older 6x42mm Leupolds and I have on my Nosler TGR a Leupold FX-II 6x36mm (becasue they are light and my TGR 7mm08 is all about being light weight), but the New FX-3 6x42mm is better than the older 6x42mm especially at twilight. I love fixed power scopes and use them a great deal hunting. The first of Sept I will have an article out on optics and will post it as soon as it is published.

 

[300 Win Mag]

Very cool! Very cool software also... especially for only $12!

I wished my Cannon EOS 20D and the lenses I have for it were $12.00. If your basic picture taken is not good it does not matter what photo program you use even if it only cost $12.00

 

[300 Win Mag]

Well I decided to check out the rifles consistency so went to the range this morning and verified two of my existing loads and one new one and I have achieved consistency with a variety of powders, bullets and brass. I did get it right with this rifle.

GS - HV and the deviation was 7, 3086fps

180gr Combined Technology BT (increased charge now moving 2772fps)

165gr HPBT 2874fps

 

[dzelenka]

drop me an email with the loads you are using. I have been working with a .30-06 and 165 Ballistic Tips and haven't developed the right combination. I am curious to see what is working for you.

Dan

dzelenka at louisianashooting dot com

 

[300 Win Mag]

Hope you get your loads humming and giving you what you want.