JimTom wrote:G’day Mate
Around $1300 for the LA102 in synthetic titanium. The laminate stock is a little dearer as you would expect.
I also had a look at those powershock 6.5 CM factory rounds in the shop but haven’t purchased any. I was considering buying a couple of hindered if they shot ok however I have the brass etc and will just start from scratch.
Good price. There was a guy next to me shooting an LA102 today and doing very nicely with it. It was a 223 laminate.
I gave the 6.5 Sako a bit of a workout today and it grouped well . . . for the most part, anyway. The Powershok ammo is exactly as it's name suggests: shocking! Most chambered OK, but a few would barely chamber at all. Everything was sub-MOA until I'd put a hard-to-chamber round in and it would blow out the group.
I resized the round that wouldn't chamber on Thursday, and sure enough it pushed the shoulder back and I was able to chamber it today. That shot hit the bull(!), which shows there's probably nothing wrong with the load, but that Federal's case quality leaves something to be desired.
From all I've read, most 6.5 Creedmoors have tight (match) chambers, so they are not very tolerant of dodgy ammo. All my Lappy cases are good, though, and I'll start reloading next week to see how she runs.
Here's hoping your Lithgow comes through soon. There was another guy shooting off the bench today who had a left-hand Tikka Sporter (223), and that thing shot lights out - it was putting factory ADI 55gr soft points through the same hole. Nice gun!
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