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Ernie Bishop
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Coming Out Of The Closet - Bought a Savage
Ernie Bishop
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You know some things you can only hide for so long, so I decided to come clean before I was ratted out:blah:
When the Striker first came out, I bought one, and immediately was disenchanted with its trigger.
A call to Greg Tannel was made to find what was available as far as aftermarket triggers.
Basix made one, so I spent money to get a replacement and shipped it to Gre-Tan Rifles for a trigger overhaul.
After multiple hours Greg finally gave up, as the trigger was only slightly better than it was at first.
As you can guess, this did not stay in my safe very long.
Savage discontinued the Striker as Remington has done with the XP-100.
There are three Gen's of Strikers, and with each new Gen the triggers got better.
Warp drive to the present.
Found a newer (guessing it was a 2nd or 3rd generation trigger) Striker in 243 Win for a good deal.
Chuck worked on the trigger before I got there to pick it up, and got it down to a clean 22 ounces:worthy:
Must have been a 3rd generation Striker, now I knew it was going to be a keeper.
Next, what should I rebarrel it for, knowing my enjoyment of shooting distance?
It is also easy to make the Striker a switch barrel, so feel free to give me multiple cartridges.
I am not keeping the original barrel.
I have made one choice already, and I wonder which of you will guess it first?:uhm:
When the Striker first came out, I bought one, and immediately was disenchanted with its trigger.
A call to Greg Tannel was made to find what was available as far as aftermarket triggers.
Basix made one, so I spent money to get a replacement and shipped it to Gre-Tan Rifles for a trigger overhaul.
After multiple hours Greg finally gave up, as the trigger was only slightly better than it was at first.
As you can guess, this did not stay in my safe very long.
Savage discontinued the Striker as Remington has done with the XP-100.
There are three Gen's of Strikers, and with each new Gen the triggers got better.
Warp drive to the present.
Found a newer (guessing it was a 2nd or 3rd generation trigger) Striker in 243 Win for a good deal.
Chuck worked on the trigger before I got there to pick it up, and got it down to a clean 22 ounces:worthy:
Must have been a 3rd generation Striker, now I knew it was going to be a keeper.
Next, what should I rebarrel it for, knowing my enjoyment of shooting distance?
It is also easy to make the Striker a switch barrel, so feel free to give me multiple cartridges.
I am not keeping the original barrel.
I have made one choice already, and I wonder which of you will guess it first?:uhm:
Ernie
"The Un-Tactical"
"The Un-Tactical"
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So, there's your motivation.
This almost sounds like a challenge to me?:uhm:
"The Un-Tactical"
:roll2:
Gene, that is the funniest thing I've ever seen you post! :applause:
"The Un-Tactical"
Son that's somebody with nothing to do with his time but keep me in trouble with mom.
Both great choices-You guys are good, but that is not it:uhm:
"The Un-Tactical"
Coming out of the closet.............Hmmmmmmmmmmmm.
Bought a Savage.......................Hmmmmmmmmmmmm.
Must be going to make it a.................270......
260 Rem (I have had them before), but no.
Lazz cartridges, had the 7.82 Patriot before the WSM's were around, but no-none of them.
270 Win., never had one, but no. If I do a .277 caliber, it will be the 270 WSM or 270 SAUM.
"The Un-Tactical"
Now that shot on the Goat was 40yds RIGHT???? That means you could use your 308 :uhm: WAIT!!! YOU DIDN'T hit that goat at over 400yds did you???? You know, I bet that goat would like for your 308 to have not been any good past 100yds :jester::jester::guns:
I know that but thanks for clarifying anyway.
But, the big question is will a Lazz cartridge kill beyond 400 yards
"The Un-Tactical"
It will kill beyond 400 yards on elk (180 SGK):applause:, but I am not chambering the Striker in it.
"The Un-Tactical"
Hey, good group out in the field on that elk, but why did it take three to kill it or were you just doing it to do it?
Heard the meat report, on the first, didn't hear anything on the second, shot a tad lower on the third, and she went down.
The cow couldn't move after the first shot, and if an elk is still standing, I am still shooting.
"The Un-Tactical"
Got ya, I knew you had a reasons and if it is still standing, I am with you on that one.
Dan called him to the carpet on that.
FWIW-Swaro's have had a problem in the past (Not sure now) for not holding zero, plus they didn't have enough internal MOA in the turrets for LR shooting.
I think they have improved there as well.
I would challenge him as well.
You bring your Swaro, and I will bring my XP with a Burris on it, and I bet I don't get embarrassed:guns:
"The Un-Tactical"
There's something in this world to silly to comprehend. His unbridled bashing tried, true, and tested platforms and products was painful, at best, and insulting at worst. Calling any of those manufacturers out to that degree defies responsible thinking and speaking.
Nobody ever accused Laz of having mastered the art of subtle endorsement. While I think it's safe to say that most of us on here wouldn't be in the price point for his rifles, he could've at least earned some interest if not for seemingly every one of his posts ending in "...and that's why you should buy a Lazzeroni!" It really was embarrassing.
My rig had a tight neck chamber, so it was incredibly obvious the inconsistency of the brass.
Once I did all of the brass prep the rig shot awesome (7.82 Patriot in a center-grip XP).
Same XP with different stock, 700 yard shot:
"The Un-Tactical"
Where did this $5 rule come from?
Is there a $5 rule for ambivalence?:win:
I will come through with a pic this week...
"The Un-Tactical"
John is John and I really can't hold anything against him. He's a true capitalist, trying to market his product. I guess he figures that 3 out of 5 people will buy into his BS and buy his rifles. No doubt if I had a lot more money than I do right now, I would probably try one of his rifles. But I'm more of a Remington-Winchester-Ruger-Savage-Weatherby-etc. type person and my pockets aint that deep. I've had a .308 and I know damn well it is good Way Yonder past 100 yards. I don't have one right now and don't have a burning desire to own one at this time. But in my present financial condition I'd buy one before I got a Lazzaroni.
Son that's somebody with nothing to do with his time but keep me in trouble with mom.
That's being generous. I doubt it is anywhere NEAR that high.