Well I decided against the Sightron stac and ordered a Burris xtr II in 8-40×50 moa f-class reticle with a 36 tube.

My question is will the 1″ Burris XTreme Tactical rings be tall enough for my 20moa rail and clear bolt and Burris caps or do I need the 1.5 inch ones?  I want it as low as possible.

Thanks Eric

Thanks guys.  That helps a ton.

As far as storing, bolt in or bolt out or bolt closed?  If closed, can you hold the trigger down while closing the bolt to keep uncocked?

Witt Machine makes an inexpensive brake that I used on my 30-06 (clamp on style). It was very effective if a little bit bulky.  They make a thread on version also:
http://wittmachine.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=65&products_id=182&zenid=h4jgbcl0l881lt7pc13mink4h0

They supply crush washers to time the brake (since it vents on top and…

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Check out Lantac's Dragon brake

Those look really nice! But a bit more than I wanted to spend as I really want something temporary while I save for a suppressor

Sounds good.  Thank you.

Don't drag the brush back through, take it off you'll only drag crap back into the barrel, the only thing that needs to come back is the cleaning rod itself

Makes sense. 
With so many cleaners out there, is Hopps #9 cleaner and the lubricating oil, all I need?  Also, is a mop needed and if so, when in the steps is that used?

My rifle arrived yesterday and it's a beauty! 

I'm still on the backorder list for the Sightron stac 4-20×50 MOA.  Not sure when this thing is ever going to be in stock.  Lol
While waiting, I've also been looking at the Burris Exterminator iii with rangefinder and the Burris xtr.  Both considerably more money but have heard good things about bot… Read more

Ok thanks.  It just threw me off when I saw the description that said “bullet length= .851″ and ” not loaded ammunition “.  See this link:
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/1758211174/nosler-ballistic-tip-varmint-bullets-22-caliber-224-diameter-60-grain-spitzer-boat-tail

I just assumed that these boat-tail were just the top half of the bullet and m… Read more

I'm beginning to think I'm an idiot. Lol
Correct me if I'm wrong but are all the ones I listed above NOT live ammo?  As a complete newbie, I thought they were and just looked “funny/different ” but after reading reviews they seem to be for reloading.
Sooo…..
Back to searching for some LIVE ammo that I can buy/order online to try until I take the… Read more

Since I'm not reloading (as of yet) and am looking for different bullets to try when my t3 varmint .223 arrives, here are some ones I've found that I think I'll try.

Hornady AMAX 75g boat tail
Lapua Scenar 69g hollow point boat tail
Nosler 55g&60g Spitzer boat tail
Hornady Vmax 53g boat tail

Obviously all boat tail.  Should I try flat bottom as… Read more

Thanks Larkin!

Yeah I'll have to see what I can find out on the low rings as far as dimensions in regards to the heavy barrel.  I assume the lower you can get the optic to the barrel the better?

I think I've read just about every review that I can find on that scope on the retailers and forums site and like you said, 99% of them are positive except 1 that I too… Read more

Once my rifle arrives what is a good bullet (s) to try for 100-300yrds?  I know I'll have to go with a heavy round when I eventually get out over 500yrds but not sure what I should start with for zeroing scope and just practicing on paper that won't break the bank

If you go for factory loaded ammo then most marquee 55gr ammo will do well at least…

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Hi Lakehouse, with the 1:8 your choices are wide open.  I have accumulated a variety of bullets for my .223.  I keep an eye out for sales and if one looks good I buy a few (few hundred sometimes lol).  I picked up some normally expensive 65 gr JLK's from an estate sale, but in general I like to try several brands and weights so I can develop lo…

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My next scope will probably be a Sightron STAC 4-20 which I don't have a lot of feedback on yet, but the price is right.

Btw, the SWFA ss-Tac mounts are also a great value, I lapped mine and the wear pattern was 90% almost immediately – much better fit than my DNZ freedom reaper mount (not saying one is better than the other just that even pricey…

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Once my rifle arrives what is a good bullet (s) to try for 100-300yrds?  I know I'll have to go with a heavy round when I eventually get out over 500yrds but not sure what I should start with for zeroing scope and just practicing on paper that won't break the bank

Thanks Eric and everyone else that added their advice/opinions to this thread!

Ordered a t3 varmint in .223 with Berserk stock last night and having the barrel threaded.  Can't wait!!!

Weird….Just found out that it is not threaded.

Thank you

Anyone know if the varmint barrel is threaded for muzzle break or suppressor? 

Nice!  🙂

Probably stay in the 300-500 range like the 2 listed above (swfs ss and STAC 4-20)

Thanks for the insight Eric.

That Sightron STAC 4-20 looks great and the glass seems really nice for the price.  Might have to rethink the ss 10x. 

I've also used the swfa rings and they were great.  I didn't lap them but will on this build.  What base will you be using?  20MOA? 

Tim

Good point.

Thanks guys for the great info!  Definitely sounds like an 8″ twist is the way to go.

Is the varmint worth the extra money over the lite if I were to put on one of the berserk stocks? 

Here's what I'm thinking:

Tikka T3 with a long barrel 8″ twist and threaded for possible suppressor down the road in a 223
Berserk stock
Swfa ss 10x fixed scope m… Read more