M2M's lefty .308 Rifle project

[Lucky Scott]

I also use a brake by Ross and had Randall install it. Great job and it helped out on my rifle a lot.

[MissiontoMars]

Don't know what your budget is... but it seems like the bushnell nitro/forge scopes offer a lot for their money - especially considering their current 29%off rebate that expires at the end of the month.

[Newguy1980]

Some are going down even lower...

https://www.midwayusa.com/s?userSearchQuery=Bushnell+forge&userItemsPerPage=24

[deckhandmike]

Nice OP! As a fellow lefty I’m also about to start with that same rifle. But I’m chopping my down to 20” for a hunting rig. Got my stock ready as well. Found a nice hs precision for a smoking deal.

[MissiontoMars]

Thanks!

...And stoked for you for that HS stock. I hear nice things about those.

[MissiontoMars]

Ok, so looked and shopped for a while.

I decided that for my first set of rings for this gun that i was going to try out a 2-piece, because at this point i’m not sure 100% that i won’t want to retain the blind/internal mag, even though i have a chassis waiting in the wings, that takes AICS box mags. (2-pieces tend to be easier to load from the top.)

Also, other than a preference for some of their competitors, i could find nothing too bad being said about the Dual dovetail’s from Leupold, so i got a set of 30mm medium rings and matching bases. Ended up right around $80 with the ring wrench from Leupold.

[MissiontoMars]

Congratulations OP! Another lefty here. My hair is more grey than even salt & pepper at this point. And I just got my first ever bolt gun too. Have fun.

I'm hardly an expert but I always considered the Bushnell Elite series products champions in the cost/performance ratio. Please OP, don't, don't, don't skimp on the rings.

I’ll check out the Bushnell Elite line. Thanks!

[MissiontoMars]

I think at this point, I'm going to wait for a sale, Not like I'm going to be at a range anytime soon, unfortunately.


I'm thinking FFP, MOA, and a 30mm tube are my only hard/fast guidelines.


I'm leaning towards something like a Vortex Diamondback: https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1020545544?pid=940396

[Preston-CLB]

Take a look at B&H Photo Video, and Camera Land for scopes. They can often beat gun store prices.

Nice looking rifle! Have you installed the new stock yet? Need moar pics.
-P

[MissiontoMars]

Take a look at B&H Photo Video, and Camera Land for scopes. They can often beat gun store prices.

Nice looking rifle! Have you installed the new stock yet? Need moar pics.
-P

haha, thanks Preston, I'll take a look for some deals there.

I was GOING to shoot the gun at the range first with the original stock, but with everything going on, I might just pull the stock off and install the chassis for giggles.

I'll definitely post some pics when I get them.

[sigstroker]

I think at this point, I'm going to wait for a sale, Not like I'm going to be at a range anytime soon, unfortunately.


I'm thinking FFP, MOA, and a 30mm tube are my only hard/fast guidelines.


I'm leaning towards something like a Vortex Diamondback: https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1020545544?pid=940396

I've seen complaints of a small eyebox with those. I played with one at a Bass Pro but I couldn't tell the difference.

You might also look at Arken, which people have raved about, considering its price.

[MissiontoMars]

As it sits now
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[DueceMcGurk]

M2M, also consider Nikon glass. There are some great deals available.

Flinch is a major concern for best accuracy. Muzzle break is a sound recommendation.

[MissiontoMars]

Well, i decided i wasn’t a big fan of how the LSS looked and handled. WAY front heavy with the long barrel. Waited all year to take advantage of MDT’s black friday sale (they have several Lefty chassis available).

Ended up snagging a blem TAC21 chassis.

I’ll post up when it arrives. SUPER stoked. It has a built in 20moa rail so i’ll have to rethink my scope mounting setup. Probably just going to grab a Nikon or Bushnell FFP while they’re still on sale.

[Spyder]

I like that you're still enthusiastic about it. Keep shooting and buying more stuff!!!