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Cryptoman wrote:Had a chance to shoot my RAR this morning. This thing kicks! Must be the light weight. I feel sorry for you folks who don't have a muzzle brake. It only took 2 shots to get the scope dialed in. However, after 4 rounds I started having trouble closing the bolt (on Hornady factory ammo). Out of precaution, I decided to pack it up and take the rifle home for a closer look. I think what happened is the ejector plunger got sticky, possibly because I spilled cleaning solvent on the action when I was degreasing the scope ring mounting threads. I lubricated the bolt parts, and everything seems to be working fine again. The two accuracy shots I did manage to get in were within 1 MOA of each other, so I'm guardedly optimistic that this is going to be a good shooter.
Al in Mi wrote:My 2 cents worth, the RAR is a new toy and will get you "in the game" at least $100-125 cheaper than buying a factory 450B upper and if you need a lower, tack on that added cost.
EBR's and new toys peak my interest to no end, and I have resisted the urge to jump into a RAR only because I have a very neglected 700 in 450B to wring out let alone a couple of other customs that need a fine tune....................but that Ruger #1 is making me loose sleep!!!!
That being said, I for one really enjoy reading the reports you guys have been turning in on your new 450's whether they are RAR's, Scouts, AR's, single shots, or custom builds, keep them coming!!!!
Hoot wrote:Not to be "Debbie Downer" or anything but I do not understand the sudden inrush of bolt action 450b fans when you can get it in an autoloader. I have a Browning BAR in 300 Win Mag. It's no big deal to run through 10 or more shots in a sitting. My coworker has a synthetic stocked Savage 110 in 300 Win Mag. I helped him zero his scope. I took 2 shots and said "it's all yours buddy!" I couldn't get over the difference in the recoil and no it was not just perceived recoil. I have my share of bolt action rifles and love each of them them dearly. Even though I could convert one to 450b, I have no interest in it. My autoloading 450b is a pleasure to shoot. I like that relationship. I've burned through three or four load workup experiments in one sitting off of a BR rest. A total of 100 rounds over the course of several hours and left no worse for wear and tear. I hazard a guess that it would not be the same from a lightweight synthetic stocked bolt action rifle.
That having been said, I will be the first to stand up and say to each his own. I love the look and feel of real wood as much as the next guy, but a steel, aluminum and plastic AR class rifle is not a turn off. Its just a Modern Sporting Rifle.
I will butt out now.
Hoot
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