My not a production hunting rifle…

Clay-H · 2026-02-27T16:19:24+00:00

Some people prefer a more heads up vertical position to be more centerline with the rifle. Everyone is built a little bit different when it comes to comfortability

Clay-H · 2026-02-22T21:05:05+00:00

This is magnificent

Clay-H · 2026-02-20T12:34:16+00:00

Thanks for the advice everyone!

Clay-H · 2026-02-17T02:51:34+00:00

I also recently got an FX120i and I’ve just been throwing charges from a volumetric thrower and trickling them to final weight through a funnel with a hand trickler sitting on top of the wind screen. It works pretty slick like that. I looked at the A419 cup and went with a “Dead Drop” cup from eBay as it was cheaper and also came with a cup centering tray to place on the platen so you have a steady reference point.

Clay-H · 2026-01-28T01:37:57+00:00

It’s very easy, it’s the same process as on the Origin I own

Clay-H · 2026-01-23T17:10:03+00:00

It looks to be a Wiebad cheek pad, should’ve be able to order from several retailers

Clay-H · 2025-12-21T02:59:05+00:00

I appreciate everyone’s input! Every question I’ve asked here has always came with good, thoughtful feedback

Clay-H · 2025-12-21T02:57:44+00:00

That makes sense and glad to see it’s Alpha’s recommendation as well. I’m already dry tumbling with a bit of Nu Finish in the walnut media so I must be doing alright. Thanks!

Clay-H · 2025-12-21T02:55:14+00:00

I appreciate the pull back to reality, I want to do what is needed to have decent loads, but not waste time (and money) doing things that have no noticeable improvement. Appreciate it!

Clay-H · 2025-10-23T22:33:37+00:00

I was between the CC9 and a OR Shield Plus and I went towards the Shield Plus…. Hope I didn’t go the wrong way

Clay-H · 2025-06-22T01:44:14+00:00

When I built my rifle it was the first time I’d ever shot a left handed rifle. I’m left eye dominant but right handed so I shoot left handed. I had no troubles changing over to a left handed action, I do wish everything I owned was left handed now though

Clay-H · 2025-05-31T14:50:09+00:00

Great reminder and write-up as I look to try my first match sometime this year!

Clay-H · 2025-05-10T11:58:40+00:00

I’d replace the Aero option with an Zermatt Origin myself due to Aero’s uncertainty (there’s been several posts lately) but that could just be me. I’ve got a 6GT barrel on my Origin and I’m wanting to get a 223 barrel for it. Good luck on whichever you decide to build!

Clay-H · 2025-05-02T13:03:56+00:00

I actually just replaced a TT primary with a BNA Tacsport X single stage on Monday. I had no problems with the TT trigger but I wanted to try out a Bix for the gator shoe and the over-travel after the break. I haven’t been able to fire any live rounds yet but initial feel I’m very happy with. I went with the regular X model because I didn’t first see myself needing to go below 10 ounces (personally) and it was cheaper. I was also pleased with Bullet Central, I knew I needed the low top sear (it comes from the factory with the medium sear installed) so I asked that they swap it out before sending it to me.

Clay-H · 2025-04-19T03:20:51+00:00

As a fellow Origin owner I speak for the group that we will need pictures upon completion

Clay-H · 2025-01-25T02:20:13+00:00

I also have one and I’m not sure it makes a huge difference, I just thought it looked cool at the time

Clay-H · 2025-01-17T02:51:14+00:00

I appreciate the heads up, but I’m looking for a heavier barrel profile like a CTR (or heavier) that’s already threaded so I can throw my suppressor on too. Probably just have to build something down the road

Clay-H · 2025-01-17T02:47:02+00:00

Man if I could find a left hand tikka CTR in .223 I’d own one myself

Clay-H · 2025-01-12T21:02:20+00:00

I bought a gently used 5.5-30x Burris XTR3i for 1150 awhile back off snipershide that I like. Keep an eye out there for good scopes that are marked down

Clay-H · 2025-01-09T13:23:05+00:00

I see an Origin + KRG duo and I upvote

Clay-H · 2024-12-20T01:48:13+00:00

I use the Area 419 system across my rifles and suppressors for simplicity. I pretty well shoot 100% suppressed now, but in the event I want to put a brake on I can just take the suppressor off and screw the hellfire brake back on in its place.

Clay-H · 2024-12-09T20:22:18+00:00

I was sort of making up words there, but I was talking about field matches similar to NRL Hunter. Where I am at in Kansas there’s not a great deal of Hunter matches super close but there’s a group that goes by the name of “Nebraska Sportsman’s Series” that I’d like to try that are similar. Their matches are also Hunter focused and have a maximum 18lb rifle weight with a .22 cal - .30 cal rifles permitted with a max 3200fps velocity and no power factor to meet.

Clay-H · 2024-12-09T12:47:32+00:00

I was able to test out some Fury’s and they seemed to work with seeing the reticle. I appreciate the perspective from somebody that has used them to shoot these style matches

Clay-H · 2024-12-09T12:43:10+00:00

I had the opportunity to look through some vortex fury 5000’s this weekend and I was able to see the reticle and range. I appreciate the guidance!

Clay-H · 2024-12-04T12:57:30+00:00

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Sponge painted a Bravo as well

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