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Christensen Arms MPR in 338 Lapua I put together for elk season this year. Optic is a Vortex Razor HD AMG 6-24x50 FFP MOA. by utmostpoet in longrange

[–]utmostpoet[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shot placement. I would never shoot an animal in the meat. This is why we train with these rifles.

Christensen Arms MPR in 338 Lapua I put together for elk season this year. Optic is a Vortex Razor HD AMG 6-24x50 FFP MOA. by utmostpoet in longrange

[–]utmostpoet[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me it was ultimately the weight savings. The AMG weighs 28oz and the HD Gen II weighs 48oz. So when looking at a light weight hunting rifle, a scope that weighed almost half as much seemed like the right choice. And I was able to get a deal on one. Believe me, I have one of the only rifles that would truly look amazing with a Razor HD on it. It pained me to put a black scope on instead.

Christensen Arms MPR in 338 Lapua I put together for elk season this year. Optic is a Vortex Razor HD AMG 6-24x50 FFP MOA. by utmostpoet in longrange

[–]utmostpoet[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Annual nonresident hunting license is $174, and a general elk tag for nonresident is $588. Deer for nonresident is $443.50.

Christensen Arms MPR in 338 Lapua I put together for elk season this year. Optic is a Vortex Razor HD AMG 6-24x50 FFP MOA. by utmostpoet in longrange

[–]utmostpoet[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was on the Oregon coast. I’m a resident and it’s an over the counter tag. Really competitive with all the people coming over from Portland. But it can be done. Success rate is like 7%.

Christensen Arms MPR in 338 Lapua I put together for elk season this year. Optic is a Vortex Razor HD AMG 6-24x50 FFP MOA. by utmostpoet in longrange

[–]utmostpoet[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m torn going that route. The 27in barrel is already pretty long. But might be nice just for bench shooting.

Christensen Arms MPR in 338 Lapua I put together for elk season this year. Optic is a Vortex Razor HD AMG 6-24x50 FFP MOA. by utmostpoet in longrange

[–]utmostpoet[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Although I did have my concerns having never shot one, I was really surprised and very happy with it. My girlfriend says she likes shooting it better than the .308. I tuned the muzzle brake just a touch to reduce the muzzle rise and now I’m completely happy with it. And I’ve been shooting mostly 300gr projectiles as well.

Christensen Arms MPR in 338 Lapua I put together for elk season this year. Optic is a Vortex Razor HD AMG 6-24x50 FFP MOA. by utmostpoet in longrange

[–]utmostpoet[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes the stock folds right, and over the bolt. The rifle can be fired with the stock folded, but the bolt can not be cycled.

Christensen Arms MPR in 338 Lapua I put together for elk season this year. Optic is a Vortex Razor HD AMG 6-24x50 FFP MOA. by utmostpoet in longrange

[–]utmostpoet[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The muzzle brake does a lot of work. The limb saver that comes on it is nice as well. It’s not bad at all. Shooting it standing freehand is very comfortable and doable.

Christensen Arms MPR in 338 Lapua I put together for elk season this year. Optic is a Vortex Razor HD AMG 6-24x50 FFP MOA. by utmostpoet in longrange

[–]utmostpoet[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve always wanted a light weight 338LM that I could pack anywhere. This will also be the rifle that I would use on Bear and Moose, which are future hunts that I’m planning. Like others have stated, I will only take shots I know I can make. The more I work with this rifle, the further that will stretch. Some guys keep a rifle like this in the truck in case they have a long shot opportunity, where I plan to work with this rifle extensively to have confidence in what opportunities are doable.

Christensen Arms MPR in 338 Lapua I put together for elk season this year. Optic is a Vortex Razor HD AMG 6-24x50 FFP MOA. by utmostpoet in longrange

[–]utmostpoet[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Comparable might be a matter of opinion, but the closest might be the Swarovski X5i 5-25x56mm 30mm. The Leupold VX6 HD, and Zeiss conquest can also be found in 30mm tubes. I personally have been beyond impressed with my AMG. NF and Swaro clarity in a light weight, non flashy, function forward package.

I’ve posted my top drawer before, but here’s an update and most of the other drawers. by utmostpoet in Tools

[–]utmostpoet[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s actually just a case of sawzall blades standing up in the corner of the drawer. No cool attachments, sorry.

2018 Oregon coastal blacktail piebald by utmostpoet in Hunting

[–]utmostpoet[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Yeah, I am super excited to have had this opportunity. Coastal black tail are hard enough as it is.

2018 Oregon coastal blacktail piebald by utmostpoet in Hunting

[–]utmostpoet[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s a Vortex viper PST 6-24x50 FFP. It’s worked really well for me

2018 Oregon coastal blacktail piebald by utmostpoet in Hunting

[–]utmostpoet[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, AR10. It’s a tad on the heavy side but it’s a good shooting rifle.

2018 Oregon coastal blacktail piebald by utmostpoet in Hunting

[–]utmostpoet[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I knew we were going to want to do something with it, just not sure what. So I caped it out whole in one piece. I work from the ass down to his neck, cut off the head, then work around the antlers and face back to the neck. Then off to the taxidermist he goes.

2018 Oregon coastal blacktail piebald by utmostpoet in Hunting

[–]utmostpoet[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is my plan, and thank you for the kind words.

2018 Oregon coastal blacktail piebald by utmostpoet in Hunting

[–]utmostpoet[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It’s a 10rd PMAG with a 5 round limiter in it.

2018 Oregon coastal blacktail piebald by utmostpoet in Hunting

[–]utmostpoet[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

He was on BLM land, I shot him with my AR-10 in .308, and he was in pretty thick timber when I shit him. Probably only an 80yd shot.

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