I avoid the temptation to feel that way, when he described that build as BADASS, he was understating things in his typical fashion. That gun is mind-boggling in it's capability.
As the Doc said, a very impressive and persuasive build. I have no regrets, I just have about $2700 worth of more grief to give Tom before we're even.
*Takes a deep breath*
Let me sing you the song of the Mk12 Mod 1 build from hell.
Observe the following...
He confessed it himself, it's right there in plain print. In less than 8 weeks that weirdo cost me about $2800 for a Mk12 Mod 1 in 6.5 Grendel.
Maybe you do too... Luckily, you can help my chances of winning it, as well as entering yourself if you wish, by following this link:
https://wn.nr/XZW6rn
Here's the gun:
This thread has been long overdue. I am going to pin this thread as a topic for the specifics of long range shooting, as defined by ranges in excess of 500 yards for centerfire cartridges and 100 yards or more for rimfire.
Here's a good video starting point:
This thread (and some others) will serve to extend the classes that are given at the spring and fall shoots.
Welcome from NC! Get some oil on the guts of that build, lots of it and pronto. Part of your issue is that gun is way too dry, all the parts are brand new and haven't "worn in" yet. Lube that sucker up heavy.
Was it a graduated reset or did you switch between maxed out and the lowest functioning setting? Sorry for all the questions, I don't think your problem is actually your gas block, but I can't eliminate it without asking.
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