Just added a Pro Hunter to the BP stable

[crittergitter]

New to posting here but I've been lurking in the shadows for quite some time.....Great place by the way. Anyhow I have a couple of questions about the Pro Hunter. I'm looking for some scope rings and a base and I think I wanna go silver to match the gun but is there any out there that actually come close in color??? Not that my PH needs to wear Prada or anything but I just want it to look good... I'm planning on a Nikon Monarch for it too. I'm planning on running some bullets thru this weekend to start breaking her in...is there a need to lap the barrel? I did on my NEF and my 700ml and I was just wondering if anyone has done it to theirs.

Ok I'm done rambling for now- Mike

[Redhawk1]

First off welcome.

No down to business, I have not found any stainless mounts rings that come close to the Stainless Pro-hunter or Encore SS barrels. On my stainless barrels I just use matte Warne all steel mounts and Warne rings. They look good and match the Pro-hunter well.  As far as scopes, I don't think you can beat the new Nikon Omega scope with the 250 BDC. With 150 gr. or 3 triple 7 pellets or 120 gr. of triple 7 powder and 250 gr. T/C shock wave bonded bullets.

As far as lapping the barrel, I don't see a need for it, I am getting 1 inch groups at 100 yards with my above set up, right out of the box.

[AndyHass]

Only the gun can tell you if it needs lapping.  If you can find a good load without it, then don't bother!

[slave]

I have found a quick polish with Flitz or any good polish will make it easer to load and clean. I would not call this lapping but it dose help in the long run.

[crittergitter]

Thanks for the info guys. I didnt get a chance to shoot this weekend but I did do some scope shopping and it looks like I may be going with a Zeiss Conquest. Also found some 777 at Wally World marked down to $8 lb...bought the last 4 they had.

[slave]

Crittergitter,

Forgot enjoy the PH.

[Redhawk1]

Thanks for the info guys. I didnt get a chance to shoot this weekend but I did do some scope shopping and it looks like I may be going with a Zeiss Conquest. Also found some 777 at Wally World marked down to $8 lb...bought the last 4 they had.

Look hard at the Nikon Omega scope before you buy that Zeiss, not saying the Zeiss is a bad choice but the Nikon is a great scope in my opinion. The triple 7 is a great idea. Also consider the T/C bonded shockwave bullets.  Good luck and let us know how you make out. 

[crittergitter]

I looked at the Nikon Omega and seriously considered it but not knowing what load I'll end up with I'm not sure I wanna go that route (BDC) I've never shot that type of reticle before and for some reason it seems a little "busy" for my eyes. I keep changing my mind between a Monarch or a Burris or a Zeiss...as crazy as this may sound my eyes seemed to see the best thru a Burris Fullfield II but for some reason I can't accept that...lol

I shot the 200gr Shockwaves out of my Reminton 700ml this past year and they shot pretty good...killed 2 - 8pts and a Doe but they blew apart inside. All three dropped straight to the ground but my butcher cussed me out  Maybe I'll try the bonded ones...As soon as this crappy weather passes I hope to get out and give her a try. Til then I'll keep driving myself nuts 

Any input on the .25acp conversion??? Yea or nay???

Thx, Mike

[Redhawk1]

Any input on the .25acp conversion??? Yea or nay???

Thx, Mike

I order one for my Pro-hunter, but I have not shot it yet in my Pro-hunter. I wanted to wait tell after out last deer M/L season. But the 25 ACP works great in my standard Encore.

[crittergitter]

I've heard all positive feedback on them so far. I'm gonna order one for the Huntsman so I can toss out the plastic holders and I think I'll get one for the PH as well.