Author Topic: New OE in 50cal. MZ, 270 & 308 (Read 2353 times)

nomosendero · « **on:** August 26, 2007, 04:46:51 PM »

Well, the wait was longer than I wanted, but I finally have my new OE. I wanted another MZ to play with & I like the specs. of this one very well. I wanted a 308 barrel as a light counterpart to my Rem M700VS in 308 & I went with a 270 barrel to use on my Oct. trip to WY. for Antelope/Mule Deer. I have always used either a 30-06AI, 300WM or 25-06 & AI on my Western trips & it seems almost a sin that I have not used a 270.

So, hopefully, I can correct that flaw!!

Big brother loaned me a Weaver 4.5X14 for load testing until his new RRA comes in!

Anyway I wanted a thumbhole with camo & in stainless. What do you think??

I love the way this gun is balanced. I will have a range report when the temp. backs off a little.

quickdtoo · « **Reply #1 on:** August 26, 2007, 04:51:52 PM »

Nice!!!

Mac11700 · « **Reply #2 on:** August 26, 2007, 06:28:20 PM »

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet...

Nice looking combo Rod...Looking forward to the range report on them...

Mac

Ditchdigger · « **Reply #3 on:** August 27, 2007, 11:22:45 AM »

Nomo,if you love the balance now,you're going to love the lack of recoil even more.

Digger

mangulator · « **Reply #4 on:** August 27, 2007, 02:19:03 PM »

Very Nice!!!!!!!!!!!!

nomosendero · « **Reply #5 on:** August 27, 2007, 05:53:57 PM »

Quote from: Ditchdigger on August 27, 2007, 11:22:45 AM

Nomo,if you love the balance now,you're going to love the lack of recoil even more. Digger

Sir, you are right!!! I shot it a few rounds in my back yard & it is very, very pleasant.

Markxman · « **Reply #6 on:** August 29, 2007, 09:44:35 AM »

Good looking rig. Where did you get the scope base? I am running into the problem someone called in a different posting the"tuning fork". My scope is a Leupold similar in size to this, but the only available bases my shop was able to find put the rings on about 2.5" centers. Just barely enough to clear my turret assembly.

quickdtoo · « **Reply #7 on:** August 29, 2007, 11:18:59 AM »

Get the Durasight 1-pc base, the Warne and Weaver 2-pc bases are only practical for small scopes. $:-\$

Tim

http://www.durasight.com/z2_alloy/scope_bases.html

http://www.grafs.com/grafs/search/product/143839

http://www.grafs.com/grafs/search/product/143840

nomosendero · « **Reply #8 on:** August 29, 2007, 03:50:51 PM »

Quote from: Markxman on August 29, 2007, 09:44:35 AM

Good looking rig. Where did you get the scope base? I am running into the problem someone called in a different posting the"tuning fork". My scope is a Leupold similar in size to this, but the only available bases my shop was able to find put the rings on about 2.5" centers. Just barely enough to clear my turret assembly.

I bought the Durasight at a local gunshop that sells alot of OE's. Midway & others sell the Durasight, it's the way to go for now.

30-06man · « **Reply #9 on:** August 29, 2007, 03:54:55 PM »

man that makes me want to go out and buy one. i have been looking at them and i still might. they have a great trigger. i have been debating on what gun to get next though

Ditchdigger · « **Reply #10 on:** August 29, 2007, 04:38:18 PM »

I don't know if you've noticed it or not Nomo,but next time you shoot it you'll find that you have very little muzzle lift also,even shooting free recoil.

Digger

nomosendero · « **Reply #11 on:** August 30, 2007, 01:24:09 AM »

Yes, I did notice!!!

myarmor · « **Reply #12 on:** September 20, 2007, 11:56:06 AM »

Nice little combo you have put together Rod. I look forward to hearing your success with them too. I think that Weaver is a good addition for your intended purpose too. But I am sure it will stay dressed out nicely in the future though.

-Aaron

nomosendero · « **Reply #13 on:** September 26, 2007, 04:33:05 PM »

Quote from: myarmor on September 20, 2007, 11:56:06 AM

Nice little combo you have put together Rod. I look forward to hearing your success with them too. I think that Weaver is a good addition for your intended purpose too. But I am sure it will stay dressed out nicely in the future though.

-Aaron

I WAS looking forward to it too, but the 270 barrel (the one I wanted to take to WY.) would not cooperate. Sooo, I have put this project on hold. I know that CVA would take care of the matter, but I will head to WY next week & I have precious time left to find the problem. I kept the 308 & 50mz tubes to go at it again at a future date. I traded my rifle with the 270 tube for a used model 700 in 270 & it is shooting quite well.

Later

30-06man · « **Reply #14 on:** September 27, 2007, 10:47:45 AM »

what happened to it? i have been wanting a 270 begara for the encore and now i don't know if i should buy it

bulzaye · « **Reply #15 on:** September 27, 2007, 11:20:28 AM »

My 270 is awesome with 130 grain sierra game kings and 53.2 grains of IMR 4350. I use cci primers and it is one ragged hole at 100 yards. I am having troubles with accuracy in the muzzleloader barrel. I am thinking of getting rid of it and getting a sidekick.

30-06man · « **Reply #16 on:** September 27, 2007, 01:20:22 PM »

ohh ok .i may or may not get one

nomosendero · « **Reply #17 on:** September 28, 2007, 03:29:16 AM »

Bulzaye, I was hoping for the same with my 270 barrel, but it did not want to play. Accuracy was just unacceptable for an Antelope hunt, about 1.25-1.5" groups when it did it's best. If I thought this was a reflection of CVA rifles in general, I would have traded off my other barrels as well, but I don't see it that way at all. After hunting season & probably after year's end, I will buy a rifle, I hope a heavy
223 tube or a 204 is avail. by then. Then I will have a 308 for medium game & target, a MZ tube & a Varmit as well. We shall see.

Curiously, I had the same misfortune with the first Encore that I tried, but I gave them the same benefit of a doubt.

bulzaye · « **Reply #18 on:** September 28, 2007, 11:33:15 AM »

NoMo I certianly understand. I had an encore 25-06. the key word was had. I could not dial that thing in with anything. So, I sent it down the road quick. I am getting acceptable accuracy with my elite 50 caliber muzzleloader to hunt deer. Just not acceptable for me. I wasnt trying to imply that you had given up on them, I saw just the opposite in your post. I hope it works out for you.

30-06man · « **Reply #19 on:** September 28, 2007, 02:59:07 PM »

t/c should stand behind it. did you send it back?

nomosendero · « **Reply #20 on:** September 29, 2007, 04:25:08 AM »

Quote from: 30.06man on September 28, 2007, 02:59:07 PM

t/c should stand behind it. did you send it back?

Yes, I did & would have done the same with the 270 tube if I had more time.

30-06man · « **Reply #21 on:** September 29, 2007, 04:45:12 AM »

and it still wasn't shooting better? seems like that it may be the ammo but it dosen't matter now.

rickt300 · « **Reply #22 on:** November 07, 2007, 05:32:45 AM »

I have had several barrels that didn't give the superfine accuracy I always look for untill I shot them a couple hundred times. My present 7x57 is a good example, average shooter for 300 rounds and picky at that, now it shoots just about any well put together round into less than an inch for 3 shots. I am considering buying an Optima Elite to play with in 308/50 cal mz. Who is best to order from?

Mac11700 · « **Reply #23 on:** November 07, 2007, 05:50:42 AM »

R&R is very good to deal with...So is Buds..

Mac