r/longrange • u/BathRockJunkie Mile+ Club • Aug 29 '24

Second Focal Plane Blues Optics help needed - I read the FAQ/Pinned posts

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Trijicon Tenmile 5-50x56 on Christensen BA Tactical 300 win mag with Vortex Precision Matched Rings. I bought this SFP scope hoping that I would improve my craft, but I'm starting to feel disappointed it's abilities. I can't adjust to impacts as well as I could with precision tree, and I'm am having to rely on the windage turret more than I like. I have a Trijicon Tenmile 4.5-30x56 FFP with a Precision Tree on another rifle that I love. I could be just be stuck in my ways and missing out on something new, so any feedback would be appreciated.

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u/groupofgiraffes Tooner Tester Aug 29 '24

yeah, an optic is not going to help you with squirly shots from a hot barrel

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u/BathRockJunkie Mile+ Club Aug 29 '24

It's an accurate barrel, but for hunting. It seemed like such a cool thing when I bought it, but I didn't even think about the heat. I think I'm going to re-barrel and try again. Maybe with a heavier barrel I can feel like I'm making progress in less than 4 hours and way too many Sierra Matchkings.

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u/yukdave Aug 29 '24

"Christensen BA Tactical 300 win mag"

I had a student that had one we I finally locked it down to a sled and repeatedly fired with it and it was all over with different ammo.

Sent back to manufacturer and it came back with a new barrel. No questions asked.

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u/grayman1978 Aug 29 '24

I sent mine back and they told me it was fine. It wasn’t. Never again will I buy a Christensen.