Just arrived Friday. The wife is out shopping so I got it out to give it the once over before shooting. I have a .22 XR Sniper regular that I enjoy and decided to go for the larger caliber in the magnum for some varminting (don't get me wrong the .22 works fine!). I'm waiting for my Arken ELP4 6x24x50 to mount on this gun. I also went hog wild and ordered a Safari stock from BRK that I can switch off between the 2 guns. I will be comparing this to my Uragan I in .25 which I also love. The .22 XR likes both pellets and slugs so I'm hoping the .25 does too. Let me know from any of you that have the .25 magnum which pellets/slugs your gun likes. I will be putting an MTC 3x15 on until the the Arken arrives so I can go out and get some time on it.
NGD - BRK XR Sniper Magnum .25
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Update on the magnum .25. I got the Safari stock in directly from Brocock a week ago and just now got to changing out the synthetic one. Sorry for the walker and the crocks - I got a new hip 1 week ago! Shoulders and holds similar to the synthetic stock, but I get a better feel with the wood. The rough sawn format is different and actually quite grippy which I like. Not sure how to "treat" it as it seems a bit different than a solid or laminate stock - which I have both in other guns. Anyone with a Safari out there let me know what you are using. Stippling is nice at the grip. As a word of caution if you order one from the BRK site, put in the comments of the order "please pack the trigger guard and screws" as mine came minus both. They gladly sent them out with no trouble. Looking forward to be able to go out and shot her!
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Looks great in the Safari stock!
Remember watching a YT about the Revere Safari edition, & the fellow mentioned how the stock had a bit of residue on it out of the box, but a good wipe down took care of it. Presumed it was left over from whatever process they use to create the distressed look & feel. Aside from that easily removed residue, he gave the stock high marks, especially for how it handled with wet or sweaty hands.
Would think any product typically used to preserve/protect regular wooden stocks should work (personal preference is Renaissance Wax). Given the raised grain, might be best to avoid treatments intended to "soak" into the wood? Just wondering out loud... it might do no harm at all.
In any case, you've got a fine looking rifle, hope it shoots as good as it looks!
Remember watching a YT about the Revere Safari edition, & the fellow mentioned how the stock had a bit of residue on it out of the box, but a good wipe down took care of it. Presumed it was left over from whatever process they use to create the distressed look & feel. Aside from that easily removed residue, he gave the stock high marks, especially for how it handled with wet or sweaty hands.
Would think any product typically used to preserve/protect regular wooden stocks should work (personal preference is Renaissance Wax). Given the raised grain, might be best to avoid treatments intended to "soak" into the wood? Just wondering out loud... it might do no harm at all.
In any case, you've got a fine looking rifle, hope it shoots as good as it looks!
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