QUARTER MINUTE MAGNUM reviews?
- Thread starter clint27
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clint27 said:
Hmmm, maybe because they aren't in business to make money, and that love of money is the root of all evil. Such profundities, and others, can be seen on their website here: http://www.quarterminutemagnums.com/the_truth_accurate_custom_hunting_rifles.asp
Another real gem is #8, wherein they state that a 9mm pistol isn't much better than a sharp stick in a defensive situation. (Hopefully they show better common sense in the use of their lathe and other tools! Presuming they don't use sharp sticks for chambering...)
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Jay Christopherson
Not An Admin
Yeah, I'm loving #2 and #16 as well:
#2. Elmer Keith was right and Jack O’Connor was wrong; the .270 Winchester is not an elk cartridge.
#16. If it can’t push a 180g bullet at 3000fps, it’s not enough gun for elk.
I better run out and tell those elk in my freezer that they aren't really dead because a .270 shooting 150gr. bullets wasn't enough to do them in.
#2. Elmer Keith was right and Jack O’Connor was wrong; the .270 Winchester is not an elk cartridge.
#16. If it can’t push a 180g bullet at 3000fps, it’s not enough gun for elk.
I better run out and tell those elk in my freezer that they aren't really dead because a .270 shooting 150gr. bullets wasn't enough to do them in.
TheBlueEyedBear
'The Nut Behind The Trigger'
I love number 6. Might as well say don't trust anyone who goes to work for money!!
When I was in business I loved what I was doing, but the bottom-line was making a living,,, a.k.a MONEY!
When I was in business I loved what I was doing, but the bottom-line was making a living,,, a.k.a MONEY!
I don't own any of his rifles (yet) but I've been to his shop, watched him work, and have looked at quite a few of his creations. He does nice work. He is extremely meticulous about his work, and I'd be surprised if his rifles don't shoot as advertised. He's passionate about building accurate rifles and the accompanied loads (and has the quirky personality to go with it). He comes across fairly opinionated and over-the-top, but I also think quite a bit of that is marketing and simply his way of getting his name out there. Have met/talked with him quite a few times, and when I decide which caliber I'd like to do some long-range playing with, will probably have him build a rifle for me. There's worse things in life than having a guy whose passion in life is rifle accuracy, actually build you a rifle.
i just had him build a rifle in 338 lapua for me. i ordered a BAT action a rockcreek barrel a jewell trigger and a manners stock my rifle is gun no. 6 on his web site. it is a fantastic shooter my first attempt at a 1000 yd group is posted on his web site. this is my first all custom gun and i am extremely pleased with its performance.
bozo699
Gold $$ Contributor
I have two of Scott's rifles and they shoot as advertised or better. My son took his Elk at 848 yards with the .300 wm we bought from Scott and two long range coyotes one at 948 yds and the other at 1008 yds My sons rifle is #24 my rifle is #23, my son is picured with Vickie, Scotts wife in #6 and again in #10 . Rifles #
2,5,6,10,11,12,13,15,18,and #20 were all picured and shot for target proofs at my ranch. He is a very meticulous and his shop,tools, guns and everything about and around him prove that. Scott and I have had our differences but he is a very competent rifle smith, take a look at his new, Bat actioned .338 Lapua's there a piece of art and shoot equally as well as they look. To give you a Idea on how meticulous Scott really is, #6 had a flaw from the factory in the stock, Scott spent literally weeks sanding and re clear coating the stock until it was near perfect as a matter of a fact it was perfect but he could always find a flaw with it. Yes he may have a few quirky things about him, but you show me one gunsmith that isn't a little odd
Scott generally picks a known load that will shoot in a given rifle and tweaks with seating depth and powder charges until he gets the targets you see on his site, if you are a accomplished loader I know you will be able to get them to perform even better then they already do as he really doesn't spend much time working up a load. Scott's wife Vickie helps Scott when shooting the rifles, she is a real trooper, running the target out, documenting them and anything else he needs as well as holding down a full time job, there both unique people, give them a call and set up a appointment with them I think you will be glad you did, if nothing else you will come away with some knowledge you didn't have before the visit.
Wayne.
2,5,6,10,11,12,13,15,18,and #20 were all picured and shot for target proofs at my ranch. He is a very meticulous and his shop,tools, guns and everything about and around him prove that. Scott and I have had our differences but he is a very competent rifle smith, take a look at his new, Bat actioned .338 Lapua's there a piece of art and shoot equally as well as they look. To give you a Idea on how meticulous Scott really is, #6 had a flaw from the factory in the stock, Scott spent literally weeks sanding and re clear coating the stock until it was near perfect as a matter of a fact it was perfect but he could always find a flaw with it. Yes he may have a few quirky things about him, but you show me one gunsmith that isn't a little odd
Scott generally picks a known load that will shoot in a given rifle and tweaks with seating depth and powder charges until he gets the targets you see on his site, if you are a accomplished loader I know you will be able to get them to perform even better then they already do as he really doesn't spend much time working up a load. Scott's wife Vickie helps Scott when shooting the rifles, she is a real trooper, running the target out, documenting them and anything else he needs as well as holding down a full time job, there both unique people, give them a call and set up a appointment with them I think you will be glad you did, if nothing else you will come away with some knowledge you didn't have before the visit.Wayne.
bozo699
Gold $$ Contributor
elileadbelly said:
Lance,
Welcome to the forum, I don't know if you remember me but you were down at my ranch when you bought your .338 LM from Scott, I am glad your rifle is working out for you it looks like it is performing very good for you. I hope to see you again someday.
Wayne.
butchlambert
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What is your or his definition of a quarter minute rifle?
Butch
Butch
bozo699
Gold $$ Contributor
Butch,
Were you asking me what a quarter minute rifle is? I hope it was a serious question and not a sarcastic one as I have always enjoyed your well written posts.
I consider a rifle to be a quarter minute rifle if it will average a 5 shot group at .261" @ 100 yards 1.035" @ 500 yards 2.61" @ 1000 yards and so on and so on. Now a magnum hunting rifle I would consider a 1/4 min rifle with a 3 shot .261" group @ 100 yards and so on. The rifle I bought has shot under 1" at 400 yards multiple times as that was the distance I worked up loads at. my son shot my .300 wm that I bought from Scott at a 1000 yard BR competition at just over 10 inches, that was 10 shots in about 1.5 minutes I know thats a minute of angle but your talking about a hunting rifle, I was very pleased with his results, I was in the pits when he shot his group and the first 4 shots were under 2.5" which is less then 1/4 minute. I can't speak for all his rifles but the ones I own will shoot quarter minute, all day long ? No, but for practical hunting purposes Absolutely
Wayne.
Were you asking me what a quarter minute rifle is? I hope it was a serious question and not a sarcastic one as I have always enjoyed your well written posts.
I consider a rifle to be a quarter minute rifle if it will average a 5 shot group at .261" @ 100 yards 1.035" @ 500 yards 2.61" @ 1000 yards and so on and so on. Now a magnum hunting rifle I would consider a 1/4 min rifle with a 3 shot .261" group @ 100 yards and so on. The rifle I bought has shot under 1" at 400 yards multiple times as that was the distance I worked up loads at. my son shot my .300 wm that I bought from Scott at a 1000 yard BR competition at just over 10 inches, that was 10 shots in about 1.5 minutes I know thats a minute of angle but your talking about a hunting rifle, I was very pleased with his results, I was in the pits when he shot his group and the first 4 shots were under 2.5" which is less then 1/4 minute. I can't speak for all his rifles but the ones I own will shoot quarter minute, all day long ? No, but for practical hunting purposes Absolutely
Wayne.
butchlambert
Site $$ Sponsor
BOZO699,
I hope you don't take this as a slam or say he or they don't build accurate rifles. I just don't believe it is happening, not a 1/4 MOA group average .
Butch
I hope you don't take this as a slam or say he or they don't build accurate rifles. I just don't believe it is happening, not a 1/4 MOA group average .
Butch
butchlambert
Site $$ Sponsor
I respect whatever opinion that you have on this and won't start a pizzing contest about it.
Try having 2 rotor cuff surgeries and detached bicep surgery at the same time. You will see if your wife really loves you. It is hard to wipe by yourself.
Butch
Try having 2 rotor cuff surgeries and detached bicep surgery at the same time. You will see if your wife really loves you. It is hard to wipe by yourself.
Butch
Hi guys...
I just put a down on a .338 Lapua Mag from Quarter Minute Magnums (QMM)...
Surgeon 1581 XL action
Krieger barrel
McMillan A5 stock
Vais Muzzle Break
Jewell Trigger
Yeah baby
I tried a few others before I found QMM, they all seemed to busy to take my money, which was a blessing in disguise. After speaking with Scott, I knew I was in the right place. Scott was straight forward and spoke with pride about his work. After speaking with him one word came to mind, Integrity...
I own a Sig P229 SS and a SR-25 in .308 from Knight's Armament with a US Optic 3.8-22X58, but this is my first custom hunting rifle....
Just felt like giving the folks @ QMM a big shout out....
I just put a down on a .338 Lapua Mag from Quarter Minute Magnums (QMM)...
Surgeon 1581 XL action
Krieger barrel
McMillan A5 stock
Vais Muzzle Break
Jewell Trigger
Yeah baby
I tried a few others before I found QMM, they all seemed to busy to take my money, which was a blessing in disguise. After speaking with Scott, I knew I was in the right place. Scott was straight forward and spoke with pride about his work. After speaking with him one word came to mind, Integrity...
I own a Sig P229 SS and a SR-25 in .308 from Knight's Armament with a US Optic 3.8-22X58, but this is my first custom hunting rifle....
Just felt like giving the folks @ QMM a big shout out....
i wonder how many nightforce,march,swarovski scopes he tried ??
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