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I’m liking my new Strata. It’s a .223 REM (vanilla), left hand, 22” #2 1-8” twist. I topped it with a Leupold VX-3HD 3.5-10x40 CDS. It shoots 75 gr Gold Dots at 3008 fps into 1/2 groups. Lex builds a nice rifle, the fit and finish are second to none and I’ve owned 4 NULAs through the years (still own 2).

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What are the mag constraints in COAL? 75 GD's are wadcutters and a TOTAL bust. Hint.

Take pics of the magbox/follower. Hint...........

Stick,

It’s just a factory box and follower and I definitely need to open it up so I can shoot some 88’s. I pay attention to your hints. 😁

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That's a BUMMER. 2.500" is an absolute tolerance minimum for me,regarding a 1-8". I typically go 2.600" for 1-7". Hint.

88's aren't happening in a 1-8" 223. Hint...............

Yeah I screwed up going 1-8”, should have went 7”. I know a 8” 22-250 will work from our discussion the other day and that surprised me, the extra velocity makes the difference obviously. On my .224 builds from here out my going 7” on all of them.

I've owned 5 or 6 of Lex's customs. He really knows how to put together a hunting rifle.

Yes Sir!

Great looking rifle.

88’s are the top but you might get by from the few great 75-77’s out there once you can stuff them in the mag!

Is that Lex’s own stock? Looks sharp. Nice build.

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Agreed! Very sharp looking rig.

He does a great job building rifles, he builds them like you want. All his work I've seen is A+ Note* I've only seen 3 of his rifles. He built a rifle for a friend; the caliber barrel and twist were so off pudding I had to bite my lip.
My friend was happy as a clam, so I guess, all is good.

Yes Sir it’s Lex’s stock. It shoots the 73 eldm, 77 tmk and 75 gold dot great. Thank you!

Thank You!

Yeah I’ve heard folks say Lex is hard to work with, that wasn’t my experience at all.

Beautiful rifle, congratulations. Do you know anywhere that 75gr Gold Dots are available? I’ve been searching.

Thank You. No Sir I don’t. I bought mine a couple years ago when they were available. I would like to find some more myself.

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Finally blooded the new Strata, 75 gr Gold Dot at about 100 yards bang flop.

Nice! Doubly nice since it’s left handed.

Thank You Sir.

Congrats on your deer, and that rifle is pretty sweet.