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RokCast was created to share valuable knowledge about hunting the west. More specifically about the gear used by experienced outdoorsman that allow them to be more comfortable and effective in the backcountry. The podcast is powered by Rokslide.com, a well-known website and web forum all about gear reviews and backcountry hunting with thousands of members and hundreds of articles. From specific optics reviews all the way to logistically planning your trip out west, the RokCast has information-packed episodes to make your next trip better.
It's been a while since we've heard from Ryan and Tanya Avery on the Rokcast. They join Robby talking about the season upon us, the arrival of Robby's long awaited Rokstock/Tikka/6UM rifle, and more random thoughts.
Since this episode recorded, Robby's put about 30 rounds through the new Rokstock topped with a Swarovski Z5 2-10X https://www.swarovskioptik.com/us/en/hunting/products/rifle-scopes/z5-i-plus/z5-plus/z5-plus-2-10x42-bt
Shooting the Sierra 115 grain DTAC NR in front of 64.5gr of N570, Robby chronographed the load from his 19-inch barrel at 3155fps (his 270 WSM was clocking a 140 grain Berger at 3249 from a 24-barrel for comparison.) The overall length of the new rifle is an inch shorter--including the Unknown Munitions Suppressor--compared to the 270 WSM. The Rokstock based rifle weighs in at 7lb 15oz, just two ounces more than the 270 WSM. Accuracy for two (3) shot groups at 200 & 300 yards averaged at just over 1MOA: 2.25" & 3.5" respectively.
Since Robby primarily shoots hash marks vs. dialing, he was particularly interested in the trajectory. Even with 100 fps decrease, the Z5 hashmarks lined up almost identically to the Z5 on his 270WSM.
-Center crosshair = 100/200 yards
-1st hashmark = 300 yards
-2nd hashmark = 400 yards
-3rd hashmark = 500 yards
-4th hashmark = 570 yards
The Z5 does have an elevation turret but Robby will need some time to learn it and report back.
For those interested, the 6UM is made from the 6.5 SAUM necked down to 6mm with the shoulder blown out to 40 degrees. This cartridge was primarily developed by Unknown Munitions in Post Falls, Idaho. Contact https://www.unknownmunitions.com/ for more information.
Read more about Robby's first step down from big magnums in his 2015 blog post "Goodbye 7mm Rem. Mag, Hello 270WSM" here https://www.rokslide.com/goodbye-7mm-rem-mag-hello-270-wsm/
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RokCast was created to share valuable knowledge about hunting the west. More specifically about the gear used by experienced outdoorsman that allow them to be more comfortable and effective in the backcountry. The podcast is powered by Rokslide.com, a well-known website and web forum all about gear reviews and backcountry hunting with thousands of members and hundreds of articles. From specific optics reviews all the way to logistically planning your trip out west, the RokCast has information-packed episodes to make your next trip better.
