Comments on: Litz Dominates His First-Ever F-TR Match with Pierce-Built Rifle

By: Randy Peters

Randy Peters — Wed, 01 Feb 2017 23:51:45 +0000

I would love to know a few things if I may ask:
1. Why small BR4 instead of BR2?
2. What was the muzzle velocity and SD?
3. Was the Varget load 43.00grains?

By: Monte Milanuk

Monte Milanuk — Sun, 29 Jun 2014 20:35:07 +0000

I’ve got to talk with John Pierce at Raton in 2012 and 2013, and at the BSWN in 2014. Only a few minutes each time, but he always impressed me as being both really knowledgeable and a pretty nice guy. If ever I’m in the market for a new gun, pretty sure I know where my first stop will be!

By: butchlambert

butchlambert — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 21:59:08 +0000

Great job Bryan!

By: potatoe

potatoe — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 09:19:01 +0000

Great job Bryan!

I got a question about the gun. Does your action have any recoil lug?

By: Clicker or a Holder

Clicker or a Holder — Wed, 25 Jun 2014 21:22:19 +0000

Bryan – are you a clicker or a holder?

By: samls

samls — Wed, 25 Jun 2014 21:07:37 +0000

The article states “almost free recoil technique”. The Eric Stecker range report /article mentions free recoil as well. To my knowledge free recoil technique is prohibited by ftr rules. Has anyone been disqualfied for using the technique. Ive heard it talked about at the range how is that rule typically enforced, so one doesnt get disqualfied.
Great shooting Brian.

Editor: It’s worth digging deeper into the rules and reading what they actually say. There are some misconceptions. Also, these guys are shooting with slight contact on the shoulder. The method is not “pure” free recoil, i.e. with no contact except the trigger finger.

By: NZ

NZ — Wed, 25 Jun 2014 19:46:42 +0000

Bryan – nice shooting, obviously a very nice rifle – but nice shooting.

Out of curiosity what does the combination weigh? It looks light. Being from NZ I am always looking for components that would work with Barnards in particular the Barnard P.

By: Robert Whitley

Robert Whitley — Wed, 25 Jun 2014 15:06:53 +0000

Bryan – – clearly some great work on your part.

One observation of the rifle set up:
Very straight line stock and Bryan has the rear butt plate adjusted up high so that when it is in the shoulder, the barreled action is straight in line with its recoil into the shoulder – – no doubt that helps keep that .5 MOA elevation at 1000 with the big recoil of the 215’s.

Be well Bryan – – Robert

By: Bryan Litz

Bryan Litz — Wed, 25 Jun 2014 13:53:54 +0000

Thanks for all the comments guys!

Carl, the black band is a mirage shade. I prefer the elastic cloth band because it’s maintenance free. Unlike the plastic kind you have to velcro on and get bent/loose, etc., the cloth one stays on all the time. I’ve not seen many cloth bands in F-class, but they’re quite common on the sling end of the line.

Bob,
Production is double what it was this time last year. Bullets are pouring out, hopefully you’re next in the que!

Laurie,
I’m familiar with Dan’s Flex Pod, we (MI FTR Team) have one and have been passing it around for everyone to try. I think it could work on my rifle if my set-up were higher, but as it is, the FlexPod doesn’t lower enough. For now I think I’ll stick with the Phoenix, I’ve got very good control over it. I put the left ski between my left fingers and use it to steer the rifle, sort of like a joy-stick. Just have to remember to back hand off prior to shooting.

Frank,
Maybe next time. I know there are many great barrel makers in WI but I’ve not made it into anyone’s shop yet. The MI FTR team would like to thank you and Bartlein Barrels for your support of our team.

-Bryan

By: frank green

frank green — Wed, 25 Jun 2014 12:50:16 +0000

Great shooting Bryan! You should’ve taken some time out and stopped by the shop while you were in WI!

Later, Frank
Bartlein Barrels