I am still somewhat new to long range but expanding my knowledge and experience as much as I can. I just picked up a Garmin Xero chronograph with the intention of getting into reloading relatively soon. It’s an amazing unit and super easy to use, but I have a couple questions. What is the appropriate number of shots to measure for an average? What are considered good or bad SD and spread numbers?

I have measured a lot of groups across multiple rifles. Most of the Hornady and Norma factory ammo has come in with SD’s from 13-20. I recently measured 12 shots of 7PRC ammo from Choice Ammunition(Berger 168 VLDH). I was surprised to see SD at 45 with spread of 81. I then measured Hornady 175 ELDX Precision Hunter for 7 shots and got a 13.4 SD with 45 spread. The Choice groups well at 100 yards but I haven’t taken it past 400 yards yet.

What should I typically look for and consider good for factory ammo?

What is the right number of shots to base my averages off?

I appreciate any wisdom, best practices or advice that you can share. Thank you.

Mystery Ranch 3 day assault - Coyote
$475
Kuiu Venture 2300-Verde
$ 180

I shoot a lot and want to streamline everything as much as possible. I spray the inside and outside of the cases with one shot, resize then wipe the outside of cases with a rag with rubbing alcohol. I don't enjoy cleaning the lube off cases and don't want to tumble them. whats the easiest method? Anyone just leave the lube on the case?

A prolific firearms collector(1000s of guns.) Of all types recently passed and I was given a chance to pick 2 firearms. Picked a Sig 716 patrol and the Rem 700 5R. I have shot it a little with a cheaper scope. Deciding on a better than good optics for it. I cleaned it down to metal since it had been shot. It is a precise rifle haveing squeezed one or two 1/2min 5shot groups out of it with hornedy 168gr match. But it's not the most consistant.
My question is how close to a legit M40(exact model?) is it? I don't think it's a world class barrel or anything haha.

Another attack directed at the capital of Americana and the shooting sports culture.

The Tennessee legislative session starts next Tuesday on 01/14/2025 and several non-profit orgs, including the antigun group "Voices for a Safer Tennessee" are hoping to push their "concerns" to legislators to pass new antigun bills.

Contact your local and state reps, the GOA, FPC, etc. Spread this online far and wide.

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I have absolutely no, ZERO interest in reaching any "common ground" with leftists and their invasive pest ideology, nor even spending any effort to listen to what they have to squawk out of their yappers. Leftist policies have done nothing but render populations of hardworking people disarmed in their jurisdictions, livelihoods and businesses ruined, homes and businesses burned, and economies circling the drain. There is only ONE message that needs to be sent to those who want to further desecrate home and hearth. And that is:

TRY THAT IN A SMALL TOWN - JASON ALDEAN

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OHIO: GOV. DEWINE SIGNS PRO-GUN LAWS INTO EFFECT. Updates on Post no. 8.

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In case any are falling back into hero worship - Remember when they terrorized us over city ordinances.
Fucking human garbage

Hummmmm.... this would be a good start!

Sirhr

Most populous state and worlds 5th largest economy and they need Mexican firefighters to put out fires - how they are going to do it without water I have no idea but obviously NO ONE in CA has any fucking idea how to do it .

I finally bit the bullet for the MDT double pull, I've been using it for about a week through a few different rifles.

For NRL 22 specifically, I don't see any reason to drop the coin on this thing. PRS, NRL hunter, field shooting whatever I get it. Does anyone who shoots NRL22 really prefer this over an atlas?

The versatility of it is great. But it's not $400 great and I've yet to see an NRL stage, or PRS for that matter that calls for it.

wonder if anything will be done,and if so,what?

Not sure how many sku's they have.

Introducing the Chamber Cooler Barrel Fan. No matter the time of year, heat and barrels don’t mix. Not only will It lead to poor accuracy, too much heat can damage a barrel. So keep cool with the Chamber Cooler Barrel Fan. Pair with any usb battery pack for a compact easy to use, quiet and affordable experience. Available in black and orange $40 shipping included

Wait for it, wait for it...

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Starting to look interesting...

Barely two weeks into the year we already have to new MPVOs:
-Primary Arms SLX 2-12x40
-Element Helix Compact 2-12x42: https://element-optics.com/product/helix-hd-compact-2-12x42/

Just a shame both are SFP with capped turrets, the Element even being MOA only....
Maybe 2026 will be the year MPVOs return to glory.

Since we have threads on smoking, drinking, screwing, and sniffing glue.
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Who gets roasted?

Little hero wannabe?

Or little whorelet wannabe?

Difficult making out the moral high ground for either.

You choose

My gas well is about 500yds from the house, and there’s no electrical over there. The pipe/valve keeps freezing up when the temps drop into the low 20s and we when we get snow.

We’ve tried building wind breaks around the pipe, wrapping the pipe in foam insulation, etc. but it keeps freezing.

The well workers installed an alcohol drip tank and valve for us. It does work to thaw the valve out and get gas flowing again. But walking from the house at 3am in a blizzard to do it is a headache.

Anybody know of some type of solar / battery system that could power some heat tape we could wrap around the pipe?

Who here has stopped eating ass? Why? Was it because of the possibility of getting pink eye?

What did you do that helped you quit?

Motivated by other threads...I am forgoing all the kinky, freakazoid, animalistic sex and throwing away the pigmasks and applebutter.



I do like the applebutter tho.

Sold

AI AT Thumbhole kit - Legacy Green

Condition is new

Hi guys,

Ive recently purchased a czech vz. 54 sniper rifle and when I ran my new borescope thru the barrel Ive noticed the whole bore length is covered in something.

My guess its actually pitting but it may be deposit of some sort of material (dirty bore).

Im attaching a video here:

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Thanks!

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NEW White Oak Armament 16" Stainless steel 223 wylde 7 twist , mid gas , SPR contour for Mk12 builds . Threaded 1/2-28. Waited awhile for it but never used it.
No Trades Needed , pics on request .
Sold sold $275 shipped zelle or PPFF

Since we have a thread on quitting smoking and now on quitting booze…. I wanted to start a thread for those who have given up sniffing glue!

Personally, I think picked the wrong week to give it up.



But maybe next week once this damn plane thing is figured out.

Anyway, let’s her from the SH glue sniffers!