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Rifling Twist-Rate Effect on Chamber Pressure

Jim Boatright Jan 25, 2022

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Just saw a mention that some new gun shown at this year's SHOT Show comes with a 3-inch twist rifled barrel. Some barrel makers have made those kind of twist-rates for ballistic test barrels used for short-range, reduced velocity testing of subsonic...

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More liberal fagg*try coming from the Austin area

TexPatriot Jan 25, 2022

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So coyotes are picking on the transplants in Williamson Co. in the New California area north of Austin, coming into yards and biting Karen's children and their leg humping poodles. WCSO yawns and says they'll keep an eye out and if they have any more...

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5.56 becoming obsolete

aslrookie Jan 25, 2022

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We’ve seen other calibers come to market and be short lived or just used for specific purposes. 300blk is probably the only AR15 caliber that’s actually stuck around and widely used. 6.8, 6.5, 224V, 22 nosler and etc just never really took off.

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Typical Commissary discount meat fuckery.

FjallJager Jan 25, 2022

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Being a retiree, and living close to a military base I buy a lot of meat from the commissary. But I honestly don't know why.

Ours has 3-4 deep freeze boxes full of frozen discounted meat. Most of the time if you buy something from there and...

Rut roh

n2ishun Jan 24, 2022

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Latest Russia-Ukraine updates: US puts 8,500 troops on alert

Russia-Ukraine tensions news from January 24: US, Europe and NATO present united front after call between leaders.

www.aljazeera.com

I cannot believe how stupid one man named Joe can be.

NBC’s chuck todd for the win

7.62willdo Jan 24, 2022

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NBC's Chuck Todd: Biden 'no longer seen as competent and effective'

NBC anchor Chuck Todd, citing a recent poll showing dismal approval ratings for President Biden, declared the latter had "lost his identity," and was "no longer seen as competent and effective."

www.foxnews.com

When your ELR partner is a “tacticool” dog!

Cadex Defence Jan 24, 2022

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Here’s Taz from Black Rifle Coffee Company getting a sight picture with Lauren’s 3 mile CDX-40 rifle chambered in 375 EnABELR! Notice the Falcon Bipod Ski Feet and the ELR Bipod Extender, two new products among many others we released last week at SHOT...

Beep beep da beep. All the news that isn’t the news

Dead Eye Dick Jan 24, 2022

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On the international front, our president is ready to send troops to the Ukraine and getting us into another needless war (reference: Iraq) However, this war will involve Russia and that could spell a world war with some rather serious...

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Focus on crosshairs or Target?

10xk9 Jan 24, 2022

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My background is NRA bullseye pistol. I’m a High Master, Distinguished, multi time presidents hundred shooter, etc. So I understand the fundamentals of marksmanship.
As a pistol shooter , watching your sights and not your target is the only way! Now...

The LRHS 3-12x44 Ahead of the Market.

supercorndogs Jan 24, 2022

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When the 3-12 LRHS came out I think there were a lot less people willing to drop 1k on a scope, and most of the market for FFP "tactical" scopes were long range shooters, primarily. I think the crowd here has changed a lot over the years. With the...

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Vudoo barrel length ?

archerykrazy-22cal Jan 24, 2022

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I have a vudoo v-22s single shot on order for benchrest only, the barrel is a shilen ratchet my ? is which barrel length 24" or 26"

Ball-head lube. ?

deersniper Jan 23, 2022

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What are you using to lube your tripod heads ?

My anvil 30 is getting gummy from storing in a vehicle all the time. Then cold weather really locked it up

Vortex lht 4.5-22 durability test

762 ULTRAMAGA Jan 23, 2022

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Has, or can anyone do a durability/tracking test with the new vortex lht 4.5-20 or even a 3-15 model?
Some guys on another forum are claiming significant zero loss after dropping the mounted optic like 6" on snow.
I'm considering this scope and would...

New homemade reloading/gunsmithing workbench. stain or leave in the white?

Bringtherain Jan 23, 2022

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The wood came from an old mantle above the fireplace in the house I recently bought. They were two 12 foot 6x4s. My wife took one look at the...

Need a Badass Commercial Mower

MtnCreek Jan 23, 2022

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I'm thinking of starting a lawncare business in the Louisiana area, but can't find a badass commercial mower. Does anyone know where I might find a slightly used commercial mower so I can cut grass for coonasses with precision? Thanks!

The NRA Board of Directors

Bama Fan Jan 23, 2022

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Can anyone explain to me why the NRA needs 76 elected members on the Board? How can they get anything done? It has to be grossly inefficient.

Understanding your Mental Game

Lowlight Jan 23, 2022

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What are some of the things that go through your head before a stage ?

Had a great conversation about the mental game side of competitions and what causes people to miss?

What gets into your head before a stage, do some stages give you more anxiety...

Balls & Strikes Called By A Machine

DarnYankeeUSMC Jan 23, 2022

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Is this what is really wanted? Arguing with the ref and complaining about bad calls is part of the game. Who are you going to throw popcorn at? Everyone wants the game to be called accurately but to what extent?
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I have to admit, Swarovski makes damn fine spotting glass!

TheHorta Jan 23, 2022

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I’ve been using my Hensoldt Spotter 45 with Tremor4 Reticle, but damned if my 95mm Swaro BTX — with 1.7x TC installed — doesn’t get me substantially closer to the target. Sure, the complete lack of a reticle sucks a bit, and seems to be an area where...