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Recent content by alee18

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    Rifle Scopes Leupold customer service is over rated

    I knew very well that most of the customers are happy, that's why they have such a strong rep! Yes I understand in the current situation the stock might be low and what not. However, if he could only mention that it would take months for me to get a replacement or even a call back keeping me...
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    Rifle Scopes Leupold customer service is over rated

    Hello all, I would like to keep this as short as possible, Leupold CS is below satisfactory in my book and they don't care to make things right! I had a set of basic leupold STD bases and rings on my Savage 10, the rear base and ring got damaged under the 308 win recoil, poor quality IMH...
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    Rifle Scopes Is this simply the best scope deal at the moment?

    Re: Is this simply the best scope deal at the moment? Any comparison between the two? Which is a better scope and better buy for the money?
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    Rifle Scopes Is this simply the best scope deal at the moment?

    I have been in the market for the Nikon Monarch 4-16x42 model and the best I have found was $360 shipped. However, today I have stumbled upon Vortex Viper 6.5-20x44 at $280 shipped. Is this basically a no brainier should I just jump on this deal or am I missing something? This scope will be...
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    Can I install this bolt handle on Axis/Edge?

    Re: Can I install this bolt handle on Axis/Edge? no one?
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    Can I install this bolt handle on Axis/Edge?

    Hi Im looking to replace a small factory bolt handle on Savage Axis, can I install this one http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=13058/Product/BOLT-HANDLE-RIGHT-HAND-OVERSIZED If not are there other manufacturers that make over sized handles for this rifle? Thanks
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    Rifle Scopes I need help with Bushnell Elite scope

    Re: I need help with Bushnell Elite scope I've shot from the bench using wood blocks warapped in carpet that were available at the range. I mean I can see the whole target well at power 9, however, the bullseye is hard to allign with the crosshairs and keep it steady there even with support.
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    Rifle Scopes I need help with Bushnell Elite scope

    Re: I need help with Bushnell Elite scope Thanks for the info, got it all sigheted in 100 yards. However, my groups are not as good as I would like them to be. The best one was about an inch, but most are about 2-4 inches. One thing I have to say is that shooting .5 and 1 inch bullseye...
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    Rifle Scopes I need help with Bushnell Elite scope

    Re: I need help with Bushnell Elite scope Do I need to bore sight it at 100 yards or can I do it in my room size backyard? So there is no way I can actually reset the adjustment knobs to be back at factory settings?
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    Rifle Scopes I need help with Bushnell Elite scope

    Hello folks, Today I took my Savage axis 223 rifle with Bushnell Elite 3-9x40 model E3940 for the first time. (lightly used rifle, under 100 rounds fired previously and brand new scope with burris signature zee medium rings and factory aluminum bases they look like weaver brand it says 515 on...
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    Gunsmithing Floating Barrel on Savage question?

    Re: Floating Barrel on Savage tip <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: strangedays</div><div class="ubbcode-body">A dremel does have its use when fixing issues like this. </div></div> I do have a dremel, but Im afraid it will melt through the plastic...
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    Gunsmithing Floating Barrel on Savage question?

    Re: Floating Barrel on Savage tip <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: strangedays</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: alee18</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I guess that would a...
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    Gunsmithing Floating Barrel on Savage question?

    Re: Floating Barrel on Savage tip I guess that would a better way to approch that, however, it requires more time and material. I was wondering if I could get any improvement from the method described above.
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    Gunsmithing Floating Barrel on Savage question?

    Re: Floating Barrel on Savage tip <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ring</div><div class="ubbcode-body">sand the stock.... dont shim anything... </div></div> Is this like a known fact to everyone, sort of like "dont drive with both feet, one on...
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    Gunsmithing Bedding,Modifying and Airbrushing...DIY adventures

    Re: Bedding,Modifying and Airbrushing...DIY adventures Good work mate, never seen anything like this. Definetley professinal work. Does this rifle shoot as good as it looks though?