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Recent content by AlexFromZA

  1. AlexFromZA

    Howa 1500 builds **post them**

    That looks sleek(y) What do you think of the SWFA optics? Was thinking of maybe getting one of their 6x42's for my Galil for pest control Cheers Alex
  2. AlexFromZA

    Howa 1500 builds **post them**

    That's awesome! Hope the bedding works out for you(y)
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    Howa 1500 builds **post them**

    Oh awesome, thanks(y) Just out of curiosity, I was measuring to see what COL I needed to load to to get close to the lands, and I ended up with somewhere around 3.2 inches if i remember correctly. My first reaction is that that is a rather long throat for a .308 win, especially considering...
  4. AlexFromZA

    Howa 1500 builds **post them**

    Interesting you should say that, I had something similar when I was testing new powder. Haven't gotten a chance to test it out further but ill keep my eyes peeled for that Let me know if the bedding works if you don't mind
  5. AlexFromZA

    Suppressors Reflex suppressors

    I'd say the design of the suppressor plays a bigger part than the reflex or lack thereof I've seen reflex suppressors that are nothing more than a suppressor with extra volume over the barrel that don't perform that much differently from well made non-reflex suppressors I may be a bit...
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    Suppressors Reflex suppressors

    Just a thought from South Africa Weight and balance concerns aside, I think more people would go for reflex suppressors if it weren't for the cost of obtaining one If a suppressor can fit multiple rifles, it makes a high initial cost seem more like an investment than a fee, but if a reflex...
  7. AlexFromZA

    Howa 1500 builds **post them**

    Always good to see the Howas getting some love on the forums! Guess I'll just have to take part in that case huh? Still very much a work in progress and most parts get extremely pricy in South Africa but here's my current setup Forgive that cheek riser, took the rifle hunting 2 days after...
  8. AlexFromZA

    Rifle Scopes M40A1 Replica Scope

    It's a vicious cycle The more I think of getting my rifle set up, the more I think of this thread The more I think of this thread, the more i want to set up my rifle:LOL: Looking forward to hearing more about this, I'll have to find a way to get one into South Africa when they're ready:sneaky:
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    Rifle Scopes M40A1 Replica Scope

    I actually screamed I was so excited when I read this thread... I've been reading a few threads here and there on the hide for years...but I just HAD to register to reply here! Been looking for this for ages and I wish you all the best in the process because I'd love to see it come to...