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    Best oil for preventing rust?

    I work right across the street from the bay/Gulf of Mexico and I don't live very far off the coast in Texas with usual humidity in the 80+% range. Rust is a problem. The only thing I have found that keeps rust off my truck gun is gun grease. oils are too light and evaporate too quickly. Most...
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    If you were to completely restart your career...

    I'm 5 years into a career restart. I had 28 years in the fire service when I had a pretty bad accident on the job I tried to go back to finish out my career but just could not do it. So I switched gears and went into industrial electrical sales I'm in a pretty hot area for that kind of work so...
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    Suppressors White House petition to prevent the ban of suppressors

    Done
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    Maggie’s Your Hunt/Tactical/Range Vehicle

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    Ruger 10/22 Competition Rifle (Ruger Custom Shop)

    I have been thinking hard about getting one of these I would really like to see some 50 yd. groups
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    .17 HMR or .22LR?

    I do love my 17HMR It's a supersonic ice pick. I have taken many hogs out to about 75 + yds. with mine, you have to ear hole them though.
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    How long would you store "match" reloads?

    I use dry graphite in the necks and on the bullets to prevent cold welding. Then I seal the loaded rounds in vacuum seal bags. I'm shooting ammo that was loaded 2-3 years ago and It's still as accurate as it was the day it was loaded.
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    Gunsmithing Reputable gunsmith Victoria TX

    http://www.tumbleweedsrifles.com/ I have always used Mark Pharr he is not in Victoria but his rifle work is well worth the drive
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    Gunsmithing Stock painting question, Krylon/Duracoat?

    I used krylon on a 17HMR 2 yrs ago. did the whole rifle metal parts have some wear on the paint but the stock none at all but it is a wood boyds tacticool so it will adhere better i think. i started with a base just enough to cover then i used a mat clear let it dry for 24 hrs. then i sponged...
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    CLOSED: "Kasey is a beautiful and unique snowflake" Altas Bipod Give-A-Way

    I'm in twice (Fire/EMS) Thanks
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    CLOSED: "Kasey is a beautiful and unique snowflake" Altas Bipod Give-A-Way

    I'm in twice (Fire/EMS)
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    Hunting & Fishing .308 for midsize game????

    I use Copper Creek 175 they are excellent I have used FGMM 168 same thing. I'm in Texas so plenty of deer and hogs. I hunt hogs a lot no problems if you put it where it needs to be.
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    Rifle Basix SAV-RAT doesnt work in Savage 93 E it seems

    Put a RB Sav-Rat in my 93R17 last month worked great no issues what so ever.
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    Minox BV II 10x42 BR Binocular

    Anyone have these? I found a really good deal on a pair of Minox BV II 10x42 BR Binocular using them for my fire dept. command vehicle and hunting. Not many reviews. My Department gave me a $250 budget max. if these are not good please recommend an alternative. 10x is a must, good light...
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    WTF! Is bulk 17HMR now extinct too?

    The Academy here has it in bulk $122.00
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