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Could I trouble someone to post pics of the .223 bolt-face and lug-pattern? I assume all Tikka actions (more importantly those in .223) come without an integral recoil lug a la M70/surgeon? Are the Tikka actions relatives of or part of the sako 85 line?

Don't regret the purchase. Was a little worried about the accucam getting snagged (opened) on brush or the mouth of an Eberlestock. Had no problems with the accucam staying closed, though originally planned on zip-tying the front of the lever to the front/cantilevered ring-base. Worries here...

I have been using an msr whisperlite international for the last 5-6years for berry-picking and hunting trips. The MSR fuel bottles...I have always worried about leaking, but I kept lids on them and have had no problems. As kraig mentioned, you need to replace the o-rings (MSR has o-ring/maint...

I have been doing CF since Spring 08. I swore up and down that while relatively well equipped, I would be a client at the first CF gym in my area. Until then I have been "stuck" at my University's gym which doesn't have rings, oly platforms (could cause injury you know ;- ) ), GHDs (cost too...

Re: Can't FL resize brass sufficiently Hi all, Thanks for all the information and advice. Turns out their were actually two problems. 1. Friend wasn't using enough lube while sizing. So little lube that he was actually bending the rim down on some of the cases when pulling them out of...

Re: Can't FL resize brass sufficiently OK, so apparently in an attempt to get the brass to fit in the chamber without resistance they were oversized...great. This solves the hideous/shoulder neck problem but leaves me wondering why I'm having trouble chambering brass in the first place. As...

Re: Can't FL resize brass sufficiently Thanks for the responses, We smoked a sized case and saw wear (during chambering) at the base of the case and no real wear near the shoulder or neck. That being said, some of the ~25% bad case's shoulders look absolutely hideous; while I first thought...

Hi all, Trying to help a friend out with problems encountered during reloading 1x fired 22-250 brass for a HB PF model 70. After FL resizing the 1x fired brass ~25% of it won't chamber without having to force bolt closed (M70 safety on half-safe so not compressing firing pin spring). After...

Re: Preparing Brass for AIs You may get a better response by posting this in the reloading section. There are plenty of guys there that reload for AI. Go with the Nosler brass if you can for a 280AI. It's so much easier not having to fireform if you have limited time or access to a...

Re: Scott from specialized dynamics Hi Alex, I think Scott will refund you...it may take a long time though. I went with him after seeing multiple recomendations from the hide. Contact during the prolonged build process was frustrating at times, but I did get my mine. Love my upper. I...

Re: A4 or A5 I had to buy both and sell the one I liked least (A5). I have a little larger hands so the A4 fit me a little better than the A5. As has been said time and again, definitely try before you buy if you have the option.

Re: .22 Pistol Recommendation - Poll 41

Re: vibram five fingers fit I went the snug route with my KSOs even though my index toe is longest and a bit cramped. While comfortable my too long index toe has worn through the bottom of its sole...but this was likely due in some part to very coarse blacktop and my excessive fore-foot...

Re: 60 grain!? I've had them stabilize from a non 1-9twist Green Mountain for 10/22...but this isn't something I would count on. They have shot relatively well from a 9twist Lilja but that barrel is still in "break-in" so I hope the group sizes will reduce. I was enamored with the 60gr for...

Re: Got Elk? Nice VFFs