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Is their any correlation between barrel length and accuracy? I am in the process of building a new rimfire and I can't decide what length barrel. Most target rimfires have long (27--28 in) barrels and I am wondering if that is just intended for iron sights and longer sight radius , or is a...

I have a 541X that is not shooting as well as I had hoped.I Am thinking of adding a second action screw, but it appears the locking lugs are in the way for adding this screw. Has anyone here ever had any dealings with these rifles and if so , is there a way to add this second screw? Thanks for...

I am considering a sightron big sky 24x scope or a Leupold 25x scope and would like any feedback as to the attributes and negatives of each and which you think would be the better of the 2.. Thanks for any input.

Need help with my CZ trigger. Can anyone tell me the best route to go in obtaining a competition quality trigger ? I plan on shooting tactical type competition. Thanks, ipscmaster

Re: help with parralex sorry it did not post the picture I will try to post picture again. ipscmaster

Re: help with parralex C:\Documents and Settings\Compaq_Owner\My D This was my best friend for 13 months. I "think" I know which end to look through..But, I did think your comment was funny.No harm, no foul. Thanks for telling me how to adjust the diopter. I will let you know how it turns out.

Re: help with parralex When I can adjust my face slightly on the stock and the crosshair does not move,in relation to the target, my target is fuzzy and hard to see clearly enough to get an exact sight picture.I adjust the front ring , but do not rely on the yardage settings for parralex .Is...

I am shooting a Leupold 24x on my 243 AI and when I get the parralex adjusted correctly, everything is out of focus.. Am I doing something wrong or is it the scope. I wear glasses to correct my vision, but with or without them it is still out of focus. Thanks for any advice............

I have been looking at a 541 X Remington. Can anyone tell me something about them. It looks like a 513 action with a few changes. Are the barrels screwed in or are they pinned? Are they good shooters or just plinkers? Any pro's or con's would be appreciated. ipscmaster

Re: Optimim barrel length for velocity, match ammo? Please help me understand what good "slugging" a barrel does. It will only tell you what the smallest dimensions of the barrel are.If the bore of the barrel is different in size, I would think it would not have much chance of accuracy. Am I...

Re: .38 Super Favorite Receipies Thanks, guntard..It was 7 gr. of Bluedot---NOT 11gr.. It has been way too long since I shot my super. I have been out of ipsc since 1994.I did not like the transition to the Dot for practical shooting. Plus I could no longer afford the sky rocketing prices...

Re: .38 Super Favorite Receipies Which bullets are you going to use? Is your gun comped? I shot 124 jacketed Sierra in some matches and 160 gr. lead conical bullets in others.My favorite was the 160 gr. behind 11 gr. of Bluedot. Hot load for ramped guns only. These loads only help if your...

Re: Cerakote Thanks Animal. I just visited their site and they are about the closest applicater. I will give them a try. Thanks to all.

Can anyone tell me where I can buy 243 AI reloading dies?I can't find any of these dies listed anywhere. (I know I am blind). Thanks.

Re: Cerakote Looks Great... What is the base color on your rifle?