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Recent content by knosaj

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    rem 700 aac tact - new/used value - barrel length

    I figured it would suffice, but i was wondering about the price. When i have time tonight ill browse online and see what the going rate is, but i thought you guys would have a real time understanding of availability and price. i mean, the only thing it comes with are the badger mounts. heck...
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    rem 700 aac tact - new/used value - barrel length

    opportunity to buy a 700 aac tact with some badger ord. mounts - he wanted 700, he is offering 650. considering current market, fair deal? its never been shot. -worth it? ive only begun scratching at the surface of a 1000 yard gun and in my limited understanding i was thinking id like to...
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    "Snipers rifle" vs regular sporting rifle ???

    I'm just beginning my research to purchase a nice rifle. "Sniper style" and the Sakos are high on my list. Not because I know so much about them, but I have a bit if brand loyalty. I have a question though. I have an old .270 sako finbear deer rifle with a sporting barrel and an old 3x9...
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    Bolt gun build, how to start?

    don't have a pile of money that's for sure! I was thinking I could spread out the cost over time until I was ready to assemble. I have other rifles to shoot. The wife will be less likely to realize the total cost this way! Lol. But I also don't wanna get it "one piece at a time" and have to use...
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    Bolt gun build, how to start?

    I see alot of plp buying a rifle then start replacing every component. New barrel, stock, trigger, etc. Wouldn't it be better just to start with buying the individual parts? Better or cheaper? They don't always make good dance partners! Thanks. If there is a thread or something...
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    device to measure impact force ?

    i realise there is fps formulas, ballistic gelletain and stuff, but im looking for a mechanical device of some sort that would measure the actual impact of a round down range. maybe something that is on a plate or something that would proved a measurement. my project is not firearm related but...
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    Advanced Marksmanship heat effecting shots?

    Re: heat effecting shots? LawnMM. geez man, you must wanna see how far you can take this. but, just in case your lost, lets see if i an break it down for ya. this is is getting very old. so if you dont get it this time, sorry pal, youll have to take reading comprehension 101 again. ill try...
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    Advanced Marksmanship heat effecting shots?

    Re: heat effecting shots? KIMO, your a funny guy. so i am curious. what did you contribute to the thread? so, instead of being out "shooting" your wasting your time and energy posting your worthless opinions. by the way, my first post was last weekend after a shoot. Guess what, its the...
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    Advanced Marksmanship heat effecting shots?

    Re: heat effecting shots? Scapp99. thanks bud. Ive been out there once to shoot a sporting clay event. I wasnt aware there was a range with those distances. nice to know and not too far from my house. Niles coyote. thats a pretty serious analysis. but i guess if you want to achieve a high...
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    Advanced Marksmanship heat effecting shots?

    Re: heat effecting shots? well i was not going to reply, but this may get interesting. SeanH, Funny thing is that i happen to live in houston as well, small world huh. What range do you shoot at that is over 200 yards? the only ones i know of are in clear creek and down 288. I would love...
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    Advanced Marksmanship heat effecting shots?

    Re: heat effecting shots? the reason i asked is that my impacts didnt seem to reflect my minor adjustments. something was off. besides my attempt to describing what i was doing / expereincing, there was a simple clear question....if you read the post throughly you wouldnt have missed it. and...
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    Advanced Marksmanship heat effecting shots?

    Re: heat effecting shots? thanks for explaining keyholing. its been years which it why i forgot, but i now recall it describing that condition as well as the close shot grouping. guys, everything aside im going to try this once more. i think i will like this forum and have a lot to learn, so...
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    Advanced Marksmanship heat effecting shots?

    Re: heat effecting shots? you bunch of hypercritical internet commandos take yourself way to seriously. if you care, i doubt you do, go back and read my first post and understand why there was a 6" group. but who cares. i have an old sako with a barrel not designed for more than a couple...
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    Advanced Marksmanship heat effecting shots?

    Re: heat effecting shots? damn, 243 with a 203 is pretty good. ew, and you know how to spell. im proud of ya son. i was 5th award rifle, 4th with pistol. and one of the high machine gun quals in the battalion. with the 16, my highest was 248, ave i guess between 235, 245. actually if i shot...
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    Advanced Marksmanship heat effecting shots?

    Re: heat effecting shots? yea if it were my rifle, or not one that has been passed down 3 generations (no its not an old pos) i would try taking it to someone to have it floated, bedded or other. but for now, ill have to use it as it is. thanks all.