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Recent content by Lafayette

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    Cerakote R700 bolt

    Im about to send my PTG trued bolt / receiver out for coating with the rest of my barreled action, It will be coated in bake on H-series cerakote.. Im still undecided on whether to coat the lugs... I would like too but am nervous..
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    Advanced Marksmanship Alternatives to prone for long range - Disabled shooter

    I think in all practical applications the tripod / saddle combination will be the most appropriate aid. The tripod can also be used as a crutch to help him move into and out of the firing position.
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    How to best carry ammo in the field

    you can also ziptie two GMM sleeves together, back to back, cheap fix.
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    my first precision build rifle…

    Huh - they must have changed that in the last couple years. Goodluck with your build!
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    my first precision build rifle…

    If its the 20" sps shouldnt it be 1/10 twist? (I have two). What are you shooting out of it?
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    my first precision build rifle…

    Very nice - assuming you had an sps-v and had it cut down?
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    Help Spec My First 6.5CM Build (100-1300YD do-all)

    Also 1/8 or 1/8.5 for factory 140amax
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    Help Spec My First 6.5CM Build (100-1300YD do-all)

    Ideal weight? Carbon fill too light on the EH1?
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    Help Spec My First 6.5CM Build (100-1300YD do-all)

    What caliber? If 6.5cm what FPS you working with?
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    Help Spec My First 6.5CM Build (100-1300YD do-all)

    Thanks for the responses - just to clarify the 10x isnt ideal but will have to do for now. (and FWIW I had a SWFA 5-20 for a couple of years and still have some fixed SS's and have no intention of buying the 5-20 again, that's a whole other story and not really interesting) No intentions of...
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    Help Spec My First 6.5CM Build (100-1300YD do-all)

    I should have mentioned that I want to shoot the 140amax factory load.
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    Help Spec My First 6.5CM Build (100-1300YD do-all)

    Fellow shooters, Im looking to re-barrel my SPS-T in .308 which has sat in the safe since I had a custom 308 built for me. Hoping the 6.5CM will work well as a tactical / practical round for mild competition, small to medium size game and occasional ELR. Looking at putting together a...
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    advice for a 200+ yard .308

    First, I challenge your ability to shoot 3x .22's into a 30cal hole at 100 with the best equipment on a windless day. Some of the best shooters I know, who shoot mostly .22 cant do that on demand. Thats with measuring rim thickness, meticulous data logging, wind flags and pixie dust. Now -...
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    1 Hunting rifle for my wife and I. production rifle. Savage / Tikka

    Welcome, maybe consider 7mm-08 or 6.5x55 tikka t3. There are plenty of other threads discussing similar needs. Best of luck