Recent content by mlh29

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    Rifle Scopes LR handgun scope options

    I have used almost every handgun scope on the market in the past 23 yrs. I second the opinions of leupold, nikon or burris. Leupold takes the lead for clarity and reputation. They are limited in offerings with only2,4, and 2.5x8 offerings. Burris offers, 2, 2x7,3x12 currently. I have had...
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    Gunsmithing remington 700 bolt handle broken,

    this case had the bolt stuck in the down/closed position. It would not allow bolt to rotate to release lug engagement. Upward pressure was generously applied.
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    Gunsmithing remington 700 bolt handle broken,

    Chad, Thank You for the offer. I am unsure which route I am going yet. It was a bonehead move on my part, and I may just keep it that way for a little bit to remind myself..
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    Gunsmithing remington 700 bolt handle broken,

    I recently had a bolt knob conversion done on a remington 700 bolt. The method used was the stud in a drilled hole with a thread on knob. It was a little longer than I wished, as my other handles were tapped to original handle. I started looking it over, decided to go with it. At range I...
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    Rifle Scopes Cant vs no cant on base

    If you get it and never use it, atleast you already have it. If you dont and find out you need it you will spend the money twice. Get the 20 moa as a start.
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    Rifle Scopes Not another new scope question..

    Ok, I will start by saying that over the years I had quite a few set ups, mostly Leupold mark 4, vary x III LRT scopes, as well as bushnell elites in various forms along with a couple weaver tacticals. I have had 4 night forces over the years and used a few other optics on duty rifles.. I...
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    Gunsmithing recoil pad?

    On a side note, HS will sell you a thick pad, and install it, even refinishing the stock for a very reasonable rate. I had a beat HS stock redone with new pad and finish within a couple weeks and the stock looked better than it did when it came from remington .
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    Rifle Scopes Need some help ACOG, or 1X4???

    My vote goes to a small variable. I have used many acogs ovable. I almost always end up swapping out to a 1 or 1.5 to 4 or 5 power. I like the acogs for hard combat or patrol use. I would rather have the versatility of a variable for anything else. I do not feel a red dot would be much...
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    Please read. The winner is....

    I just sent paypal for 2 tickets. I wish I could do more. Best of luck with a speedy recovery, I will be sending you some business when I can get back on my feet. Thank You, Matthew
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    Please read. The winner is....

    I am going to talk with my better half, I would like one, maybe 2 tickets. Will confirm Thurs once off duty
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    School me on gun safes

    I am going to chime in here. I had a liberty top end safe, bought for the fire rating, price and looks. Well Jan 4th I lost my home in a fire, lost over 95% of my firearms thet were in the safes. Those that were not totalled were sent to Hudisco for repairs( Thanks again for the...
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    Barrel recommendations.

    I think you could get any manufacturer within that time. My preference would be .. in no particular order... Hart, bartlein, rock, .. if going on a rem 700, send it out to LRI for the build
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    H-S Precision Magazine Question

    I have ran them in the gen 1, 308 versions, I could easily get 2.835 in them.
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    Gunsmithing Home Fire, Updates and HuDisCo a great company to do Business with

    I wanted to thank Nathan and his crew again. I have sent them a few projects now and they have exceeded expectations on everything. They have even taken others repair work in to repair when the results were less than desired. If you are in need of work, look them up, they are a full shop...
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    Rifle Scopes Pistol scopes?

    stick with leupold , bushnell elite or burris in no particular order. I have had and used evry model over the years. For small targets at distance you may want to look at the burris 3x9 0r 3x12 with the ballistic plex. I had one on a 460 smith and it worked well.