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Re: Badger M2008 - 338 Norma Magnum Build - New Pics Jason, What brass are you using? On longrangehunting.com there was a thread several weeks ago in which the max velocity potential of the .338LM was discussed. Kirby Allen, gunsmith, who has been in the hunt for max velocity since the...

Re: Liberty optics Rocks!! For The Record: I have said nothing about IOR-Valdada here, and have said nothing negative about Berish or his operation. I do know that SnipersHide could benefit from a policy that threads and replies should have application to shooting or gear function(s) that...

Re: Liberty optics Rocks!! Seems to me as if Liberty Optics must be the only Vendor on Snipershide that ever ships anything promptly or fill an order correctly. I wonder why posts that are transaction related, and have nothing to do with shooting, are permitted to be posted in this forum...

Re: If the 338LM is outlawed: caliber for rechamber? Might consider the .338-378Wby... Casehead diameter is approx the same, might need a bit of tweeking on the extractor, but otherwise just ream for the belt and maybe a bit of extra case length. Be sure to headspace on the shoulder not...

Re: Who makes the best 338 Lapua? This is a pretty interesting thread. Have been shooting a .338/300 for several years, in hunting rifles. That is a .300win necked up to .338. Very accurate and powerful is my experience. A number of good point raised here. I own a TRG42 in .300win. Had...

Re: Badger M2008 - 338 Norma Magnum Build What a Spectacular Rifle! Would be interested in knowing what the rifle's total weight is with a full magazine, and sling; plus what velocities your were getting, also some ballpark load data. That is one deeply fluted barrel; looks great and I'm...

Re: bad groups with 300WM Get a jewelers loupe and check out the muzzle. Maybe there is a burr in the crown? If you have access to a case gauge like an RCBS Precision Mic, take a headspace reading by gauging 3 factory virgin loaded rounds, firing them and then comparing their fired headspace...

Re: Huge tactical scope market gap? What "huge market gap"? The "Tactical market" is not overly large. The "Tactical market" is Notably Fickle. Most who buy the gear aren't committed shooters, don't understand their needs, and don't really know how to shoot or handload. What manufacturer...

Re: SB versus Zeiss conquest Why cry at all? If you are going to make your RRA a longrange viable rifle, consider a new Leupold mk4 #60000 with illum TMR reticle and have Leupold install the M2 turrets. Zeiss Conquest is very good, except not much elevation or windage range. The 4.5-14 mk4...

Re: M1A vs. DPMS .308 I went AR-10 after trying a second time to find a comfortable scope position on my M1a. Sadlak mount is pretty decent, but the whole setup is jake-leg. M1a trigger, op rod riding the external rail slot, gas pistons that wear out, barrels with complex contour and slot...

Re: New Tikka T3 Bolt handle Just saw a Tikka 595 Continental Varmint NIB in .223 listed on 6mmBR http://6mmbr.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=3630888 very nice if you don't mind the 1:12 twist barrel. Looks like the bolt handle is perfect.

Re: Strongest Lapua action Unless you just want to spend extra money, find a Sako TRG-S in .30-378 or .338 Lapua and go from there. Used ones likely under $900 Will take the Sako TRG42 magazine with only a minor modification. If you are looking to push the .338Lapua to much faster...

Re: New Tikka T3 Bolt handle Regarding getting full use of the magazine dimension for .223 bullet seating in the T3; saw on another board where a guy took a dremel tool and after removing follower and spring, milled the rear block cavity about .1 or .25" to seat 80gr bullets where he wanted...

Re: Sako/Tikka muzzle brake thread? 18mm x 1; IIRC

Re: AIAW vs Sako trg 22 vs blaser lrs2 shoot out today The Sako TRG 22/42 stock is bolted to the action bar which is aluminum. The receiver is fully independent of the stock forearm and butt, as is the trigger. Torque values for the screws in the handstop slide don't matter. Torque value...