• 1 WEEK LEFT: This Target Haunts Me Contest

    Tell us about the one that got away, the flier that ruined your group, the zero that drifted, the shot you still see when you close your eyes. Winner will receive a free scope!

    Join contest

Recent content by TechOps

  1. TechOps

    Midway USA Black Friday Deals!

    Re: Midway USA Black Friday Deals! Had the deluxe shooter's mat in my shopping cart this morning, and while putting other stuff in, it went to OOS (no backorder) so I couldn't buy it. Guess that one was a popular deal...
  2. TechOps

    1976 FREE printable targets from Impact Data Books

    Re: 1114 FREE printable targets from Impact Data books I was going to make a comment here, but it wasn't deemed politically correct by the editors. So never mind!
  3. TechOps

    Rifle Scopes MSR reticle WILL NOW be available direct from S&B

    Re: MSR reticle WILL be available direct from S&B It's amazing what good stuff they come up with over there in Finland during those long winters :-)
  4. TechOps

    Rifle Scopes High End Tactical: Part II

    Re: High End Tactical: Part II Great article. I'm in the market for a scope and this was quite helpful. I was surprised how well the Premier turned out especially compared to the S&B I was considering. Thanks for all your hard (and i'm sure fun) work!
  5. TechOps

    "dope" = firing solution. Why? What dictionary?

    Re: "dope" = firing solution. Why? What dictionary? Interesting. In the semiconductor industry, we also call it doping when you add a little bit of impurities to silicon in order to achieve a desired modification of the behavior of the semiconductor. This was developed in the '40s.. I guess...
  6. TechOps

    My first post & first build

    Re: My first post & first build OK folks, you have convinced me, plus I want to push the 308 out to longer distances which means I need to be capable of stabilizing heavier bullets with a fast twist. And I hate cleaning my barrel so the shallow grooves will be nice. I upgraded my order...
  7. TechOps

    My first post & first build

    Re: My first post & first build <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Goldie</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> I would disagree with Tucker...I think the Remington is a good choice...but Id go with a 5R, and definately change out the trigger. Regardless of...
  8. TechOps

    My first post & first build

    Re: My first post & first build Hi, thanks for the info on both topics, that's helpful.
  9. TechOps

    Naval Special Warfare Foundation Pistol Raffle

    Re: Naval Special Warfare Foundation Pistol Raffle In for 10 tickets.
  10. TechOps

    My first post & first build

    Hi All, I just joined and wanted to introduce myself.I'm going to make this post mostly about my rifle-to-be. But first, a few words about me. I work in Technical Operations for an Internet startup, live in the San Francisco Bay Area, and volunteer my time as a sworn Reserve Police Officer. I...