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Recent content by TexasMade

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    Rifle Scopes Schmidt problem or Badger Ring problem

    I would just make sure you have rings high enough for real good clearance! If you think it MIGHT be too low then you may experiment.
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    Rifle Scopes Schmidt problem or Badger Ring problem

    The caps when the gun was fired were apparently touching the barrel. I saw a little black mark on the barrel where the cap had been rubbing it. The clearance with the caps I thought was enough but apparently not. Ill keep this in mind next time I mount a scope. Thanks Jerry!
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    Rifle Scopes Schmidt problem or Badger Ring problem

    Found my issue. Even though the butler creeks are not touching the barrel and seem to have decent clearance. ..its what has been causing issues. Took them off and have tested for 3 days in a row with no caps and havent had a problem. Put BC back on and had issues. Funny how something so small...
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    Rifle Scopes Schmidt problem or Badger Ring problem

    Im all ears...I didn't do anything particular. Maybe Rob101 could shed some light. I know he's had some Schmidts
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    Rifle Scopes Schmidt problem or Badger Ring problem

    All I know to do is keep testing... 1. If your SD is good on your ammo, but you are near max and one round has a slightly sticky bolt but the velocity is still the same as the others within 15fps would it make much difference on paper? Debating taking my load down just a hair just in case even...
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    Rifle Scopes Schmidt problem or Badger Ring problem

    All the other scopes are perfectly sighted in to other rifles. Kinda hate to take one off honestly
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    Rifle Scopes Schmidt problem or Badger Ring problem

    591. J allen chassis so floated. Action screws torqued. No other shooter has shot it
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    Rifle Scopes Schmidt problem or Badger Ring problem

    15 inch pounds on top screws. Torqued the nut on the side to 50 inch pounds. Its not parrallax..im a proficient shooter I know how to set that. My load has an SD of 7 so not worried bout that.
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    Rifle Scopes Schmidt problem or Badger Ring problem

    http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a574/connelyXtreme/20141006_084847_zpshb5hos6f.jpg Ok hiders. I have a problem of some sort and need help figuring it out. My zero will not stay dead on. The left target bottom 5 shots demonstrates one week ago before I went to match. I had to bring it up...
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    Del Norte and Zia Monthly Matches, New Mexico

    Hi, is there a website with more match info ?
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    Rifle Scopes Who can make a sunshade for a Mark 6 leupold

    I can't see where anyone makes them commercially so I'm willing to pay for a custom job if need be. Any suggestions for a 3x18 mark 6?
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    Rifle Scopes Schmidt and Bender Reticle Swap?

    Okay so I have the p4f reticle. Absolutely love it BESIDES the fact it does not have the first half mil mark. I still think its the best reticle for me S&B offers just looking at them online but does anyone know if they could custom do a reticle with a half mil mark and keep everything else the...
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    LRA Bipod Replacement Rubber Feet (Atlas, too)

    I just ran into same problem with LRA. Ripped a rubber boot off and no information was found.