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    Rifle Scopes Scope Suggstions

    Are the Athlon and PST Gen II made in China? Any in this price range that aren't? Thanks
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    Tripods??? Where to start???

    What adaptor did you use to mount to the rifle?
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    Savage Barrel Changes in The Field /On the Hunt

    Re: Savage Barrel Changes in The Field /On the Hunt Here are a few thoughts. First, any plane that will take you to a remote hunting location in Alaska will take your rifle no problem. It's usually gonna be a Super Cub or 180 sized plane and they have plenty of space for a long gun. The...
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    Rifle Scopes newcomer to tactical scopes.. need advice!

    Re: newcomer to tactical scopes.. need advice! <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: d_r</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: cuffm4615</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div...
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    Rifle Scopes Vortex Viper PST 4-16X50 FFP Initial Impressions

    Re: Vortex Viper PST 4-16X50 FFP Initial Impressions <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jrob300</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jeffersonv</div><div...
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    Rifle Scopes Question about the Bushnell Excursion Spotters

    Re: Question about the Bushnell Excursion Spotters Bump, I'm just wanting to know if I can get the same glass w/o the reticle for $150 less.
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    Rifle Scopes Question about the Bushnell Excursion Spotters

    It seems there are a few models of the Bushnell Excursion FLP. Does anybody know if the 15-45x60 with the mil dot reticle and the regular one without the reticle use the same glass and offer the same image quality?
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    Finally finished my M1A project

    Re: Finally finished my M1A project 13.4 lbs with scope and sling, no mag or ammo.
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    Finally finished my M1A project

    Re: Finally finished my M1A project <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: johndoe</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Nice looking rifle. How well is the stock made? </div></div> The stock is an impressive piece of metal working. It's pretty impressive...
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    Finally finished my M1A project

    Re: Finally finished my M1A project <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jakhamr81</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What's the overall weight like? </div></div> Heavy, I'll try to weigh it tomorrow. I'm guessing 13 pounds or so.
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    Finally finished my M1A project

    Re: Finally finished my M1A project When people say these weren't made for optics, they weren't kidding. I was happy with it in it's fiberglass stock and iron sights configuration and it all whent to hell when I tried to put a scope on the thing. I'm happy with 2 moa using a 4x optic...
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    Finally finished my M1A project

    I finally got this thing to the point that I don't hate it anymore. I'm pretty happy with this first group after getting the scope mounted up and sighted in. 10 shot group is a little less thatn 2.1". 100 yards seated bench bag front rest no rear rest (shouldered) 60 degrees < 5mph wind SA...
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    Short Barrel AR's Why?

    Re: Short Barrel AR's Why? The same attributes that make a SBR a popular/effective choice for urban CQB and room clearing type of stuff make a SBR one of the best choices for defending yourself inside your own home.
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    Wireless home security system

    Re: Wireless home security system I'd go with a DIY Simon XT set up and avoid APX and the like.
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    Rifle Scopes Savage 12 LEFT hand Picatinny Rails...

    Re: Savage 12 LEFT hand Picatinny Rails... I emailed EGW about this very one a few months ago, they told me they could custom cut one for $10 extra. I can forward you my email string if that would be helpful.