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    oMega FAIL

    Re: oMega FAIL Can I get my omega chambered in .45 ACP?
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    Is a Stainless Action worth the cost?

    Re: Is a Stainless Action worth the cost? The 700 stainless actions are generally finished better than the cheaper steel Remington lines like the SPS, but there no nicer than the good steel models. Personally I prefer stainless purely for rust resistance
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    Futuristic German Shooting Range

    Re: Futuristic German Shooting Range I'd like to see a 3000yd rifle range, see what kind of groups are possible at ELR with no wind
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    Your light mountain rifle

    Re: Your light mountain rifle If you like spending money Weatherby and Sako have some good options http://www.weatherby.com/customshop/customrifle/40711 http://www.sako.fi/sako85models.php?finnlight
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    Run M2S Flash light on 12v power outlet?

    Re: Run M2S Flash light on 12v power outlet? I may have to do that was hoping I wouldn't have to become a member of another forum.
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    Run M2S Flash light on 12v power outlet?

    I was hoping there might be someone on the hide that has some knowledge on LED flash lights that can help me, I have a jet beam M2S and I would like to power it via the 12v power socket in a car. I shouldn't have any problems rigging up the necessary wiring but am wondering if the torch can...
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    Tips for Loading VLD's in the 25/06

    Re: Tips for Loading VLD's in the 25/06 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: country888</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Im very glad to see you guys using the 25-06! I been using my 25-06 sendero fpe awhile now & some at long range. Not the best...
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    sako optilock 0 moa?

    Re: sako optilock 0 moa? Shims should work nicely, I thought about doing that too.
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    sako optilock 0 moa?

    Re: sako optilock 0 moa? If you are trying to figure out how much to lower your front ring by the most accurate way would be to calculate it using trigonometry. If your rings are 100mm apart like mine are on a size M , 85 action you will need to remove 0.58mm to get 20MOA of taper. Like it...
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    Tips for Loading VLD's in the 25/06

    Re: Tips for Loading VLD's in the 25/06 Nice Photos Hntbambi. Is amazing how much these bullets seem to respond to some tuning of the seating depth. I have made up some rounds to test as per the suggested procedure and will see how they go when I next get the chance
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    Tips for Loading VLD's in the 25/06

    Re: Tips for Loading VLD's in the 25/06 Any input is appreciated BB The rifle is a sporter weight but I am using it for targets as well as hunting. Up until now I have been using 100 grain ballistic tips for paper and hunting but am hoping I can successfully switch to the VLD for the sake of...
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    sako optilock 0 moa?

    Re: sako optilock 0 moa? I ground my front optic base to get some extra elevation. Worked out nicely. Link attached http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthre...706#Post2912706
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    Tips for Loading VLD's in the 25/06

    Re: Tips for Loading VLD's in the 25/06 Sounds like theres hope for these pills yet. let us know how you get on with them.
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    Tips for Loading VLD's in the 25/06

    Re: Tips for Loading VLD's in the 25/06 Lakeway and Trailrider thanks for the help, I have a COAL gauge so I'm all set to start experimenting with length, hopefully something good happens.
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    Tips for Loading VLD's in the 25/06

    Hi all On the recommendation of fellow hide members I have decided to try 115 Berger VLD's in my 25/06. I did a ladder test at 600 yards and didn't see any obvious nodes. So i went straight to trying a load of 60gr of H1000 with the bullet about 5 thou off the lands and Remington 9 1/2 primers...