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    Which ammo to start zeroing the rifle ?

    Re: Which ammo to start zeroing the rifle ? I guess that Partizan is crap ... so I`ll start with FGMM and will also try some Hornady . Which type should I start with , 155 , 168 or 175gr ?
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    Which ammo to start zeroing the rifle ?

    I am new to precision shooting ... I have the .308 Savage 10FCP and I am waiting on the scope . Since I don`t reload (yet , for now) I need to order factory ammo . Which ammo would I need to zero the rifle and start practicing ? I `ll be doing 100, 200 and 300 yards . I know by reading here that...
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    Rifle Scopes eye relief question/problem

    Re: eye relief question/problem It seems to me that you are in need of a cheekpiece . Get a Karsten and because you will be able to rest yor cheek on the piece , 80% of your problemn will disappear .
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    Gunsmithing silly barrel question

    Re: silly barrel question So it is a question of accuracy , mostly ... Got it . On the military the main thing is wear and reliability , so their guns are chromed . Accuracy goes to second place ... I understand , thanks ...!
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    Rifle Scopes best scope for less then $350?

    Re: best scope for less then $350? It is called reset to zero .
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    Gunsmithing silly barrel question

    Which of the precision manufacturers make their barrels with the bore chromed ? Savage , Remington , Sako ... any one ? and if not , then why not ? thanks
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    Gunsmithing help on loosening bolt handle`s allen bolt

    Re: help on loosening bolt handle`s allen bolt Well... it happened EXACTLY as you said , even with the oh shit ... it was a loud snap and I got scared , but it is fine . I`ll put some anti seize grey grease that I have left from when I replaced the spark plugs on my wife`s car . Many, many...
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    Gunsmithing help on loosening bolt handle`s allen bolt

    Man , this thing won`t buldge ... I am trying to loosen the allen bolt on this brand new 10FCP to replace the bolt handle and I am getting frustrated . How tight is this bolt from factory and how should I loosen it up without damaging the bolt ? Please , some help here , thanks
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    Rifle Scopes best scope for less then $350?

    Re: best scope for less then $350? I am new at this and I just adquired a rifle and accesories , etc. so I am low on cash . I have been researching scopes a lot and at first I thought that the Millet LRS-1 or the TRS-1 were the ticket . Good features, low price ... great combination , but...
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    Rifle Scopes 2 final questions to complete the set up

    Re: 2 final questions to complete the set up hey, fast : That is a very nice stick, alright ... Thanks for solving the rings height problem . That height is perfect . I have some doubt on the 20 Moa base because perhaps the scope won`t go down enough for shorter distances like 100, 200, 300...
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    Rifle Scopes 2 final questions to complete the set up

    Savage 10FCP-HS precision 5R , .308 Vortex Viper PST 6-24X50 SFP Mil/Mil with 19 mrad (65 MOA)adjustment . I will be doing shooting at 100, 200 and 300 yards ... mostly 200 yards . Will it be too close to use the 20 MOA base with this scope adjustment ... ? QUESTION #1 : Which EGW base should...
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    Rifle Scopes The agony of choosing !!!

    Re: The agony of choosing !!! Well, I have been studying the whole thing and after considering all advices and opinions , I think I am going to go for the Vortex Viper PST 6-24X50 SFP . I would be doing range use so I won`t need the FFP . This scope will do for me for now , and I won`t have...
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    Aftermarket DBM ?

    Re: Aftermarket DBM ? DK , I am very sorry . I ordered with Dan . I saw your post way after I had placed the order with Darkeagle , but many thanks for the offer ... Thanks again
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    Rifle Scopes The agony of choosing !!!

    Re: The agony of choosing !!! I have been looking at the SS 5-20X50HD and it seems awesome . Of course it is $1500.00 ... I`ll see what I can do . Perhaps I can save some more and get the SS . I like it
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    Rifle Scopes The agony of choosing !!!

    Re: The agony of choosing !!! <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: skep_tic1</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Buying an optic is only agonizing when you don't have the cash to buy what you want. </div></div> Exactly (lol)... And yes , I use small...
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    Gunsmithing Seekins srs rail

    Re: Seekins srs rail Mr Seekins , it was me and I am glad that you remember me and more important, that you have the SRS HS sling rail in stock . Frankly, I got a little bit confused after we lost our phone call and didn`t know what to think ... My apologies . The news that the HS rail will...
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    Rifle Scopes The agony of choosing !!!

    Re: The agony of choosing !!! I`ll be using the scope for range use only ... no hunting and mostly at 100, 200 and 300 yards (that is the capacity of the range I use) and , later on , increase it to 500 yards or more , but that will be when I move to a another state , perhaps late next year...
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    Rifle Scopes The agony of choosing !!!

    Re: The agony of choosing !!! I am inclined to the PST 624S1M which is a SFP with a mil reticle and .10 mil turrets ... but I am open to different ideas
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    Rifle Scopes The agony of choosing !!!

    Ok , guys ... I ordered the rifle , which is on the way and arriving in 3 days , got the accesories also on the way (Karsten, Seekins rail, bolt handle, two 10rds mags) and now I got to the scope choice . Since I am on a budget and looking for the maximum bang for the buck , I thought of the...
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    Aftermarket DBM ?

    Re: Aftermarket DBM ? Dan, check your PM