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    Hunting & Fishing My daughter gets her first kill with the 6.5x47 L

    Re: My daughter gets her first kill with the 6.5x47 L She don't need no stinkin camo rifle. Good job.
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    Neck thickness gauge

    Re: Neck thickness gauge I got one from Russ Haydon for $50.00 several years ago and it checks out against my 1" mic. Russ Haydon
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    A-3 opinions

    Re: A-3 opinions Anyone else?
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    rem 700 VLS .221 Fireball what can i change it to?

    Re: rem 700 VLS .221 Fireball what can i change it to? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dksd39</div><div class="ubbcode-body">or you could sell the 221 fireball and buy something else. 221 fireball is a fun little rifle.</div></div> I agree, very...
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    problem with 300 rum

    Re: problem with 300 rum <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: wnroscoe</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tjonh2001</div><div class="ubbcode-body">yeah i thought that but when i...
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    6.5x47

    Re: 6.5x47 As Casey said above, determine your OAL with that rifle and the particular bullet you're working with. That's one of the advantages of handloading. Find the jam length (bullet just touching the lands) and go from there. Most of the time you'll find best accuracy from jam to...
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    Need help choosing a bipod

    Re: Need help choosing a bipod Those do look pretty nice.
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    A-3 opinions

    Re: A-3 opinions Thanks for the info. Dick. How will this differ from the A1-3? Will it have the wider forearm like the A3 as opposed to the more narrow forearm on the A1. Will it be a month until orders are excepted? I was planning on ordering the stock when my barrel comes in which...
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    Need help choosing a bipod

    Re: Need help choosing a bipod The harris 6-9" leg notch swivel seems to be very popular. The swivel pods allow you to keep the rifle level on uneven ground and the leg notch's give you fixed height adjustments for each leg. harris bipod
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    A-3 opinions

    Re: A-3 opinions Thanks for the input folks.
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    Recommend a good trigger for a Rem 700

    Re: Recommend a good trigger for a Rem 700 An old remington tuned by someone who knows what they're doing are nice. Jewell's are the best I've felt.
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    action screws?

    Re: action screws? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: selfbowhunter</div><div class="ubbcode-body">in theory, if it is properly bedded with zero stress, it shouldnt matter. the preferred pactice is to snug the front screw, hit the butt on the floor or...
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    A-3 opinions

    Considering a macmillan A-3 for a build. This will be for a multi use range / hunting rifle in 6.5x47L. I started with a M40A1 in mind but handled the two side by side today and kind of liked the wider forend, palm swell and comb of the A-3. looking for feedback from anyone with experience...
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    .22-250 or .220 Swift

    Re: .22-250 or .220 Swift I gotta vote for the 22-250 AI in an fast twist barrel as well. or a 6br.
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    Porter's Precision 6.5x47 Lapua

    Re: Porter's Precision 6.5x47 Lapua Congratulations Josh, nice rifle. What's the contour on that barrel? Scott
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    What do u think of the specs?

    Re: What do u think of the specs? I can see what JerkeeJoe is saying but I think that the Surgeon actions bring more to the table than just a brand name cool factor. The RSR and 591 have one piece bolts and a much better bolt stop than a standard Rem. (the design and materials involved...
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    new paint job

    Re: new paint job Nice job, very unique.
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    Would you be fine with this??

    Re: Would you be fine with this?? That's scary. If this "builder" can't make sure rings are mounted properly I'd be highly suspect of their ability to build a rifle correctly and precisely. There really is no excuse for this from a "professional". I hope the scope wasn't permanently damaged...
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    Rifle Scopes Zero Stop question

    Re: Zero Stop question Glad I could help.
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    Rifle Scopes Scope for 308

    Re: Scope for 308 I'm sure people are gonna want to know what your intended use / application of this rifle will be. More info will get you better sugestions.