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    Gunsmithing I need a barrel cut from 26" to 20" need a smith

    Re: I need a barrel cut from 26" to 20" need a smith Ozzie from STR here on the hide has done several of ours and the work is first class. Plus the turn around time will be suprisingly fast. Suarez Tactical Rifles. 305-898-0163.
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    Range Report TAP connundrum

    Re: TAP connundrum Our department has been using the Hornady 168 grn TAP for several years now and has worked well all around with the AI/AE. Still have my original Remmy LTR which started out as my Duty Rifle and is now my primary Hunting rifle. Shoots consistently sub moa out to 500 and has...
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    Suppressors Suppressor for 300 Win Mag?

    Re: Suppressor for 300 Win Mag? Purchased mine from a local dealer several years ago. Did you try them direct? Purchased mine form "ONLY THE BEST FIREARMS" but they are here in South Florida and you would have to pay 2 tax stamps if you wanted to purchase one here. Try them and they may be...
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    Proven 1000yd 308 bullet

    Re: Proven 1000yd 308 bullet Went to the range today with my 18.5 inch gap and swr omega can to see if I could hit a thousand. Didn't think it could be done and have kept it around 600/700 till I saw LL's video with his gladius and thought I would give it a try. All my long range out to a...
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    Suppressors Suppressor for 300 Win Mag?

    Re: Suppressor for 300 Win Mag? +1 for the 30 cal omega. I have about 3500+ rounds of 308 through it and still going strong. Have about 850 rounds of 300 whisper through it and it is quiet! Called up and got the news that it is rated for the 300 win mag so going to give that a shot next range...
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    Roedale Precision - does it still exist?

    Re: Roedale Precision - does it still exist? I think getting on the hide and posting yourself may have just saved your business. Having people here to defend your name and product line is great but hearing it from the horses mouth so to speak is what makes customers happy. Knowing the time it...
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    Advanced Marksmanship Where to read the mirage?

    Re: Where to read the mirage? Sorry SS, can't help you there. If there was a (magical/Scientific) formula for wind you would have discovered it way before me. Sounds like your looking for the Holy Grail.
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    Advanced Marksmanship Where to read the mirage?

    Re: Where to read the mirage? SS, not sure I understand your statement above. Military doctrine I believe is something we all follow in one way or another. Anyone who has written a book, wether military trained or otherwise has been influenced by the militarie's research and subject matter. I...
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    Advanced Marksmanship Where to read the mirage?

    Re: Where to read the mirage? Glad to hear some of your replies were as I hoped/guessed that their is no full proof formula for guessing wind dope other than time and experience in the midst of it. Maybe the word "formula" was not a good choice of words but I understand the posters thoughts...
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    Advanced Marksmanship Where to read the mirage?

    Re: Where to read the mirage? I'm not sure what the real answer to your arguments are as I read your post's. With great respect to your years of training and shooting I don't see how one could prove the other wrong. As anyone knows, the environment is ever changing and conditions are never...
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    Advanced Marksmanship Where to read the mirage?

    Re: Where to read the mirage? Myself and my shooting partner shoot in south florida year round and suffer through mirage most of the year. At greater distances of 1000yds out to a mile lowering the magnification seems to help alot but at some point especially midday, target identification...
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    I want total DEVASTATION!!!

    Re: I want total DEVASTATION!!! I owned a stock remington 700 in 300winmag. Had RWS here on the hide rebarrel it and true the action for me. The work was done as requested and spend every week shooting out to a mile with it. The rifle is easily capable of cold bore shots at a 1000yds with...
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    Gunsmithing Horrible accuracy with one of my AR-15's

    Re: Horrible accuracy with one of my AR-15's Gun is great. Best deal I've gotten on the net so far. I seriously would shoot that without the flash as my immediate first remedy. sounds like what your seeing is shavings from the jacket. Costs you nothing to do it. Good luck brother.
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    Gunsmithing Horrible accuracy with one of my AR-15's

    Re: Horrible accuracy with one of my AR-15's Have you tried shooting it without the flash surpressor. Could be off and thats why your getting the shavings there. Just a thought.
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    Gunsmithing HELP! Removing old Redfield scope base fm Rem 700

    Re: HELP! Removing old Redfield scope base fm Rem 700 Had a similar problem a month ago and solved it with a dremel tool. Cut the base just above and below the screw without touching the screw. Cut all the way through the base just before getting to barrel. With the amount of cutting material...
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    Wireless Target Observation System

    Re: Wireless Target Observation System myself and DKSD39 use a similar setup but ours is weatherproof and we use better antennas to send video a mile. There system is also way overpriced. DKSD39 has some pics of our last weekend out I'll see if he can post tonight. If your interested in a...
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    300 WSM issues. Need help badly

    Re: 300 WSM issues. Need help badly Go to the gunsmithing section. I had the same thing happen to me. I purchased a rifle with 800 rounds fired (300WM) and fired 250 rounds all FGMM, and I started experiencing the same thing. I could not work the bolt back after firing a round (in FEB.) and...
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    Reactive targets at 2k

    Re: Reactive targets at 2k Dksd39 and I have been using 2.4ghz wireless TX/RX and have no problem out to 1 mile on our range. We started with some 1.2ghz units I had and had no problems using matching 12DB gain antennas. To go 1 mile we switched to 2.4ghz and matching 25db gain antennas. The...
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    Range Report Another new guy

    Re: Another new guy Try some factory loads. FGMM 168's and take your loading out of the equation. The drop should be about 1.5 to 2 inch's on a 100 yd zero and unless its really windy (30+) full value, you should be hitting. Good Luck.
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    Suppressors Carry 1911

    Re: Carry 1911 I carry a Kimber TAC PRO II in a Galco holster. I carry a gun everywhere and have been doing so for 28 years. Living and working in South Florida makes for one of the toughest states to carry year round, concealed. A good holster is the trick to concealment. Anyone who has...