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    Luminox Watches

    Re: Luminox Watches Thanks Gents, thats very reassuring... I was also consider a Traser or Nite watch, but have heard mixed reports on both of those...
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    Luminox Watches

    I am thinking about getting a Luminox Captains Field Watch Anybody use a Luminox watch or know anything about them? I'm particularly interested in comments regarding there reliability ect... Regards, Peter
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    BDS Steel Targets, & cheap hanging solution..?

    Re: BDS Steel Targets, & cheap hanging solution..? Try using seatbelt or other similar webbing instead of chain to hang them... The link of chain, unless *very* heavy duty will nearly always break if it takes a hit from a bullet...With webbing however the bullet simply punches a hole through...
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    Bombproof watch straps/bands ?

    Re: Bombproof watch straps/bands ? Gents, Do the any of the watches mentioned have integeral solid bars, or do they use the conventional spring plunger type? I ask because I seem to have a habit of poping off watches with the conventional spring plunger type bars... Regards, Peter
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    Rifle Scopes Bushnell Excursion Problem

    Re: Bushnell Excursion Problem Not sure how the law works in the US, but wouldn't the Retailer be oblidged to provide a replacement or refund? I put the question mark there as I notice alot of guys make reference to sending the scope back to Bushnell them selves...
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    Problem shooting prone?

    Re: Problem shooting prone? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: doc76251</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Oh take 2 Advil (medical conditions permitting) PRIOR to shooting the next match. Cheers, Doc </div></div> Who'd have thought: Drugs in shooting...
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    hogue pillar bedded stocks

    Re: hogue pillar bedded stocks I have one on my Howa that I use for deerstalking. Its not a bad stock for the money and by Howa regularly groups loads its likes under 3/4 MOA so for standard factory rifle with a skinny barrel, thats not bad. The stock itself wasn't very rigid in the forearm...
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    .22LR and steel backstop

    Re: .22LR and steel backstop Funny you should say that, but I plan on using a couple of phone books as the main backer for the actual target. The steel plate is only meant to catch the odd flyer to save the bales being peppered with lead....
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    .22LR and steel backstop

    I want to introduce my 10year nephew to shooting and I will be using a .22LR bolt action shooting subs. Initially I want to give a few lessons under tightly controlled conditions and I am therefore going to set up a target on a farm yard using a open sided barn filled with large round bails as...
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    Rifle Mounted On A Tripod.

    I've notice there seems to be a degree of interest in tripod systems for rifles, so when I came across the pic below on another forum, I thought I'd post it here: The writeup said: "Manfrotto 055 NAT3, with RC141 head. goes from high prone to standing and use the manfrotto RC2 quick detach...
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    Rifle Scopes Spotting Scope - which one? High end!

    Re: Spotting Scope - which one? High end! Did you give thisa try Scott? Also could you explain your comments about the Zeiss really being a Meopta??
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    Manners GAT Stocks anyone??

    Re: Manners GAT Stocks anyone?? Tony, Thanksfor that...Where did you get the bolt on comb raiser? Regards, Peter
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    Itouch Alternative?

    Re: Itouch Alternative? Ewen, That would be good...I am up in North Wales, but stalk in Thetford so Northampton is not too far off route.. If you PM your telephone number I'll give you a call and we can sort something out.. Regards, Peter
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    Advanced Marksmanship Shooting Form From The Bench

    For shooting prone off the ground using a bipod, time and time again on hear I read that the correct postion is getting square to the target so that recoil acts straight back. What about when shooting from a bench? Most benches have some sort of cut out as in the Net pics below: Most of...
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    Hunting & Fishing Favorite non-tactical hunting scope

    Re: Favorite non-tactical hunting scope Zeiss Victory 2.5-10x42mm, Swaro PH 3-12x50mm and a few S&B and Meopta fixed powers...
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    This doesn't look good

    Re: This doesn't look good At the end of the day the reporters were with Enemy Insurgents, not only that, they were dressed in the same manner and appeared to be carrying weapons. I am not saying they deserved to die, but being a war reporter is a risky business and these two paid the price...
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    Filming Hits on Steel at Long Range...

    Re: Filming Hits on Steel at Long Range... <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jimzal</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> There is a product available that meets your needs, I believe it's called the VG-01 Woman, the BD-07 small child, and the FA-42...
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    Filming Hits on Steel at Long Range...

    Re: Filming Hits on Steel at Long Range... <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: aam</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Here's something, You can use it for paper also. I think this is quite affordable. www.targetteck.com Mind you i would set the camera...
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    Filming Hits on Steel at Long Range...

    Re: Filming Hits on Steel at Long Range... Thanks Gents, Any chance of seeing an example of the results you get with these different methods? M45, I am surprised that nobody has come up with a gadget to do that. In fact for somebody that way inclined, it would be particularly difficult...
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    Filming Hits on Steel at Long Range...

    Having watched a few You-Tube type videos showing steel being shot out past 800m, I was wondering what type of digital camcorders people are using, and with what zoom / magnification ranges??? I was looking at a Sony the other day and optical zoom went up to x78 and the camera wasn't much...