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I need help learning what the worst sniper rifle would be for a novice?
Tough to set up a premise like that. If your sniper has a brain in his head, he's gonna laugh and say "Come on, where's the real weapon for this mission?" when he's handed a substandard/insufficient rifle. If there is nothing else available, he will test it to see what it will do before taking...- Brettdec
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- Forum: The Bear Pit
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Water proof hiking shoe suggestions ?
If you have a narrow foot, try Merrell's. If you have a wide foot, try Keen's. It's best to try them on and wear them for a while in the store to see if there are any uncomfortable spots. This is pretty common practice at an REI or other major outfitter. If you are covering serious miles, make...- Brettdec
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- Forum: The Bear Pit
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Subaru Owners?
Our family has had experience with 1 Forester and 2 Impreza wagons. The upshot is that they are solid cars that can take a beating. The wagon is lighter, has more solidity and lends well to mounting a roof rack. Before you think too long about the WRX, pick up the phone and have your insurance...- Brettdec
- Post #46
- Forum: The Bear Pit
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What have you found to be the best...Sako TRG22
Re: What have you found to be the best...Sako TRG22 I have a TRG with the 20" barrel, so this info may only be meaningful if yours is the same. I tried Lapua factory with 155, 168 and 185 grain scenars, as well as Federal GMM with 168 grainers. My rifle liked the Lapua 168's the best, with...- Brettdec
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- Forum: Bolt Action Rifles
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TRG 22 vs 42 regrets?
Re: TRG 22 vs 42 regrets? My first impression with myTRG-22 was that my was not ejecting properly as I was accustomed to Remingtons and Winchesters. While daintily operating the bolt in order to keep my brass from dropping in the dirt, many would drop right on top of the mag. (They are not...- Brettdec
- Post #52
- Forum: Bolt Action Rifles
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Media for Thumler's Model B Tumbler?
Re: Media for Thumler's Model B Tumbler? How did the Brass vs. Stainless pins work out for you?- Brettdec
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- Forum: Reloading Depot
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Need help finding a stock pack........
Re: Need help finding a stock pack........ I have a Woodland model 350002. Exterior ammo loops - New with tag. Paid $38 a few months ago, just didn't fit my TRG stock quite right. This is basically OD with a woodland pocket panel. Quite nice actually, I was thinking of keeping it for later...- Brettdec
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- Forum: The Armory
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chronograph Why?
Re: chronograph Why? If FGMM shoots well in your gun. A chrono is a valuable tool to help duplicate and even surpass the factory ammo's accuracy. Use a chrono to determine the FGMM's velocity average in your gun. Then use the data work up to a load that develops the same velocity with...- Brettdec
- Post #43
- Forum: Reloading Depot
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California residents, opinions needed
Re: California residents, opinions needed There is a good reference book called "firearms laws of the 50 states" It provides good condensed information. Kalifornia has been going after guns lately by infringing on the SALE, not necessarily the POSSESSION of guns and Hi-cap mags. The...- Brettdec
- Post #11
- Forum: The Bear Pit
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TRG-22 .308 Sweet Loads..... Please
Re: TRG-22 .308 Sweet Loads..... Please After thorough experimentation with 155 through 180 grain bullets, It is clear that the load to beat in my 20" TRG is as follows: Lapua brass - necks turned down just enough to true - annealed every 2nd firing. Sized with .338 neck bushing. Fed...- Brettdec
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- Forum: Reloading Depot
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Considering selling my 5R and buying a TRG or AIAE
Re: Considering selling my R5 and buying a TRG or AIAE You are right that my expectations are too high for the current situation. Here's the funny thing about that. The first centerfire rifle I ever owned was a 700 BDL in .222, built in the dawn of the eighties. After glass bedding and load...- Brettdec
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- Forum: Bolt Action Rifles
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Considering selling my 5R and buying a TRG or AIAE
Re: Considering selling my R5 and buying a TRG or AIAE I should probably add that it HAS been a decade since my compadres and I gave up on Remington factory rifles. My sincere hope is that they have completely corrected their Q/C issues and that this kind of thing never happens again...- Brettdec
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- Forum: Bolt Action Rifles
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Considering selling my 5R and buying a TRG or AIAE
Re: Considering selling my R5 and buying a TRG or AIAE Bob, Thanks for the kidding, perhaps it would have helped if I used the term "break in" I know that "seasoning" is a somewhat controversial concept. In 30 years of shooting rifles, I have found that factory bores tend to be rougher...- Brettdec
- Post #23
- Forum: Bolt Action Rifles
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Need .308 recommendations!
Re: Need .308 recommendations! How the rifle fits your fiance and wields in the cab of the truck is paramount in importance if the gift is going to have lasting value. Perhaps a gift certificate would be a good idea. Then take her shopping - The whole dual purpose thing will drive you...- Brettdec
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Considering selling my 5R and buying a TRG or AIAE
Re: Considering selling my R5 and buying a TRG or AIAE I will happily meet up with you at the 1,000 yard range sometime to give you some good advice. As we load our rifles and shoot, these are the points that I will probably make as our thoughts become truly clear.... 1. I just went...- Brettdec
- Post #20
- Forum: Bolt Action Rifles
