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    Rifle Scopes Bushnell HDMR, first hand impressions?

    Re: Bushnell HDMR, (I beg to differ Mike...) <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: boone</div><div class="ubbcode-body">.....Simple yet very effective. </div></div> +1 Great scope, features, and performance for the $$$. I like the G2 reticle.
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    Official 2012 SH Rifle Order Thread

    Re: Official 2012 SH Rifle Order Thread Sweet! What's the barrel length and weight on that one Marc??? I may have to drive that gun case down to you to check this out! SG
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    Official 2012 SH Rifle Order Thread

    Re: Official 2012 SH Rifle Order Thread <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MarcS</div><div class="ubbcode-body">...... One of these days I'll set up an area in the shop for photo ops like this. Maybe I should worry more about getting a website first...
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    McMillan A3 sporter vs. Gamescout?

    Re: McMillan A3 sporter vs. Gamescout? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Crotalus</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Im going thru the same thing..... A3, gamescout, or manners mcs-t. Leaning towards the manners. anyone with opinions? will be used as a...
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    Official 2012 SH Rifle Order Thread

    Re: Official 2012 SH Rifle Order Thread Hey Frank - Did I miss the color scheme somewhere?? Thew order form says the build spec will set the contour and color... SG
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    New Build. 7mm SAUM?

    Re: New Build. 7mm SAUM? Marc Soulie at Spartan Rifles built this one for me. He told me about another 7RSAUM he built for a customer who specced it at 20" barrel. Apparently it is a laser to 1K. I thought about shortening mine but I had already purchased the fluted barrel. So I do not...
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    New Build. 7mm SAUM?

    Re: New Build. 7mm SAUM? I had mine built in a LA/BDL and its likes 180 and 168 Bergers. Specs are: - 7mm RSAUM set to load long with 162/168/180 grain bullets - #5 Brux stainless steel barrel, 1:9 twist, fluted, finished at +/-25" - Stiller Predator LA - Timney trigger - Manners TA BDL...
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    2012 SH Rifle is moving Forward

    Re: 2012 SH Rifle is moving Forward <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lowlight</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Limiting them makes them special-er </div></div> A Bighorn SA/Bartlein/Manners build from Marc? It's going to be a great build! SG
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    caliber choice ?

    Re: caliber choice ? 284 Shehane, 7 RSAUM, or 7WSM for SA. I built a 7 RSAUM LA BLD for hunting and love it. But if I built a comp gun I would go 284 Shehane....
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    My 308 spartan Rifle

    Re: My 308 spartan Rifle Marc does some sharp work. His 308s are amazing. I had him spin a Obermeyer 260 onto my Rem700 and shoots .3 & .4 with 139 Scenars. Can't wait to get another rifle from Marc!
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    to brake or not to brake?

    Re: to brake or not to brake? Don't do it. Waste of money. Will ruin your accuracy. You'll regret it the rest of your life. .... .... .... Not really... I did the same thing with my 308 5R. Helped reduce muzzle jump, no accuracy change. The one thing I did different was put on a RAD...
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    .280 Rem vs .284 Win

    Re: .280 Rem vs .284 Win <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: turbo54</div><div class="ubbcode-body">.......Beware of the 162s from Hornady. Barrels seem to have a love/hate relationship with them. I have direct experience now with 5 different 7mm's...
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    Remington 700 5R

    Re: Remington 700 5R Went down your road with the same rifle, scope, and bipod. Great reliable rig. Mine liked 45gr Varget, 175 SMK, Lapua brass, and CCI BR primers... It did not like the 155s, never grouped at all like it did with 175s. welcome to your new addiction....LOL
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    Hey y'all, looking to buy a utility rifle

    Re: Hey y'all, looking to buy a utility rifle <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: CMapes</div><div class="ubbcode-body">..... i have looked at multiple ar's but even with the advantage of a semi-automatic, i will always have more trust in a solid bolt...
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    I think 284win is the real deal.

    Re: I think 284win is the real deal. <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: captain zeke</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Doyle built my 284 shehane also he is a great gunsmith ! Put dont tell everbody our secret ......grin ! I won the smallest group at gun...
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    .308 5R Varget Accuracy Node? Too hot?

    Re: .308 5R Varget Accuracy Node? Too hot? My 308 5R 24" barrel loved 44.5-45.0 varget, CC BR primer, Laupa brass, and 175 SMK. 2.82 OAL (can not recall the ogive measurement). Never any signs of pressure from 38F to +100F. It did not seem to like the 155gr bullets though...never could find...
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    Who still has their origional GA Remington Trigger

    Re: Who still has their origional GA Remington Trigger <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Cacciatore</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I would upgrade to the Jewell. I have both the GAP modified Remington, as well as a Jewell, both on GAP builds. The...
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    What to do with a Rem700 Long Action?

    Re: What to do with a Rem700 Long Action? .284, 280, 280AI (good, better, best??) in a 1:8 to 1:9 range twist. Lots of bullet options for LR and hunting.... my 2 cents...
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    Spartan Precision AIAX Barrel

    Re: Spartan Precision AIAX Barrel What barrel brand, contour, and twist did you use? I am thinking about having Marc do 6.5CM rebarrel for me soon. SG
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    REM700 WSM Action - What Would You Build??

    Re: REM700 WSM Action - What Would You Build?? I recently had a similar rifle built. 7mm RSAUM, 25" #4 Brux 1:9 fluted, long action, BDL, RAD brake, and a Manners TA. I am getting 2875-3050 fps with 180 Berger VLDs with bolt lift starting around 3050. Considering your packable/portable...