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    Advanced Marksmanship Mil dot - distance calculations

    Hi I have been reading about how to calculate distances of targets by mil dots and target size. This was a good site to see ;( http://www.shooterready.com/ ) My question is. Do the calculations work with any quality mil dot scope ?, and does it make any difference if the scope is zero'd at...
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    7/08 long distance bullet weights

    Re: 7/08 long distance bullet weights Thats brilliant thanks
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    7/08 long distance bullet weights

    Re: 7/08 long distance bullet weights Ok thanks, But does it really matter if they are amax or not ? this makes a huge difference on price per box of 100.
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    7/08 long distance bullet weights

    I shoot a Savage 7/08 with LW 28" barrel 1:9 twist .(Precision target use only) I have shot Winchester CXP2 140g bullets with great results over 200 yards. Now Im going to reload the cases. Im not going to use Berger as they are over my budget. But I plan on using HPBT as from what i've read...
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    7/08 Full case

    Re: 7/08 Full case Thanks. I can shoot without biting my lips now . Vectan powders are French. They wont import or "cant" due to typical French paperwork. So for now we are stuck with just one powder !
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    7/08 Full case

    I have a Savage stevens 200 in 7/08 with Lothar walthar heavy barrel. I have always reloaded for all my rifles and handguns. This situation is a first for me ;; I am useing Vectan powders Tubal 5000 / Winchester Large rifle primers / Winchester brass cases / and 150grain psp bullets. As on...
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    Rifle Scopes Standard or 20moa scope base ?

    I have a Savage stevens 7.08 rifle, with LW heavy stainlass barrel 1:9 twist. I have bought a SWFA SS 10x42 Tactical Riflescope. I will use this rifle for 10" steel target shooting at 300 - 800 meters. I need to choose a scope base. Do I buy a 0 MOA or a 20 Moa base ? I dont understand the...
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    Rifle Scopes Question about Fixed magnification

    Re: Question about Fixed magnification <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: GrimmRoper</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I am suprised that Zeiss isnt available in France. </div></div> As i did state, zeiss is available along with Bushnell in France. But...
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    Rifle Scopes Question about Fixed magnification

    Re: Question about Fixed magnification Thanks. I just need to find a supplyer that will ship outside the US now.
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    Rifle Scopes Question about Fixed magnification

    Re: Question about Fixed magnification I would have to buy something from the US, as the availability of scopes other than busnell or Zeiss are very limited. Plus the price is around twice what every other country would have to pay for the same scope. Ive never heard of "SuperSniper" scopes...
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    Rifle Scopes Question about Fixed magnification

    Re: Question about Fixed magnification Ah ok. No sometimes the distances will not be known, but between these two distances. I did look at the Springfield Army 4-14x56 scopes on ebay, but im realy unsure about the quality of these glasses. I understand the reticle is calibrated for .308...
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    Rifle Scopes Question about Fixed magnification

    Re: Question about Fixed magnification Sorry, I'm shooting at 10" steel square targets
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    Rifle Scopes Question about Fixed magnification

    Hi I have a custom savage rifle with LW 28" heavy barrel in 7.08 caliber. I want a good clear scope for it but I havnt got thousands. I realy like the Leupold scopes. Im looking at a Leupold FX-III 25x40mm AO . I want to shoot from 250 to 800 meters on the range. Will this fixed mag be ok for...
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    Gunsmithing Opening the barrel channel on Stevens 200

    Ok. I have a savage stevens200 3rd generation. I have ordered a lothar walthar 28" heavy barrel (21mm at mouth) I am going to keep the crappy factory composit stock until I can afford a better one. Withouth machining tools , what is the best way to open up the barrel channel ? What hand tools...
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    Rifle Scopes Magnification for long distance / small target

    Re: Magnification for long distance / small target OK, thanks all of those who has answerd SO quickly. Mirage / That was the word I was looking for. Your info gives me plenty to go by. thanks again
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    Rifle Scopes Magnification for long distance / small target

    I have a savage rifle in 7.08 . Im going to be useing it for sports shooting (very rarely for hunting). I never shoot under 100 meters. I would like to shoot at 300 meters mostly, and 500 meters occassionaly. The target is a 10" square steel plate. I want a scope that does not cause problems...
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    Savage Stevens 200 / 7.08 / Build

    Hi I have just bought a new Savage Stevens 200 rifle in 7.08 . In the near future, I want to upgrade everything but the action. I want it to be a 500 - 800 meter range rifle with that awsum sniper look. Please can you advise me what triggers and adjustable stocks are compatible ? Can I change...
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    Savage 12 rifle in .308ESP caliber

    I’m not sure if anyone is aware of this caliber ? It is available in Europe. Very similar to the 308 Winchester. Apparently, you have to reload by trimming and resizing 308w cases. There is no ammunition for this caliber on sale commercially . This is produced because the 308W caliber falls...
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    7×64 caliber range rifle

    Re: 7×64 caliber range rifle Hi, thanks for that. I dont speak or write very good French, so it would be almost impossible to ask him what the 'rate of twist would be'. Look at the link below to view the rifle. The price is double what im paying for it. cheers...
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    7×64 caliber range rifle

    I have the chance of a Custom made rifle (very nice) but its chambered in 7×64 . This is a popular hunting caliber here. Has this caliber the accuracy and velocity to shoot at the 800mtr range ??
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