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    Early McMillan Sniper rifle stocks

    I have a return stock and in my research, I talked to Dick Davis. This is the information he sent me regarding the "Smear" return stocks from the U.S. Marine Corps. I hope this information helps. From Dick Davis at Mcmillan Rifles: " The early so called “smear” patterns were made with the old...
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    wider groupings with higher magnification @100???

    As a former USMC Sniper Instructor, I have seem this many times in "grouping drills" at 100 yards. Assuming your rifle is put together correctly, and from what you are stating it is, it seems to me that as you are squeezing the trigger, you are watching the target and not the crosshairs. You...
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    Hunting & Fishing Help with packs.

    I carried a top-loading pack with the Corps for 22 years. I like the zip down style ruck for easier access to equipment. Strong vote for Kifaru... I have a Navigator I carried all over the sandbox. Send your measurements and get the custom Kifaru pack and never buy again...Buy the pull-out...
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    Great grandpa showed up..

    Great looking rifle. Time and money well spent.
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    What 1" tube diameter scope would you mount?

    Great looking rifle. I am leaning towards either a Redfield or a Weaver scope.
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    What 1" tube diameter scope would you mount?

    Thanks for all the input regarding scope choices. To answer the question from BrianLara400, I am not concerned about the rifle scope being equipment correct to that period. I just want a good scope to use with the build. I will look into all the scopes mentioned. Again, thanks for all the input...
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    What 1" tube diameter scope would you mount?

    Gentlemen, I have a USMC M40A1 return stock that I am building on. I have a 1-10 twist Obermeyer barrel for a Remington action. I have a clip-slotted base coming from a fellow Hide member. I do NOT want another US Optics MST scope. I already have a M40A1 completed with that scope. Obviously...
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    Sidearms & Scatterguns HK USP 45 Tactical

    I bought my USP Tactical in 1999. Threaded barrel and so on. I paid $950.00 back then. Great gun with thousands of rounds through it. The trigger is still crisp as ever. The stock high-rise sights are meant to see over the suppressor are easy to acquire but not good for low light shooting...
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    300 rum reloading

    I have been reloading 300 Remington Ultra Magnum since 2002. I have a Mcmillan built rifle and I use 92 grains of Reloader 25 with 180 and 208 grain projectiles. I would start there if you want to use a different powder than Retumbo. I use Retumbo for 375 Cheytac. Good luck.
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    #1 of 20 McMillan Commemorative M40A1...Thoughts?

    I have a return stock and in my research, I talked to Dick Davis. This is the information he sent me regarding the "Smear" return stocks from the U.S. Marine Corps. I hope this information helps. From Dick Davis at Mcmillan Rifles: " The early so called “smear” patterns were made with the old...
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    Holy smokes, DPMS G2 rifles

    After retiring from the Marine Corps in 2004, I attended the DDM Course (Designated Defensive Marksman\ Sniper course) when I worked for Blackwater. The 7.62 semi-auto rifle that was used during the course was the DPMS Panther. There were a lot of problems with that rifle. I personally saw 4...
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    Did CheyTac ammo almost blow up me and my DTA HTI today?

    Man, That is bad business all around.. I am glad you are OK and there were no other injuries. I reload 375 Cheytac and I have 200 pieces of Jamison brass. I have not had any issues so far but I plan to thoroughly inspect everything I have after reading this thread. I am very interested to hear...
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    Rifle Scopes Nightforce vs leupold

    I would not buy a Leupold scope. I carried an SR-25 (MK 11 MOD 0) for 3 years in the sandbox. I knew a lot of other men who carried rifles with these scopes as well. I also taught at sniper school where Leupold was the scope used. Issues all the time with the turrets not indexing properly. They...
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    7.62 Modern Battle Rifle Experiences?

    Not a piston rifle but I carried a Knights Armament SR-25 (MK 11 MOD 0) for 3 years in the sandbox. No complaints other than the Leupold Scope is a piece of junk. I say that because the turrets wear out after multiple elevation and windage changes of the scope. The turrets will not index...
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    Drag bag or Pelican? Which do most prefer

    I use a Pelican case for long-range traveling only. I use a drag-bag for everything else.
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    God I Suck.

    As a former USMC Sniper Instructor, I have seem this many times in "grouping drills" at 100 yards. Assuming your rifle is put together correctly, and from what you are stating, It seems to me that as you are squeezing the trigger, you are watching the target and not the crosshairs. You body...
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    a great collection of M40A1 stocks

    I have a USMC "SMEAR" return stock as well. I have not built on it yet but I plan to. I contacted McMillan to get information on the stock. This is what I received. "The early so called “smear” patterns were made with the old semi-translucent dye based color concentrates and were only produced...
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    Reloading worth it?

    I have no doubt reloading saves money and you will always have ammo by doing so. That is assuming you keep up with your supplies. I started reloading because I needed obsolete ammunition. I have Wincheter 1886 lever guns in 40-82, 50-110, and 45-70. The ammo was going for $60-$80 a box of 20 for...
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    Info request .375 Chey Tac

    For my .375 Cheytac, I have the Dave Viers set of dies as well. Very nice to say the least. I ordered my set of dies with the adjustable micro seating gauge. the only way to go in my opinion. Good luck with your rifle.
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    Anybody want a genuine USMC 10X sniper scope.

    M40a1 Makes me glad I bought my rifle when I did... Still have the return stock as well.... Will be my next build..
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