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    Rookie needs some gear

    Re: Rookie needs some gear A decent rifle(accuracy-wise), a quality optic or sights, a good leather shooting sling, a small pick-up truck full of ammo, 3(minimum)days a week at the shooting range, shooters log, targets, calculator .... that should get you started....check back after you burn...
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    Gunsmithing Bedding my first scope base....

    Re: Bedding my first scope base.... AND??? picts or it didn't happen too...
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    Range Report 5R rifling......what is the truth?

    Re: 5R rifling......what is the truth? & :scratchinghead: I thought the "R" stood for 'radiused' -as in the lands have a radius instead of a sharp angle. Supposedly less fouling and bullet/jacket distortion for better accuracy. Meditation at your computer station will foster stronger...
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    Rifle Scopes Another Weaver Tactical review w/pics VS NF/Bushy

    Re: Another Weaver Tactical review w/pics VS NF/Bushy <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: wareagle700</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> I did in my review. I got 60 MOA. </div></div> Iknow, I was wondering about the consistancy from individual product...
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    Rifle Scopes Another Weaver Tactical review w/pics VS NF/Bushy

    Re: Another Weaver Tactical review w/pics VS NF/Bushy excellent. Thanks Stan. nice to see specs match the makers marks.
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    Rifle Scopes Another Weaver Tactical review w/pics VS NF/Bushy

    Re: Another Weaver Tactical review w/pics VS NF/Bushy I think what he was trying to say(tho not very articulately) was that to compare ANYTHING thru a glass window is silly and pointless, the quality of the glass window then becomes an image distortion factor. I agree. Really appreciate...
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    ...another question for a "REAL" sniper

    Re: ...another question for a "REAL" sniper Oh geeeeesh...:headpalm: Where are my waders today?
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    question for a REAL sniper

    Re: question for a REAL sniper <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rackchaser71</div><div class="ubbcode-body">ah i see, ok well im out, i think i have butted heads enough, although it was fun i originally came to this site to learn, so ill focus on...
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    ...another question for a "REAL" sniper

    Re: ...another question for a "REAL" sniper <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">My question would be "why not a suppressed .17HMR?" It's a more effective platform, more versatile, and still maintains all of the benefits of the .22. If I...
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    Rifle Scopes Weaver Tactical 4-20X50 Review

    Re: Weaver Tactical 4-20X50 Review not to hijack but I find it odd that Bushnell makes a reticle for 10x in their 3200 line tactical scope but change to 12x baseline measurements in the 4200 line.... my last scope was 10x baseline as well but I look forward to the ease of calculations w/ this...
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    Range Report Distance of a ricochet ????

    Re: Distance of a ricochet ???? Not even CLOSE to being an expert but there are SOOO many variables to consider in giving stats.... bullet type, soil composition and water content, angle of the ground to the axis of the bullet, damage to the bullet shape and stability upon impact and...
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    recycled powder ?

    Re: recycled powder ? oh no, nothing like that, I have the can it came out of, positively labeled(OCdisorder) and remaining 300+ grains or so. Just wondered since i loaded this batch 10 years ago...but since it is seperate and I have enough to do 50-60 rounds, I'll just use it for some...
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    Rifle Scopes Weaver Tactical 4-20X50 Review

    Re: Weaver Tactical 4-20X50 Review whats the mil size determined from? the Bushnell is set for 12 IIRC...(?) edit- no not the Weaver, the bushnell4200 x 50mm... sorry for the lack of clarity lol
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    1000 yard whit .308 win

    Re: 1000 yard whit .308 win <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bill Stoffels</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kombayotch</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I didn't think the 308...
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    recycled powder ?

    Re: recycled powder ? Phewww! Haven't had enough coffee yet tonight, thanks for catching that, Fixed.
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    Rifle Scopes Weaver Tactical 4-20X50 Review

    Re: Weaver Tactical 4-20X50 Review ring height you mounted this in? Any picts thru the scope? Would like to see the reticle sizes on the min, mid and max powers if you could please. Link to your purchase source? Thanks for sharing this, wish I would have seen it before I committed to a Bush...
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    recycled powder ?

    So I torn down a couple dozen 7mm08 rounds to include w/ the sale of the rifle(gave buyer brass, dies and bullets as I am getting out of .284) but kept the powder since I can use it in working up some 7.62 loads. When I broke down the rounds, I put the powder in a clean plastic container but...
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    New Remington MSR/M24E videos

    Re: New Remington MSR/M24E videos looks like someone merely spliced some additional footage/video into the .gifs on the remington military website. Where do I sign my soul away at for one?!?!
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    Rifle Scopes What optics for a light weight carry rifle

    Re: What optics for a light weight carry rifle Jeebus, counting ounces?!?! Leupold ultra-lite 2-7 if you like the name and price tag. Otherwise it's as I said, a numbers game. you'll have to do some serious research to compare weights and features if you are dead set on making every .oz...
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    Rifle Scopes Short Heavy Tactical Rifle - What Scope Power????

    Re: SHTR - What Nikon Monarch Scope Power? I'm no expert, don't play one on TV either BUT I DO sleep down the road from a Holiday Inn Express so I will say.... depends on what you are comfortable w/. I used a 2.5-10 power on my 7mm-08 for years for deer and groundhog hunting but when...