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    Gunsmithing Did u know - Howa 1500

    Re: Did u know - Howa 1500 I think it will hold up . some Savages use this setup and it seems to do it's job. I would be more concered about how sloppy the mag fit will be and how well the polymer fairs in cold weather. CDIs botom metal is far better than most anything I have used (perfect...
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    Gunsmithing Did u know - Howa 1500

    Re: Did u know - Howa 1500 Yes the bottom metal of the weatherby will drop right in. As far as I know the whole units SA/LA will be completely polymer. There is also no cost difference between the 5 and 10 round mags.
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    Gunsmithing Did u know - Howa 1500

    Re: Did u know - Howa 1500 Just spoke with the Howa rep and he said that the bottom metal and mag will be polymer. SA only and msrp will be under 100 dollars. He claims that there is no plans to do a LA setup because of Weatherby's setup that will drop in. They have not released an actual...
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    Springfield XD vs S&W M&P series

    Re: Springfield XD vs S&W M&P series I have had the smith for a couple years now and all the XD guys i shoot with have all upgraded to the same pistol. The XD will never fail you, but you will shoot better and more comfortably with the M&P
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    Choosing between a few mid ranged rifles

    Re: Choosing between a few mid ranged rifles Howa is another good rifle that can be had for about 500. They have smooth actions,good triggers and can be outfitted with most stocks out. Even more cash for a good optic. Vortex Vipers are a great scope i have 3 and all track perfectly and have...
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    Barrel length ? for new 300 win mag

    Re: Barrel length ? for new 300 win mag My brother has the same gun you are looking into, And recoil is modest. Him and I both shot elk this year. One at 550 and one at 602 with 168 Balistic Silvertips over 77.8 of rl22. My gun has a 22in barrel on it and they are going 3242fps @ 5200ft...
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    Gunsmithing DuraCoat question...

    Re: DuraCoat question... I have done several weapons in duracoat,And have found that the tactical and neon colors don't need to be reduced even in an airbrush,But they are the first to need retarder.Like locked&loaded stated temp and humidity factor all things. Test your product on a small...
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    Duracoat #27 DM Lizard?

    Re: Duracoat #27 DM Lizard? How does the air cure Cerakote compare to the H series? I noticed that Gunkotes finishes were quite different between thier formulas.
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    Looking to start reloading, What equipment to use?

    Re: Looking to start reloading, What equipment to use? RCBS can't be beat! I started out with a pardner press and some Hornady dies. Stay away from lee unless money is tight. either way a good set of dies,and scale goes a long way
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    .45 ACP..need help from ya'll

    Re: .45 ACP..need help from ya'll I shoot 4.9 grains of titegroup with a 230 lrn with excellent results out of a 5in barrel,using federal lpp. though i have shot a few rounds with the small primers. they never proved quite as accurate.
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    Howa 1500, or Rem 700 SPS?

    Re: Howa 1500, or Rem 700 SPS? I have one on a savage 308. I can't complain other than i'm partial to variable powered scopes. I think you would be hard pressed to find a better featured scope for the dollar
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    Range Report Why so many Hornady fans?

    Re: Why so many Hornady fans? smks are closer in weight therefor are more consistant. i shoot more sierra and berger for that reason than any other projectile. however to some shooters won't notice a difference
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    What is the best State to practice the LR

    Re: What is the best State to practice the LR common utah has several places to shoot over 1k. you need help finding on of the many places. hit me up and i will go with you
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    Howa 1500, or Rem 700 SPS?

    Re: Howa 1500, or Rem 700 SPS? you cant beat the vortex deals on swfa's site. nice glass for the money.
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    Howa 1500, or Rem 700 SPS?

    Re: Howa 1500, or Rem 700 SPS? I would go with the howa.I have 4 and all shoot sub moa.smooth actions,and excellent customer service!!.The scope that they come with is pretty decent glass.I replaced mine of course but there was no clarity difference between it and a nikon buckmaster I had...