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    .308 1/12 twist barrel cut down

    I have a sps varmint that has not been shot. I dont like the the 26" length for hunting so I want to cut barrel down. I mainly shoot 168gr and 165gr bullets. With the 1/12 twist what is the least that I should cut barrel down? I do some long range shooting but 800yds is the max. I am building...
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    Rifle Scopes Nikon Monarch vs. Vortex Viper

    Are the quality of these two scope pretty equal? I know the Vortex customer service is pretty much the best in the business, and that means alot. I have a few buckmasters, and pro staff but have never looked through a Monarch. This will be going on my new hunting rig/paper puncher. I have not...
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    what .243 powder?

    I am needing some powder local store has some imr4064, and some other 1pound jugs. I plan on shooting 95gr sst, and 87grtsx. What powders are you hunters using with these bullets. This will be hunting rifle only.
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    McMillian A1-3 vs. Manner T3

    I am still narrowing it down, and have came down to these two. I like both but cant force myself to pick which one. Who has experience with mcmillian a1-3? Choosing one over the other is really hard. Some help would be appreciated.
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    Manner T3 w/mini chassis.

    Re: Manner T3 w/mini chassis. Thanks Rob! You have been very helpful.
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    Gunsmithing cutting down barrel?

    Re: cutting down barrel? I only shoot around 600 yards. I will probably cut to 22".But mainly will be shooting 100 to 350 for the most part. Thanksguys
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    Manner T3 w/mini chassis.

    Re: Manner T3 w/mini chassis. Yes they offer a BDL mini chassis according to their website. Was looking at advantages of BDL chassis vs. bedding.
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    Gunsmithing cutting down barrel?

    I have SPS varmint with 1/12 twist. I am planning to cut barrel down but dont want to go to short. Has anyone on here cut down a SPS varmint barrel? If so, what were velocity losses? What is the shortest I could go without a bad loss? I shoot 168gr right now.
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    Manner T3 w/mini chassis.

    I am about to purchase a manner T3 stock. Should I purchase mini chassis or just go with bedding? I dont have much info on the mini chassis just what I have seen. It would be BDL, I dont care much for magazines but that is just me.
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    Gunsmithing Scope touching barrel remedy.

    I have a .204 ruger. I bought leupold dovetail one piece base and rings. The height is medium on the rings. The scope has a AO, that being its barely touching the barrel. The next size rings puts it way off the barrel causing to high cheek weld. Is there something I can do, maybe shim rings a...
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    .204 ruger

    What powder are you guys using for .204 ruger? Also what grain bullet are you shooting? My rifle has 1/12 twist.. Thanks
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    Manners T3?

    Anyone running one of these on their bolt actions? I am looking to get one for my 700p which is slightly modified. Main uses are hunting and shooting paper. Was also looking at T5.
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    Member Link Up SouthEaster KY shooter?

    Are there any SE KY shooters on here. Originally from Harlan,KY. Still go back home alot just looking for good place with reasonable driving distance. Thanks..
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    Member Link Up Any East TN shooter here?

    I live in Rogersville,TN which is between Kingsport and Morristown. I would like to now where you guys are going to shoot? Finding a good place is hard around here.Give me a shout!
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    Gunsmithing Drilling out base screw on stainless barrel?

    I have a TC encore barrel. It is used and one of the base bolts are broke off in it. I have used carbide bit to try drilling it out but have broken two. I do not have drill press, using electric drill. Is there a better bit for stainless steel? Would not have thought carbide would have broken so...
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    Hunting & Fishing Who hunts with Browning Rifles?

    Re: Who hunts with Browning Rifles? Are any of you guys running the BOSS on you Browning Bar?
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    Gunsmithing Hinged floor plate problems!

    Re: Hinged floor plate problems! Thanks for replies,will take it to smith. Thanks.
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    Gunsmithing Hinged floor plate problems!

    Re: Hinged floor plate problems! I have BDL boxes.
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    Hunting & Fishing Who hunts with Browning Rifles?

    Been looking at some Browning rifles lately. How is the accuracy, and reliability of these rifles. I have been looking at A-bolt, and Browning Bar. Thanks.
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    Gunsmithing Hinged floor plate problems!

    I seem to be having a problem on both of my rifles. They are both in HS precision stocks. When tightened down should the box magazine have some play in it? Mine are very tight. One of the floor plates are flush behind the trigger guard, and about 8mm high in the front. I am having feeding...