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    Steel target build

    Re: Steel target build I can think of a lot worse ways a 15 year old can spend his time! Why don't you try hardening the steel? Might be an interesting comparision to cut two say 4"x4" target from the say steel and shoot one "as is" and the other after its been hardened. Regards, Peter
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    Bipod reveiw, Rock, Versa Pod, Harris, GG&G

    Re: Bipod reveiw, Rock, Versa Pod, Harris, GG&G <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KTags</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Sorry for the BTT on an older thread, but where can I buy the Rock Creek bipod? Their site says they don't do civilian sales of the...
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    Equip yourself to survive!

    Re: Equip yourself to survive! LoneWolfUSMC, I heard Marines breed 'em tough! Glad the little fella is (relatively)OK and I'm sure he'll be milking the casts "cool factor" for all its worth when he gets back to school! With regards the comments about good First Aid training, I couldn't...
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    Marines will tip over Guam

    Re: Marines will tip over Guam So what the background to the story? What base 8000 Marines on Guam in the first place? Are American bases in Japan being reduced, or is it simply so the marines are handy if trouble kicks off with the NORK's?
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    New Israeli Anti-missile System

    Re: New Israeli Anti-missile System It will be interesting to see how practical this is in reality. For one thing, will it cope with attacks by multiple missiles? Second, I wonder how easy the radar will be to confuse? Imagine if bullets have be made to have a radar signature similar to a...
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    Range Report .308win Load Performance In 20" Barrel???

    I've noticed in the past on here a few people using 20" .308win rifles out to 1000m. Just wondering what loads at what muzzle velocity people are using? Also are they keeping the rounds above 1100fps out at that range, or with mordern bullet designs, is keeping the bullet above transonic...
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    Range Report Using JBM

    Re: Using JBM Cheers Gents....It was the "Paste Special" that did the trick! Previously, it was trying to paste the whole contents of the clipboard into one cell....
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    Range Report Using JBM

    I was just wondering if anybody knows an easy way of exporting the chart results from JBM directly into Excel so I might edit it and then print it in a more friendly format? Regards, Peter
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    Rifle Scopes spotting scopes W/ reticle?

    Re: spotting scopes W/ reticle? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: One-Eyed Jack</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I thought Vortex made a large spotting scope and you could buy a 30x eyepiece with a reticle for it - am I wrong? Here's a link...
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    Dad of a fallen Marine perseveres against protests

    Re: Dad of a fallen Marine perseveres against protests I'm surprised the "church" these people attend hasn' been burnt down yet...And I would'nt shed a tear if Phelps and co was inside either..
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    Rite in the rain

    Re: Rite in the rain <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lindy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">RITR paper is slick. Many ballpoints slip on the surface, and don't work reliably. A pencil works fine - and doesn't wash out, which I know from having run...
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    Rifle Scopes Recommend me a tripod.

    Re: Recommend me a tripod. <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: EventHorizon</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lowlight</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I will tell you here at...
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    Manners GAT Stocks anyone??

    Re: Manners GAT Stocks anyone?? Mike, You didn't mispeak at all its just Tom doesn't have control over the chasis production. I'm in no hurry at the minute and I think i will wait, as there is plenty of other kit I need first! Regards, Peter
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    ** A Serious Warning ***

    Re: ** A Serious Warning *** It doesn't relate directly to this website but just to hammer things home: Man investigated, his guns taken, for a forum post.. Note it refers to an incident on a military base, which again is relevant to many here....
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    Manners GAT Stocks anyone??

    Re: Manners GAT Stocks anyone?? Mike, I had an email back from Tom saying their not doing them for the Howa at this time..I gather the issue isn't with the their stocks, but the production of the mini-chasis which is a BO item. Tom did suggest a bottom metal might be available by CDI and...
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    Manners GAT Stocks anyone??

    Re: Manners GAT Stocks anyone?? Mike, Cheers for that...For what I want, I think the T5 is just a little "bulky" compared to the GAT... What was thebedding arrangement in yours? As I want a drop mag, I'm considering the new mini chasis that they are offering, although its not yet in...
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    Manners GAT Stocks anyone??

    Somewhere down the line, I want to put a slightly heavier barrel on my Howa and drop it into a new stock to build a medium weight/walk about long range/hunting rifle. I'm considering a Manners GAT as the thumbhole stock appeals, or perhaps something a bit less "tactical" in the form of a MCS-T...
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    Shooting Bench on Skids

    Re: Shooting Bench on Skids If your worried about the weather, a PVC tarp cover like they use for garden furnature might provide a bit of extra protection...
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    Shooting Bench on Skids

    Re: Shooting Bench on Skids I really envy you guys who have their own range like that especially the ones that can shoot out the back door so to speak! I need when to win the lottery and move to Scotland I think!
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    Shooting Bench on Skids

    Re: Shooting Bench on Skids Cheers for that! I have access to some farmland in the family, but its pancake flatso I've often thought about building a small berm on like that if I could get permission. I'm guessing that it was probably a no more than mornings work for JCB or similar?
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