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    LMT MWS or FN SCAR 17?

    Depends . . . as others have said. I havent owned any 308 ars and was done trying to make a precision rig out of my M1A. I had begun my search for a semi-auto 308 when I discovered the SCAR 17. Compared it to other 308 ars and the light weight of the SCAR blew me away. Research on the net is...
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    Savage a better deal?

    The basic build is complete now. I've got to get a few pics posted up, otherwise this update is useless. I haven't attempted any modifications to the stock as I originally planned. No adjustable cheek piece, no reducing the forend, and no flush cup install yet. Just shooting it as is for...
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    Rifle Scopes SWFA-SS Tax Day Group Buy: 1-6, 5-20, and more!

    I got in on the combo deal in the last hour or so before it expired. A 5 lb. package is inbound at this time so I think its safe to assume that its both scopes. I'd also say that most orders under the Facebook promotion should have shipped out by now. Patiently waiting for the big brown truck.
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    Savage a better deal?

    The Savage "build" had been going at a snail's pace since October when my buddy delivered the rifle. Within the last month or so I was able to headspace the barrel to the action and bed the action to the stock. Not exactly my best bedding job (this was my second, I think the first came out...
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    Sling install?

    Not too long ago I took a carbine class where instructors had the rear of the 2-point sling attached to the off-side of the buttstock. They explained that it allowed you to shoot off the support side shoulder without having to unsling. I tried it and I'm sold. My question - I'm about to...
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    Gunsmithing Stock modification ideas wanted

    Re: Stock modification ideas wanted Wow! I hadn't visited this post in awhile as it had gone stagnant, but seems like it has new life now. Things have been slow with my Savage project. Between work, finishing my bonus room (above the garage), and doing some light relaoding for a friend...
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    Gunsmithing Adjustable cheek piece bolts

    Re: Adjustable cheek piece bolts What you seek is a carriage bolt. It has a rounded head with the first 1/4" or so of the shank squared off. That prevents the bolt from spinning as you tighten things down, plus the round head makes for a smooth appearance/feel. You'll need one long enough...
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    Gunsmithing Stock modification ideas wanted

    Re: Stock modification ideas wanted Anyone else?
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    Gunsmithing Stock modification ideas wanted

    Re: Stock modification ideas wanted Thanks, just the stuff I was looking for. I don't have a mill and lathe, just some wood working tools. Thus, my DIY gunsmithing will be a bit more limited.
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    Gunsmithing Stock modification ideas wanted

    I recently puchased a B&C Tactical Medalist for a Savage build in .308. I'm looking at the stock as a blank canvas as I search the web and get modification ideas. I'd like to see how folks have modified their stocks to suit their individual needs. Things like: shortened l.o.p., raised cheek...
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    Rifle Scopes Which SS for 400 and 600yd target?

    Re: Which SS for 400 and 600yd target? I had a 10X that I traded recently and it did good out to 500. Our local range is going to be setting up some unknown distance stuff out to 600 in the near future. For my most recent precision rifle build, that I'll use for these matches, I'm planning...
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    Rifle Scopes One scope, two rifles . . . . will it work for me?

    I posted this question over on another forum, but I wanted to get some additional input here. I've decided that the 3-9X scope that used to top my in-line muzzle loader, set up on a T/C Encore, was just a bit too much scope for that gun. At the same time I was also looking at re-scoping my...
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    Which Detachable Magazine

    Re: Which Detachable Magazine I've got a Savage rifle that I'm putting together. I bought a B&C Tactical Medalist for it to start with. Not sure how far I want to take that set-up. I had considered getting a DBM for it, but by the time I had invested about $225 in the stock and about $350...
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    Savage Barrel Changes in The Field /On the Hunt

    Re: Savage Barrel Changes in The Field /On the Hunt I love my Savage rifles, but swapping barrels on one action is not something that I'm too teribbly turned on with. At least not with this action. I do like them for the DIY aspect, but I don't see barrel swapping during a hunt a realistic...
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    For The Money, Best Long Gun For Beginner?

    Re: For The Money, Best Long Gun For Beginner? I'd vote for a Savage in .223 or .308. Look for a nice used model for about $400 - $500. Then add the following . . . Bell & Carlson Tactical Medalist Stock - $200 Warne Maxima Base & Rings - @ $125 SWFA SS 12X or 16X - $300 Harris Bipod - $100
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    Optimal Savage Mod 10 barrel length

    Re: Optimal Savage Mod 10 barrel length To the best of my understanding, your rifling twist rate is what determines what weight bullet will work best out of your rifle. Barrel length will affect your velocity. I'd look over some charts to compare velocity differences at the muzzle and...
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    Savage a better deal?

    Re: Savage a better deal? Ended up making the deal on the Savage, $500. I've since bought a B&C Tactical Medalist and some other accessories. Right now I'm waiting for headspace gauges 'cause I swapped out the recoil lug. Then, I'll work on Duracoating and bedding the action to the stock...
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    1903-A3 and 1903-A4 Rifles Available @ Creedmoor

    Re: 1903-A3 and 1903-A4 Rifles Available @ Creedmoor I don't have mad gunsmithing skills, but I made up my own 1903A4 clone off a a 1903 I picked up off of Gunbroker. Started out as a sporter, I sold off the fiberglass stock, sporter barrel, and Leupold scope that it came with. I was about...
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    M1A vs Ar-10, am I too infatuated with the M1A?

    Re: M1A vs Ar-10, am I too infatuated with the M1A? I picked up a M1A Bush Rifle off of a friend a couple of years ago. I love it. At one point it was in a Sage EBR stock, but now it's back in the wood. I think its relatively light and handles well. I'm considering one of the...
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    Modifying a Tactical Medalist (add a sling too)

    Re: Modifying a Tactical Medalist (add a sling too) Anyone have any measurements for where to place the flush cups?
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