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    Rifle Scopes Is there a measurable/appreciable difference between scope ring brands

    I have Seekins rings on my .308 but have Burris XTR rings on one of my .223 AR's. I just removed my Vortex Viper from the XTR's to install a Nightforce I just purchased and there were no ring marks on the Viper after over 1000 rounds on the rifle. The rifle shot multiple groups under 1/2 MOA...
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    Rifle Scopes Anyone try one of these Xtreme Hardcore Gear Tru Level bases?

    Ask them what alloy of "aircraft aluminum" the base is made out of. I am very cautious any time I hear that term as there are many different grades of aluminum used in aircraft construction. Some are stronger than many steels, others, not so much. The answer they give you should be a 4...
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    175gr SMK in stock at Midway

    Midway has 175gr .30 cal SMK's in stock. I just picked up 1000.
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    Check out this Yeti cooler

    As the owner of both a Coleman Extreme and a Yeti I am calling bullshit on the Coleman being just as good as the Yeti. I have used both side by side on trips and the Yeti outperforms the Coleman in every way. 50% longer hold on ice easy. My Coleman also has cracks from use on trips. It is...
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    Broken ankle squat delay question

    If it were me I would start out with body weight squats (no bar, just put your hands behind your head or across your chest). I know this sounds cheesy, but 5 sets of 100 is not as simple as it sounds. It took me some time to work up to that level and prior to the injury my squat was in the...
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    tendonitis

    The one thing I haven't heard mentioned is icing the affected joint. That is key to a quick recovery. As an athlete in college I fought tendonitis in my knees almost constantly. Ice and ibuprofen was always the remedy prescribed by the trainers and surgeons. In that environment resting the...
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    Rifle Scopes scope still not in..

    Sorry, but if I need to know the name of a manager to get a straight answer on the status of my order then I am taking my business elsewhere. I have neither the time nor the patience to put up with poor customer service. Any online retailer of significant size should have a real time...
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    Brownell's Pmag Backorders?

    Re: Brownell's Pmag Backorders? I just received 20 that were ordered on 12/19. I have my kids burrying them in the backyard as we speak
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    Powder suggestions for 9mm with 3 inch barrel

    Re: Powder suggestions for 9mm with 3 inch barrel I am using Hodgdon Longshot in my XD sub compact with good results. 5.0gr with 115gr or 124gr RN for plinking, 6.0gr for defensive loads with 115gr XTP's.
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    Brownell's Pmag Backorders?

    Re: Brownell's Pmag Backorders? I did not receive any email updates, but when I checked today one of my 12/19 backorders changed to "Being Picked". I am hoping that means good things to come...
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    bullet weight influence on .243 barrel life?

    Re: bullet weight influence on .243 barrel life? I do not believe bullet weight plays much of a role in barrel erosion. My understanding of barrel erosion is that is primarily a function of pounds of powder burned vs. the surface area of the barrel. That is why smaller calibers with heavier...
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    Hunting caliber AR choices

    Re: Hunting caliber AR choices I am in the process of putting a 6.5 Grendel upper together for just this purpose. I plan to use a 120gr Nosler Balistic Tip. You don't need a second BCG unless you really want one, you can just swap the .223 bolt for the other bolt on your existing carrier...
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    Question about Geissele Trigger Install

    Re: Question about Geissele Trigger Install Looking at the diagram on the instructions, it looks like you need to loosen or possibly completely take loose the sear engagement screw in order to change the disconnector spring.
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    Barska Gladiator

    Re: Barska Gladiator I don't think there is anything Barska is going to be able to do for you on this one. Poor quality glass is poor quality glass. I would save it for the next gun show. I bet you can turn a buck on it there.
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    .223 ar15 loads

    Re: .223 ar15 loads Another vote for H335 here. I run 24.0gr under 55gr FMJ's and 69gr SMK. H335 meters better that Varget. I can set my powder measure and be consistantly within +/-.1gr.
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    MEC reloader

    Re: MEC reloader If you are going to have a problem with your pump shotgun due to lack of resizing the symptom will be that the gun is difficult to cycle after the shot. This can range from a minor stick to so stuck that you have to bang the butt on the ground to clear the empty shell...
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    MEC reloader

    Re: MEC reloader At $10 that is a steal. The Model 650 is a good reloader. Not a true progressive, but very close and much faster than a single stage reloader. I don't know what the 85 means. Are you familiar with Mech reloaders? If not, go download and print the manual. Proper set up...
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    Loading Bench Lighting

    Re: Loading Bench Lighting I have the 2 bulb, 4ft fixtures with the T-8's in my reloading area and they perform well. I have plenty of light and have yet to burn out a bulb after years of use. The T-8's although smaller in diameter, put out a lot more light than the older, larger, bulbs I...
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    my first shotgun reloads

    Re: my first shotgun reloads I wouldn't worry about having a problem with the top barrel due to the lack of full length resize. Very unlikely you would have a problem there. As to the shells with the deeper crimp, the most likely cause is a short drop on your shot or powder. There is less...
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    Inside neck chamfering

    Re: Inside neck chamfering To answer your question I had the same problem using the stock inside chamfer tool supplied with the RCBS case prep center. The stock tool does not cut the inside chamfer at a steep enough angle to cleanly seat VLD type bullets. I switched out the stock tool for...
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