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    Spotting Scope Recommendation

    Re: Spotting Scope Recommendation I think a reticle would just get in my way and block vision for no reason(for my use). What do you guys think of something like the old Spacemaster II I linked above compared to today's scopes? Ken Rockwell does know his optics.
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    Spotting Scope Recommendation

    Re: Spotting Scope Recommendation What about something like this?
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    Spotting Scope Recommendation

    Re: Spotting Scope Recommendation Any specific Kowas to look at? How does this compare to the Mk4? I don't really want a reticle, would rather have a clear picture.
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    K31 Barrel Damper?

    Example: Barrel Damper Muzzle Break/Damper Do these really work? Why and how?
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    Question about Shooting Prone

    Re: Question about Shooting Prone I'll look into that. I'm going to take some pictures and post them up today to make sure I'm doing it right :x Are there any recoil pads you'd specifically recommmend? How did people shoot these rifles prone from the factory?
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    Spotting Scope Recommendation

    Hey, I hope this topic hasn't been done to death but I haven't found the info I seek yet. I'm looking to get a spotting scope for hunting, wildlife research and long range shooting. Price isn't an issue because I can always save more money, but under $2000 would be nice. Here are my...
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    Swiss K31 Bipod Questions

    Re: Swiss K31 Bipod Questions So would a Harris Bipod work well? What about swiveling?
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    Question about Shooting Prone

    Re: Question about Shooting Prone I'm not sure I follow what you're saying - the problem is that the point of contact with the butt of the stock is my collar bone, there's nothing else there.
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    Swiss K31 Bipod Questions

    I'm considering a bipod for my K31. I have three questions that I've run into: 1. Is there a good bipod made that doesn't require modification to the gun? (bayonet mount or other?) 2. How important is it for a bipod to swivel? 3. What is the optimal placement along the barrel? Cheers
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    Reading the wind for beginners

    Re: Reading the wind for beginners <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sterling Shooter</div><div class="ubbcode-body">A shooter needs to know the wind velocity in mph and its direction. Observation can help the shooter see the effects of wind to...
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    Question about Shooting Prone

    I took my Swiss K31 out the other day for some target practice. The gun has surprisingly pleassnt recoil when standing or kneeling, but prone is a different story. When shooting it prone I had the butt tight against my collar bone, near my neck. This was, for obvious reasons considering the...