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    Realistically Best Option for a 7.62 Gas Gun

    I am a fan of LMT if thinking 308. Even their 16" chrome lined barrels are surprisingly accurate. In fact I have had better accuracy from MWS's than LMT's standard AR's. I have built a few large frame AR's, including ones with a custom McGowen barrel as well as a stainless Criterion barrel...
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    Subsonics..and reducing noise level

    For Red Dot and 150 gr bullets I settled on around 4.9-5.2 gr after starting at around 6-6.5 gr depending on the bullet. It was reduced until a velocity of 1000 fps was achieved. With other powders including Bullseye and N340 the charges have turned out to be surprisingly similar. I have found...
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    Night Vision Voodoo-M vs xELR

    The Voodoo M is superior unit to the XELR. It is smaller, the core has better sensitivity and processing, and it handles different conditions better. That being said the XELR is by no means a bad unit and it is still no slouch if you could get one for a reasonable price.
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    Subsonics..and reducing noise level

    There are other alternatives that can work well too... Bullseye is an example, or some of the shotgun powders. Red Dot has worked so well though I havent had to go looking for anything else (and 1 lb of powder lasts incredibly long!) I will caution you do not double charge, or drastically...
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    Subsonics..and reducing noise level

    If you want the ultimate in quiet - use a very fast burning pistol powder and a light bullet. A great load is a 110 Vmax with 3.8-4.0 gr of Red Dot. If you think your friends loads are quiet, this will blow your mind. Like BB gun or suppressed subsonic 22 quiet. And no it won't even come close...
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    300Blk At Distance

    This is an exercise in futility. Also many of suggestions here demonstrate a lack of understanding in terms of optimizing a cartridge of limited case capacity for long range use. For example, 200+ grain bullets will very significantly decrease the case capacity even if they provide a better BC...
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    Switch barrel Remington 700, let’s talk options,

    Unless you have a talented machinist who will also work basically for free, this project has a reasonably high chance of failure. In addition it would almost certainly ending up costing more than the other proposed ideas here, even with the use of the 700 actions you already have. If it was me...
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    Night Vision Good scope and mount for Iray RH25 as clip on??

    So even though the proper height for most clip-ons "should" be a 1.5" mount... It doesn't always work out that way. For example, a SNIPE-IR has a similar high mount to the IRay you have. For optimal centerline it actually needs to be 1.7" or so (I forgot the exact measurements). Interestingly...
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    Night Vision Skeet L vs X

    Dual Skeet IRX's are amazing... Like walking around with a very good pair of NOD's, but in thermal, and with a slightly smaller FOV. Nothing touches them for depth of image and sensitivity except the PoT stuff. If you have an adjustable bridge it is very easy to fuse images between them. They...
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    Bout to pull the trigger (Voodoo S)

    The real question is will there be one for a long while? What would the driver be to move to a higher resolution if power consumption and size goes up without a very significant improvement for a short/mid range unit like the Voodoo S? The folks who want high resolution are likely going to be...
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    Are the US Secret Service using standard Remington 700 actions?

    The LRF looks like a MARS... They provide a ballistic solution very quickly, this would not have delayed return fire
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    Night Vision Excelitas Thermal Optics!

    I don't have experience with the Excelitas stuff, but I can tell you a true "all in one" unit for clip on and HMT use still has compromises. The Skeet IRX is the ultimate HMT unit, the FOV is incredibly wide and without demag or distortion. It is the superior choice for HMT, and would also work...
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    Oxidized Ammo

    I would break one of the rounds down to make sure there hasn't been internal degradation of the components, most namely powder. Based on your screen name it would seem that you live in a high-temperature, high moisture environment. This is horrible for storage of ammunition in a uncontrolled...
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    Accurate 4064 Loads?

    I have used it with good results in 308. 44 gr under a 155 SMK loaded to mag length has shot well for me. It has provided similar accuracy with a touch less velocity than IMR 4064. Unfortunately I have not used it in bigger cases like 30-06.
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    When do you know pull a barrel

    I have only shot out 1 barrel, it was a 18" SPR AR stainless barrel that easily over 10k on it. It still shot fairly well at 100 yds (1.5" 5 shot groups) but wasn't up to its former level of consistent 0.75" groups. I had also begun to experience increased vertical dispersion when shooting long...
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    Bullets with shortest jump to lands, AR 308 gas guns

    I know you really want to minimize jump to the lands, but have you considered the old-style Sierra 155 SMK (#2155)? It isnt the highest BC but is fairly jump tolerant and will likely shoot at least a little better than the 150 FMJ-BT. They are also less finicky than the Sierra 2156 (the new 155...
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    Powder for super short 300blk

    If you want better function, use a slower powder... RL-7, AA 1680, H4198, etc all come to mind as better options. They will all be dirtier and louder though. N110 is a good option but will not get you the same velocity as Win 296/H-110/300-MP.
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    Night Vision $3k thermal weapon sight

    I have used a bunch of different optics ranging from a lower end ATN Thor all the way up to a Voodoo M and Clip ELR. My friend has the latest generation Super Yoter V2. The image quality was quite good and it proved reliable over multiple hunts. It did not have quite the image quality or...
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    Night Vision Wilcox Raid mrf Xe info

    Only one I have heard of is the Voodoo to MARS
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    School me on titanium actions

    Titanium can be difficult to machine, and is prone to galling with metal/metal contact without appropriate lubrication. Proper maintenance is more critical than a steel action. A friend of mine has a Pierce Ti action and likes it just fine. It is up to you if it is worth the cost. I have not...
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