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    Night Vision Another HD Thermal Thread (maybe this time?)

    So one thing it looks like Guide did right was a high-res output screen. In theory the pixel density is good... But how much demag does one of these units have? It looks they provide a flat 1x output... Part of the reason the higher end units support way more magnification is the amount of demag...
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    Looking for options Long Range 22LR

    I have had great results from a 20" inch T1x, and are no slouch compared to the CZ. I think it would mainly boil down to what barrel profile, stock, and length you are looking for. Right out of the box my 20" T1X was able to generate ~1 inch 10 shot 100 yd groups with SK Rifle Match, which it...
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    Night Vision Thermal Clip-on in Standalone Mode

    I had actually inquired about a MX, but I didn't know that it had AB included. I thought it was just going to be a much more limited rangefinder... I assume this is the similar 1550 nm laser to the MARS? Some pretty sweet hardware/software available nowadays. As to the cost, remember the PoT...
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    Night Vision Thermal Clip-on in Standalone Mode

    It is indeed very difficult, if not sometimes impossible, to spot steel plates in many conditions. One thing that I have tried that works pretty well is sticking a couple self-adhesive toe warmers (the hand warmers, but with a sticky adhesive side) to the back of the steel target. This lasts...
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    Night Vision Thermal Clip-on in Standalone Mode

    Awhile ago I experimented with the same thing using a SNIPE-IR and a 3x magnifier, with the SNIPE-IR being in hybrid mode... Because of the demag it functioned basically like a 35 mm REAP-IR, without the decrement in image quality typically observed in clip-on. I will try this too, the good...
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    16-18 inch shorty rifles

    Not sure what bullet you are using, or your target game animal... I would assume 140's given your Superformance velocities? An awesome load for shorties is the 95 VMax over 8208 XBR (if you were able to get in on the recent shipment of 8208 that was available). 39.8 gr generates 3150 from a 22"...
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    LA Remmington 700 Bolt won’t close.

    Was this a new action, or an used one? I had a new out of the box SA Rem 700 where the bolt was extremely hard to close on 50% of rounds... Like you needed a running start to get it to chamber. It did it to both factory and reloaded ammo. Turned out the extractor was slightly sticky as well as...
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    What thermal LRF spotter has the best LRF performance?

    So several of the consumer-grade thermal monoculars/binoculars have integrated LRF's onboard, as do several of the thermal weapon sights themselves. The ones that come to mind for spotters are: Pulsar Merger/Telos AGM Voyage/Axiom Guide IR Things seem to spiral upwards in cost after that, to...
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    Poor IRL performance of the 68 grain .223 BTHP

    Moving to a faster expanding bullet pushed faster is what you need. Some flavor of the 53-60 gr VMAX or Varmageddon will be your friend. The 53 VMAX has the best BC of the bunch but is not as accurate in some barrels. Your 68 gr bullets likely do expand but not fast enough to anchor a small...
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    Third bolt release on AR-15

    +2 on evaluating how much the BCG over-runs the bolt catch... If the BCG has too much over-run (IE gap between BCG face and bolt catch at its rearmost extent of travel), there is a very high chance to break them prematurely. This is an affliction that tends to affect any AR with a heavier...
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    155's in a 308 gas gun

    I wouldn't say you are "stuck" with the IMR 4895... It does have some temperature sensitivity but is forgiving to load with wide nodes, is not "peaky," and generates good velocity.
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    155's in a 308 gas gun

    After shooting a few different combinations in gas guns over the years, I also have come to prefer 150-155 gr class loads in AR platforms. I have not had any adverse pressure signs, nor premature barrel wear. It seems easier on brass too. Either IMR 4895 or H4895 both work very well. I have...
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    Night Vision Pixels on Target Voodoo-B handheld

    +3 on the above considerations. A lot of these military thermal spotters are designed with other features, IE GPS location, rangefinding, tactical system integration, etc. If you just need good image quality and an usable reticle the way to go is a high quality BAE core civilian unit. You will...
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    Trouble extracting the last component in an integral suppressor.

    You need alternating heat and cold. Not a lot, but freeze it then heat the outer tube gently. Have you considered dipping it something like carb cleaner, or using a ultrasonic cleaner? I have cans that are user serviceable that I use on rimfire, and they get gummed up quite quickly. My advice...
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    Vihtavouri Powders for reduced loads?

    Thank for the heads up about trying the N130-series powders instead. I don't think you will get a great ES/SD with loads like this due to pressures being less than optimal for 100% combustion, but accuracy is often just fine.
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    Vihtavouri Powders for reduced loads?

    https://www.handloadermagazine.com/reduced-rifle-loads
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    Vihtavouri Powders for reduced loads?

    I am not speaking of "slightly" reduced loads... The max load for IMR 4895 in the 308 is 49+ grains, and a 60% reduced load is 30 grains. That is quite low case fill. Fortunately there were no wonky ignition issues or positional changes in velocity. Tin Star isn't made anymore and the best we...
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    Vihtavouri Powders for reduced loads?

    Hi All, I was recently experimenting with some reduced loads in 308 using the 125 SST using Hodgdon's "60% of maximum load" data with H4895. I have several lbs of H4895 as well as IMR 4895, but for the sake of availability I used the IMR. In short, it works great! 41 gr of IMR 4895 under a 125...
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    Night Vision Budget thermal

    Thermal is superior but it isn't cheap. Have you considered renting a unit? Some places will rent for $200 for several days, and you can then get a feel of what would work for you. A cheap 256 unit will be barely usable out to 100 yards, and I wouldn't recommend it.
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    If you got a new Remington 700 SPS Tactical what would your first changes be?

    Get a SPS Tactical with a heavier barrel, or one of the Varmint heavy barrel models instead. The new fixed weight Timney is OK although no Triggertech.
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