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    Rifle Scopes Pros & Cons of Going totally metric

    Re: Pros & Cons of Going totally metric There are two key characteristics of the metric system. First, there is the set of prefixes which characterize magnitude in multiples of 10. Second, there is one unit of mesure used which is scaled through the use of those prefixes. This should not...
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    Range Report Using DA with JBM

    Re: Using DA with JBM If you click "std atmosphere at altitude" it ignores the temperature, pressure and humidity boxes, and uses the ICAO standard for the elevation entered. So for DA tables, just check the "std atmosphere at altitude" box, and set the elevation for the DA you want.
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    how to reload with out a bench?other dumb question

    Re: how to reload with out a bench?other dumb question I reload in my closet. This is just some 2x12s clamped on an old end table,
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    Range Report DTA SRS 338 Lapua

    Re: DTA SRS 338 Lapua What do you think of the mono-pod? I'm thinking of getting it installed on mine, but haven't seen many reviews.
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    Range Report Spin Drift

    Re: Spin Drift <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Jeff in TX</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> • In a vacuum you can measure and compensate for spin drift. However we don’t shoot in a vacuum. </div></div> There is no spin drift, or any other...
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    System Insight

    Re: System Insight Later, Can this be easily made to work in a Barnard P-Chey action?
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    Range Report JBM Calculation newbie help

    Re: JBM Calculation newbie help I would think that velocity and environmental conditions would be the most likely place to have error if the bullet BC is in the database. If the bullet you are using is not in the database, then the correct BC could be an additional potential error. Also...
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    Ramshot Tac powder

    Re: Ramshot Tac powder I had good success with it. Accuracy was as good as varget. .308 fed case, Win mag primer, 178 amax, 43gr TAC fed case, Win mag primer, 155 scenar, 45.5gr TAC
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    Media to treat or not to treat

    Re: Media to treat or not to treat I add a little bit of mineral spirits, and it seems to keep the dust down. Also, when I use Nu finish I mix it with the mineral spirits first to help it mix in faster.
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    Bullet for larger game and subsonic load for 7mm08

    Re: Bullet for larger game and subsonic load for 7mm08 How far will you be shooting? You might want to consider the Berger 7mm 180 Grain Match Hunting VLD.
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    Rifle Scopes Aimpoint M3 or T-1

    Re: Aimpoint M3 or T-1 T1 unless you run a magnifier. I have both; both are great.
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    Range Report Help with ballistics program

    Re: Help with ballistics program Bryan It may help if you put a readme file in the folder. That way, if it doesn't work and someone gets a zip folder, they can try to trouble shoot instead of getting frustrated. Tell them to try downloading the latest Java, and try saving as...
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    Santa must be a Hide member

    Re: Santa must be a Hide member Very Nice! Merry Christmas
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    Need a Good Powder for 308/223

    Re: Need a Good Powder for 308/223 Varget and TAC.
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    Ordered wrong primers now what

    Re: Ordered wrong primers now what It's an excuse to get a new gun
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    Who anneals? or would if...

    Re: Who anneals? or would if... http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=768528 http://www.6mmbr.com/annealing.html Would it be as fast as these ones?
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    one or two eyes open?

    Re: one or two eyes open? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jerseymike</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I try most of the time to shoot with both eyes but sometimes my left eye overcomes my right eye and I have to close my left again to regain focus on...
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    338 choice

    Re: 338 choice <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: selfbowhunter</div><div class="ubbcode-body">runngun, smaller boltface with same pressure is less bolt thrust than larger boltface. that is why most smiths are leary of building the lapua or big...
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    338 choice

    Re: 338 choice <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: selfbowhunter</div><div class="ubbcode-body">runngun, if its pressure X cartridge head diameter, tell me how bolt thrust could be more on a cartridge with a smaller head diameter when the two run...
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    Fieldcraft Shooter ready <Game>

    Re: Shooter ready <Game> <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: fargo007</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It's excellent. Wait till you see the new version that's in development. I'm on the evaluation team. It's got MIL/MIL, MOA/MOA, FFP/SFP, and lots of...