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    Recommend me a spotting scope stand!

    Kirkd, for F-Class, none of the tripod recommendations will work. You need a highpower scope stand that allows you to use it in the prone shooting position. Of the ones mentioned above, the Giraud, First Strike, and Ray Vin are valid choices. Also look at the Creedmoor Polecat stands...
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    Gunsmithing Rifle Builds

    I had a chance to examine the machine work of American Precision Arms (APA) in Jefferson, GA....top notch. Might want to contact them.
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    Gunsmithing Try not to make fun...

    nice job!
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    Cake and eat it too??? Hunting and Tactical rifle all in one, sorta!

    Focusing on the OP's stated goal: save money and have a multipurpose rifle. Here's what I do. 1. One action, trigger, & scope shared across purposes. These are the most expensive components and if you only buy them once, you save a lot of money. 2. Sporter barrel & tactical barrel. Let's...
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    Tube gun actions - experiences with Borden and Defiance?

    The mutant is a great action, purchased one six months ago. That would be my choice.
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    6XC reamer advice - bullet selection and 3/4 vs. 1.5 degree lead angle?

    Sounds about right to me. Also, the 3/4 degree throat angle is gimmicky in my book. the standard 1.5 deg throat angle is gentle on the bullet and FB numbers are readily available. If you choose a .75 deg throat angle, the standard FB numbers cannot be used. For example, a 1.5 deg throat with...
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    Gunsmithing Rem 700 extractor type

    For a 308 bolt face, I'd go with a remington extractor first, a mini-m16 second, and never a sako.
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    Did I ruin a great shooter?

    The most obvious action is to check is what changed. What changed? Brake, can, new crown. So, first thing to do is remove both the brake & can, then go shoot it. If it shoots better, then you've identified the source (but not the cause) of the problem. If it still shoots poorly after...
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    Rifle Scopes Lapping scope rings

    Doesn't matter what quality rings you buy, sometimes they are aligned and sometimes not. Keep in mind that it is not just the rings that need to be machined right. You also need a good rail. Now if the rail is straight, but is torqued onto an action that is not perfectly round, then the rail...
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    Stupid Barrel Question

    Yes, that is no problem.
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    Rifle Scopes Please Explain Eye Relief

    Perhaps you are referring to exit pupil (for side to side movement at least)? Exit pupil can be easily calculated from the scope specs: Objective lense diameter / magnification. For example, a 25x scope with a 50mm objective has a 2mm exit pupil. Exit pupil requirements are related to your...
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    F T/R Competition Wind reading: conscious or subconscious?

    Yes, key mo sabie, everyone has figured that out. Alas the wind still pushes the bullet off the target. :-)
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    Jewel trigger failures in the field?

    I use a CG Mod22 trigger in all my rifles and they have been reliable. I was able to disable the trigger buy dumping powder in it, but an air hose fixed the problem. :-)
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    .308 155 gr vs .308 175 gr at 1k yards

    In my opinion, the 185 gr Berger Juggernaut is becoming the "standard" 1K bullet. If you've got a throat long enough, I'd use that. If not, Berger has quite a few top notch bullets in the 155-175 weight range. Sierra bullets? Not so much in 30 cal.
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    F T/R Competition Wind reading: conscious or subconscious?

    My .02, There is so much involved in in skillful "wind-reading," I don't think anyone is completely subconscious. Sure, with practice, certain tasks become automatic, but winding reading is part observation/estimation and part strategy. With practice, you can get really good at quantifying...
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    308 Annealing

    I'm not a proponent of annealing without a machine....just don't think you can do it consistently enough to ensure good accuracy. I would not anneal it your case.
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    Case Head Separation help

    WINNER! this is your answer. Make sure you have the correct tools to measure the headspace on fired and resized cases.
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    Upgrade to Vortex Razor HD 20-60x85mm?

    I recently returned a Vortex razor HD eyepiece that I purchased with a Swarovski body: eye relief not so good. You can't beat a Kowa scope at the same prices Vortex charges. They are the hands down champ. I decided to give Vortex a try after receiving a salesman's recommendation....ended up...
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    Rifle Scopes New Shooter, A few questions. Buying 3 of the same scope?

    I don't like your idea. As mentioned, 3 cheap scopes = 3 things you won't want to keep if you get serious. Combine the funds and buy 1 nicer scope. Good scopes retain their value and can be traded up for something better later. Cheap scopes are worthless and leaving you regretting your...
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    Rifle Scopes Which rings do you run?

    I've tried all the top end ones and they all work. Seekins is all I have left. :-) The manufacturing quality is top notch. The design is thoughtful and effective. The customer service is the best.
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