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    WTK Accuracy International AW prices

    I think so. Unless the old AW look makes you hard, I can think of no reason to spend as much on one as an AT. Why pay as much or more for less? Personally, I wouldn't give over $4k for that setup, particularly considering unknown round count. But what do I know?
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    Unusual request for a phone consultation

    Let me see if I've got this right: You can extract/rechamber a spent case just fine? You decap that spent case, and zero your caliper/headspace comparator tool to that case? You size the case and it measures .001" shorter than it did prior to sizing? You attempt to chamber that case, and the...
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    Savage Accutrigger replacement.

    What happens when it wobbles? I'm not understanding the failure mode. What is mechanically happening that shouldn't?
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    Rifle Scopes Is my NF 3.5-15x50 enough for my new GAP 260?

    This question is totally loaded. The answer is it completely depends. At most tactical matches, you'd be just fine with a 3-15 scope provided it has a nice usable reticle. In most "field" environments, a 3-15 would be just fine as targets just aren't that small. 3-15 is far from ideal...
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    Savage Accutrigger replacement.

    You'll have to elaborate on the failure mode of your accutrigger for me to opine on this.
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    .308 Hard Bolt Lift with hand loads--McMillan TAC 308

    The way I read the OP, he has no trouble closing the bolt on a live round, and the bolt lift is not stiff until the last little bit - meaning this isn't a head spacing issue, but rather, sticky primary extraction. Every time I've experienced sticky primary extraction, it was solved either with...
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    .308 Hard Bolt Lift with hand loads--McMillan TAC 308

    Small base die will probably help. Using virgin brass definitely will.
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    Savage Accutrigger replacement.

    I couldn't get all the creep out of the SAV-1, while maintaining 100% confidence in it not slam firing. The SAV-2 has an extra lever that gives the trigger shoe extra mechanical advantage over the sear. That allows for lighter release weight, and magnifies creep. I can't get mine 100% creep...
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    How long is powder good for?

    I bought a bunch of metal can IMR powder that had been stored in a semi trailer parked on somebody's back 40 for ~20 years; getting baked in the summer and frozen in the winter. It's good to go.
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    Thunder Valley Precision 2014 Schedule

    Both motel's I've tried in Coshocton were *really* crappy. I'm not picky, either. Plus, Coshocton is a paper mill town, so the whole place stinks like a million assholes after a 5 year binge of mexican food. The upside is these motels are only ~$50ish a night. There is a Hampton Inn, a Days Inn...
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    Reasons for you taking bolt-action over semi-auto?

    I've also shot some really nice auto loaders, and I do not claim bolt guns are more accurate. I've even laid down some great groups with auto loaders. But nowhere near as consistently as the bolt gun. Nowhere near. I doubt it's the rifle, which to me says a bolt gun is more forgiving to shoot...
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    Ear problem from shooting.

    My understanding is muzzle brakes add ~10dB to the report of a rifle shot. That's huge. I repeat, an extra 10dB is a MASSIVE increase in sound level! From what I've read, braked rifle shots are on the order of ~165dB. Even with ~35dB of attenuation, that is still 130dB on your ears. I have...
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    Ear problem from shooting.

    https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/shipyard/ship_breaking/ppe/general_ppe/hearing_protection.html Double Hearing Protection: Two Devices for Best Hearing Safety Sound Source: Dual Protection | HearForever
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    Replacement for my A3G

    All of the 308 FN SPRs are 1:12, which is quite adequate for anything a 308 oughtta shoot - unless we're talking ultra heavy subsonics. Accuracy differences between the A3G vs. other models is pretty minor. I think many of the A3Gs honestly shoot 3 shot groups in the 2s and 3s. Meanwhile the "1...
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    Ear problem from shooting.

    First off, I think you should go see an ear specialist. Something ain't right. Secondly, doubling up on earpro basically adds 5dB of NRR to the NRR rating of the item rated highest. Examples: 30NRR plugs + 25NRR muffs = 30+5 = ~35NRR 30NRR plugs + 20NRR muffs = 30+5 = ~35NRR The highest NRR...
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    Replacement for my A3G

    My opinion is don't screw with the A3G by adding DBM and getting it threaded. The A3G rifles are really neat, but they are what they are. Don't make it into something it's not. Especially when you can just buy the FN SPR A5M: 20" or 24" barrel - fluted and threaded, suppressor ready FN TBM box...
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    Help me select a trigger for my Rem 700 varmint rifle

    Frankly, I'm not a fan of DBMs unless you need one. I never felt hindered in any way not having one - until I began to compete at the tactical matches. A BDL type rifle is sleeker, quieter, better on a sling etc etc. Just my 2¢…
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    Gunsmithing 22-250 in AI mag

    I was basically shooting 6mm-250 cartridges (fireforming 22-250 into 6xc) from AIAW magazines without trouble. They fit kinda "wiggly", but never had any failures over the course of ~500 rounds.
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    Help me select a trigger for my Rem 700 varmint rifle

    Timney is a great trigger. Especially for the money. Easy to adjust and very crisp. Easily capable of ~2lb. The CGX is awesome, but it is expensive and requires a PhD to get tuned to perfection. Huber is sort of a hybrid between a 2 stage and a "set" trigger. Not a fan of its theory of...
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    Rifle Scopes Is anyone out there doing thorough tracking tests on their scopes?

    Rob01 - That's a good basic test and easy to perform. An issue with it, however, is it depends on the accuracy of the rifle, the ammo, and the shooter. I think you make mention of this in your post; I just wanted to stress that point so anybody reading this is keenly aware of those sources of...
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