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    Winchester Model 70 L.A. DBM

    I have a post '64 Winchester L.A. Model 70 that I have used in local matches. However it has a fixed 5 round magazine and on occasion I could have used a detachable magazine. What would be considered the best DBM setup for an older push feed L.A. Model 70? J.Murphy
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    Rifle Scopes Bushnell Elite 1500 Range Finder

    I am posting here to inform anyone considering buying the Bushnell Elite 1500 Range Finder to think twice. I have had the Bushnell Yardage Pro 1000 for 3 years and was satisfied with it's performance. I have since started competing in Long Range competitions and found that the Y.P. 1000 would...
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    Rifle Scopes Bushnell Elite Rangefinder Reprogramming ?

    My Bushnell Elite 1500 rangefinder refused to range past 550 yards at the last long range competition, Conditions were good, big reflective targets, new battery, and other rangefinders ( even other Bushnell ) would easily range to the 900 yard limit of this range. Monday morning, bright and...
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    Gunsmithing Gas port diameter ?

    Does anyone know the gas port diameter of a rifle length gas system for a DPMS .308 AR style rifle? I am rebarreling this rifle and would like to downsize due to the fact that the adjustable gas block is set to almost closed.
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    DPMS real accuracy ?

    I want to know what is your REAL group size with your DPMS/AR10 style.308 rifles. I have a lot of experience shooting prone with bolt guns, but must admit the AR style platform does not feel natural to me. My DPMS has a great trigger, match barrel, match chamber, good optics,free floated...
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    Primer Age?

    I have inherited a large number of CCI large rifle primers with the red lettering on the cartons. These cartons contain 10 small boxes with bulk rows of 10, with 10 rows per box. Does anyone know the age of these primers? I also have older cartons with the green labeling.
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    Removable mags causing POI shifts?

    At a recent tactical match a friend experienced large POI shifts when inserting full mags into his Savage Model 10. The rifle had been recently converted to accept removable mags with a new bottom metal kit. The mags were of high quality and not really the issue, apparently the increased...
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    115gr. DTACs and Re22

    I have switched from 107gr. SMK bullets to the 115gr. DTACs in my .243 Win. I am using Re22, but can't find data for the heavier bullets, can anyone share their experience with these components?
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    Gunsmithing Muzzle Brakes

    When installing a Harrel's type muzzle brake with a series of baffles and radial ports is the .020" clearance used for all baffles, or are the clearances larger for the first baffles? Any help would be appreciated.