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    AR500 Targets In DFW area

    I have not bought Targets in quite a while and it seems that are quite expensive these days. Is there anyone Hide Friendly selling AR500 steel targets in the DFW metroplex? I am in the North Dallas area (McKinney Frisco). I am looking for a single large square target Probably at least 24"x36"...
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    300Blk At Distance

    I was having a conversation with someone today about 300Blk and the conversation went to the distance a 300 Blackout could shoot effectively. The person I was talking to said beyond 300 yards they were useless. I have 5 different 300 Blackouts (building a 6th) and I have them setup for doing...
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    Powder question for reloading 300 Blackout Subsonic

    I got a new AR Platform based rifle in 300 Blackout. I built it myself with Aero Precision and a Proof Research 16" Barrel with Superlative Arms Adjustable Gas Block.. I plan to shoot this suppressed and want to use heavier bullets and stay subsonic. I have Lapua brass because I use it for...
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    Rifle Scopes Weaver 8-32x50 Classic Extreme Riflescope Illuminated German #4 Reticle Matte

    I am considering getting this scope for one of my Rifles. http://www.natchezss.com/product.cfm?contentID=productDetail&prodID=WE800711 I will either put it on my .22 (mostly Kidd 10/22) or I may take the scope off my .223 and move it to the .22 and use this scope for the .223 which is a...
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    Need Information on Red Dot sights for a .22 Pistol

    I am writing this to hopefully get some insight on red dot sights. I have a custom Ruger MKIII pistol that is all Volquartsen (Frame with Internals, Grip, Bolt and Mainspring Housing) and Tactical Solutions (6” Barreled Receiver, Compensator, with upper and lower rails and fiber front sight I...
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    Dallas Area

    I hope its OK to post this in this section if not please move or delete. Where do you Dallas area shooters go to shoot your .22s? I live in the North Dallas Area and shoot at Elm Fork, or Quail Creek unless I drive up to Top Gun. Quail Creek has shared wooden benches that move ALOT...
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    Gunsmithing Release Agent for bedding

    I am about to do my first bed job (I have paid to have others done) and have ordered 1 pound of Devcon 10110 and some WD-40 for cleanup and some toothpicks, razorblades, tape, etc. I was looking for Kiwi natural shoe polish but my walmart and target do not have that color. Dumb...
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    Are these 178 AMAX by chance?

    http://www.midwayusa.com/product/319725/...0-bulk-packaged They look like them except for being red tip. Who else would make a 178 like this? Thanks
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    Customer Service experience with a few manufacturs

    I think alot of us here have had the small miscellaneous part break from RCBS and they are happy to replace it with no questions asked and we don’t even need to send in the broken part. They just ship it right out. I also can add Hornady and Lapua to this list for me. I bought a couple hundred...
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    What barrel length for new 10/22 build??

    I am building a new 10/22 and am 99% sure Im going with a Kidd barrel for this one. The Stainless Bull Barrel comes in 3 lengths 16.5", 18" and 20". What length should I get and why? Kidd trigger, Boyds Tacticool stock, Very old Ruger receiver with Volquartsen internals, if any of that...
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    Gunsmithing Weird Jewell Trigger Install

    I have a Remington 700 SPS tactical in .223 and I am installing a Jewell trigger (top safety and bolt release) and it seems that the bolt release will not allow me to fit the bottom metal back into the stock to screw it down. I compared it to the factory trigger and the bolt release on the...
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    Trim Length for .308 with Giraud Trimmer

    I have searched for this with the search tool and didnt really find much about trim length. Plenty of info about the Giraud Trimmer and how to set it up but not much discussion about the length to trim brass. So the question is this. If you use a Giraud Trimmer for .308 What length do you...
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    What Bolt Knob and Muzzle Brake should I use

    The gun is a Remington 700 5R in 308 so stainless. It is the 24" version. I would like the bolt knob to be stainless too unless there is a good reason to use something else. I did use the search function and didnt get much help. I only saw the Bolt knob from Terry Cross. I really dont know...
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    Chargemaster settings issue for .223 -Update-

    I know there are several posts on chargemaster settings and I have read most of them. My chargemaster seems to have a problem with low weight loads such as .223. I am trying to get it to throw 24.5 gr of Varget and no matter what setting I use it will over throw. I dont mean by .1 or .2 by...
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    What hearing protection for youth?

    My son is 6 and with his first trip to the range I gave him some ear muffs that did the job but they are too big and got in his way when he was trying to look through the scope. I tried switching to ear plugs but they were too big and would not stay in. I saw the ones from Remington but tey...
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    FL Sizing with 2 steps question

    I use a Redding Type S FL resizing die and currently size with 1 step from .344 to .336, yeah too much I know. So I want to start using 2 steps. If you were me would you: 1. Buy a Lee Collet Neck Sizer and size to .340 for $20 Or 2. Just bite it and buy a Redding Type S neck sizing die and...
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    Rifle Scopes Anyone have experience with this Bushnell Scope??

    This is the Bushnell Tactical Elite 6500 4.5-30x50mm Riflescope On paper it looks pretty good but I was hoping someone here has used one and can share experience. Bushnell Tactical Elite 6500 4.5-30x50mm Riflescope Thanks
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    Is there a way to calculate Muzzle Velocity?

    I do not have a crono yet and would like to know approximately what my velocity is if there is a software that can measure it. Lapua Brass CCI BR2 Primer 44.8 gr Varget 178 Amax bullet Ballistic Coefficient 0.495 Sectional Density 0.268 Remington 5R with 24 inch barrel 2.838 COAL I...
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    What age do you teach your little one to shoot?

    I learned at age 4 with a BB gun, at 5 I had a 22 and at 6 I had a .410 shot gun. Now in my case I had my grandfather teach me on his ranch where the closest neighbor is a over a mile away and I was taught gun safety before how the gun worked or how to hold it. My oldest is about to turn 6 and...
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    Can you tell what kind of trigger this is?

    Can you tell what kind of trigger this is from this picture? I got the gun as is and I do not know what trigger it has. If more pics are required I can take them.
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