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    Leupold RX-2800 TBR Rangefinder question

    I have a new Leupold RX-2800 TBR Rangefinder . Bought it a few months back. Only just got chance to really practice with it. Seems to Range OK fast as lightning. Very sensitive. I can range a duck in an open field 200 yards away and only got to blink and it will range 10yards +/- Question is...
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    AR15 in .223 Questions

    Im not interested in building an AR. I have built bolt action rigs before, for long distance shooting but now I want to try the AR platform for distances out to 500 yards. Im going to stick to .223 as the rounds are relatively cheap to reload and the accuracy with my old .222 rifle over 300...
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    Rifle Scopes Nightforce NXS MOA settings

    Hi I Bought a used but very new NF NXS 12-42x56NP-R2 from Ebay and a 20MOA rail (from Thirdeye) Up until last week I had a SWFA 10X42M scope with LOADS of Adjustment. I knew the Nightforce had less, but I figured a 20Moa rail would fix that....Wrong ! . I used my standard 0MOA rail and...
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    7mm long distance rifle build.... please advise

    Hi After building a 7/08 which I must say I'm very pleased with for ranges from 300 to 800 yards. I want to build a 7mm cal rifle which is accurate at ranges up to 1400 yards. I want to use either 7WSM or 300RUM . Because I am going to use remington or savage actions (due to their ease of...
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    Ballistic calculators for PDA

    Been looking at 'Perry-Systems' Ballistic calculator software and also 'Gunworks' G7 Ballistic calculator software. The Gunworks one is on youtube, and seems very good. Has anyone tryed both ? Any preferences between these two ? http://www.perry-systems.com/ (70 dollars on SD card)...
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    Remington LR900X Laser Rangefinder

    Hi all, There has been alot of discussion on rangefinders I know. I'm not interested in 'what is better' as I'm sure Leupold/leica/bushnell are the better quality end. I have a maximum budget with which I need a rangefinder that will calc reflective surfaces out to 800 meters. I shoot in the...
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    Photos Savage Custom Rifle in 7/08mm

    This is my first custom rifle build. It started out as a Savage Stevens 200 hunting rifle in 7/08mm . After asking advice on this website, I sourced the best parts I could find within my budget. As I live in France, their choices are very small when it comes to stocks. I had to reach out to the...
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    Advanced Marksmanship Mil dot - distance calculations

    Hi I have been reading about how to calculate distances of targets by mil dots and target size. This was a good site to see ;( http://www.shooterready.com/ ) My question is. Do the calculations work with any quality mil dot scope ?, and does it make any difference if the scope is zero'd at...
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    7/08 long distance bullet weights

    I shoot a Savage 7/08 with LW 28" barrel 1:9 twist .(Precision target use only) I have shot Winchester CXP2 140g bullets with great results over 200 yards. Now Im going to reload the cases. Im not going to use Berger as they are over my budget. But I plan on using HPBT as from what i've read...
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    7/08 Full case

    I have a Savage stevens 200 in 7/08 with Lothar walthar heavy barrel. I have always reloaded for all my rifles and handguns. This situation is a first for me ;; I am useing Vectan powders Tubal 5000 / Winchester Large rifle primers / Winchester brass cases / and 150grain psp bullets. As on...
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    Rifle Scopes Standard or 20moa scope base ?

    I have a Savage stevens 7.08 rifle, with LW heavy stainlass barrel 1:9 twist. I have bought a SWFA SS 10x42 Tactical Riflescope. I will use this rifle for 10" steel target shooting at 300 - 800 meters. I need to choose a scope base. Do I buy a 0 MOA or a 20 Moa base ? I dont understand the...
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    Rifle Scopes Question about Fixed magnification

    Hi I have a custom savage rifle with LW 28" heavy barrel in 7.08 caliber. I want a good clear scope for it but I havnt got thousands. I realy like the Leupold scopes. Im looking at a Leupold FX-III 25x40mm AO . I want to shoot from 250 to 800 meters on the range. Will this fixed mag be ok for...
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    Gunsmithing Opening the barrel channel on Stevens 200

    Ok. I have a savage stevens200 3rd generation. I have ordered a lothar walthar 28" heavy barrel (21mm at mouth) I am going to keep the crappy factory composit stock until I can afford a better one. Withouth machining tools , what is the best way to open up the barrel channel ? What hand tools...
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    Rifle Scopes Magnification for long distance / small target

    I have a savage rifle in 7.08 . Im going to be useing it for sports shooting (very rarely for hunting). I never shoot under 100 meters. I would like to shoot at 300 meters mostly, and 500 meters occassionaly. The target is a 10" square steel plate. I want a scope that does not cause problems...
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    Savage Stevens 200 / 7.08 / Build

    Hi I have just bought a new Savage Stevens 200 rifle in 7.08 . In the near future, I want to upgrade everything but the action. I want it to be a 500 - 800 meter range rifle with that awsum sniper look. Please can you advise me what triggers and adjustable stocks are compatible ? Can I change...
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    Savage 12 rifle in .308ESP caliber

    I’m not sure if anyone is aware of this caliber ? It is available in Europe. Very similar to the 308 Winchester. Apparently, you have to reload by trimming and resizing 308w cases. There is no ammunition for this caliber on sale commercially . This is produced because the 308W caliber falls...
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    7×64 caliber range rifle

    I have the chance of a Custom made rifle (very nice) but its chambered in 7×64 . This is a popular hunting caliber here. Has this caliber the accuracy and velocity to shoot at the 800mtr range ??
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    Rem 700 sps varmint

    As im new here, just like to say Hi to everyone here. Im from the UK but living in France now. I currently shoot a CZ527 in .222 caliber from 100 - 200 meters. We are restricted on calibers here, hence not having a .223 I am going to buy a Remington 700sps Varmint. Again because of caliber...
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