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    F T/R Competition Question about stock weight for FTR

    I am looking to replace my Factory Savage FTR stock with a stock that has adjustable hardware and I am concerned about making weight. I have used a Manners T5A on a couple other rifles and the T5 just feels great to me. Will I be able to make weight with 4.5 lb stock ? I would weight my...
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    Rifle Scopes Schmidt & Blunder terrible service !!!!

    Ok good friend of mine purchased a couple Surgeon rifles and decided to go ahead and put S&B optics on them. The first scope he ordered forgive me I don't keep up with S&B model numbers but it was a 5x25 power. It was supposed to be here in January well it's almost May and no scope and they...
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    F T/R Competition Spotting Scope

    Thinking about getting a spotting scope for Fclass could you guys enlighten me as to the benefits and also which scope to purchase. I have looked at the Kowas but there are so many models I don't have a clue which one would be best for my application. I would like to keep the cost under a...
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    F T/R Competition Range report Savage FTR WOW 8208 maybe better !!

    I got impatient on my FTR build, and saw a Savage F/TR for sale on accurateshooter.com and ended up buying it. Well I got it today and did a little break in and load testing. It was pretty windy out and I only got out to 300 yards but mother of mercy it's gonna be a hammer !!!!
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    F T/R Competition Barreled Action is here need a stock maker!!

    Just received my barreled action back from Mack Tilton @ MT Guns. It is a 12 twist Bartlein Med Palma 30 in with a 95 Palma chamber. The action is a Tikka 595 which limits me stock wise. Anyone have any recommendations for a custom inleted FTR stock?
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    F T/R Competition Ready to order some bullets any suggestions ?

    I had Mac Tilton rebarrel my M595 action with a 12 twist Bartlien in .308. I had him cut the chamber with the Palma 95 reamer. I am going to order a few different boxes of 155's and would like some opinions on the various offerings from Berger, Sierra and Lapua. Thanks in advance Corey
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    F T/R Competition Reamer specs for FTR chamber

    Mt guns is chambering me a .308 barrel. What freebore and neck dimensions should I specify? The barrel is a 1-12 Bartein.
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    JLK 130 ?

    Just received a 1000 JLK 130's from the classifieds and they look nothing like my other two batches. They are missing the dimple on the base and measure 1.350 vs the 1.650 my other two batches.
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    Gunsmithing Tikka Recoil lug from brownells

    I am fixing to bed my T3 in a Manners T5A and figured I would upgrade to a steel recoil lug. Brownells has a recoil lug listed but doesn't say anything about being steel or alum. Anyone know ?
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    F T/R Competition Looking for a F open rifle

    I posted in classifieds I am looking for a F open rig. If anyone has something or knows of something out there for sale let me know. Thanks Corey
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    Rifle Scopes Got problem with my NF

    I noticed on my 5.5 x 22, that the elevation turret has gotten mushy, I can't really hear the click either. My windage knob is nice and crisp like it should be. If I send it back to nightforce for repair how long will they take? Thanks Corey
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    Anyone care to share their load Surgeon 6.5x47

    Trying to work up a load for my buddies new Surgeon 6.5x47. I was wondering if anybody has some loads they would care to share. Thanks Corey
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    New Surgeon Scalpel 6.5x47 few questions.

    My buddy needs me to work a load up on his new Surgeon 6.5x47. He doesn't know the freebore or twist rate ect. Just wondering if anyone knows how surgeon sets up their rifles. Anyone have a load they care to share.
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    Gracey trimmer

    Any input on gracey trimmer how is it? It seems more reasonably priced than a giraurd is it as good? Thanks Corey
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    Best primer pocket reamer

    Got several thousand .223 with crimped primers, looking for a good reamer. I have tried the Rcbs swagger it sucked in my opinion. The lyman hand held reamer was slow and didn't completely remove crimp. I also tried using a drill bit like some suggested and wasn't crazy about that either...
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    Gunsmithing Best source for 120 AO Media

    Just wondering where the best source for Aluminum Oxide Blast media is? Where are most of u guys. buying it? Thanks Corey
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    Range Report 7 RSAUM 162 AMAX

    Would anyone care to post there drops running the 162. I had a spur of the moment hunting trip come up and I am taking my Saum out to test the 162 Amax. I checked dope @ 300 600 and 800 today and would like to compare with others. 63.5 gr H1000 162 Amax not sure 100% on velocity but...
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    Badger m5 and ai question

    Just got a new build in today 700 in a T5 with mini chassis Badger M5 DBM, I cannot cycle the bolt with a empty magazine it sets to high and catches the bottom edge of the bolt. Do I need to adjust the mag?
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    Looking for intrest in helping out Joplin MO

    Hey guys I am sure most of you are aware of Joplin MO. Being from MO myself I wanted to do something to help out. I am also a forum member over on 6br and seems to be some intrest over there. Anyone have any advice on a raffle, auction or maybe even a shoot. I would not be able to put a shoot...
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    Gunsmithing Rem 700 switch barrel 280ai/338lm

    I have a 280ai build that I would eventually make a switch barrel with 338 lm, What would have to be done to action to make it work and who has done them. It will be setting in a T5 mini chassis. I have looked at CEG bolt but there is more to it then that. I know it would be easier with a...
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