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    Rifle Scopes Help needed to pick a Tactical Riflescope......

    Hi Gents, I need help from you Experts to choose a scope for my next long range rifle. The "must have" features I am seeking are : - Illuminated reticle, graduated in Mils, with hash mark (no "round" Mildot type) in (at least) 0,5 - 1 Mils increment - Tactical turrets, in Mils - FFP - Zero...
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    Berger 7 mm. 180 grs. VLD Match bullets - where in Europe ?

    Hi Gents, I am looking to buy the bullet in the subject but I do not seem to have any luck in finding them available anywhere near.... Is there any Member who can point me out some place in Europe where they're available for sale ? Looking to buy 1000 pcs. Thank you. J66
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    Zeroing with two different loads......

    I am trying to find two different loads that can shoot the same path, but finding this task quite difficult. Caliber is a .222 Rem and I would like to set a Varmint bullet (50/55 grs) along with a Fmj of the same weight. I have tried several loads/bullets, but so far no much luck...... Tested...
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    Rifle Scopes Sightron SIIISS 6-24X50 LRFFPMH....thoughts ?

    I'm getting interested in buying a Tactical riflescope and was checking this one out.... Did someone of you Guys tried it out ? Your thoughts ? I'm not sure whether it offers illuminated reticle (I think not...) and I believe it's an FFP with .1 Mil adjustment.... Other interesting...
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    Rifle Scopes Leupold VX-6 3-18 x 44.....can I change turrets ?

    On the above mentioned riflescope, is it possible to change the stock turrets (low profile, field 1/4 MOA) and mount High "tactical style" ones, like M1, M2 or the like...) ? Thnx :thumbup: Inviato dal mio GS 1150
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    Rifle Scopes Vortex Viper PST 4-16×50 FFP - any chance to lock turrets ?

    I have bought this riflescope 2 years ago and I am very happy with it. The only thing that I'd like to be improved would be the possibility to lock the turrets. Is there any way turrets can be locked, especially windage ? Turrets often move when shouldering/unsholdering my rifle. Again, I am...
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    6,5 Grendel Forum : is it up and running ?

    I am asking the question because I wanted to subscribe and replied to their automatic response but no one got back to me, yet..... :confused: Been quite a while..... Thnx Inviato dal mio GT-P5210 utilizzando Tapatalk
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    Alternatives to Butler Creek Caps........

    Really fed up with the Butler Creek's quality.....they break way too easily ! No more !!! I am on my third (and last !) set for the same scope (Vortex PST 4-16x50). Could you Guys suggest a valid alternative ? I really like flip ups and I have the Lumina series on my Leupy and they are...
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    Rifle Scopes Compact Scope for AR-15...with Long Range capabilities.....

    I shortly will be looking for a new tactical scope, to be put on AR-15 platform. Some things I am looking for : - The shorter and lighter = the better ! - Objective diameter = 40-44 mm. (No big bells). - Adjustable external turrets in MILs (1/10) - Tactical reticle in MILs (No Mildot...
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    AR15 Platform : which caliber for a "do-it-all" (almost) purpose rifle ?

    Looking for an AR to use for target shooting and hunting deer as well. Calibers I am looking into would be 223/5.56/Wylde - 6,5 Grendel - 6,8 SPC. My intention is to go with a 20" barrel length. Could you Guys tell me pro's and con's of these calibers and which one you would pick and why ...
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    AR15 Platform....which brand/model ?

    Hi Gents, I am lately getting interested in a rifle based on AR15 and would like to know what fits my bill. For the moment, I like H&K MR223, Sig Sauer 516 and Oberland Arms models, all of which are available here in Europe with no "End User" issues (like the US imported Armalite...
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    Annealing machines

    Hi Folks, I am in the process to start serious annealing and I am trying to gather information on which annealing machine to buy. Since the process itself (of annealing that is) needs to be as much precise as possible (both temperature wise as like as operation repeating...) I would like to get...
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    Going the Blaser R93 way.......308 Winchester ?

    Hi Folks, I have been thinking of buying a long range Hunting/Sniper/Target rifle and my choice is leading me towards an R93 Blaser with synthetic stock and 0,87" Muzzle OD Match barrel. I intend to use this rifle mainly for target shooting and some occasional hunting. I am almost set on the "...
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    Rifle Scopes S & B PMII - P4L vs. P4L Fine ?

    Specifically, I am referring to two models here : 3-12x50 PMII - Illuminated Reticle - FFP - Milrad - Double turret 3-20x50 PMII - Illuminated Reticle - FFP - Milrad - Double turret For 50% Hunting use and 50% Target use, which one would you recommend and why ? To me it appears P4L (thickest)...
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    Rifle Scopes Leupold VX 3 : questions on CDS turrets....

    I know Leupold offers to provide some of their scopes equipped with CDS external turrets for dialing in the correct distance according to cartridge details (BC, velocity, etc.). But.... Do any of You know whether they can provide the same system (CDS turrets) with the indication of clicks only...
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    Rifle Scopes Help on choosing the right size Vortex Viper PST..

    OK Guys, I am kind locked on buying a Vortex PST but I can not yet make up my mind on which one to chose from the 4-16x50 and the bigger bro 6-24x50.... I am set on Mil/Mil set up and FFP as well.... Pro on the 4-16 will be a more compact size, but the 6-24 will have an edge on power.... Is...
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    Rifle Scopes Leupy Mark 4 6,5-20x50 ER M5 w/ TMR reticle.....

    I kinda made myself believe this is the scope I should get. Things I was looking for and seem to be into this scope : - 30 mm. tube - FFP - 1/2 Mil reticle split (TMR) - Mil/Mil reticle/turrets match - Not too bulky/Heavy - 100% US Made (Yes ?) - Good quality (? right ?) - Reasonable (High...
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    Rifle Scopes Sightron S III 6-24x50 MOA Reticle.......

    Hi Gents, hello to Everyone. I have just signed up and I am here bothering already... I am thinking of buying a tactical scope and do not wish to spend too much $$$, although I do not want to give up on quality too much (difficult combination, I know). Since I have heard good things on...