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    Cleaning stuff from Cabelas

    Soon its time to visit cabelas. I seldom have the chance to do so and Id like to purchase good stuff for cleaning and maintaining my rifles. Can you recommend products to clean out the barrel and the action........ plus a "lubrication" for a dry barrel before the first shot right after cleaning...
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    Rifle Scopes BASIC stuff

    Ok I guess this is basic stuff, still want your opinion guys. I zero my hunting rifle in at 150 yds. In my case (with a given ammo) the impact/trajectory is also spot on at 50yds, so there is no correction needed at 50 nor 150 yds. This is fine for most hunting applications in my case. My...
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    Your light mountain rifle

    Looking for some ideas for a mountain rifle build...... Reliable bolt action, crispy hunting trigger, compact barrel, light stock (folder?), nice little optics......you get the idea. Caliber selection would be small in my case.....221-270. I bet someone has built this before. Would be great to...
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    Gunsmithing Barrel lenght

    Im a bit unsure about the effects of barrel lenght. If we simplify things quite a bit I understand that most centerfire rifles need a barrel near 22-24" to be accurate enough. Why did the Remington xp100 do so well with only a 10" barrel?
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    Rifle Scopes zeiss adjustments gone south?

    Went out with my 22. with a Zeiss conquest sitting on top of it. After first 5 shots it was was well high, 5" at 50yds or so. So I started adjusting it down. After 20 clicks I tried again. The impact had only moved about 1 inch! So I did another 20 clicks but then it had moved little more than...
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    Ultralite backpack

    Can you steer me to a simple, lightweight backpack just enough to carry a typical hunting rifle, not much more?
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    Gunsmithing Minimum barrel lenght to stabilize 243

    Hello guys.... Whats the minimum lenght a barrel has to be to stabilize a 243 bullet, say 80 grain? Here´s the skinny. Ive never done this before and Id like to build my first rifle (with the help of a gunsmith), something to take on days camping trips. So light/compact is the key. Im...
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    ThankX snipers hide

    Just wanted to express my gratitude to this community. Have posted couple of questions and got nothing but nice positive replies, no bs.....who says shooters aint nice. Thanks again and keep it alive.
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    Gunsmithing Strange question,,,,,,I know

    Ok, I have two old plastic stocks for Remington and one for an old savage. Id like to cut em both and put together ONE new custom stock for the Savage......if possible. Has someone done anything like that, made a stock that way and painted nicely? Or is it a big no-no?
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    Who has XLR FOLDING STOCK?

    Gidday Im looking into getting a xlr folding stock for my Tikka T3. My goals, to have a compact and light backpack rifle. Couple of questions from you guys that know..... ....how does it stand up to outdoor "abuse"? ....is it too heavy to make a carry rifle? Thanks
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    MCMILLAN 4 TIKKA

    I understand Mcmillan just put out a new folding stock for Tikka T3. Id be interested to hear more about your experience with those stocks and if anyone has a picture of a Tikka in such a folding stock. Opinions anyone?
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    Budget upgrade - Used stock prices

    Id like to start a little project, upgrading my Tikka T3 into a dream rifle. Im gona try NOT to let my tight budget stop me having some fun. Second hand parts are ok, as long as they are in good shape. One thing Id like to ask you guys. Im really interested in the Manners MCS-T4 stock. Anyone...
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    TIKKA T3 Folding stock - ANYONE??

    Good day Im looking for a (affordable) folding stock for my Tikka T3. Anyone know where I should look?? I do alot of hiking/hunting and would be interested to pack my rifle. Thanks
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