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  1. awaken

    Help me choose...

    I am building/buying a budget PRS rifle. Need some input from you guys. Option 1. Howa varmint 6.5 creed dropped into an xlr element I already have an element chassis and the fit of the stock is great. Howa seems to always offer excellent value for money Option 2. ruger precision rifle This...
  2. awaken

    Maggie’s Good to be back

    I have not been here for years, when the site changed I just struggled with the format. I had some pretty full on life stuff happen also. I was so happy to see the hide had returned to its own site again... I'm looking forward to getting back into the precision rifle game again and spending a...
  3. awaken

    KRG X-ray question

    I have searched the web and can't find any info, how much torque on the action screws? I thought maybe 65 in/pds like HS stocks? Dave
  4. awaken

    Rifle Scopes leatherwood cmr

    Hey guys , sorry for the lame post but I'm stuck with a really bad internet connection and its making it hard to do my research. Question is do any of the hide vendors carry the leatherwood cmr 1-4? I'm located in Australia so it will need to be shipped . Thanks in advance Dave
  5. awaken

    Chronograph question

    I bought the RCBS bullet shaped chrono. I set it up at about 15 feet and all is well but..... When the shooter next to me fires it registers on my chrono. Benches are about 6 feet apart. He was using a Remington 7615 pump. Is the a faulty chrono or have you seen it before Dave
  6. awaken

    190smk and 190 nosler cc

    Hey guys , can anyone please measure the overall length of these two bullets ? Just need it for a program calculation stability . Thanks Dave
  7. awaken

    Rifle Scopes which reticle to suit nxs 3.5-15x50

    What do you guys recommend? they adjust in .250 MOA so I was thinking NP-R1. Give me your thoughts
  8. awaken

    Gunsmithing Torque specs

    how much torque should I use on.. nightforce picitinny rail on savage action and the action screws on the HS Precision stock. I suspect that the actions screws would be the same on all hs stocks..65IN/LB??
  9. awaken

    Anyone use 135SMK in 308WIN

    The search function has failed me! What kind of range are they good for? I have not heard anything about them so please share your thoughts Dave
  10. awaken

    22LR Barrel Break in

    Picking up my new Savage MK II FV soon, Do you recommend a running in procedure? I have never bought a brand new rimfire so I'm unsure Thanks Dave
  11. awaken

    Rifle Scopes mildot question

    I'm confused, If you have a "MILdot" scope that does not mean you have a MIL reticle? You can have a Mildot reticle that is MOA? Please correct me if im wrong Dave
  12. awaken

    Gunsmithing For all you Gunsmiths

    I got a great deal on a Rem 700P chambered in 6.8 SPC. I have been reading about the 6.5x47 Lapua of late. Is it viable (possible) to convert my 6.8 to 6.5 x 47? I dont know a great deal about the smithing side of things so please give me your thoughts.. Dave
  13. awaken

    Rifle Scopes What rings to suit mark 4 8.5-25 x 50

    Just bought a savage 10FCP with a HS stock and a mark 4 8.5-25 x 50scope I'll never shoot more than 1000 yds, Do you think I shoud use a 20 moa base? and what size leupold mark 4 ring height should I use? High? Dave