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  1. Beiruty

    OBT, QL, Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Barrel Tuners

    OBT, QL, Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Barrel Tuners. QL is being used to simulate loads that OBT predicts as optimum. OBT used a simplified model by selecting the most dominant factors that affect accuracy. On the other hand, other shooters/engineers were working on modelling barrel...
  2. Beiruty

    Muzzle Brake for Tikka T3 SS lite in 30-06

    My Tikka T3 kicks like a mule. I added a pre-fit limbsaver and I can shoot it with no-bruises after some 40rds. However, I prefer to add a good Muzzle brake so I reduce the chance to lose the sight picture. 1) What Muzzle break do you recommend? 2) What installer gunsmith do you recommend in...
  3. Beiruty

    Range Report Dope at the 500 range (300WM) vs. Strelok+ dopes

    Ok, I am bit puzzled. Let us start, shall we? 1) Rifle: Steyr SSG 04, 300 WM, factory stock. a) load: Hornady 208gr A-Max over 70gr of Alliant 4000 MR. Estimated MV is 2850 ft/s b) Weather: 80F @ 29.12" AP, elevation 530ft. c) Wind: SSE at 8-9mph gusting to 12mph, I used 160 degrees for wind...
  4. Beiruty

    Factory brass 300WM ammo. Do I shoot it or pull the bullet, and reload it?

    I have Mostly Remington/Federal and Some Herters Brass Ammo. Do I shoot it or pull the bullet, and reload it?
  5. Beiruty

    SSG04 now shoots 0.6 MOA or better

    Ah finally I was able to shoot as per Spec and guaranteed factory accuracy of 0.6 MOA. The sting of rds went up and right because I was adjusting). I am sure that it could better if I was shooting from prone position. Here is the new Zeroing, Ammo was hand load with neck forming/sizing only...
  6. Beiruty

    Night Vision Bushnell Equinox Z 6X-50, cover for the IR light

    I got a new Bushnell Equinox Z 6X-50mm. I like so far. However, the built in IR light would glow red when looking at the IR. Is there a IR light cover filter the let the IR truly an IR and not visible to the naked eye?
  7. Beiruty

    300 Win Mag once-fired case trimming

    300 Win Mag Spec asks for Case length not exceeding 2.620" However, my once fired brass was cleaned and primed and I assume that no need for trimming. However, when I checked case length, I was seeing 2.628"-2.636" That is 0.008" to 0.016" over. Is that okay or should I de-prime and size then...
  8. Beiruty

    Range Report Sterlok+ vs JBM Elavation Solution is off up to 1 MOA at 1000yrds

    I just wanted to compare Sterlok+ vs JBM Here is the input: Manufacturer: Hornady Description: A-Max® Caliber: 0.308 in Weight: 208.0 gr Ballistic Coefficient: 0.648 G1 (ASM) Muzzle Velocity: 2950.0 ft/s Distance to Chronograph: 0.0 ft Sight Height: 1.40 in Sight Offset: 0.00 in...
  9. Beiruty

    Rifle Scopes Ordered: VALDADA IOR 5.8-40x56 40mm Tactical FFP, MOA/MOA

    I just placed an order for VALDADA IOR 5.8-40x56 40mm Tactical FFP, MOA/MOA, Crusader Xtreme X1 illum. Reticle Rings And Sunshade Included I will try to have a bench review while zeroing at 100 yrds, then when the weather is nice, I will be at 500 yrd range. Wish me good luck, this is my...
  10. Beiruty

    Rifle Scopes Newbie: IOR Crusader 5.8-40x56 40mm vs March-FX 5x-40x 56mm FFP

    I am newbie here but I am seasoned rifle shooter. Recently, I added a new rifle Steyr SSG04 in 300WM with factory certified accuracy of .67MOA I need to select a new scope and I would be doing hand loads for my shooting. I have access to 500 yrds range for handloads testing. For 1,000yrds...