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    Tikka T3 223 barrel heat?

    I have a CTR in 6.5CM, which I've had for maybe 5-6 years now and absolutely love it. I get 9-10 shots before barrel heats up. I'm 1000+ rounds into the barrel and it's still crazy accurate. I am looking at a 223 T3 lite as a starter gun for my son and something I can shoot at prairie dogs...
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    Rifle Scopes Scope ring height for Savage 10FCP

    My brother is setting up his Savage 10FCP with a Bushnell ERS 3-21x50 scope. I don't have the gun or the scope and he's not familiar with scope ring height calculations. It has the factory Savage base (I think). What height rings do I need? I'm thinking 1" would be safe and 1.1" would be...
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    Optics WTB: 34mm rings

    Anyone have 34mm rings they're selling? Prefer Vortex PMR or Seekins. Will be mounting a Bushnell ERS 3-21x50 onto a Savage 10 FCP-SR. Not 100% sure what height I need, but I think something in the 1.1" range would be safe. Shoot me a PM if you have something.
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    Annie 54 Sporter scope for <$250

    Looking for the best scope I can find under $250. I just don't shoot 22 much, but I fell in love with this Annie and got a sweet deal on it. What scope & rings could I put on it to keep the scope height reasonable? The stock on this rifle is set up to use the irons, so I don't want it very...
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    Cabelas Meopta Meostar 10x42 binoculars

    Selling a pair of 10x42 binos. Cabelas branded Meopta Meostar with case, strap, front/back caps, and in excellent condition. Will add picture tonight. These are really stellar binos, but I just don't use them and would like them to go to someone who can put them to work. Asking $550 shipped...
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    Great Customer Service experience

    Best CS I've ever experienced. I'll preface that by saying that I've had some companies really take good care of me, both in the shooting industry and in golf/fishing/etc. I recently screwed up my cheekpiece on my Manners T4A. I sent an email on Saturday night to see how much it would cost...
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    Minox BF 10x42 binoculars - $100

    Minox BF 10x42 binos in good condition. Some wear on the housing. Glass is perfect. SOLD The lines in this next picture are not scratches on the lens. I think that's the reflection off my blinds. There are no scratches on the glass at all as far as I can see.
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    Best wildlife binocs around $500

    I currently have a set of Vortex Diamondback 10x42 and Minox BF 10x42 binocs. Both seem nearly identical to me in terms of clarity/resolution, ease of focus, and general level of quality. I'm happy with both, especially for the cost. I also have a Vortex Razor 11-33 spotter. But we're going...
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    Rifle Scopes Athlon Midas BTR quick review

    Picked one up from Doug on major sale ($250) recently. I own/have used some cheap and expensive scopes ($100-$3k), and I have to say that the Midas BTR is really a nice scope for the money. I got the 2.5-15 version. It's SFP, but that's not a major issue using it on my 10/22. It's got the...
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    New chargemaster lite - programming and/or insert

    Just got my first chargemaster. Have loaded with a buddy's 1500 model before, but I got the lite for price reasons. I'll mainly be loading 6.5 CM with H-4350 and 45 ACP with Clays. Should I make any programming changes and/or buy one of the inserts? For 45 ACP, I have used the chargemaster...
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    Least expensive AI

    Dumb question - what is the cheapest model of AI to get a 6.5 CM - new or used. And what are the disadvantages compared to more expensive models? Have played around with a couple, but don't know much about the different models.
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    WTT: SWFA HD 5-20 for Vortex Razor 4.5-27

    Considering an upgrade - looking to possibly trade my SWFA HD 5-20 plus cash for a Razor Gen II 4.5-27 with EBR-1C or 2C mil reticle. My SWFA has original box, SWFA sun shade, SWFA throw lever, Aadland parallax gripper, bubble level (off-brand), and vortex defender caps. It's in mint condition...
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    Minox BF 10x42

    Picked these up at the local gun show for $75. Just played around with them inside - haven't got them out in the field yet. What is the optical design geared towards and what other units are they comparable to? Anyone know where they're built? I don't think they're german, but maybe they...
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    Sidearms & Scatterguns Bedside pistol safe

    I currently have a sentry quick access safe, but the door is SOOOOO slow to open, that I'm sure if someone broke in, they'd have already shot me dead before I had a pistol in my hands. It's not the electronics - it's the hydraulic arms that just don't push enough to force it open quickly...
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    Rifle Scopes Best low-power AR scope

    Looking for a 1-6, 1-8, 2-10 type scope for my Ruger AR. What is the best AR scope in the lower price ranges. Would like a mil reticle I could use for running out to 200-400 yards if possible. Would prefer to be at $250 or less.
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    Manners stock questions

    My first nice stock. All sorts of dumb questions: What is the right torque for the action screws and for the adjustable cheekpiece? Is there any tutorial on the adjustable cheek piece? Do I have to lock it into one of the ridges on the posts, or just get it to the right height and tighten...
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    Powder thrower - CM 1500, Lite, others?

    Buddy has a Chargemaster 1500, which I have used and really like a lot. I've heard the Chargemaster Lite is good but doesn't have as big of a powder range (only up to 300 gr). If that's true, it would work equally as well for my needs. Two questions: Are there any other differences between...
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    How hot is too hot?

    Rifle: Tikka CTR 6.5 creedmoor 24" Components: 210M, Hornady brass, 140 ELD-M I was trying to find a node between 42 and 43 grains since I'd seen that is the pretty typical range of nodes for 6.5 CM. I found a decent node at 42.3 grains, shooting about 3/4 MOA or a hair better pretty...
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    Tikka ejection issues

    I have a Tikka T3x CTR in 6.5 creedmoor. I love the rifle, but just recently it has started dumping empty cases right on top of the magazine about half the time (extracting, but not ejecting). It ejects fine if I cycle the bolt really slowly, but if I run it at a normal semi-quick speed...
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    Trim It 2 reviews?

    Any of you guys use this? I’m having issues getting decent results out of my Hornady trimmer - the lock nut won't hold the adjustment nut at the same place, so slowly my cases get longer and longer. Have a buddy selling his Trim It 2 and thinking about switching, but can’t find a ton of reviews...