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    Optics Leica Geovid 10x42 BRF-Y

    Model # 40-029 Range in yards Like new condition with original box paperwork and accessories. Asking $1,500 shipped CONUS Please use email for questions, as I don't always have access to the forum.
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    Recommendations for a 14.5" .308 AR barrel?

    Building a compact precision .308 AR and looking for recommendations on a quality 14.5" barrel. Thanks in advance for your help.
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    Gunsmithing Looking for someone to relieve stock for PTG bottom metal.

    Recommendations??? It's a HS Precision 5R takeoff. Is there any issue doing this? I heard someplace that the bedding block might be too narrow?...true? If I could find someone local (SoCal ) that would be great but I don't mind shipping it. Thanks in advance for your help.
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    Scope rail for CZ 455

    Any recommendations besides the DIP for a 1913 rail for my 455?
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    GAP-10 Accuracy Expectations

    I've had my GAP-10 for a couple years now but haven't had much of a chance to really wring it out, other than zeroing and a couple range sessions. Last year I took it to a sniper school with the intention of really giving it some "quality time". Accuracy was decent in that it maintained 1 MOA...
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    Training Courses TacFire Precision Rifle 1 in SoCal - 26-28 April

    http://www.tacfire.com/schedule Precision Rifle 1 - Topics Covered Safety fundamentals and practical application Know your gear – nomenclature, features & setup Fundamentals of marksmanship Weapon/Optic manipulation, adjustment and setup Building the Prone position Natural point of aim...
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    Gunsmithing Any issues shortening a FN SPR?

    Normally shortening/recrowning a barrel is no big deal, but I was wondering if there would be any concern with shortening an FN SPR barrel which is chrome lined?
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    Gunsmithing Rem 700 Ejection Issues

    I have a Rem 700 5R that has been plagued with ejection issues since it came out of the box. I have replaced the extractor, the ejector and ejector spring. When I took it apart I checked for any burrs that might be left from the machining process and cleaned out the ejector tunnel in the bolt...
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    Twist rates for shorter barrels

    In my particular application a shorter rifle is highly advantageous. My current rifles are using 16" and 18" barrels. At SHOT I spent some time looking at the Desert Tactical rifles and noticed that their compact model in .308 is using a significantly faster twist (1:8 i believe) Any thoughts...
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    Range Report 168gr vs. 175 gr for Police Sniper Applications

    Our Snipers have been using Winchester Match 168 gr BTHP ammo for some time now. We are currently doing some re-asseessment of our equipment and tactics to ensure that these are aligned with the potential scenario's that we will be asked to deal with. We operate in a primarily urban...
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    Info on Remington SPS

    I was wondering what folks experiences are here with the Remington SPS...good? Anybody know the barrel diameter at the muzzle for the 20" barrel. I assume hammer forged rifling, correct? I'm looking at these for a base rifle for a budget precision rig and was wondering how it would compare to...
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    Tacfire Precision Rifle 1 in So Cal - 26-28 June

    See the schedule and contact information here http://www.tacfire.com/public_schedule%202009.htm This is a good, solid basic program that will give you a strong foundation in precision marksmanship fundamentals. If you are interested, contact them as soon as possible as I know that they are...
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    Fieldcraft Urban Camo and Concealment

    Like many of you I have attended "traditional" sniper and field training. As you would expect, my gear and techniques have been driven by that training...which is typically based around military sniper applications. I am now working in LE position and am finding I need to adopt to my new...