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  1. Rodney65

    What happened here? Case blew up, magazine disintegrated

    I was popping gophers with my T1X using CCI Standard ammo and after about fifty rounds I felt blast on my face and heard what I thought was glass breaking. I think the sound was the baseplate flying off the mag. In the chamber I found a case with half the base tore off and stuck under the...
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    Opinions about Sig 6k gen 1 HD vs. gen 2 HDX. Also 32mm vs 42mm

    I have a set of Sig 6k HD 10x32 binos that I like. Even on battery saving/short range mode they have plenty of jam and I don't notice a lot of the blue tint that the 3k and 10k users report. I like the BDX app and the display. Only real minor issue is that the reticle is misaligned. That said...
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    90° WMLRF mount that fits on scope rail

    Sorry for the dumb question but is there a 90° mount that will let me mount an Impact or Fire 4000 under a scope on my picatinny scope rail? I don't want to spend a fortune on new rings or a mount and then a diving board mount to go on that. I have a spare WMLRF and would like to mount it on...
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    Velocity differences between 6.5cm brass brands

    I am mot an expert reloader by any meansI load a lot of 6.5cm and have accumulated a number of type of brass. I have noticed using different brass results in big changes in muzzle velocity. For example my Hornady large primer brass loaded with 41.8gr H4350 147gr ELD-M and 210M primer averages...
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    In ear/ear bud hearing protection reccomendations and an ear pro question

    I would like some in-ear/ear bud electronic (sound amplifying) hearing protection to use instead of my muffs when not shooting a lot of rounds or in enclosed areas. My only real criteria are that they be tethered together and have hooks over the ears as I find I often knock ear buds out of my...
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    Knife sharpening for dummies

    I have never been especially good at sharpening knives. The only sharpeners I ever use are the pull through ceramic type but I don't think they put the best edge on pocket knives. What's a simple system that will get your knife 8/10 sharp with minimal skill? I am considering just collecting all...
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    Will a Savage 93R17 fit into any MkII inletted stock?

    Will a 93R17 fit into a stock/chassis inletted for a MkII? I bought this BSEV 93R17 years ago and I was thinking of upgrading the stock to something that balanced a bit better like an MDT Field. I heard the "E" model does but mine doesn't seem to have an E on it. I realize the scope also needs...
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    Conditions that can change component consistency

    Is there any storage, environmental, or similar conditions you guys have observed or tested and discovered that can cause a change in reloading components or accelerate/decelerate a change? Just wondering about things like storing primers in sealed bags with oxygen absorbers versus just in...
  9. Rodney65

    Hunting & Fishing Pack same dimensions as Eberlestock Gunrunner but...

    I really love the dimensions of the Gunrunner pack for hunting. I use the scabbard for a tripod and the top pocket for a game caller. The narrowness makes carrying a slung rifle and moving through thick bush great. However I find the top loading only with drawstring and flap that attaches to...
  10. Rodney65

    Precision Rifle Gear Aluminum muzzle brakes

    You don't see many aluminum brakes so I was wondering what the general consensus is on them. Do they last? Are they just a dumb idea? I have an aluminum Heathen brake that I have fired thousands of rounds through that I was thinking of using again to save a few ounces. I don't have another one...
  11. Rodney65

    "Zeroing" laser rangefinders

    Sorry odd question but it comes up a lot for me. If your rangefinder's reticle and laser POI don't line up perfectly what's a good way to determine exactly where you need to hold on a target to get the best return? I know some rangefinders make the reticle the same shape as the laser is...
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    Bullet and powder advice for 1:8 .223 for target/coyote shooting

    Sorry in advance for asking something so basic but it would save me a lot of scouring the internet. I am planning on purchasing a T3X Lite in .223 with a 22" 1:8 barrel for coyote hunting and target shooting. I have seen people get great accuracy out of T3X Lite contour barrels with a slow...
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    Rifle Scopes Going from Razor gen 6-36x to LHT 4.5-22x

    Question for anyone who has used these scopes side by side. I am thinking of downgrading my gen 3 6-36x to an LHT 4.5-22x, mainly to save weight. The 6-36x has features I don't really need such as a quick rezeroing, loads of magnification, loads of elevation travel, and an exposed windage...
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    Gunsmithing Questions about brakes and muzzle threading

    I recently purchased a 6.5cm takeoff Tikka Varmint barrel someone had threaded and had a custom made brake put on. I don't know if I will like the brake, it reminds me of the factory Savage ones. All my current brakes are 5/8x24 and they go on maybe a full turn or so before I feel resistance...
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    Rifle Scopes Are ADM QD, verical split ring mounts that bad?

    This seems like a contentious question but it hasn't come up in a while so Inwas hoping to get current opinions. My local shop that has everything I am getting for a new build has a selection of ADM mounts. I am looking for a 20 MOA base and had my eye on the Recon S type. They also have a lot...
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    Tikka TAC A1 chassis vs. KRG Whiskey 3

    I apologize in advance as this has probably been debated to death but I am getting another Tikka for a predator hunting/NRL Hunter/PRS rifle to act as a backup to my CTR in a KRG Bravo. I am between a TAC A1, mostly because there is a used one for sale at a good price, and a getting a CTR and...
  17. Rodney65

    Favorite way carry to binos/kestrel/ammo?

    I am looking for a setup that allows me to securely carry a few shooting related items while out hunting, ATVing, hiking, doing light farm chores, or some field shooting including: -Binos (Sig 6k 32mm) -Magazine -Kestrel Plus perhaps the option to clip on or squeeze in muffs, gloves...
  18. Rodney65

    G7 BC for American Eagle 120gr OTM?

    Weird question but I am getting American Eagle 120gr OTM (SKU: AE65CRD2) for a good price. It shoots surprisingly well for cheap plinking ammo (3 shot groups usually half MOA) other than the POI being about 0.2 mrad high. American Eagle/Federal lists a G1 BC of 0.421. I can not seem to find...
  19. Rodney65

    Minimum focus/parallax distance vs minimum usable distance

    I am looking to upgrade the scope on my T1X. I often see used Bushnell DMRII illuminated models for a good price. I like a lot of the features but I am a but concerned about the minimum focus distance. Most of my .22 target shooting is 100 meters and farther but I do use .22s much closer as...
  20. Rodney65

    Gunsmithing Accuracy International bolt issue

    Hello. I have an AE MkIII (uses the same bolt as the AW) which is having an intermittent but annoying issue. Occasionally when lifting the bolt handle it feels as if the bolt is locked closed like when the safety is on. Jiggling the handle fairly aggressively or cycling the safety will usually...
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