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Being new to precision shooting, I suffer from not knowing what I don't know about bipods. I've read a bunch of threads but they often contain recommendations for brands/models but I would like to know more about the WHY for any of these. What are the benefits of different bipod features? $3-600...

If a fixed power optic is ok for a lot of things, is a more narrow magnification range also just fine. Using 10 or 12x as a starting point, does a 6x range really offer much more than a 3x range for the majority of shooting 3x: 6-18 4x: 5-20 5x: 4-20 6x: 3-18 It seems that optics are regularly...

What are the optical pros and cons of different scope construction variables such as: Power: does a 3x multiple (ie. 4-12x) maintain optical quality better than a 6x multiple (ie. 2-12x) if everything else is equal? Objective: How does objective size effect optical quality? Length: Does a...

When I was into mountain biking, I transitioned from a rigid fork hard-tail to a suspension fork hard-tail to a full suspension rig. Something that I noticed was that my enjoyment never really changed. I could ride more difficult terrain with the latter but the enjoyment level was the same. The...

I'm trying to learn more about ballistics and contemplating the margin of error allowable in calling wind and how that margin changes over distance. As an example, the margin of error to hit an MOA target drops below 10% on a 175g 308win at ~500y, 140g 6.5mm Creedmoor at ~700 yards, and 112g...

I'm looking at buying some targets and considering Is a KYL setup beneficial over just a single target Is a KYL setup better to be progressively smaller targets at a single distance or a single size target at progressively longer distances Is there benefit to imposing constraints by limiting...

Is there a rule of thumb for the capability provided by cost? Does the quality improvement provided by the increase in cost generally follow some function of the distance or conditions an optic accomplish? Do quality turrets cost X dollars and the ability to see Y distance cost a certain amount...

There is a lot for sale in the PX and a lot of threads about equipment; what causes your buyers remorse to sell what you own to buy different stuff? I only have one rifle and have had to swap things because I'll discover a need I didn't know i had such as: Changed cartridge/barrel because I...

I'm looking at buying a chassis. However, the area that I'm currently overwhelmed with are the buttstock options available. I only have experience with a non-adjustable stock so all the adjustments available are unknown to me as to their value, necessity, or limitations. Regardless, both the...

What are different equipment features that help improve marksmanship? I'm thinking stuff like a vertical grip, thumb shelf, length of pull, riser height, bipods, bags, etc. I just listened to a podcast referring to rear bags as a beginner tool and a fist as an advanced skill. What types of...

Is it correct to say the purpose of a higher butt improves the follow through during recoil? If so, what is the quantifiable accuracy difference over a hunting style stock? Or is it more for just comfort?

I have an m40 stock and am considering a chassis. I like some of the mdt chassis or anything that takes a collapsible carbine stock so my wife and i can shoot together only changing the length of pull. One thing i notice in the m40 is the drop at heel creating more rise in the muzzle than an...

I have a B&C m40 and wanted a cheek riser. I looked at the Bradley but wasn't sure about spending $100+. I considered the saddle styles but didn't want to drill into my stock. I didn't want to exchange the stock for something adjustable. I also wanted to ensure i could always reset the height...

Lately there are so many statistics being thrown around by both sides of this debate that I wanted to start a thread to collect and discuss the statistics about guns and violence so we can strengthen our 1A to retain our 2A. One of the most common statistics and arguments used is that Australia...

I have a few questions about the reassembly of my savage rifle: 1. Savage factory recoil lug ok to use or is replacing it a good idea? 2. Is skim bedding a B&C stock a good idea? 3. What are too low and too high of torque specs for action screws and optics components screws? 4. Thread lock...

Not having shot much at long ranges, I don't really know the benefits of different scope features. Below is my beginner attempt at understanding what it costs to get certain benefits and the associated feature that provides it. I tried to provide an example of what might represent that...

Just getting into this. Trying to prioritize where and how much I invest. Current rifle is a savage SA in 308win with a heavier barrel than a sporter but not s heavy as a varmint/bull contour. I replaced the plastic stock it came with with a bell carlson m40 and have a sig whiskey 5 2-10x for...

I'm brand new to this sport and have a Sig Whiskey 5 2-10x. The turrets are capped but seem to track and return well. The reticle is SFP without any subtensions. The first things I'm having difficulty with is remembering what turn I'm on to get back to zero. Other than that, it seems ok...

Thanks to all for all the content thus far as an observer. I look forward to getting into this sport and getting to know you folks. I'm in SW WA and want to shift hunting to using the bow and shift targets to steel - that's much farther away.