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  1. CodenameFatBoy

    Vortex Impact 850 vs Sig Kilo 0850 vs simmons

    Thank you. I will look into that one as well. I know vortex has a phenomenal no questions asked warranty. Sigs seems pretty good as well. I hear they make good gear. I've never owned one of their products but they have a contract with the military for weapons and optics so I would assume their...
  2. CodenameFatBoy

    Vortex Impact 850 vs Sig Kilo 0850 vs simmons

    I was hoping to keep it close to $100. Right now 500 yrds will be sufficient. I'm new to the sport and still developing my skills.
  3. CodenameFatBoy

    Vortex Impact 850 vs Sig Kilo 0850 vs simmons

    I was looking into buying a decent budget rangefinder. The three mentioned in the title were my top 3 choices. I was wondering if anyone had any experiences with any of these? Which would be the best of the 3? I was also wondering if anyone's had any other suggestions on budget rangefinders?
  4. CodenameFatBoy

    Dimple on bolt lugs

    Thank you all for your replies.
  5. CodenameFatBoy

    Dimple on bolt lugs

    Yes, sorry I should have specified. Thank you for your reply. I am a total noob to bolt actions and I've never noticed these before today.
  6. CodenameFatBoy

    Dimple on bolt lugs

    As I was cleaning my rifle I noticed these dimples on my bolt lugs. I was wondering what they were from and if it is a safety or reliability issue?
  7. CodenameFatBoy

    Dewey rod vs otis system

    Thank you everyone for you're replies. Why is it that a one piece rod is better than a pull through set up for a bolt action?
  8. CodenameFatBoy

    Rifle Scopes SWFA SS specific questions

    I have thier 10× on my remington 700. I am still fairly new to precision and long range shooting but I like it. It is more than enough to learn with. Also, they were built to military spec so I would trust them not to fail. I feel likw it is a solid beginner scope all the way around.
  9. CodenameFatBoy

    Dewey rod vs otis system

    Thinking about either buying an otis kit or a Dewey rod and a bore guide. I was wondering if one way of cleaning was better than the other for a bolt action?
  10. CodenameFatBoy

    Resizing brass and finding bullet depth

    Thank you for the tips and the videos to watch. It has been a big help!
  11. CodenameFatBoy

    Resizing brass and finding bullet depth

    I am new to reloading and I was wondering 1) what is the best way to find headspace and resize brass to a specific rifle and 2) what is the best way to find the right seating depth for a specific bullet and rifle?
  12. CodenameFatBoy

    Remington 700 torque specs

    Thank you both for your replies.
  13. CodenameFatBoy

    Remington 700 torque specs

    I am looking for the action screw torque specs for a remington 700 with no bedding but have been unable to find anything solid.
  14. CodenameFatBoy

    Reloading and loading new ammunition

    Is that reloading? Including prep or new brass?
  15. CodenameFatBoy

    Reloading and loading new ammunition

    Ok thanks for taking your time to answer my questions.
  16. CodenameFatBoy

    Reloading and loading new ammunition

    Thand you guys for your replies. Is annealing necessary or more to help longevity?
  17. CodenameFatBoy

    Reloading and loading new ammunition

    I am looking into possibly reloading and loading new ammunition and I was wondering about how long does it take to load a hundred cartridges?
  18. CodenameFatBoy

    Bare essentials for reloading

    Thanks everyone for your replies. My two biggest objectives are to find a few cominations that work well in my remington 700 chambered in .308 and to also save some money in the long run. Another objective perhaps more important than the first 2 is to learn. Which is also why I joined this...
  19. CodenameFatBoy

    Bare essentials for reloading

    Could someone post a list of the bare essential loading equipment and supplies I would need to get started reloading?
  20. CodenameFatBoy

    Miller vs Greenhill vs Bullet Grain

    Thank you for your reply. I am completely new to precision shooting. I appreciate any information and corrections given. What would be the most efficient and practical way of finding what my rifle likes to shoot?