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    223 at 300 and 500

    I didn't tune anything. 24.5g of varget and .020 off the lands and I ran it. Shoots around 1/2 moa or less.
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    223 at 300 and 500

    Curious to see how the bergers do for you. I was shooting 80 eld originally and they were just OK. 77 and 80 smk are much better.
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    .223 Rifle Build

    I love 223 in a bolt gun. I shoot 77 and 80smk bullets. I'm running a bighorn origin action with accurate mags and it feeds like butter, never a problem. I'd definitely go 1:7 twist. Virtually every AR is a 1:7 where the majority of ammo being shot is 55g ball, why go slower for a bolt gun...
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    Iron Bridge Armory (IBA)XM3 build not clone correct

    Based on posts I've read I also got the impression iba doesn't really do much themselves. I'm pretty sure iba did the clip slot on the originals but I'm not 100% on that. No way ptg did it originally. Guess they sent it to ptg for their half ass clip slot and famous U.S. stamp like on their fake...
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    Anyone have a McMillan A5-7?

    I chose it because it gives it that early 2000s custom rifle look.
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    Anyone have a McMillan A5-7?

    Almost went with a t2a as well. McMillan is more of a known entity for me and their lead times are much quicker so I went that route.
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    Anyone have a McMillan A5-7?

    Thought I would update this since I've had a couple people ask me and there's very little information out there about these stocks. I ordered the stock mid November and it shipped mid January. I had them ship it to Terry Cross for his loggerhead cheek hardware install. Awesome guy to deal with...
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    For the Love of God, GI Joe and John Wayne.... cleaning and abrasive cleaners

    I did end up getting one for ARs because they're pretty available so I figured why not. The cleaning rods definitely stay in better shape when using a guide.
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    For the Love of God, GI Joe and John Wayne.... cleaning and abrasive cleaners

    @Frank Green Id like to expand on this a bit and get your opinion on cleaning firearms other than precision rifles. Milsurp rifles: I have some older mausers, 1903a3 springfield etc. Do you try to find bore guides for these, or just clean from the back and do your best? AR Rifles: Do you use...
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    REMMINGTON 243 03A3

    That is a 1903-A3 springfield that someone "sporterized". Originally it would have been in 30-06. Just Google an original 03a3 and you can see what it would've looked like in military configuration.
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    It's been fun, but it's time for me to move on

    Wow, really hate to see you leave. You are a wealth of knowledge and have probably the most interesting collection of stuff I've seen. Always look forward to your posts. I wish you the best of luck and thank you for all the information you've shared.
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    U.S. marked clip slotted 40x action?

    Wow. Sounds like someone really went off the deep end. Is he really just naming everyone he can think of in the industry to try and back up his bullshit?
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    Nightforce | Shot Show 2025

    I tend to agree. I've been looking at some options and I think reality is I could pick any of the ones I'm looking at and be very satisfied.
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    Nightforce | Shot Show 2025

    For every great thing said about a certain optic I can find equally as many people bitching about it. Nightforce, vortex, kahles, zco, s&b, TT, leupold, you name it. Makes it real difficult to choose anything without firsthand experience.
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    Shot Show 2025 Rumours

    I'll just leave this here... https://savagearms.com/accessories/suppressors
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    2024 Christmas gift thread (#2)! Please read instructions to participate!

    Received my barrel today! Thanks so much for this awesome piece of history! We'll have to talk at some point I'd love to hear anything you know about it. Here it is next to my A4 clone.
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    Need advice want to shoot 1000yds

    I've shot there. That 1k yard target is kind of an afterthought and way up on a mountain so be prepared for it. Hard to get in a comfortable position to shoot it.
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    Nf Atacr made in usa vs Japan

    I see this a lot. I'd really like to know if the 7-35 is worth it over the 5-25 even if I don't really need the extra magnification.
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    .308 mtu or m24?

    They're pretty close. Biggest difference is mtu is 1.250" at the chamber and the m24 is 1.200".