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    Leica 2700b ballistic calculator SD card input questions?

    Hi guys just bought the Leica 2700B from cameraland. I would like to confirm a few things concerning inputting my ballistics into the SD card using Leicas ballistic calculator. 1) Can I adjust my zero range to 325 yards or am I stuck using Leicas 100,200,300 yard zero? 2) Will the outputs come...
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    Need loads with 150 smk retumbo for the 6.5 Saum

    Hi guys anyone have any loads with retumbo and the 6.5 saum using the 150 SMK's? I have a 8 twist 24" .2985 neck and .100 freebore. Thx Elmer
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    Best table top tripod for Pentax spotter 65mm

    Hi guys I want to buy a table top tripod that would be solid enough to hold my Pentax 65mm spotter, most Ive seen are cheapies like 20-50$ bucks and I'm not sure they are good enough. Do you guys have any suggestions on what would be a good compact tripod? Thanks Elmer
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    Rifle Scopes Bushnell XRS II 4X30X50 How many mils of elavation?

    I'm reading that Bushnell XRS II only has 15 mils adj range elevation and 9 mils windage, as compared to the original which had 30/15 mils? Is it a typo on the website? I'm Curious ? Elmer
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    Rifle Scopes Any new scopes from March at the shot show?

    Hi guys anyone been to the March scope booth and seen if theyve come up with anything new this year? Like adding their High Master series glass to the scopes in the lineup, or any new new reticles? Thx elmer
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    6.5 Saum build in a Win 70 XTR magnum action can it be done?

    I have a mint condition older Win model 70 xtr push feed magnum action with the the covered firing pin shroud and I would like to build a 6.5 saum, can it be done? And what would be the benefits if any as to using a short action instead? I would go with a dt bm system like CDI. Probably a #3...
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    Manners MCS-EH2 grip feel compared to Mcmillin Gamescout?

    Thinking of buying the manners EH2 but have not felt the grip on it. I have felt the grip on the Mcmillan Gamescout with the A3 grip and i found it nice but just a bit to thick to use it wearing gloves, seems it would make my hand have trouble getting a good hold on it when walking around and...
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    Spin drift question

    I have shooter app on my android phone and when i do my load calculations with spin drift enabled I get at 1000yards R5.2 and L6.1. On the G7 ballistic program I get the opposite L5.3 and R6 moa, So which one is the right one? Unless i'm doing something wrong with my inputs? My barrel is 9...
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    Gunsmithing My receiver is missing a thread What do I do?

    My mod 70 receiver is missing a thread about about 2/3 in, is there anything that could or should be done to it? Is there any danger? I just had 2 Krieger barrels chambered for it, and had no idea of the missing thread on the receiver or I might have got myself a new action, but now the barrels...
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    Got my Vectronix Terrapin & compared it t my Swaro

    I just recieved the Terrapin rangefinder from my Distributor that I had ordered a few weeks ago, so I couldnt wait and had to test it out against my Swaro rangefinder, so I started ranging buildings, lamps on posts about 3'x3' at the airport and the radar (looks like a big golf ball) Ok the...
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    Rifle Scopes Just ordered a Vectronixs Terrapin PLRF05!

    I just placed an order for the Terrapin PLRF05 rangefinder sight unseen, other than the pdf file some members from the hide sent me. Should have it end of next week hopefully. I have the Swaro rangefinder which I will be comparing it too. I will post my findings here. Price I am paying in Canada...
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    Gunsmithing Firing pin spring rubbing inside bolt?

    Hi guys, I have a model 70 win that has been accurized and I have changed the firing pin spring inside the bolt to a heavier spring 28#, instead of the 24# it comes with originally. I have noticed that the spring seems to be rubbing inside the bolt as put the firing pin back inside the bolt...
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    Gunsmithing What do I need to change my own barrel?

    Hi Guys, I have a few barrels that will be threaded, chambered and headspaced from my gunsmith, ready to put on my rifle. And I would like to be able to change my own barrels instead of going to a gunsmith. What do I need to do this process properly? I have the no-go gauge, my action is Stiller...
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    Any updates on Vectronics PLRF 05?

    Has anyone heard anything on this unit and if they are going to make it? Elmer
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    Range Report Let's compare my drops on 7mm caliber &180 bergers

    Hi Guys, need to compare my drops on my 7mm Dakota caliber custom rifle to any of the 7mm's doing the same approximate speeds as mine? Heres my stats, I am shooting the 180gr Berger Hybrid, I have metplat trimmed them and pointed them with the Hoover pointing die. My speed is 2970fps avg, 200...
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    Range Report What change in moa can I expect?

    I have my drops tested out 1000 yards, I have a 330 yard zero and my drop in moa at 1000 yards is 20moa, elvation is 400 ft, temp 60 farenheit, and pressure I think was 29.38 in hg. Now I am going hunting in Saskatchewan in the end of November, the Temp will probably be around 0 farenheit if...
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    Gunsmithing Enlarging Win M70 Mag box?

    Hi guys I have a semi custom win model 70 in 280 converted to a 280AI, and I would like to be able to seat my Berger 168 vld's to touch the lands. My mag box has a rear false wall that limits me to a COL of 3.380" and and if I remouve that false wal I gain an extra .200" of space. Now I know it...
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    Any loads for 280 Ackley and 180 Begers?

    Hi guys I am getting my Win M70 280AI custum back from the gunsmith this week and would like to try the 180gr bergers. Has anyone found any good loads with this combo? My barrel is a Krieger FW contour with a 1-9.5 twist finished at 24", and the powders I have on hand are H4831,Rl-22, Rl-25...
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    My Berger 7mm hybrid BC test

    Hi guys I bought some berger hybrids 180gr bullets with a G7 BC of .345 and I decided to run some tests on them at semi lomg range 625 yards to see if they would get that BC. I have a Hoover metplat trimmer and poining die, so I sort 150 bullets and there is .002" variance at the ogive, pretty...
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    Best ajustable cheek pad Mcmillan Rem hunter stock

    What would be the best ajustable cheek pad that I can put on my Mcmillan Rem hunter stock? This stock has a monte carlo cheek piece already so not sure anything can be done? eLMER