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  1. stanley_white

    Credible Voices for Equipment Recommendations

    To you, what is a credible voice for equipment recommendations? Why is this voice credible? For example… “If the Top Ten PRS shooters use Product X then I view Product X as being quality.” “If AirborneReconScubaSniperRangers use Product X then I view Product X as being quality.” “If Gun X...
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    If you got rid of a Leupold MK5 5-25x-56, why did you do so?

    If you got rid of a Leupold Mark 5 / 5-25x56mm, why did you do so? What did you switch to? -Stan
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    Adjustable Magazine Catch Design Durability

    If you have experience with more than one adjustable magazine catch design, which design do you assess to be the most durable? Why? -Stan
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    The Endless Validate my Bolt Gun Choice Thread

    Here is where you post your bolt gun conclusions, described as questions, in search of validation. This thread should only contain bolt gun conclusions described as validations and those replying in agreement of the same. -Stan
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    Actions with Bayonet-style Bolts

    If you know of an action, be it factory or custom, that has a Bayonet-style bolt, i.e. a bolt that enables the user to remove the firing pin assembly from the bolt without the use of tools or a shoe lace, please list the action here. A few off the top of my head are: A. Howa 1500. B...
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    Wind at W.A.R. Rifles / Geissele Match in Tremont, PA?

    In 2024 I will be shooting the W.A.R. Rifles / Geissele Match in Tremont, PA. I have shot two PRS matches so far, at locations where wind was negligible to nonexistent. I am looking forward to windier conditions at W.A.R. Rifles / Geissele. For those of you that have shot there, care to share...
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    Unused / Unneeded Scope Features

    What are some features of scopes that you have never used, or you don't think are needed? -Stan
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    Indicators of Business / Seller Instability

    By now you have probably purchased things online from good and bad businesses, and good and bad individuals. Reflecting on your bad experiences, what are some indicators of badness that you missed when the transaction began? -Stan
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    Large Washer Behind Muzzle Brake?

    I have seen posted (theorized?) that the bulge on the rear of the Strike Without Warning muzzle brake diverts the gas away from the shooter after the gas leaves the muzzle brake. I am wondering if anyone has tried to mount a large, like maybe 2”-3” wide washer behind their muzzle brake to...
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    Custom Two Inch Taller "The Answer" Rear Bag by Enough Said

    As someone new to precision rifles, but not new to shooting in general, the biggest bad habit I brought with me was excessive pressure on the cheek weld or chin weld causing inconsistent impacts. While I do not like technical solutions to training problems (remember three round burst?), I...
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    Tac Table: Direct Mount or Ball Head?

    Are you running your Tac Table directly mounted to your tripod or mounted to a ball head or similar device? If you have tried both methods, which one had a smaller wobble zone? I suspect direct mount has a smaller wobble zone but the difference is acceptable to most in order to achieve the...
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    Mambagmag and Blue Chassis from MDT

    Here is a new to me video that is 10 months old. Note the blue chassis, which looks like it's coming after the KRG Bravo. Note the Mambamag -- with more details here: Magazines: https://mambamag.com/mamba-magazines/ Bottom Metal: https://mambamag.com/mamba-bottom-metal/ Interesting...
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    Barrel Swap Equipment Checklist

    I am gathering the equipment I will eventually need to do a barrel swap on my Howa 1500, and other rifles in the future. Yes, I know the Howa 1500s are a sumbitch to change, and believe me, if I have doubts, off to the gunsmith it goes immediately. I am posting to verify the equipment I will...
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    One Piece “vs” Two Piece (Removable Forend) Chassis

    What are your opinions regarding one piece chassis like the MDT ACC or XLR Element vs a two piece (removable forend) chassis like the MDT ESS or those made by Accurate Mag? I put “vs” in quotations marks as I don’t know if there is a versus here, but wanted to ask. Thank you in advance for...
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    Scope Base Bedding -- Why not torque screws to spec while epoxy dries?

    Good evening everyone. I have watched many good YouTube videos and read many good threads on this forum that discuss bedding a scope base. One question I have, that I was not able to find the answer to: Why aren't the screws torqued to spec when the epoxy is drying? I suspect I am...
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    Long Time Lurker Member Introduction

    Good evening everyone. Stanley_White here. Former Marine / still working for The Man. I've lurked here since around 2008. Take care. -Stan