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    My New AAC-SD

    I recently picked up a new 700 AAC-SD (20" 308) after being without a bolt action 308 for about a year. I have my Sako TRG42 338L but sometimes that is just a little much (and $ to feed)! I read LoneWolf's budget build deal and did a good amount of reading on others' experience with the...
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    Hunting & Fishing OR Coast Elk Success!

    I got into elk camp this year a couple days before the season (Oregon / coast elk / 1st season). Within hours I started hearing of a 5 point bull being spotted in a nearby canyon. It didn’t seem like there was anyone within several miles that didn’t know about the bull, and I figured every one...
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    My New TRG 42 (+1 EuroOptic / Near Mfg)

    A few weeks ago I ordered a TRG 42 & Nightforce combo from Euro Optic. I’ve had a couple range sessions now, one being zeroing / load development, and one a true LR session. I really couldn’t be any happier with the combo and wanted to give a quick report and BIG “+1’s” to Euro Optic as well as...
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    338 Edge / H1000 Pressure Woes

    Having some major headaches with my 338 Edge and finding a new load with H1000… I wanted to share my results to reinforce the warning that newer H1000 appears to be hotter, and get some feedback on a couple points… When I first had the rifle made it had a little longer throat, around 3.970”...
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    Gunsmithing AAC 260 Barrel

    I recently picked one of the AAC 260 barrels up. When I was trying to do some research on it, it didn't seem like there was much out there yet. A few specific question threads but not much else. So here's some compiled links and info, and some pics of the barrel as received from MidwayUSA...
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    338 Edge Build

    I've been ordering parts and planning a 338 Edge build since late December. Just waiting on the barrel at this point, which should come soon. I wanted to share some quick details of the build, and I'll update the thread after it's done, and then again with range reports. I originally planned...
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    Rifle Scopes Leica CS

    I bought a pair of Leica 10X42 Geovids in early 2005. Over the last five years they've served me VERY well. I did not intentionally abuse them, but I definitely don't baby my gear and they've seen a ton of use. In that five years they've accompanied me on pretty much every trip to the woods...
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    Weight Sorting Brass? - 338 Edge

    So, I've never weight sorted brass. Always kinda viewed it as something benchresters do, and it probably wouldn't make much (any?) difference for my purposes. Now I find myself doing some brass prep for my upcoming 338 Edge build. Intended purposes for that rifle will be LR target / hunting...
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    Rifle Scopes Review - IOR 2.5-10x42 (Newer Model)

    I had a great time at the range today with my new IOR. VERY pleased with this little scope. I called Scott up last week and chatted with him about this scope. Well, he sold me, and I sure am glad he did. It arrived yesterday, and apparently shipped directly from Valdada. The box / packaging /...
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    Rifle Scopes Vortex Razor Review

    After seeing various reviews (including LL's video review) of the Vortex Razor I was intrigued. Sam@Vortex (and Vortex in general) seem to be listening to the market and responding with product. Not to mention that Scott at Liberty Optics is a Vortex dealer and there just isn't anyone better to...
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    My CMP 40XHB

    The FedEx guy stopped by about 30 minutes ago! Here's some pics, fresh out of the box: At this point I couldn't be happier with it. Barrel code is "W L P 8". Near as I can tell that indicates an August of 1964 born on date. The metal is in extremely good condition. Nice crisp...
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    CMP 40X Status Thread

    Since there seems to be many of us who got in on the CMP 40X's, how about a thread similar to the "Suppressor Wait Time" thread? List the applicable dates for your order and update your post as time goes by. Even a pic when the big day comes! Hopefully this will keep us all better informed as...
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    What are your 40X plans?

    I got in on the CMP 40X deal (complete heavy barrel). I'm really excited about this rifle. Was wondering what everyone else is planning to do with theirs? My plan is to turn mine into a trainer for my 700 LTR. I'd like to get it as close as possible to weight / feel / etc. To that end: -Cut and...
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    700 LTR / 180 Gameking?

    I just picked up a new 700 LTR .308 a couple weeks ago. My goal is to shoot one load all the time, for target and hunting. This way I can avoid having a separate load for each, with different ballistics, different bullets, etc. I'm really kinda stuck on this goal . The rifle / load will be...
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    Subsonic 308 w/ AA5744?

    I just got my suppressor and would like to work up some subsonic loads (.308). While I was in the sporting goods store yesterday I did a quick search on my phone and found some people recommending AA5744. This happened to be one of the few powders they had in stock, so I grabbed 2 lbs. It looks...
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    Suppressors Got my SAS!

    Mailed my paperwork mid March and it came back today! This is my first can... I'm going to try and get to the range in the morning and try it out, very excited. Pic of it on my FN: On a related note, anyone have any favorite recipes for 308 subsonic loads?
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    Drag Bag (Eagle) vs Eber Gunslinger?

    The recent post by Triad regarding the Eagle MC drag bags is causing this dilemma. I currently have an Eberlestock Gunslinger, and am fairly happy with it, but not really in love with it. Either will be used for hauling rifle and shooting gear from the car to the range, and some short hiking...
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    Fieldcraft Rifle Painting ?s

    I plan on painting my rifle within the next week or so: I intend to use the method laid out in Trigger Monkey's "Rifle Painting Tutorial" thread: TM's Paint Thread . I did however have some specific technique questions that I was hoping to get some input on... I will be using Brownell's...
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    Rifle Scopes Got my new USO... *UPDATE - Got Replacement*

    Well, after 14+ weeks my new USO arrived today... with the wrong reticle. It's a SN3 3.2-17 Tpal, and was supposed to have a MDMOA, but instead came with a PCMOA. The SN matched the paperwork, which did specify MDMOA, so it looks like someone just goofed and put the wrong one in on assembly...