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    Gap/Bighorn 7mmWSM

    I just got my rifle done,work was done by Moon at Gap.I only have around 30 rds. down the tube so far,I am impressed!I have done NO load developement yet,I just stuck 69gr of H1000 w/162gr Amax,just to play around with.This rifle already shoots better than my custom Savage 7mmWSM did,with no...
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    AICS 2.0 collapsable stock?

    I am considering getting one of these,so I can run a longer barrel,and still get the rifle in my drag bag.Anyone here have any experiences with them?I am just concerned about any slop that might be there with a hinged system.
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    Gunsmithing Bore diameter for muzzle break?

    I bought a 3 port muzzle break from a guy that machined it out for me.I told him I shoot a 7mm,so when I got the break,I measured the bore diameter,it measure exactly .284".Is this too tight,or is it ok to use it like that?
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    Gunsmithing Brake install Question?

    I have a Allen Precision (Kirby Allen) brake that I want to have installed on a new barrel.The break diameter is .900",and the barrel will be over 1" at the muzzle.Can this brake be used on this barrel?I don't care how it looks,I am going to have it sandblasted,and paint it camo with krylon,so...
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    Range Report Recoil difference between 162gr and 180gr (7mm)

    I am getting ready to re-barrel my 7mmWSM,I have shot nothing but 162 Amax's through it(1700+ rds.).I am considering shooting 180gr Bergers,for a little better down range pefromance.I was wondering how much increased recoil I would notice shooting the 180's with a brake,my only concern is being...
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    Suppressors Pro' and con's of suppressors?

    I shoot a 7mmWSM,and putting a can on it has alway's been in the back of my mind.I would like to hear from people that shoot magnum cartridges,and let me know what your opinion of what the pro's and con's are?Mostly interested in hearing about accuracy and recoil difference from using a...
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    Gunsmithing Is it worth it to have a barrel set back?

    I have a 7mmWSM with a 27" Benchmark barrel,it has 1400+ rds through it.The accuracy is starting to go,I was just wondering if it would be worth it to have the barrel set back before spending the money on a rebarrel + new brake etc.How much extra life can you expect to get by setting it back?
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    Rifle Scopes Anyone here tried the new Bushnell fusion 1600 LRF

    Here http://www.opticsplanet.net/bushnell-10x42-fusion-1600-arc-laser-rangefinder-binocular.html ,a guy over at LRH bought one,and is amazed by it,he said he got over 1 mile readings in sunlight,and 1900+ yds in lowlight conditions.It's definately got my attention.I currently have the Bushnell...
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    Rifle Scopes Is there any way to center my widage adjustments?

    I just put a 40moa base on my 7mmWSM,and I had to move my windage 7moa to the right to get zeroed at 100yds.Now my widage adjustments is even farther off on my Nightforce scope.I now have 47moa of left windage adj.,and only 17 moa of right windage adj..Is there anything I can do to get things...
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    Rifle Scopes Can you get a 40 moa base for a Savage?

    I am currently using a 20moa base on my Savage 110,with Nightforce rings and bases.I have 31moa of adjustment left on the bottom,that I cannot use.Is anyone making a 40moa base for a savage?I don't want to change rings,just a differnt base if possible.
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    Midway has 1lb. jugs of Varget

    Don't know how long it will last,but they just had them a few minutes ago,You might want to grab them while you can!
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    How accurate is Google Earth for rangefinding?

    I plan on doing some testing out to about 1500yds.,and my rangefinder(bushnell elite 1500),quits at about 1000yds.So my only options right now are my garmin gps,or google earth.Are these methods very accurate.I have a program that can figure the distance based on coordinance.Just curious if...
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    Can you remove molly from bullets?

    I finally found some 162gr Amax bullets at a Gander MTN store not too far from me.The only problem is,they are molly coated,and I only shoot non coated bullets.Does anyone know if the molly can be removed somehow?I was thinking of soaking them in some sort of solvent,I would like to know before...
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    Advanced Marksmanship How many rds. do you go through a week/month ?

    I am not talking about pistols,AR's,or anything else,just your long range weapon.I was wondering how much you shoot your rifle to keep your skills sharp.I would love to be able to shoot 100+ rounds a week,but with the price of components,I just can't afford it.What do you guy's think would be...
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    How many shots before cleaning the bore?

    Just curious to hear from some of you,how many shots you can fire before your accuracy starts to fade away.I am currently shooting a 7mmWSM with a Benchmark barrel,and it is a 1/4 moa the first 6-8 shots,then seems to be around 3/4 moa after that.I use Bore Tech Eliminator to clean the bore...