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  1. RidgeRebel

    CCI #41 primers for 6mm GT?

    I know this has been discussed before, but the reviews seem a little mixed. So, sorry for the repeat. I have 4000 41s and am running low on 450s so was thinking about using the 41s to load 6mm GT. These will be rounds for competition. Anybody using 41s for precision loads with good success? Or...
  2. RidgeRebel

    Steel jacket or bi-metal jacket bullets damage a barrel?

    Does shooting the M80 mil spec FMJ bullets with steel or bi-metal jackets damage your barrel? Thanks Bob
  3. RidgeRebel

    Where to buy LC match 308 brass?

    Everywhere I look doesn't even list it in stock or out. Any ideas? Thanks
  4. RidgeRebel

    Preferred load for 18" barrel 308 with 1-10 twist?

    What load do you prefer for an 18" barrel 308 win with 1-10 twist to get out to 800m? This will be a DPMS LR rifle. Would you use the 168 for the little faster MV or go for the 178 or heavier for the higher BC? What's your favorite load? Thanks Bob
  5. RidgeRebel

    Anybody own a DPMS 308 3G1?

    Just ordered one and was looking for a range report. Anybody spent some time with one yet? Can't wait to get my hands on mine. Thanks Bob
  6. RidgeRebel

    Hunting & Fishing 300 WSM recoil in light rifle?

    Thinking of purchasing a Browning X-bolt in 300 WSM. However I am a little concerned the recoil might be a bit much in the light rifle. Anybody shooting a 300 WSM in a light rifle? Is it managable without a break? I hunt deer and elk every year here in UT and I was thinking this might be a good...
  7. RidgeRebel

    7mm 162 A-max sensetive to jump?

    How sensetive are the 162 A-maxs to jump in your guys experience? I want to use them in a Remington 7mm-08 but it has a long throat. I could not get them close to the lands and still have them fit in the mag. Am I wasting my money to try them with a long throat? Thanks Bob
  8. RidgeRebel

    Anybody tried Berger 7mm 168 Hybrids?

    Has anybody tried the Berger 168 Hybrids or more more specifically in a 7mm-08? How do they shoot and are they really not as sensitive to seating depth? Thanks Bob
  9. RidgeRebel

    Anybody have a Remington SPS Varmint in 7mm-08?

    I found one of these I might purchase and I was curious how they shoot. I would want to run 162 A-maxs. Do these rifle have the same long throat issue like the 308 rifles? If anybody has any expirience I would appreciate you comments. Thanks Bob
  10. RidgeRebel

    Suppressors Suppressor on a sporter weight barrel?

    Will a suppressor effect accuracy of a spoter weight barrel? I have SAS 308 supressor and I am thinking of purchasing a Tikka huting rifle in 300 WSM. But I was worried that installing the suppressor on the lighter barrel might have a negative effect on accuracy. Is anybody running anyhting...
  11. RidgeRebel

    Budget Precision hunting rifle?

    I am looking for a good hunting rifle and I have my eye on a Weatherby Vanguard S2 in 300 WSM. I have two questions though. First given the choice between a Weatherby and a Remington SPS which would you choose? I would upgrade the stock to a B&C stock on either but which would be the more...
  12. RidgeRebel

    Ruger Mini 30 opinions or other 7.62x39?

    I am looking for a good reliable rifle in 7.62x39. Has anybody had any expirience with the Mini 30? I had a Mini 14 and it wasn't very accurate but it seemed pretty reliable. From what I gather the newer models with tapered barrels are better than the old ones. Is there a much better option for...
  13. RidgeRebel

    stock/ Action bedding recomendations?

    I want to have my Savage FCP HS beeded and I need some advice. Is it a bad idea to DIY, if so who would you recomend here on the hide to get it done? If I do it myself where could I get some good instruction and materials? Thanks Bob
  14. RidgeRebel

    Stock alignment? Savage FCP HS

    I recently purchased a Savage 10 FCP that has the HS Precision stock. I was disappointed to find that the barreled action is not centered n the stock, the barrel has a considerably bigger gap on one side. Is there anyhting that can be done to fix the issue other than replace the stock? I know it...
  15. RidgeRebel

    Gunsmithing Stock alignment? Savage FCP HS

    I recently purchased a Savage 10 FCP that has the HS Precision stock. I was disappointed to find that the barreled action is not centered n the stock, the barrel has a considerably bigger gap on one side. Is there anyhting that can be done to fix the issue other than replace the stock? I know it...
  16. RidgeRebel

    Hunting & Fishing Post your elk pics

    Post your elk pics if you got em. T/C Encore 50 cal MZ
  17. RidgeRebel

    favorite 308 load for 600+ out of a 20" barrel?

    What is you favoite 308 load for beyond 600 yards out of a 20" barrel. I am thinking of going from the 168 A-max up to the 178 Hornady BTHP match bassed on comment made here. Is the better BC and weight worth the velocity loss out of the 20" barrel? Thanks Bob
  18. RidgeRebel

    Rifle Scopes loose vortex viper pst turret?

    The elevation turret on my PST 4-16X50 seems to have lash/ or play in the turret. The adjustments are still tactile but there is about 1/16-1/8" play before the click either way. You can turn the turret about 1/16 plus before it clicks to the next hash mark The set scews are not loose in any...
  19. RidgeRebel

    Hunting & Fishing Elk Hunting Near Kemmerer WY

    I am hoping to be hunting general elk in WY this year provided I draw a tag and I was hoping someone could point me in a good direction. I am planning on hunting near Kemmerer in units 102,103,104. I have spoken to the game warden and the biologist in the area and it sounds like a good area to...
  20. RidgeRebel

    180 grain Berger VLD's in Remington Sendero 7mm

    Anybody shooting 180 grain VLD's in a Sendero 7mm Rem Mag? Berger recomends a 1-9 twist for them but the Sendero has a 1-9.25. I would think they would be fine, but I was wondering if anybody else was shooting them with good success? Anybody willing to share the load info as well? Thanks Bob