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    Rifle Scopes Who makes the lowest height picatinny base?

    Guys, I have a 700 5r, Leupold 4.5-14x50mm scope, Burris XTR low rings and an EGW 20-MOA base (I ordered a 0-MOA and that's what the package says but you can clearing see it's a 20-MOA base) Anyway, the whole setup sits about .5" too high for proper head alignment. I would just throw an Eagle...
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    Best Place to buy Thumlers Tumbler Model "B"?

    Is Buffalo Arms still the best place to get the high speed version of the Thumler's Tumbler Model "B" (their current price is $161.69 + shipping)
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    30-06 loads

    Any of you guys have any favorite 30-06 load for deer? I'm not even really looking for an exact load (I won't complain if you post one) but I'm really just looking for a recommended bullet type, bullet weight and powder? Around here, the deer are fairly small (typically under 250lbs) and range...
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    Rifle Scopes Need help ordering the right rings?

    I have a Remington 700 5R in .223, an EGW Picatinny base (package says 0-MOA but you can tell by looking at it it’s a 20-MOA base) and a Nikon Monarch 2.5-10x44mm scope. I bough TPS TSR “low” rings which are listed as being .925 tall but they turned out to be too tall. (See pic below). TPS makes...
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    Redding standard die set vs. match die set?

    Getting ready to order a 223 die set to go with a new press in order to begin my journey into reloading. My first loads will be an attempt at loading precision 223 rounds for my Remmy 5R. I am brand new to reloading and I’m new to precision rifles in general too and don’t ever expect to be a...
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    Forster Co-Ax vs. Hornady LnL?

    Guys, I want to get a single stage press (which will be my first press). For background: I'm not the type to get in cheap and then upgrade later. When it comes to tools, I'm generally never happy with "good enough". I like to start with high quality tools from the get go. So what I'm saying is...
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    Rifle Scopes Brownells brand Picatinny scope base?

    Do any of you have experience with Brownells brand Picatinny scope base as seen here… Brownells Picatinny Scope Base Any idea who makes it for them? Looks somewhat like the Warne base which is the other one I’m considering. I think it will work well for my application and desires assuming...
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    Best base rifle for a precision .22LR bolt action?

    I would like to build a tactical style precision trainer rifle. I would like it to be bolt action and obviously .22LR. Money is tight and would like to do the whole gun for no more then $1k (maybe a little over with optics?). This would also need to be a long term project meaning I would buy and...
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    Rifle Scopes Leupold vs. Nikon for a .223 5r

    Hey guys, New guy here. I’m expecting to pick up my first precision bolt gun this week and I need to find some glass for it. Here are the details… Rifle = Remington 700 5r in .223, Range = 50-300yrds, Targets = Paper & steel. Budget = $600-$800. What I’m looking for in a scope… Quality name...
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