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  1. shooter308

    Gunsmithing Can a 243 remmy bolt and new 308 aac-sd bolt be ..

    I have a fluted 243 bdl bolt with a tac knox that i love and just order a new remmy aac-sd 308 with the black plain bolt can these too be swapped out if i so wish. I know they have the same bolt face but just wanted to make sure there was any other problems i didnt know of. SOrry if this is a...
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    SHooting 2600 FPS with a 308 how many MOA to 1k

    Like the title say i was curious of my load and what i will need in to know what kinda elevation i will need. my load is really about 2650 with a 175 bullet 22 in bbl (if needed). I live in AL so not too far above sea level either.
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    Gunsmithing loooking for new 308 build need suggestions BAD

    I have just had another child so i dont have tons of money laying around but i want a nice remmy style varmit bbl with some kind of detachable (badger,CDI,AICS, etc.) bottom metal to accept 5-10 rd mags. FN,remington,tikka, (the right browning but i doubt it) etc. rifles will all be ok. i plan...
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    wanting new 308 and need help to not break bank

    I have just had another child so i dont have tons of money laying around but i want a nice remmy style varmit bbl with some kind of detachable (badger,CDI,AICS, etc.) bottom metal to accept 5-10 rd mags. FN,remington,tikka, (the right browning but i doubt it) etc. rifles will all be ok. i plan...
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    Gunsmithing NEED HELP ON DBM on 700 bdl stock !!!!!!!!!

    i wanted to see how hard or if it would be possible at all to put extended DBM instead of the bdl bottom metal thats on it now. I can get badger, CDI, rtc. with the 5 and 10 round mags. I want to use the wood bdl stock thats on it now with the new dbm thats the trick. Its on a bdl wood stock...
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    308 neck Sizing queston

    i am what you should say new to neck sizing dies but been reloading about 20 years just always FL everything...
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    did a little testing with a 308 win. and 208 amax

    I went to the range today after reading some articles on here and having a ton of extra 208 a-maxs in 30 cal and thought i woudl give them a try with Lapua brass and Win brass also. Which was what was said to be the best with this appliation since its got more powder capacity. anyways here are...
  8. shooter308

    BEST 243 87gr--95gr bullets and powder combo loads

    i have checked the 243 "reloading depot" under realoding and the 243 needs its own page from 260 and the creedmor. How they even got put together I could only guess. Anywho I would like some people 2 cents worth on their fav load data for the old 243 with 87 to 95 gr bullets. please list...
  9. shooter308

    Need help with finding a gun painter for a Rifle??

    I need help with someone to paint a ar-15 with scope full job that WONT BREAK THE BANK in either ranger camo or the new digital camo or something along those lines I wont be too picky as long as it looks good and its not too expensive. I know it takes A LOT of talent for sure but 3 cans of...
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    243 Win Loads

    I feel the 243 is too far valuable to be intermized with 3 other calibers on one post so please post your best 243 load here. All Grain bullet weights, please tell info on but not necessarily in this order: brass, bullet type, powder, powder weight, bullet, bullet weight, OAL, group size, etc...
  11. shooter308

    Rifle Scopes Mildot MOA reticle Questions Are they all the....

    I sent my Leuy VXIII back to the custom shop and got the m1 turrets (like on the MKIV i believe) and a Mildot reticle. That being said are all mildot's the same??? Nightforce Leupold USO. etc. I am asking is the spacing between the dots the same. I wasnt sure if it was a patented thing or...
  12. shooter308

    Bushmaster stock question??? I want a new stock

    I want to replace my regular old a2 AR-15 stock on my 20in. Bushmaster. I like the magpul MOE http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=26706/Product/AR_15_M16_MOE_trade__BUTTSTOCK or the ace fx http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=16910/Product/AR_15_ARFX_SKELETON_STOCK like in the pics above...
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    Gunsmithing How to remove Kyrlon Camo gun stock paint from AR?

    How can i get some over spray off the bottom bell of my gloss scope and a touch or 2 off my i think parkarized finish or whatever the dull black finish on my stock dpms AR. I dont want to take the gloss off my scope bell or make my rifle look bad is there anything out there or anything i have...
  14. shooter308

    reloading storage temperature???

    I have a unfinished basement that has my relading gear in it powder, primers, etc. It is climate controlled but does get probably in the 50's on cold days in there but the powder is in a plastic tub and the primers are in surplus ammo boxes sealed is it ok to be in this enviorment and will it...
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    Rifle Scopes WHat USO reticle is closest to nightforce's NP-R2

    NP-R2: Field tactical, Varmint, Long-range hunting is the reticle i like a lot but want to try a USO SN3 T-PAL 3x17 or the 3x17 SN3 with ERGO (2nd choice). which parallax system is better??? Also what reticle does USO produce that is closest to the famous nightforce NP-R2 reticle i like so much...
  16. shooter308

    someone explain to me the F Class say 308/223??

    In tactical comp. in the F class to "my understandings" before I look stupid here you can use a 223 or a 308 only in one category right??? Wouldnt everyone use the 308 at the longer ranges or is people shooting 223 to win one competition and 308 to win the other or is it combined?? I just dont...
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    Rifle Scopes Help on Velocity info i need to spec out a scopes

    I am sending 2 scopes back to leupold to get one repaired and the reticle changed and the other for the M1 knobs installed and them to spec out and calibrate the knobs for my 308. The can go out to 1k but it will be over a turn ( maybe like a complete turn and a half I THINK! ) scope number...
  18. shooter308

    rem 700 VLS .221 Fireball what can i change it to?

    Sorry if this is a dumbass question to most but it my 1st (virgin) time dealing with this kinda shit. I have a rem VLS ( varmit laminated stock ) with blued bbl in .221 fireball that i like a lot but i get no use out of since i have a ar and other varmit caliber rifles. I was curious what can...
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    Rifle Scopes Thoughts on a 10x scope's reliable distance?

    What is the yardage range a Leupold VX III ($659) 10x scope of medium quality's max distance it SHOULD be shot at and have a chance at winning or being able to win at Competition/competitive level? This may of been asked 100 times before and sorry if so but i searched 5 pages and didnt find...
  20. shooter308

    BEST 1X9 Twist 68-69 gr BTHP load for .223 HELP!!!

    I need some help. I have loaded some Hornady 68 gr bthp and some sierra matchkings 69gr. My rifle seems to love these bullets over the 50-60 gr bullet range. I was wondering what is everyone else favorite one hole load (or close to it HAHA) with these bullets in a 223 AR or other rifle with the...