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    CLOSED: "Kasey is a beautiful and unique snowflake" Altas Bipod Give-A-Way

    In Thanks to you both for the magnaminous gesture! Best wishes for '14!
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    Gunsmithing Arizona Savage gunsmith

    Re: Arizona Savage gunsmith Hi Did you get any good rec's for a good Savage smith in the valley? I'm looking for someone to do a 6.5x55 on an old 110 action and a few other projects. Thanks, Tari
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    savage vs FN pbr xp

    Re: savage vs FN pbr xp Wow, serendipity. I am logged on today to ask the same question, almost. I have an older model (flat top) Savage 110 .270 and a Win. 70 30-06 (post '64). I am debating which one will be a donor for a project; long range precision rifle to mostly punch paper & steel...
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    Addiction checkup - How many firearms do you own?

    Re: Addiction checkup - How many firearms do you o One less then the next one. tools: HK USP .45 (Phenominal pistol) S&W 59 9MM (dads, AWESOME firearm) Mossberg 500 12g (what do you sweep the hall with?) Rem 700 .308 (much better than I am) Bushmaster AR-15 (damn zombies) Ruger Mini 14 .223...
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    Rifle Scopes Who makes the best Rings ?

    Re: Who makes the best Rings ? Sorry for off-post question and I really don't want to kick up a snit storm, but what is the deal with "tac***l rifles"?. Unfortunately, <span style="font-style: italic">tac***l rifles</span> is so generic that the Google SH search engine is a little...
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    Rifle Scopes SWFA: Customer Service

    Re: SWFA: Customer Service The underlying theme here is, who do you want to do business with. I have purchased a few items from SWFA over the years and all but one transaction went off without a hitch; I got my item(s), as advertised, in the stated timeframe. All's good. However, it is the...
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    Gunsmithing Phoenix area gunsmith

    Re: Phoenix area gunsmith Talk to Jake at Don's Sport Shop in Scottsdale (Mcdowell & Haydon). I have NOT had any work done by him <span style="font-style: italic">yet</span> but have seen some of his work and it looks good. He is very knowledgeable and took the time to answer my questions...
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    Rifle Scopes One piece versus two piece scope base

    Re: One piece versus two piece scope base Pulling up an old thread. Where can you get the Tac Ops bases? They are not on their web site and I can't find them anywhere. I have also emailed them and have not gotten a response. I have seen on another thread that they might be the makers of...
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    are high dollar rifles worth the money?

    Re: are high dollar rifles worth the money? I'd like to maybe put another perspective on this. I can only speak for myself, but I like to shoot for FUN. This makes it a recreational hobby. I know that there are profesional shooters, gunsmiths, and serious competitors on here but, I would...
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    are high dollar rifles worth the money?

    Re: are high dollar rifles worth the money? D'Arcy Echols. Don't really know why his sticks are so $$$ But this just shows that you can spend a lot of dough for no reason. Well maybe a Purdy or bespoke Holland & Holland or Fabbri. There is "true value" and "perceived value". In the rifle...
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    anyone know of these people?

    Re: anyone know of these people? Or Frontsight in Vegas? I know they are not as known as Rifles Only and some others but they are A LOT closer and they don't have some guy with a really bitchin' T-shirt about my girlfriend either.
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    anyone know of these people?

    Re: anyone know of these people? Cowboy How long ago was it that you took this course? For that matter, does anyone have the dates for when it transitioned from McM, SH-P. I guess I am wondering if there has been enough time for there to be a change. I too am looking for a local intro...
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    Gunsmithing Need a Gunsmith in the Phoenix Area

    Re: Need a Gunsmith in the Phoenix Area Gidder07, Try this www.shooting-hunting.com Do a search and a lot of local smiths are listed. I hope this helps.
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    New build; right direction?

    Gentlemen (& Ladies?), Long time lurker, first time poster. Sorry in advance if I carry on. Years ago, (pre marriage/kids) I thought it would be fun to put together a semi-custom rifle. At the time I was quite naive about what made a precision rifle; still am to a great degree. In '01, I...