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    need input on a couple benchmark builds

    Here is the spec sheet I'll be sending. What am I missing? <<<Gun #1 which is currently a .204 ruger varmint This will be used as a walking varminter. Specifically coyote hunting and will be carried long distances. I plan to shoot 35-40 grain bullets. - rebarrel contour similar to a shilen...
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    working up my first subsonics

    Tried some 168 SMKs in my savage 10 twist as recommended in a previous post. It was easy to get a load to shoot 1015 FPS but they didn't stabilize. Surprised the heck out of me! Accuracy was so good at 100 . . . I was in disbelief the holes were oblong. Next is 180 hornady round nose over...
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    Hunting & Fishing couple hits and misses

    I was lucky enough to get the day off of work and wanted to try some new land I picked up this summer. The Interstate borders one side and the the property has some nice coulees topped by cropland. This is the kind of terrain I focus on. Plenty of food, cover, water and corridors to make...
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    Rifle Scopes Bushnell fusion

    Anyone have this? I'm looking for some reviews. I know its not Leica, but I can't drop $2300 on a bino/rangefinder.
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    Gunsmithing DIY barrel crown

    Who has redone the crown on their barrel and what was the result? I have a rough savage crown and am thinking about polishing it myself. Any help is much appreciated!!
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    barrel length question

    I'm getting a couple guns threaded for a suppressor. One .223 and a .308. They both have 24" barrels and will be used for hunting and paper punching out to 600-800 yards. I'm thinking about cutting them down to 20 inches to improve handling on the hunting side of things. Is this a good or...
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    850 yards .223 75 Amax

    Just getting started on this long range shooting stuff. This is a .223 1/9 twist LRPV savage wearing a leupold mark 4 8.5x25. This is the farthest I've had a chance to shoot and it sure is addictive!! This is the target. . . two 13 inch plates. I didn't hit them everytime, but sure had...
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    Hunting & Fishing What's the best .308 hunting bullet?

    Looking for opinions on the best hunting bullet for deer/antelope. I have a new .308 that will be traveling South Dakota this fall and I want to work up some loads. Help me pick my hunting bullet. . I'm leaning towards the berger 155 for it's decent BC and velocity or the hornady amax. Any...
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    Gunsmithing HS precision stock contacting bolt knob

    I just bought a savage 10 and the bolt knob contacts the stock when closed. Can I file or sand the stock without damage? Any recommendations or experience with modifying a HS stock?
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    Suppressors Sandstorm??

    Any more reviews of this can?? My local dealer hasn't had any come through yet and I'm not finding much info around.