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    Barrel length vs. Accuracy

    Is their any correlation between barrel length and accuracy? I am in the process of building a new rimfire and I can't decide what length barrel. Most target rimfires have long (27--28 in) barrels and I am wondering if that is just intended for iron sights and longer sight radius , or is a...
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    Gunsmithing Rem. 541 X

    I have a 541X that is not shooting as well as I had hoped.I Am thinking of adding a second action screw, but it appears the locking lugs are in the way for adding this screw. Has anyone here ever had any dealings with these rifles and if so , is there a way to add this second screw? Thanks for...
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    Rifle Scopes Sightron or Leupold

    I am considering a sightron big sky 24x scope or a Leupold 25x scope and would like any feedback as to the attributes and negatives of each and which you think would be the better of the 2.. Thanks for any input.
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    CZ trigger

    Need help with my CZ trigger. Can anyone tell me the best route to go in obtaining a competition quality trigger ? I plan on shooting tactical type competition. Thanks, ipscmaster
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    Rifle Scopes help with parralex

    I am shooting a Leupold 24x on my 243 AI and when I get the parralex adjusted correctly, everything is out of focus.. Am I doing something wrong or is it the scope. I wear glasses to correct my vision, but with or without them it is still out of focus. Thanks for any advice............
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    541 X

    I have been looking at a 541 X Remington. Can anyone tell me something about them. It looks like a 513 action with a few changes. Are the barrels screwed in or are they pinned? Are they good shooters or just plinkers? Any pro's or con's would be appreciated. ipscmaster
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    Reloading Dies

    Can anyone tell me where I can buy 243 AI reloading dies?I can't find any of these dies listed anywhere. (I know I am blind). Thanks.
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    Gunsmithing Cerakote

    Can anyone recomend someone to Cerakote my barreled action and bolt, with a decent turn around time?
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    243 AI 1 in 12 twist

    I just finished building a Rem model 7 in 243 AI and am wondering what make of brass do you think would be the best to start with? Also any "pet" loads that might work in this barrel.. Thanks to all for all your help in the past. I have always been a .308 man and .243 is new to me. ipscmaster
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    .243 cal. 1--12 twist barrel

    Anyone have any experience with this combination? Bullet weight and powder suggestions?? Thanks. ipscmaster
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    Gunsmithing Bedding question--

    Has anyone on here tryed Marine tex as a bedding material? If so, what did you use as a release agent? What do you all think is the best bedding compound?? Thanks for any help.. ipscmaster
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    Rifle Scopes What rings and bases

    Can anyone recomend a good set of rings and bases for a Rem mod 7, since it only has three base mounting screws? I will be putting a 50 mm Leupold 24 x scope on it. 243 AI . Thanks, ipscmaster
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    Rifle Scopes Sightron

    Has anyone had any experience with a Sightron 24 x scope ? If so how would you compare it to the 4200 and 6500 series scopes? Any onfo would be greatly appreciated. ipscmaster
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    Rifle Scopes Custom Leupold

    There was once a company that would bump the power and install custom reticle's on leupold's. Does anyone know if they are still in business or if anyone else offers this service?? Thanks, ipscmaster
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    Gunsmithing Bedding a Barrel

    I am building a model 7 Rem. in 243AI. I am using a laminated thumbhole stock with a very large slow taper 24 in. barrel. I have bedded a few guns with acceptable succes , but I am worried this barrel may be too heavy to freefloat on such a short action. I would appreciate any feedback from...