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  1. jbailey

    Subs to Aussies - Sound off on thoughts?

    So we 'stole' the Aussie sub deal from the French. My perception is we are offering to share 50+yrs of nuclear propulsion secrets with them, technology/capabilities hereto only shared with the Brits. The end result will be a weapon platform with significantly enhanced lethality and...
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    Longshot: does anyone know how to change poles on a 3phase motor?

    Hey, not shooting related but you guys are collectively pretty smart, so maybe someone can help me. I have 50yr old power feeder that feeds wood into a spindle shaper. It is a 1 HP, 220volt, 3 phase unit, made by a German co. Holz that is no longer in business, or if they are, they aren't...
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    Gen 2 Magpul UBR vs Gen 1 ???

    Hello all, So I'm a big fan of the Magpul UBR Gen 1, as it really fits me well, I love the stability (makes the rickety AR platform feel more like a bolt gun) and I value the weight to balance heavy barrels. I'm now in the market for a UBR and I see that Magpul has a new one out, Gen 2, and is...
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    Rifle Scopes Premier scope repair - option for non-warranty scopes - Iron Sight Inc

    Guys, I have found and can recommend a repair option for owners of Premier scopes that are not covered by the Theta Tangent warranty: Iron Sight, Inc, run by Mike Sexton, out of Tulsa OK. https://ironsightinc.com/ Iron Sight will not be able to repair all problems, especially if it requires a...
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    Range Report 198gr Flatline impacts on steel - pic vs lead core bullets

    Folks, Hello and I thought I would share a brief AAR of some shooting yesterday. Felt good to be out on the farm in the beautiful spring weather. No COVID19 there either. SITUATION: 809yd lane vs steel yote target, 750ft D.A., 3-5mph 3 to 5 o'clock winds. 308 shooting 198gr Flatlines, doing...
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    VA Delegates and Senators who might be influenced to support 2A and Constitution

    Hide, at request of folks in the big thread ongoing about the threat to 2A and US/VA Constitutions, I'm posting contact information about VA Delegates and Senators whose vote is important. First a few disclosures: The intent of this list is to honestly, openly and peacefully lobby these...
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    Range Report Back to MT with the 308/198gr for 2000yds ELR!!!

    Some of you might remember my prior thread on the subject of 308s and the Flatline 198gr bullet taken to 2000yds and beyond. Original thread from 2017 is here: https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/308-198gr-flatlines-elr-in-mt-results-from-field.6639490/#post-7469724 So I haven't...
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    Mover target system - Blinktroll ?

    Hide, Has anyone used this Norwegian-made mover system? Saw it here: and then went to website here: http://blinktroll.com/ If anyone has used the Blinktroll and/or know anything about it, any feedback? I have farm where this thing would be very fun to use. As always, I appreciate the...
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    Problem carrying big RRS tripod? Solution offered

    I resisted getting a RRS tripod setup in their big 70+mm diameter ball and base size. Too damn big. But they are also so damn good, turning non-prone shooting into prone shooting. Hence I caved and purchased the setup. I also refuse to add any piece of shooting kit that I can't carry...
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    New 'production' rifle from PVA - J. Hancock

    HEADS UP HIDE--- Patriot Valley Arms (PVA) has a new bolt action rifle at a very attractive price point: just under $2000 for the entire rifle. This allows it to qualify for the PRS category, "Production." Package includes: - chambered in 3 or 4 different popular competition cartridges...
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    Range Report 308/198gr Flatlines ELR in MT - results from field

    Josh Kunz at Patriot Valley Arms (PVA) and I have been working on crazy project: a 308 that shoots with, or out-shoots, magnum cartridges shooting the best Berger bullets. Key to this is Josh's/Warner Tool's 198grain Flatline bullet...
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    PVA - heads up - Josh going full time

    My good buddy Josh Kunz at Patriot Valley Arms (PVA) is going full time into the gunsmithing business. No longer slaving for the man, but instead focused on his own business! Congratulations and best of luck. PVA has done great work for several years now and I'm sure the 100% focus will drive...
  13. jbailey

    Two questions on Kestrel 5700 AB

    I am evaluating this unit. I'm an old fashion guy - I print out and laminate range cards, etc. I don't own a cell phone - nor plan on buying one. But I do realize that technology is valuable. As such, two questions to help me evaluate the 5700AB: (1) will the 5700AB allow me to enter a...
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    Patriot Valley Arms - best in the east - new thread on old forum

    bumping this one up from the scout forum. It was 8 pages long there with lots of great pics. I will get this new thread on the new old forum going by reposting my post from the scout site. Hopefully others will join along with some of that great content. --- Here is my PVA rifle on the...
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    Warner Flatline 30cal Loads - All cartridges

    I'm copying and pasting the Warner Flatline 30cal load thread from the Scout forum to get it going here. Here is the copied stuff below, plus I have updated 198gr 308 load below. Warner FlatLine 30cal Loads - All cartridges 01/12/2017 Hello folks, I'm starting a thread for folks to post...
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    Training Courses AAR - BHTC Advance Precision Rifle Class 22-23 AUG 14

    INTRO This AAR (After Action Report) covers BTHC’s (Black Hat Training Corps) inaugural “Advanced Precision Rifle Course,” held on 22-23 August 2014 at the Mifflin range in Lewistown PA. My buddy Trebark and I took this class and the following reports on my thoughts. Most shooters have...
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    Training Courses AAR

    double post of thread, sorry guys.
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    Range Report New 6.5mm bullet options: Precision Ballistics! My field experiences

    Guys, Hello, I'm a 6.5mm shooter. Like many of you, I'm always looking at bullets and the different options available in the market place. I admit it: I find this analysis fun, in a geeky kind of way. Anyway, some of you may remember the analysis I did on the 6.5mm 130gr JLK bullet from...
  19. jbailey

    CCI BR4 Small Rifle Primers in stock at Powder Valley

    In case anyone is looking for small rifle primers. $49/1000 + haz mat
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    Rifle Scopes Gen 2 XR on a 3-15x?

    I have researched this and found a lot of grainy pictures and scattered advice... so I'm posting the Q here directly- Any thoughts on the usability of the Gen2 XR on a 3-15x FFP scope (namely the Premier LT)? The reticle's lines are fine (0.04mrad) and I'm abit concerned how readable they are...