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  1. GunDudeUSA

    Alliant Reloder Powder just came into Powder Valley

    Grab it while you still can.
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    Gunsmithing What is best way to level scope to bore axis to avoid scope cant?

    Been reading about how scope cant can affect your point of impact the further out you go. How do you level your scope so that the reticle exactly cuts through the bore vertical axis? The technique I've read so far is the following: 1. Establish plumb line some 10 yards away. 2. Look...
  3. GunDudeUSA

    Rifle Scopes How does Kahles K312 3-12x50 reticle placement indicator work?

    I saw this statement on the Kahles product: "A reticle placement indicator allows you to work in total darkness." What does this mean? Reticle illumination is not necessary?
  4. GunDudeUSA

    Rifle Scopes What's a good scope cant indicator to get?

    What's a good scope cant indicator to get?
  5. GunDudeUSA

    Rifle Scopes RDP Mil Reticle

    Am curious about the RDP Mil reticle. What's your experience with it so far, compared to say Mil GAP on the US Optics?
  6. GunDudeUSA

    Gunsmithing Cerakote applicator vs. certified applicator

    Looking through the website, I found a few Cerakote providers in the Seattle area. One is a "certified applicator", while the rest are just "applicators". Is there a difference in the quality of service?
  7. GunDudeUSA

    Rifle Scopes Rifle Scope Ring Height and Clearance Calculator

    Fellow hides, I noticed that scope ring height calculation is a recurring request here in Sniper's Hide. Problem comes when the availability of information is scarce and you sorta have to run around the Internet searching for the answers. Anyway, I thought I'd consolidate some of the info I...
  8. GunDudeUSA

    Rifle Scopes Nightforce BEAST and ATACR Objective and Ocular Bell

    Can someone from Nightforce tell me what is the objective and ocular bell for the BEAST and ATACR? Much appreciated. Thanks!
  9. GunDudeUSA

    Replacing Front Sight Gas Block on Colt 6920

    Planning to replace the front sight gas block with a low profile gas block on my Colt, and put a longer rail over the barrel. Can I use any low profile gas block, or is there a specific type that is needed for the replacement? I read something about gas blocks potentially moving, creating...
  10. GunDudeUSA

    Difference between JP LRP-07 and LRP-07H

    What's the main difference? The H version has a black barrel is what I can tell so far. Anything else?
  11. GunDudeUSA

    Wait time for JP Enterprise rifles

    What's the wait time right now for JP Enterprise rifles?
  12. GunDudeUSA

    Best AR15 upper configuration

    Am planning to build my own upper. Thinking of the following: VLTOR MUR-1S upper receiver Noveske Afghan 14.5" barrel Samson Evolution 12.37" rail Surefire brake (pinned to barrel) FailZero BCG Any recommendations? Particularly on barrel.
  13. GunDudeUSA

    Has reloading cost and availability gone up?

    With ammo cost going through the roof these days, I'm seriously considering reloading. However, I'm totally new to this and was wondering whether reloading cost i.e. brass, powder, primers have gone up and supplies availability now difficult? In other words, if ammo cost has doubled, has...
  14. GunDudeUSA

    Rifle Scopes Moving scope from one rifle to another

    If I move a scope (3-20x50) from one rifle to another, is it best practice to re-adjust the scope rings/mount for possible cant, or is it rifle independent? I plan to move my scope occasionally from a DTS to a Larue and back and forth. Thanks.
  15. GunDudeUSA

    What's your experience with Volquartsen Fusion?

    What's your experience so far with the Fusion? 1) How well is POA/POI maintained when you take down the barrel and put it back again? 2) How is the accuracy? 3) General thoughts and feedback.
  16. GunDudeUSA

    LMT 308 MWS vs MWSE

    Is there a difference between the LMT 308 MWS vs MWSE? Or is it just the same thing?
  17. GunDudeUSA

    Rifle Scopes SchmidtBender 3-20x50 Scope Ring Recommendation

    Planning to get a Schmidt & Bender 3-20x50 scope soon. Recommendations for scope rings? Brand, model, height etc. I plan to mount it on the new DTA SRS-A1 with the adjustable cheek piece.
  18. GunDudeUSA

    Suppressors TBAC 338P-1 vs 338BA

    Is there an advantage to getting the 338P-1 over the 338BA? I know with the brake on, I can still shoot the rifle comfortably without the suppressor. But if I use the suppressor all the time anyway, should I just save the $150 and get the 338P-1?
  19. GunDudeUSA

    DTA SRS vs. SRS Covert Experience

    Have read up all about the technical differences between the SRS vs. SRS Covert. So I understand the hardware difference between the two. If you've used both, and you had to choose one in the end, from a real-world experience standpoint, which would you go for and why?
  20. GunDudeUSA

    Rifle Scopes Wait Time on USO 1.8-10x

    Am thinking of getting a USO 1.8-10x. Does anybody know what the wait time is these days?