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    Max effective range

    I think part of the confusion above is the original poster asked about MER of the cartridge and got an answer referencing the MER of the shooter.
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    New in MN

    Have been shooting short range stuff for years (AR's inside of 100 yards). I recently bought a "deer rifle", thats what I told the wife it was, and I am excited to start shooting farther. I bought a Ruger American in 6.5 Creedmoor and added a Vortex Diamondback (4-12 with exposed turrets). What...
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    Another zeroing question

    Re: Another zeroing question I would just do it out in the field but the yotes round here are VERY skittish. One shot and they are LONG GONE! I think I will try to find a spot tomorrow to get to 100.
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    Another zeroing question

    I am in a bit of a bind. I had to remount a scope using new rings. Now a buddy is wanting to go hunting. I won't have access to an outdoor range before we go. I will be able to get to a 50 yard indoor range. My questions is this. If I work up a dope chart and see where my POA vs POI shoud be...
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    Riser for an AR?

    I changed forearms on my AR and not the objective just touches the top rail. It touches just enough to make it too difficult to turn the objective focus. I think rather then go on the hunt for even taller rings I should just try a riser and short rings. Will any riser work or do I need a canted...
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    Need help with a muzzle velocity

    Does anyone happen to know the muzzle velocity for a 55 gain Hornady VMAX from a 16 inch barrel (factory load). Thanks guys. Mods- feel free to move the thread if I put in the wrong forum
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    Rifle Scopes Help with the markings on the turrets

    First off let me thank you guys for being so patient with my questions. I just got a VOrtex scope and have a question with the markings on the elevation turret. Each revolution of the turret adds 18 moa. There are lines on the turret base (non rotating part) that are marked 1 through 3. My...
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    Rifle Scopes New scope..................New questions

    Re: New scope..................New questions Thanks for the fast answers. And thanks even more for tolerating my noob questions. I come from more of a CQB background and I cant wait to start hitting the target from farther then across the room!
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    Rifle Scopes New scope..................New questions

    First let me start by saying I SUCK at geometery! I have a new scope that will be used for varmits. I am planning on making up a very simple dope chart for it. Was thinking 25 yard increments with the amount of drop. I was alos thinking that I could put the number of clicks needed to adjust the...
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    Hunting & Fishing future duck dog!

    Re: future duck dog! Like Eric said its not too late! Find her motivation, wether it be food or a certain toy or a treat or whatever, find that one thing she goes NUTS for. Once you can find that its amazing what they will do to earn it.
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    Sig556 add-on advice

    Re: Sig556 add-on advice Not surprised you have had bad experiences withthe NC Star. I have never owned any of their stuff but I havent heard anything positive about them. If you need an affordable scope that isnt total crap look at the Vortex products. I have been pleased with their stuff so...
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    Rifle Scopes Need some newbie help

    May as well have my first post be a biggie!! I have an AR that I use for work (16 inch carbine). I am planning 2 trips out to N Dakota and would like to take it with to shoot at coyotes when the opportunity arrises. I bought a 6-24x50 Vortex (I know the short comings but the price was right)...