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    Hunting & Fishing 30-30 Win vs Marlin

    A Marlin 336CS was my first rifle. Whenever I pull it out, it is always a favorite of anyone who shoots it even though it isn’t as accurate as the bolt actions. It’s great for what it is, an awesome woods gun. It gets about 1.5” to 2” MOA.
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    Hunting & Fishing browning Abolt

    Re: browning Abolt Free floating may not be the answer for a sporter barrel. Roll some aluminum foil making a shim - put it in between the stock and forearm. It should be just thick enough to put a little pressure on the barrel. Take it to the range - if it shoots better with pressure you...
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    6.5 Creedmoor VS. .260 Rem

    Re: 6.5 Creedmoor VS. .260 Rem <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MinorDamage</div><div class="ubbcode-body">mclevela, I see you have 11 posts. Please use the search function. Here is a post, damn near exact title (round names are transposed) with...
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    175 SMK

    Re: 175 SMK <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KeithR41</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Not trying to be an ass, but why? </div></div> About 9 or 10 yrs ago, a lot of people were considering Federal one of the best. I believe this was because of the...
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    Range Report New M118LR loading from Federal

    Re: New M118LR loading from Federal Ever wonder if this thread was leading you into a wild goose chase?
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    What is up with Sierra bullets???

    Re: What is up with Sierra bullets??? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Cross C</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I called and asked one of their bulletsmiths the other day to ask them a few questions, and man was that guy a dick! </div></div> I was...
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    Military 147gr and 152gr bullets???

    Re: Military 147gr and 152gr bullets??? These are machine gun bullets. Don't worry about loading them for accuracy. Have fun and shoot them up though.
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    Deploying with your own weapon????

    Re: Deploying with your own weapon???? Certain units such as Delta on the army side have more latitude on which weapons used. They are not personal weapons, but follow a lot different guidelines than our regular line units.
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    Hunting & Fishing Which broadhead do you use for Whitetails?

    Re: Which broadhead do you use for Whitetails? Grizzly braoadheads on ash shafts - traditional.
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    Advanced Marksmanship To rear bag or not to rear bag?

    Re: To rear bag or not to rear bag? If you want to learn about combat shooting, join the Army or Marine Corps. If you are content with your current lifestyle, join the Army National Guard or Marine Corps Reserve (Infantry - in both branches). There you can learn all you need to know about...
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    Range Report Battlefield Recovery of Ammunition

    Re: Battlefield Recovery of Ammunition I would not proceed to a FFP without ammo. I surely would find a more apporiate place to do my reloading.
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    Need reloading data for .308 using RL-15

    Re: Need reloading data for .308 using RL-15 Go to 6mmbr.com. There is an entire segment to the 308win. In this section you 308 potion of the Sierra reloading manual.
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    Reloading ban

    Re: Reloading ban <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: LongRanger</div><div class="ubbcode-body">More likely it would mean that you won't be able to buy reloading equipment or components without a federal license. Once your current supply is gone -...
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    Fed 215M Primers NOT in stock at Midway

    Re: Federal 215M Primers in stock at Midway This primer shortage is getting ridiculous.
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    Range Report Good .308 loads for 600yd.'s and beyond?

    Re: Good .308 loads for 600yd.'s and beyond? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: memilanuk</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Just to be contrary... you might consider running one of the newer 155gr bullets - Berger 155.5 BT 'Fullbore', Sierra 155 'Palma'...
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    Range Report Having a huge brain fart...

    Re: Having a huge brain fart... Why not zero at 100 and adjust to different distances using DOPE?
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    Range Report Moon effecting external ballistics

    Re: Moon effecting external ballistics There is absolutely less drop on a full moon. Don't let these guys trick you into beleiving this isn't the case. Also there in a disproportionate decrease in drop during a waxing gibbous vs a waning gibbous. Just kidding.
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    Range Report 40 S&W in 10mm Auto??

    Re: 40 S&W in 10mm Auto?? You can also put a 12GA shotgun shell in a vice, hit the primer with a hammer and make it fire too. It's just not advisable. These auto pistols headspace by chambering on the mouth of the case, not by being held in place by an extractor. Get you a 40S&W barrel and...
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    H4831 Temperature Sensitivity

    Re: H4831 Temperature Sensitivity When I started reloading IMR 4831 was one of my go-to powders because I was reloading for the 270 WIN and 243 WIN. I got very good accuracy out of the powder. Because these were for stock hunting rifles, the effects of temperature were negligable. I have...
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    Reloading ban

    Re: Reloading ban <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jlficken</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Yeah I'd like to see them enforce that. </div></div> They won't enforce it by controlling us, but by contolling the manufacturers, middlemen, and retailers.