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    Rifle Scopes Weaver Tactical 4-20x50 Opinions...

    That's good info., if I get the scope I'll be sure to use a 20 moa base.
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    Rifle Scopes Weaver Tactical 4-20x50 Opinions...

    Anyone have opinions on these scopes? I did a search and read alot of good things here but was looking for some more up to date opinions. How's the tracking, optical clarity, construction/ruggedness, etc...? From what I've read they're a good scope that gets overlooked by many people. I'm...
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    .243 bullet weight vs. barrel twist rate?

    I'm considering the purchase of a Remington 700 SPS Varmint in .243 Win., and Remington puts a 9 1/8" twist rate on their barrels in this caliber. What is the heaviest bullet that this twist rate will stabilize effectively, and what is optimum bullet weight for this twist rate? Will is handle...
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    Gunsmithing Remington 700 barrel countour questions

    On a Remington 700 ADL/BDL in 7mm Rem. mag. what is the outside diameter of this barrel at the muzzel and what barrel contour name/number is this barrel? Would this be considered a #4 Magnum Sporter contour? I'm looking to put a barrel on a Sako A5 action, probably 25-06, and would like to be...
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    Gunsmithing What barrel company?

    I'm looking to buy a barrel for a Sako AV action that I currently own and am wanting to know if anyone knows of a quality company that has good barrel prices or a Group Buy that might be going on right now? Any and all advice on finding a barrel is appreciated. Thanks.
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    Rem. 700 VS 22-250 twist rate?

    Re: Rem. 700 VS 22-250 twist rate? Anyone know what's the heaviest bullet this 14" twist rate will stabilize? Will is handle the 77gr. SMK bullets?
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    Rem. 700 VS 22-250 twist rate?

    I have an older Remington 700 VS in 22-250 from approx. 1993-1994. Does anyone know what the twist rate is on this barrel? According to Remingtons website they produce 22-250's with 14" twist rate but I'm not sure if it was the same back in 93-94. Does anyone know? Thanks.
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    Rock River Varmint in .223?

    Re: Rock River Varmint in .223? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: quattrodoc</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Check out the Stag Model 6 Super Varminter. My cousin has multiple RRA's - they are very nice, but his won't out shoot the Stag...
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    Rock River Varmint in .223?

    I'm wanting a Rock River Varmint in .223 in either a 20" or 24" bull barrel. Talk to me about this rifle/cartridge combo as it relates to longer range shooting. What's this cartridge like at long distances, 300-600 yds.? This rifle would be used strictly for paper punching or possibly a...
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    Gunsmithing How many lbs. of torque?

    Re: How many lbs. of torque? Sorry I should have given a little more detail. It's a Remington 700 SPS Stainless in 7mm-08 with standard factory BDL bottom metal. I took off the junk stock Remington put on the rifle and replaced it with a B&C medalist sporter. I'm looking for how many lbs...
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    Gunsmithing How many lbs. of torque?

    I just put a new B&C stock on my Rem. 700 action and need to know how many lbs. of torque to tighten the stock mounting screws? Thanks.
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    StockysStocks BAD BUSINESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Re: StockysStocks BAD BUSINESS!!!!!!!!!!!!! I bought a Bell and Carlson from Stockys about 2 months ago with no problems, they were great to deal with.
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    .243 barrel twist rate?

    The Remington 700 SPS Varmint in .243 Win. comes with a 9 1/8 twist rate. Is this twist rate enough to handle the 100-107 gr. bullets such as the Sierra Match King or Hornady A-max bullets? I'd prefer it come with an 8 twist barrel but 9 1/8 is what Remington sends it out with. Advice...
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    Remington 700 Tactical Blackhawk

    Re: Remington 700 Tactical Blackhawk I can't imagine anyone buying one of these, it's just stupid and ugly. In the last year this is the best thing Remington could come up with show off at the SHOT Show? Remington should have worried more about their quality control and should be embarrased...
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    Ballistic Coefficient?

    Does anyone know of a site on the net that lists the BC value for every bullet by every manufacturer so that BC values can be compared easily? Thanks.
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    Gunsmithing Rebarreling cost?

    Re: Rebarreling cost? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: N8Lusk</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Best to get all the parts and send it, as opposed to having the smith order them. </div></div> I was wondering about this but wasn't sure how a...
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    Gunsmithing Rebarreling cost?

    I have a Remington 700 that I'd like to have rebarreled and the action trued. I'd want a stainless 26" varmint/sendero contoured barrel in .243 Win. probably an 8 or 8.5 twist. Does anyone have a recommendation of someone reasonably priced in the Houston, Tx. area or can recommend someone that...
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    2012 SHOT

    Re: 2012 SHOT What did Remington have to offer at the 2012 SHOT Show?
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    Now This is a Powerful Rifle!

    Re: Now This is a Powerful Rifle! I don't want to own one, to expensive, but I sure like to shoot one once.
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    Finish for Milspec 5R

    Re: Finish for Milspec 5R I'd have it Cerakoted, much more durable/tougher finish and you can get a variety of colors.