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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?

    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?

    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?

    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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    .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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    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?

    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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    Rifle Scopes Nikon Monarch 5-20x44 vs. Vortex Viper 6.5-20x44

    Can someone compare the Nikon Monarch vs. the Vortex Viper scopes or have an opinion on one vs. the other, which is best? I know the Nikon is a 1 inch tube and the Vortex is a 30mm tube. I plan on putting one of them on a Rem. 700 VS that I will soon have rebarreled to .243 Win. 26" varmint...
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    Rifle Scopes Nikon Monarch 5-20x44 Opinions?

    Anyone have experience with this scope? Pros, Cons, reviews or opinions? I'm thinking of putting it on a Remington 700 VS that I will soon have re-barreled, most likely to .243 that I will use for paper punching 100-300 yds. but occasionally out to 600-1000 yds. and possibly some deer hunting...
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    .243 Win. for long range shooting?

    To go along with my thread on Pac-Nor barrels I'm considering my rebarrel project in either 7mm-08 or .243 Win. The .243 Win. would obviously have less recoil but are there any disadvantages to using this caliber for long range shooting opposed to a larger round like the 7mm-08? Either caliber...
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    Pac-Nor Barrels any good?

    A local gun smith / rifle builder will do a barrel replacement and truing of the action for a pretty reasonable price but they use Pac-Nor barrels. I'm familiar with the reputations of other barrel manufacturers but not Pac-Nor. I'm considering having a Remington 700VS in 22-250 rebarreled to...
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    Remington barrel contour question.

    Is the barrel contour of the 700P and the 700 5R milspec the same? I know the barrel length is different but in pictures it appears the contour of the 5R milspec is slightly heavier. I'm trying to decide between these 2 rifles. I like the 26" barrel on the 700P but like the all stainless...
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    Rifle Scopes Bushnell Elite Tactical scope quality?

    Anyone here use a Bushnell Elite Tactical scope? What's the quality and dependability like on these scopes? I'm considering the purchase of a 6-25x50 MD http://www.bushnell.com/products/scopes/riflescopes/eliteTactical/ET6245/ to put on a Remington 700 PSS .308 and would like some...