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    Gunsmithing Mini M16 Extractor Services

    I figure i would reach out to the hide to see if anyone can install a mini m16 extractor on my existing Rem 700 6.5 WSM Bolt...in a timely manner. Twice my bolt has NOT extracted a Un-fired round from my Action....with Hunting season coming up quick, its making me a little worried.. Anyone...
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    Best place for Optics (Swarovski)

    So I'm looking into buying a set of Swarovski EL Ranges for this years hunting Season. where is the best place to find these..any body bought these yet? I saw Mike has the best price so far and should have them in stock....any other member sponsors that are good for optics? THX
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    Berger 7mm 180 VLD Hybrids for hunting

    I was wondering if anyone had issues with using the hybrids for hunting 125lb mule deer. I know they are not recommended for hunting but I have a hard time believing that a bullet regardless of the Design that hits at 800yards at 2,103lbs of energy wont get the job done. still traveling at...
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    Looking to lighten my Rifle

    SO I just got through with my rifle build and it ended up at just above 13lbs. w/out Ammo...I'm looking for ideas(simple ideas) that I can lighten the total gun weight. So here is whats on it Rem 700 Long Action-Stock-(7 Rem Mag) Trued Bolt Face( No other Bolt work) McMillian HTG Adjustable...
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    Long Action Magazines

    Does anyone know of a Bottom Metal for a 7RM Rem 700 that has a single feed Stagger stack? I got the badger set up, and love the Reliable part of it, but wanted less overhang from the trigger guard. I thought i heard alpha industries makes one, but couldn't find it on the website
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    is 17HMR worth the extra ammo cost?

    So is all the hype about a 17HMR worth twice the cost of a 17mach 2? was looking i not getting one but ammo seemed alot higher than standard Long rifle 22... i guess good for squirrels, rabbits, but doesn't seem large enough for Jack rabbits.
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    Cleaning your barrel

    So i heard this guy speak about how often he cleans his barrel. he said he cleaned his 308 MAYBE every 800-1000 rounds. is this normal for long range shooting.... InBeen brought up to clean your barrel after every hunt, or time in the field.
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    Range Report My First Ladder Test

    So I think I got this right, I'm trying out a load with my new 7Rm hunting rifle. Basically I tried to let the increase in grains separate the holes but at only 225yds it didn't seem to give me enough separation, so I went to changing the aiming point by 2 moa each shot(2-4-6-8moa). I also tried...
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    Best way to develope a load

    Lets try this......Thanks for steering me in the right direction. So after having my first rifle built, now I'm working on developing my load for the rifle...here is the specs Rem700 LA, 7Rem mag Rem Vrmnt, Brux 1:8 barrel with Muscle 3 port brake McMillian HTG Adustable with Badger DBM NF...
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    Best way to develope a load

    So after having my first rifle built, now I'm working on developing my load for the rifle...here is the specs Rem700 LA, 7Rem mag Rem Vrmnt, Brux 1:8 barrel with Muscle 3 port brake McMillian HTG Adustable with Badger DBM NF 3.5x15x50 NPR-1, NF rings and base Stock xMark trigger for now had a...
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    Rangfinder Bino's

    Need some help, I'm looking to buy some new RF bino's...Swaro EL ranges are at the the top of my Budget, but was considering Leica's......alittle cheaper but didn't know if they are worth the money....these will be for Hunting primary, thats why i want bino's
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    Wilderness Athlete 28day Challenge

    Has anybody tried this, I used the WA Hydrate/Recovery and Energy/Focus on my last Colorado Elk Hunt. Worked great for elevation difference as i live in San Diego around 2,600'? Curious if anyones tried the challenge with luck? Looking to get in a little better shape for hunting season this year.
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    Once Fired Remington Brass

    Hey guys thought I would ask a simple question before wasting a bunch of time preping some old brass. My question is I have alot of once fired remington brass (400-500)from my old 7rem mag, before I rebuilt it. They where Remington 140gr corelokts. Know I'm reloading Winchester brass with...
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    Laptop Gear Bag

    you guys find any good laptop bag...looking at a few looks to be solid bag. But I hate to spend $125 on something that i cant touch. anybody use one of these? or one similar http://www.armynavyshop.com/prods/fxo54-379.html
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    Replacing a DIal Lock with a Electronic

    I was hoping somebody has done this before and could point me in the right direction. I have a older safe, American Security Cascade Model 7250. It has I dial but I have been thinking about changing it to a electronic for the only reason to make easier for the wife to access and for ease of...
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    Photos He's a Natural

    I was out having fun this weekend with my new 7RM, I went out to the check my target at 720yds when my Buddies 4year old son jumped out and got behind my Rifle, got down and had to look at the deer target just like his UncleDan! Brings a tear to your eye doesn't it!
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    Current 7Rem Mag Loads

    Hey guys I was looking for some help on a current load for my new 7Rem mag Build. Here are some of the specs: Rem700, Mcm Adjust-HTG w/M-5, Brux 1-9 Varmint contour-barrel 25" with a 3port muscle brake,NF 3.5-15HS looking for maybe loads on the new hybrid 180VLDs, 168VLDs and the 168SMK...
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    Double Stack Single feed in a Long action

    Trying to learn, do they make a Mag that is a double stack single feed for a long action mag(7Rem mag), I'm in the middle of a build (7Rem Mag-R700) and would prefer a mag that doesn't extend a couple inches below the trigger guard.
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    Parker Hale Feeder Issues

    I was looking for some help, a friend of mine has a 308Norma Mag, in a Parker Hale, with some feeding issues. Basically when 2 are in the box and he runs the bolt....no issues. when he loads 3 in the box, runs the bolt, when the 1st round ejects the next 2 rounds(that were in the box) pops out...
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    Rifle Scopes NF NP-R1 Reticle Questions

    Guys-I have a NP-R1 5.5-22 NXS...I'm Curious about how the ranging abilities work at different magnifications....I'm assuming that if at 22 power what ever you range would be twice the size at 11 power (Half of 22) right? what about the zero, would the cross hairs be the same at every...