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    savage mkII with many modifications and diy figured maple stock

    i enjoy trying to personalize and improve the items i own. i understand that all things in life are a compromise on some level and i try to understand what compromises were originally made and why. i then form a goal with the item and began to think about what variables i can change that help...
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    Rifle Scopes fine cross hair 1/2 mil reticles in ~6-24 power?

    Re: fine cross hair 1/2 mil reticles in ~6-24 power? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: sscoyote</div><div class="ubbcode-body">.</div></div> thank you for sharing your data. im okay with the thicker lines for having more accurate holdovers out...
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    Rifle Scopes fine cross hair 1/2 mil reticles in ~6-24 power?

    Re: fine cross hair 1/2 mil reticles in ~6-24 power? thank you for taking the time to produce that image. i was hoping to see finer crosshairs but need to remind myself the primary purpose of this rig; hunting. i still think the varmint gets the node but i would like to have finer reticle...
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    Rifle Scopes fine cross hair 1/2 mil reticles in ~6-24 power?

    Re: fine cross hair 1/2 mil reticles in ~6-24 power? thank you for your posts. <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rcmigpilot</div><div class="ubbcode-body">.</div></div> i am very interested in that image if you could generate it i would be much...
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    Rifle Scopes fine cross hair 1/2 mil reticles in ~6-24 power?

    the hawke varmint 6-24x44mm is what i was considering until i saw the thickness of the cross hairs. i also like how that scope has the mil scaled for 10x so that it provides finer holdovers when on 11+ power. i currently have a thicker mil reticle and want thinner and more marks to help me...
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    Savage MKII shaving next round during cycling?

    Re: Savage MKII shaving next round during cycling? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: isaaccarlson</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The front edge of the bolt needs to have a bit of a radius put on it. You can use a sharpening stone for this. Just...
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    Gunsmithing renting/borrowing crowning tool for .22lr

    i thought it would not hurt to ask here first. thank you for your time. - dave
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    Rifle Scopes 11mm or 7/16" ring height - preferable inexpensive

    i have been looking feverishly for the above rings. i have relented the search for the night in hopes that someone who has been in a similar position to me has found a solution. would be nice to find a list of rings by height.
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    are carbon fiber cleaning rods solid or hollow?

    Re: are carbon fiber cleaning rods solid or hollow? thank you for the replies. this thread has delivered the answers i was looking for. thanks again for all those that contributed.
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    are carbon fiber cleaning rods solid or hollow?

    Re: are carbon fiber cleaning rods solid or hollow? thank you for your deductive reasoning cnc; i enjoy a thought process as much as the next. although your post makes sense it contradicts the prices i have seen for tubing vs. solid of same outside diameter; 1/2-1/4 the cost for tubing...
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    are carbon fiber cleaning rods solid or hollow?

    i do not want to assume because the word rod is used that the shafts are solid, can anyone confirm or deny their carbon fiber cleaning rods from the popular manufacturer's are solid? thank you for your time.
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    Almost ready to start my Stevens 200 build!

    Re: Almost ready to start my Stevens 200 build! i just got off the phone with kathy(sp?) at savage and was informed that the website is indeed correct as boilup indicated. the stevens 200 are still being produced in 3 calibers.
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    Gunsmithing DIY savage bolt lift kit...

    Re: DIY savage bolt lift kit... <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: billyburl2</div><div class="ubbcode-body">.</div></div> understood. i will spend some more time cycling the weapon and also cleaning up some the surfaces i can feel that are rougher...
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    Gunsmithing DIY savage bolt lift kit...

    Re: DIY savage bolt lift kit... <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Err</div><div class="ubbcode-body">.</div></div> i actually bought extra ball bearings for just this purpose. i will assemble one in the next two days and send a pm asking for your...
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    Hunting & Fishing please recommend some .223 deer hunting ammo

    Re: please recommend some .223 deer hunting ammo <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: virulentus</div><div class="ubbcode-body">.</div></div> a quick search pulled up a site that has the most ballistic info for a box of .223 i have seen yet. it sounds...
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    Hunting & Fishing please recommend some .223 deer hunting ammo

    Re: please recommend some .223 deer hunting ammo <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BachelorJack</div><div class="ubbcode-body">.</div></div> thanks for another vote of confidence on the barnes but the 75 amax are to much bullet for my rifle. i will...
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    Hunting & Fishing please recommend some .223 deer hunting ammo

    Re: please recommend some .223 deer hunting ammo <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: hunter530</div><div class="ubbcode-body">.</div></div> thank you for sharing. ill ask you the same question, how well did they group for you? also what range did you...
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    Hunting & Fishing please recommend some .223 deer hunting ammo

    Re: please recommend some .223 deer hunting ammo <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Atirador</div><div class="ubbcode-body">.</div></div> i will also consider these thank you. how well did they group for you?
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    Hunting & Fishing please recommend some .223 deer hunting ammo

    Re: please recommend some .223 deer hunting ammo <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jakel</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've killed 2 blacktails with a 60gr TBBC out of a 22-250, a muley with a 62gr tsx out of a Swift, and a whole bunch of crop...
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    Maggie’s preserving meet > 8months options?

    Re: preserving meet > 8months options? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Derek01</div><div class="ubbcode-body">.</div></div> between amazon and a local large retail chain im sure i can find respectable prices on the equipment i purchase. i am...