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This is going to be a question, that on the surface, will sound illogical, but bear with me. I am teaching myself to shoot long distance, up to 1000 yards, with a view towards later participation in F-Class, Precision Rifle, and maybe in the future even some informal Benchrest shooting. For...

2 weeks ago, I had what I thought was a relatively minor fall off my bicycle, that dislocated a finger, swoll my hand up like crazy, and left lots of scrapes and brusies to heal. No big deal I thought. The ER doctor figured 2 weeks to heal and I'd be good to go. Today, during a recovery period...

It IS possible to mount an Atlas monopod on the SOPMOD (tapered) collapsible stock on an LMT MWSE: Close-up: It turns out that a Larue POD almost fits - you just need to file off both tapered PLASTIC sides of the underside of the SOPMOD stock. Takes under 5 minutes using any...

I heard soemthing from Ruchard Near at Near Manufacturing that I thought other TRG owners might be interested in. I had reason to call Richard about something, and he started talking about the TRG factory bipod. He says he has not ever offered a Picatinny rail accessory to mount a Harris or...

I find my LMT MWSE components reasonably easy to clean, except for 2 places on the bolt and on the bolt carrier. You can see the black carbon-like deposits on the "tulip-shaped" surface of the rear of the bolt, right near the rings, and also at the bottom of the deep recess in the bolt carrier...

I got a friend to take some photos of me shooting the other day, as I wanted to get some feedback here on whether or not I am positioned correctly for best results: I was wondering, for example, if my upper body is rotated clockwise too much, or whether this degree of wrap...

I needed a chronograph, wanted an Oehler, but could not deal with the size and shape of the Oehler 35P complete package of items (rifle size case full of chronograph, sensors, screens, rail, etc.), as my wife and I live full-time in an RV now. The CED M2 chronograph was recommended by a number...

I have in an earlier thread on this forum theorized that the amount of powder required in a handload goes up with the SQUARE of the velocity required. I think I accidentally got proof the other day. I was testing the new 250g Hybrid Tactical 338 bullet from Berger in my TRG Model 42 in 338...

I know that many of us on the forum are reloaders, and we strive for consistency in our loads. Most of us routinely match or “beat” the factory loads. For example, my own early efforts on .308 loading are giving me a standard deviation (“SD”) of 16.5 , while the Federal Gold medal and Black...

I have been less than happy using the normal type torque wrenches on firearm scope rings, scope bases, and barrel securement bolts (like on the LMT). Now I have found a GREAT solution thanks to a passing remark made by someone on the LMT thread: a mini torque wrench intended for use on delicate...

TX DPS - More than semiauto AND faster Some of you know I work in a non-commissioned role at Texas Dept of Public Safety (the Texas state police force). Today, I got an up-close look, and photos, of the 2nd of the new fleet of patrol boats that the agency is commissioning. She’s named after...

I know that modern powders are not like black powder, in that they don't aggressively promote corrosion if residue is left in the barrel after firing. But . . . If you were to fire 30 to 70 rounds through a barrel at a rnage session, store it uncleaned,and the weather got damp, would the...

If you have a compact digital camera, is it possible to take a photo through a scope? If so, what is the correct technique? (e.g. distance from eyepiece, how handle focus, autoexposure, etc). Jim G

The “best” load for a rifle is assumed by many shooters to be the one that contains enough powder to maximize velocity without getting signs of excessive pressure. However, I don’t necessarily agree with that. Sometimes a shooter does need the most velocity he or she can get, for example for...

If you haven't tried firing a group of shots with an Atlas Monopod-equipped rifle, do so at first opportunity. I bought the monopd and attached it to my TRG 338 Lapua, and could not believe how much easier and faster it made it for me to fire really precise shots and groups of shots. Tremendous...

I have a TRG 42 in 338 Lapua, so a 27" barrel. The load that seems nicely accurate (best 3-shot group at 100 yards = less than 1/4") is: Case: Lapua Primer: Federal 215 Large Rifle Bullet: Sierra 300g Matchking Powder: 87 grains of Hodgdon Retumbo Anyone out there experienced enough to...

I thought I'd post this information, as it might be helpful to to other TRG owners. Most owners appear to have found that you can't get anywhere near jamming into the lands when loading for the TRG 42 in 338 Lapua, before running into magazine COAL restrictions. But no one has published here...

I use the same Nightforce 12-42 x 56 Benchrest scope on both my TRG 42 bolt rifle in 338 Lapua and my LMT MWSE semi auto 308. I do this by having the scope mounted via Nightforce Lightweight rings onto a Larue quick disconnect Pictanny spacer. This has worked well up to now. The Larue QD spacer...

I have never yet had to shoot in the rain. Tomorrow, I have time to go to the range, and the temperature will be acceptable (50 to 59 degrees)but the forecast is "90%" for rain for the entire day. The shooting range has well-covered shooting positions, so as long as the wind is not severe, I...

In case there are others out there who have been intimidated by the thought of loading 338 Lapua, or even been discouraged by others from even trying it, here's my personal testimonial: it's incredibly easy. Equipment: I bought a Hornady Classic "O" press, and the 2.7X" case length, and...