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    Rifle Scopes Hunting scope input desired - NF vs. Nikon Gold

    I've been kicking around replacing my Zeiss conquest on my custom sporter weight .260, it's a 3.5-10x40 with their Zsomething or other range compensating reticle. Frankly on dark gloomy days at the magic evening watch time you can't use that reticle as it pretty much disappears. Would work if...
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    Rifle Scopes What's the scoop on the new NF high speed turrets?

    I'm looking at buying another NF and see they have a new high speed turret set up. I haven't found anything on the NF site. What's the word? good improvement? Fragile? Gimmick? I never had a problem with the original style turrets. If you have links to commentary or promotional information...
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    40x stocks left over from projects?

    Anyone have one of those shortened 40X stocks from a project rifle purchased from CMP? I'm looking for one tastefully done in good working order with the buttstock metal and hand stop track in tact. Either a std barrel channel for 721 style action or 700 style or a hvy barrel with the 700...
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    Redding S type neck die for the whole .308 family

    OK, smack me with a brick if appropriate. Is there any reason I couldn't use a Redding .260 Rem bushing type neck die for the whole .308 win family of cartridges by just changing the bushings? The cases are the same up to the bottom of the shoulder. Cartridge/ start of neck at shoulder/...
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    Gunsmithing .260 Remington neck diameter question.

    I was wondering if someone could tell me what the neck diameter is on a PTG standard Saami .260 remingtion finish reamer. Does 0.299 sound right? As you can guess I am a reloader running numbers in my head. My fired necks measure .297 on factory BH ammo with the RP brass. Unfired/loaded they...
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    Rifle Scopes NXS Help!---I'm a NF newb.

    I have a quick but simple question on my new NF 5.5-22 w/ zero stop. I'm not setting the zero stop yet I just want to move my turrets to zero the knobs. I read the manual it says to loosen the allen screw 1.5-2 turns so that you turn the knob freely without changing your setting. Well I...
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    Rifle Scopes Well I want to pull the trigger on a Nightforce

    OK, as the title suggests I'm buying a Nightforce. Who's a site supporter, a pleasure to deal with, and has good prices? I'm wanting a 5-22x50 with a zero stop thanks, SR
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    Gunsmithing Questions for DIY bedding a FN SPR in a McM

    I'm sorting out my bedding process for my build. I plan on using Devcon steel putty. I have a FN SPR action with the factory detachable magazine and a McM A3 adjustable stock with machined in pillars. I've read the 6mbrr bedding topic and the long post in here. Both are installing pillars at...