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    prepping for carrer change from military to law enforcement(leo's suggestions appreciated)

    I currently have 16 months left on my current enlistment, that will put me at 12 years. I am very seriously considering going reserve, and becoming a cop full time. There is a possibility I could enlist for 3 more years but that would put me at high year ten year(15 years) if I don't make...
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    Long term rifle/ammo storage

    With the limited a availability of ammo and the time of shooting and looking for supplies along with cost I'm giving my guns a break. Not to mention I'm trying to get orders overseas and won't be able to take them with me. I'm looking for long term storage suggestions. I have soft cases for my...
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    first rem 700 many choices plz help me, long read

    I had never considered the Rem 700 until last night, not sure whey just didn't. I know they have many choice and I have it narrowed down a bit and could use some input. I know the tactical version is popular but not the direction I want to go. Below is a run list of what I think the most needed...
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    Smith & Wesson I Bolt in 30.06, feedback requested

    Ok I know this isn't the typical precision rifle or caliber but I saw one brand new a pawn shop. Tag on it is dated March 2002, I believe it is brand new with a tag of $450 but if it's actually been there since 2002 I'm sure they will come down, they are a little cheaper on gunbroker. I've...
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    Mauser dated 1890 @Pawn shop $100 worth it

    like the title says i just saw a mauser dated 1890 can't make out any other markings, looks to be in decent shape given the age, so would it be worth the $100? don't really have much time to debate it since i'm going out of town tomorrow for a week or two, the tag says it's been there since nov...
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    My Savage Model 11 .243 build, coming along slowly

    This build isn't as nice as some of the ones I've seen here, but it's what I've got right now. It's just about done. I've finally got it shooting pretty good. I'm guessing if I reloaded it would be alot better, but I just used the cheapest Winchester ammo at walmart for now. Savage Model 11...
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    New AR. Colt, RRA, PSA, or build

    This will be my first personal AR, but being military not new to them. I'm not sure if I should just buy a complete one from Colt, Rock River Arms, Palmetto State Armory, or if I should just build one. I know the Colt is the most expensive, but there is something that appeals to me about owning...
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    Rifle Scopes Vortex Diamondback 4-14x40 AO vs Non AO

    Just curios if the AO is worth the extra $90. Will be going on a completly stock Savage Model 11 in .243. Will mostly be used for hunting and paper out to 200(hope to find a 500 yrd range soon). I am on a budget. So for the time being will this be a good option? I was also looking at a couple...
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    Rifle Scopes best place to put vortex diamondback?

    just curious if you guys can point me in a good direction to get a vortex diamondback scope? i know of swfa? midway usa? most of the sites have them for the same price, but is there any other that might include free shipping? thanks in advance
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    Hunting & Fishing my hunting setup, your thoughts if you don't mind

    this is going to be my hunting set up, from what i can tell it will all work together, your thoughts are appreciated, i already have the rifle and the surefire flashlight rifle: savage model 11 .243 scope: vortex diamondback 3-8x40 with bdc reticle, here rings: burris xtreme tatical low 1"...
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    Rifle Scopes my hunting set up, your thoughts if you don't mind

    this is going to be my hunting set up, from what i can tell it will all work together, your thoughts are appreciated, i already have the rifle and the surefire flashlight rifle: savage model 11 .243 scope: vortex diamondback 3-8x40 with bdc reticle, here rings: burris xtreme tatical low 1"...
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    Hunting & Fishing picatinny style offest light mount for night time

    just curious if anyone uses one of these for night time hunting, mostly for hogs. i figure it might work to mount in between the scope mounts on a rail or infront of the scope, not sure yet really. if you haven't tried this and you do night hunting, what do you use? by the way if i go this route...
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    savage model 11 243, possible ground up build

    i want the model 10 243, can't find it anywhere, but i can get a model 11 with bushnell scope and no accutrigger with synthetic stock for $420 OTD. i figure if i get the model 11 which is stripped, can i can start from the ground up on a build. any thoughts on weather or not this is a good idea...
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    Savage model 10 at the pawn shop, good deal?

    at the pawn shop i saw what i am looking for savage model 10 in 243 walnut stock, accu trigger, simmons scope, no magazine for $380. not sure of the year. barrel has a few scratchs and stock has couple scratchs on it. i stopped by the bx to get a price on a new one but the normal guy wasn't...
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    savage experts, need some help, what's different?

    first off let me start with i've already learned a lot for you guys. and this isn't your typical which is better for long range. i need some help figuring out the difference between these listed rifles? any additional info you might be able to give me would be greatly appreciated. thank you in...
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    another mosin 91/30 range trip,

    hey guys, got some more range time in on monday. good thing is i was able to hit the 50 yard target everytime, even hit the 100 hard a few times and almost hit the 200. now the bad news. i am still the right. i wan't able to move the site over the right before this trip, so i was aiming to the...
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    brass stacker mosin scope mount

    i was just curious if anyone has any feedback on one of these. I think this is going to tie nicely into my plan for my mosin but wasn't sure if anyone had used one. seen couple videos on youtube but not alot. http://brassstacker.com/mosin-nagant/scope-mount/
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    ammo storage

    this isn't really reloading, but sorta along the same lines i guess since it has to do with ammo. i was just wondering how or where you guys store all your ammo and ammo reloading supplies. i dont reload as of yet but might get into it. i was planing on building a work bench in the garage, but...
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    2nd range trip with the mosin, much better results

    so i started on the 50 yard target, after 15-20 rounds, 1 hit, then moved to the 25, much better, went back to the 50 no problem hitting, even took some shots at the 100 hard steel target and had couple hits, here are some of the targets, explained the best i can. altogether shot about 30 rounds...
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    matching number on mosin nagant

    i was just curious if it is common to get one of these and have all the numbers match, i was under the impression it was rare to get them all to match, but after looking at the ones all the guys at work just bought, they all match so i am starting to think it is no big deal. if this is the case...