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  1. alee18

    Rifle Scopes Leupold customer service is over rated

    I knew very well that most of the customers are happy, that's why they have such a strong rep! Yes I understand in the current situation the stock might be low and what not. However, if he could only mention that it would take months for me to get a replacement or even a call back keeping me...
  2. alee18

    Rifle Scopes Leupold customer service is over rated

    Hello all, I would like to keep this as short as possible, Leupold CS is below satisfactory in my book and they don't care to make things right! I had a set of basic leupold STD bases and rings on my Savage 10, the rear base and ring got damaged under the 308 win recoil, poor quality IMH...
  3. alee18

    Rifle Scopes Is this simply the best scope deal at the moment?

    Re: Is this simply the best scope deal at the moment? Any comparison between the two? Which is a better scope and better buy for the money?
  4. alee18

    Rifle Scopes Is this simply the best scope deal at the moment?

    I have been in the market for the Nikon Monarch 4-16x42 model and the best I have found was $360 shipped. However, today I have stumbled upon Vortex Viper 6.5-20x44 at $280 shipped. Is this basically a no brainier should I just jump on this deal or am I missing something? This scope will be...
  5. alee18

    Can I install this bolt handle on Axis/Edge?

    Re: Can I install this bolt handle on Axis/Edge? no one?
  6. alee18

    Can I install this bolt handle on Axis/Edge?

    Hi Im looking to replace a small factory bolt handle on Savage Axis, can I install this one http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=13058/Product/BOLT-HANDLE-RIGHT-HAND-OVERSIZED If not are there other manufacturers that make over sized handles for this rifle? Thanks
  7. alee18

    Rifle Scopes I need help with Bushnell Elite scope

    Re: I need help with Bushnell Elite scope I've shot from the bench using wood blocks warapped in carpet that were available at the range. I mean I can see the whole target well at power 9, however, the bullseye is hard to allign with the crosshairs and keep it steady there even with support.
  8. alee18

    Rifle Scopes I need help with Bushnell Elite scope

    Re: I need help with Bushnell Elite scope Thanks for the info, got it all sigheted in 100 yards. However, my groups are not as good as I would like them to be. The best one was about an inch, but most are about 2-4 inches. One thing I have to say is that shooting .5 and 1 inch bullseye...
  9. alee18

    Rifle Scopes I need help with Bushnell Elite scope

    Re: I need help with Bushnell Elite scope Do I need to bore sight it at 100 yards or can I do it in my room size backyard? So there is no way I can actually reset the adjustment knobs to be back at factory settings?
  10. alee18

    Rifle Scopes I need help with Bushnell Elite scope

    Hello folks, Today I took my Savage axis 223 rifle with Bushnell Elite 3-9x40 model E3940 for the first time. (lightly used rifle, under 100 rounds fired previously and brand new scope with burris signature zee medium rings and factory aluminum bases they look like weaver brand it says 515 on...
  11. alee18

    Gunsmithing Floating Barrel on Savage question?

    Re: Floating Barrel on Savage tip <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: strangedays</div><div class="ubbcode-body">A dremel does have its use when fixing issues like this. </div></div> I do have a dremel, but Im afraid it will melt through the plastic...
  12. alee18

    Gunsmithing Floating Barrel on Savage question?

    Re: Floating Barrel on Savage tip <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: strangedays</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: alee18</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I guess that would a...
  13. alee18

    Gunsmithing Floating Barrel on Savage question?

    Re: Floating Barrel on Savage tip I guess that would a better way to approch that, however, it requires more time and material. I was wondering if I could get any improvement from the method described above.
  14. alee18

    Gunsmithing Floating Barrel on Savage question?

    Re: Floating Barrel on Savage tip <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ring</div><div class="ubbcode-body">sand the stock.... dont shim anything... </div></div> Is this like a known fact to everyone, sort of like "dont drive with both feet, one on...
  15. alee18

    Gunsmithing Bedding,Modifying and Airbrushing...DIY adventures

    Re: Bedding,Modifying and Airbrushing...DIY adventures Good work mate, never seen anything like this. Definetley professinal work. Does this rifle shoot as good as it looks though?
  16. alee18

    Gunsmithing Floating Barrel on Savage question?

    Hello I'm looking for a some thoughts on my idea. <span style="font-weight: bold">Problem</span>: I have a Savage Axis .223 and when I got the rifle I noticed that the stock is rubbing agaist left side of the barrel making it not 100% free floating barrel. While the dollar bill runs through...
  17. alee18

    In my opionion worth 2 1/2 min of your life

    Re: In my opionion worth 2 1/2 min of your life About time the gov does something for the vets. Its sad to see many end up homeless or live in poverty.
  18. alee18

    Gunsmithing Where to get bolt handle repaired

    Re: Where to get bolt handle repaired I would just get a new bolt handle to be safe.
  19. alee18

    Rifle Scopes Cerakote Vortex: will it lose value?

    Re: Cerakote Vortex: will it lose value? It depends on the buyer, however, as it applies to anything in general items left in stock condition with a box usually hold their value higher than something that has been "customized" just my opinion.
  20. alee18

    Please recommend a good rifle for a noob

    Re: Please recommend a good rifle for a noob Just an update... I have been looking for a Model 10 or Stevens 200 for a while could find a deal, so ended up picking up a Savage Axis .223 in like new condition locally for $325 that came equipped with some crappy rings, buttler creek caps and...