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    Mininmum C.O.A.L for 223 rem/ safe to fire ??

    I have some rounds that the cartridge overall length is 2.180. I can only find Maximum lengths. I run 2 different M4 carbines. Are these safe to fire? What is the shortest you can go?
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    Spikes Tactical ST15 Lower Question

    I understand that I have to do the whole tax stamp process for a SBR but one of the lowers I own is a Spikes tactical ST15 multi cal lower. On the serial # though it say SBR031**. Does this mean it was registered as a SBR already at one time? Haven't had a chance to compare. Thanks in advance...
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    Gunsmithing Anodizing?

    I have a new Muzzle break. From Ross (RWS) on the Hide here. I want to have it anodized black. Any one know of a shop in Henderson or Las Vegas that can do it for a reasonable amount? Thanks in advance for information.
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    Gunsmithing torque for remington 700 barrel

    I have found a few different answers with my searches. I trust the answers I get here. My question is this.... What is the torque setting for a barrel into the action on a Remington 700? I have read 35 foot pounds up to 100 foot pounds. What say the Hide community?? thanks in advance.
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    Most effective muzzle break

    Hey guys I am getting ready to thread the barrel on my Remmy 700 308. Wanted to see which break you guys feel reduces recoil and muzzle jump best. looks aren't quite as important as function to me.
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    Photos 800 yard beat down

    Its hard to tell but there is like 38 hits on this steel. 800 yards with a variety of ammo. 175 smk 180 smk 175 berger.
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    Versa Pod Battle Pack

    Anyone have any experience with the battle pack? Versa Pod in general? Would you recommend them or not?
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    Photos My Remington 700

    This is my Remmy. She is in .308 WIN. Her name is Bessy.She started life as an sps varmint. She now resides in a B&C Medalist light tactical(courtesy of Savagenut) She has Badger Ordinance DBM. And she wears a Valdada IOR 2.5-10x42. An EGW for the base. And a Tac Pro M700 Cheek Rest. And a...
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    Number of clicks between 500 and 700 yrds

    I know my Rem 700 in 308 with my IOR 2.5-10x42 I adjust my elevation 32 clicks, (3.2mils) to go from my 100 yrd zero to being good at 500. Is there a formula to figure out how much more adjustment I will need to go to say... 600, 700 800 and so on. Or do I just use ammo and experiment? My scope...
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    Bedding too far up stock???/

    Where exactly should the free floating part of the barrel end? On my Rem 700 the barrel is free floated all the way until about an inch and a quarter in front of the recoil lug. The stock was skim bedded for a rem 700. Barrel channeled for a varmint barrel. Which is what my rifle is. Couldn't...
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    Schott Glasswerk/ Binos???

    I am very fond of the glass in my IOR. I was wondering besides valdada is there any manufacturer that uses the same glass in binos/ spotting scopes?? My search didn't turn up much. Thanks
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    Rifle Scopes 20 moa NF base and I cant zero scope

    I searched the threads for a while but didn't see this exact issue. Ive got a new rem 700 in .308. I put a Night Force 20 MOA base on it. Valdada low rings and a Valdada IOR 2.5-10x42. I cant get it to zero on a bore sight without lowering my elevation turrret all the way down.Will I have to...