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    Nightforce DIY zerostop

    Hey guys. I just bought a brand new nightforce nxs 5.5-22/56 MOAR reticle for my .308 and it's a non zerostop model. I thought I read on here at some point that someone was making zerostop shims for the nightforce nxs scopes at some point but I used the search function and couldn't find...
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    Rifle Scopes Nightforce ultralite rings

    Does anyone know the "top of base to bottom of ring saddle" measurement for their rings instead of the "top of base to middle of ring" measurement they give? I have been recommended nightforce medium (1") height rings for my setup but am looking at purchasing buckeye optics rings instead and...
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    Rifle Scopes Best anti-cant device? Vortex or accuracy 1st???

    Hey guys, what are the majority of y'all using or do you recommend for ease of use/installation and accuracy/consistency, vortex anti-cant device(bubble level) or accuracy 1st? The vortex is way cheaper but want the best. It's goin on my new nightforce nxs 5.5-22/56 MOAR 20 moa rail remington...
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    Rifle Scopes Best 30mm ring setup???

    Hey guys. I just ordered a new nightforce nxs 5.5-22/56 with MOAR reticle. It's my first high end scope other than the leupold vx-3's I grew up on. It's going on a remington 700 5R milspec .308 that will be a field gun and hunted with. Will ride in a pelican hard case in the bed of the truck or...
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    Rifle Scopes Nightforce 5.5-22/56 NXS ring height???

    Hey guys. I just purchased my first nightforce. Nightforce NXS 5.5-22/56 with MOAR reticle. It's going on my remington 700 5R .308 milspec with one piece nightforce 20 moa rail. What size rings do I need to order to clear the barrel but get it as low as possible with butler creek flip up covers...
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    Rifle Scopes Nightforce atacR MOAR or Bushnell elite 4.5-30XRS FFP G2DMR

    As the title states which one is superior? Have had bad luck with lesser priced Bushnells before and millet which is a Bushnell owned company. Always wanted a nightforce especially the new atacR or beast! The Bushnell is FFP where the atacR is SFP. AtacR has a bigger objective and ED glass. Not...
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    .338 Edge or .338 can't decide????

    Hey guys its finally time to take my parts to the smith to have my first custom rig built. I have a rock creek 5R barrel fluted with a 9.4:1 twist 32" long blank to finish at 30" a B&C A5 stock remmy 700 long action receiver with PT&G one piece fluted bolt with mag bolt face and seekins...
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    Gunsmithing Marine-tex bedding cure time???

    Hey guys, how long do most of y'all wait when using marine-tex as a bedding compound before removing the barreled action from the stock? This is my first bed job. Thanks!
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    Rifle Scopes WTB Sightron S3 8-32/56 tactical moa-2 reticle

    Hey guys I'm looking for a used or new at discounted price sightron S3 8-32/56 scope to buy. I want the fully exposed tactical turret version with the LRMOA-2 reticle. Thanks guys.
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    Rifle Scopes Sightron S3 or vortex viper pst?

    Hey guys I know this is a stupid question as I've already found out you get what you pay for! Right now I'm running a millet LRS and have found that I wasted money I knew better than to waste! I have been recommended to try out sightron s3 or vortex viper pst. I want a nightforce atacR but just...
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    Remington 700 5R .308 milspec HORRIBLE ACCURACY!!!!!

    Hey guys. I just bought a brand new remington 700 5R in .308. I shot 30 rounds through it to break it in using the shoot 1/clean method for 5 rounds then shoot 3/clean for five 3 shot strings then shoot 5/clean for two 5 shot strings. It took about five rounds to get on paper and zeroed and from...
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    Lake City XM118LR VS. Federal Gold Medal Match 175gr?

    Hey guys. It's been a while since I've been on. I just got me a new remington 700 5R in .308. I just bought 200 rounds of federal gold medal match in 175gr. I couldn't get my hands on any XM118LR. Was wanting to know if the ballistics on these two are the same? They are both manufactured by...
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    Rifle Scopes Counter sniper optics....any good?

    Just as the title states, are these scopes any good? Their new model is a 4-50x75mm objective and is advertised as having ED glass and a 34mm tube!!!
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    Rifle Scopes .1 mil or .25 moa knobs? Which is better???

    Hey guys. I'm currently running a millett LRS-1 6-25/56 .25 moa scope on my current .338 win mag remington 700 Sendero. My new barrel should be in within the next two weeks from rock creek to build my new .338 edge off my 700 receiver. I will be purchasing the new nightforce ATACR or B.E.A.S.T...
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    Gunsmithing AI CIP mags VS. Standard AI mags

    Hey guys. I'm wondering what the difference is between the Accuracy International CIP mags and the regular Accuracy International mags? Thanks guys.
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    Remington 700 Long Action BEST DBM???

    Hey guys. I was wondering in your opinions what the best DBM bottom metal out there is for a Remington 700 long action? I was looking at the M-5 stealth with extended mag well opening from PT&G and the Seekins Precision. Are there any others? Personal experience is a big plus. Thanks guys and...
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    Gunsmithing Remington 700 bolt replacement PT&G fluted

    Hey guys, yesterday I purchased PT&G's one piece milled fluted replacement bolt for my Remington 700 in .338 win mag. I'm building a precision long range rifle but on small to mediocre income. I am a certified diesel mechanic although I now work in a factory with the economy like it is so I am...
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    .338 win mag 245 gn bore tech long range reload

    Hey guys. I'm new here. I'm looking for some load data for a .338 win mag. I'm shooting a Remington 700 Sendero in .338 win mag. I have a millett LRS-1 6-25X56 scope on the gun with a millett one piece 20 moa base. 26" barrel with 1 in 10" twist. I'm gonna be loading the new bore tech 245 grain...
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    .338 win mag reloads

    Hey guys. I'm new here. I'm looking for some load data for a .338 win mag. I'm shooting a Remington 700 Sendero in .338 win mag. I have a millett LRS-1 6-25X56 scope on the gun with a millett one piece 20 moa base. 26" barrel with 1 in 10" twist. I'm gonna be loading the new bore tech 245 grain...