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    Range Report Range Report 30-06 H4831sc 208Amax

    Range report... 59.3 grains H4831sc 208 Amax 0.010 jump Rem 700 bolt action/HS Precison/26" Krieger Light Target/NXS 2740ft/sec Prone with sling (no bipod or rear bag) 100 yards 15 shots 1.0 MOA group Lessons learned - I shoot this combination better prone/sling than off a Harris bipod. I'm...
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    ? re: Pressure Signs for 208AMAX, H4350, 30-06

    Starting to work up loads. 30-06, BR2 primers, Lapua case, 208Amax, H4350. Knowing all rifles are unique I will still ask the question for informational purposes. At what powder charge did you start to experience pressure signs?
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    Rifle Scopes Butler Creeks for New Nightforce Scope?

    Just purchased one of these: NXS1550HSZSMR-MLR Nightforce NXS 3.5-15x50 HS Zero Stop MLR Reticle - High Speed .1 Milradian Turrets Because the ocular rotates when changing magnification some have suggested the Butler Creeks may not be the best solution. Some have said the XP-6 Flak Jacket by...
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    Range Report JBM Ballistic Calculator

    Just a quick review. Recently used it to create some data cards. Excellent tool, very user friendly. Selected the off-the-shelf Sierra data for the 30 cal. 175 MatchKing 300 yard zero with 2750 ft/s MV. Calculator stated 15.9 MOA drop to 750 yards and 23.3 MOA drop to 900 yards. Set up LV...
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    What do you carry in your data book?

    I've started one with the following contents: - Mildot Master - Calculator - Write in rain notebook - Write in rain pen - Laminated drop charts cut and pasted from JBM - Thermometer - Mil-dot dimensions - Mil formula - Wind chart
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    Rifle Scopes Wortth converting from target knobs to M1 knobs?

    I've got a Leupold Vari X III with target knobs and considering Leupold retrofit with M1 knobs. Looking for comments from those who have had this done regarding the value add. TIA for your comments...
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    Gunsmithing Any tips for installing sling stud?

    Subject firearm is a Rr, Rrrr, Rrrruger 10/22 compact with a hardwood stock (daughter's x-mas present). I removed the barreled action and sent to CPC for their tune-up. Next, I need to install a sling stud on the stock so I can attach a bipod. The obvious choice is to purchase a screw in type...
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    Wolf Small Rifle Magnum Primers

    Was using Rem 7 1/2 in my AR but due to unavailability purchased the subject primers. Loaded and shot 66 rounds from the prone sling position: 33 using 24.0 grains Varget and 33 using 24.0 grains RL15. Both groups (33 rounds each) grouped right around 1 MOA and POI moved 1 MOA to the left and...
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    Is there a better way?

    <span style="text-decoration: underline"><span style="font-weight: bold">Background</span></span> I have a Compass Lake upper chambered with Frank's chamber. My load is 77 SMK, Lapua brass, Rem 7 1/2 primer, and 24grains Reloder 15. I full length resize the brass using a Redding S die that has...
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    Ruger 10/22 Optics

    Purchased a Ruger 10/22 compact for my 11 year old daughter. Sending it to CPC for their full tune up. Considering a scope but need advice. Will be used mainly at the range out to 100 yards but might get the chance to take it out plinking in the Cascades. Appreciate your suggetions. p.s...
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    Gunsmithing PT&G Uni Throating Reamer

    I had my Remington 700 cut with a 308 match reamer but needed a little more throat to accomodate the range of bullets I planned to use. By a little bit more I mean increasing the depth by 0.010. Purchased the subject throating reamer, followed the easy instructions, and successfully increased...
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    Firearms Academy of Seattle..

    Looking for a review of their Precision Rifle 1 and Precision Rifle 2 course. Considering attending next year and would appreciate your input. Thanks... http://www.firearmsacademy.com/overview.htm