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I have a Contender, and for now just have 22lr and 22WMR barrels. I have been thinking about other calibers, but would like to know from someone with experience with this weapon if some calibers just don't work. The longest barrel I would probably use is the Super 14" series. I have been...

I am thinking hard about trading for a used PSS. The current owner isn't any better at taking pics than I am, so I have a few general questions. The pics he sent of the muzzle seem to show a standard, rounded crown, not a recessed or square cut crown. Is this correct of a PSS barrel? He...

I may be acquiring a Remington PSS and have a question. Will the 1 in 12" twist stabilize a 175gr SMK? Will accuracy suffer using that bullet? I have a few hundred of those bullets and they are very good. I could always go to a lighter bullet later, but I like these. Am I being stubborn...

I have had my SASS up for sale or trade and someone has an interesting rifle that I might trade for. I am trying to find info about it. It is a Steyr SSG 69 GAP. It's in a McMillan stock and has a 20" barrel. I can't find a reference to the GAP SSG 69. There are several models and I am...

I was doing some goofing off and saw a Winchester Model 70 SA in a pawn shop. It has a fiberglass/composite stock and a very heavy stainless barrel that is partially fluted. It looks to be in very good shape. It's a .308. Are these used much for LR shooting or is Remington the king? About how...

I have been working up a load for my LR308 SASS. I have noticed a large difference in load data between my Sierra manual and Hogden's online data. My Sierra book shows a starting load of 36.3gr and a max of 41.7gr. The Hogden online data shows a starting load of 42.0gr and a max of 45.0gr. C...

I had time today to go test some loads I am trying to work up for my LR308 SASS. It was windy today, and in our range the wind swirls due to the walls and overhead baffles. I had a couple of loads with 2 different powders that showed promise. I need to know if trying this in windy...

I took my DPMS LR 308 SASS to the range today- more to function test as anything else but I shot about 50 rounds. I noticed shiny marks on some of the cases- maybe half. I think it comes from the ejector. I was shooting handloads- 43gr RL15 under a 175gr SMK. This is a load I settled on about...

I zeroed my DPMS LR308 SASS on the bench at 100 yards then confirmed it at 200 yards. Then I went to a prone position and saw that I was hitting low. Is it normal for the POI to be different between the bench and prone positions?

I am facing a small decision soon. I am selling my brother my DPMS SASS .308. I didn't shoot it much and won't really miss it. I had planned on buying a Remington SS Milspec 5R .308 for long range precision shooting. Today I was thinking that I have had .308 long range rifles and have never shot...

I think I know the answer but I want to verify before I order the base. I will be ordering a Remington 5R next week. I have a scope and Seekins rings, but I need a base. I will be ordering a Seekins base. Does the 5R take the same base as any short action Remington? The only variations I have...

What are the practical differences between the Remington 5R, 700P, 700PSS? I think I know the PSS isn't in production anymore but they are still available used. I am selling my SASS to my brother and have decided to replace it with a bolt action rifle. It will better suit what I will use it...

I have been thinking about either selling or trading my DPMS LR308 SASS that has a lot of upgrades. My range only goes to 200 yards, and at 53 years old I am not having a strong desire to drive a long way to shoot long range. I was thinking about possibly offering it for something like a SA...

next March our club will add a modern rifle match in addition to our CMP matches. I plan on shooting both my Les Baer AR15 and my DPMS LR308 SASS. The SASS is one heavy mama. I need a good sling for shooting prone and standing- if we are allowed to use a sling standing. I need to check that...

I am thinking about trading my Les Baer Patrolman AR15 that I rarely shoot for a Springfield Loaded M1A that's in a fiberglass stock with a scope. I can remove the scope. I have an M1 Garand and a DPMS LR308 SASS. My thinking is that the values are comparable, and I can always buy or build...

I was in my early 20s when the '80s began. I got MTV when it began. I really miss my MTV and the music of that period. I also miss stuff like this. Anyone remember Super Dave Osborne? Jim

I may need to sell a rifle. My wife is taking an accelerated batchelors of nursing course, and this summer was asked to take it a bit further than we had expected- and budgeted for. There are 2 that would more than cover it. I have my own idea about which but tell me if my logic is sound. So...

I shoot in CMP matches with a service grade SA Garand and a Swiss K-31. I the match last Saturday I tried something to help me see the sights and target a little better with my 52 year old eyes. I am very slightly near-sighted. I wear prescription glasses even though I test as 20/20 and am not...

I received a link to this video from the NSSF in my email today. It makes understanding the use of mil dot reticles a little easier for this civilian. A question for you mil guys and others who have mastered using this reticle- is the info in this video accurate? Jim

I need to get a .22lr rifle to maybe use in silhouette matches. I also want to try shooting it to 100 and 200 yards just for fun. There is an Anschutz Match 64 single shot that I used to own and can buy back for about $450.00. I also have a plain jane original Ruger 10/22 that I could do...