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  1. Scooter1942

    DFW Area PRS Guys

    I’m in Lakewood in Dallas and toying with getting into the PRS game. My experience is limited to military rifle, pistol, LMG, and sniper matches and mil ranges. Spent some time at Tiger Valley and ETTS a decade ago but pleased to hear there are other ranges in the DFW area. Where can a guy...
  2. Scooter1942

    I need some measurements...length of fore-end on KRG Bravo and MDT Field Stock

    Morning all, I just picked up a lightly used Remington 700 .223 with 16.5" barrel for cheap...and even cheaper after the 25% off I got at Cabela's yesterday! Of course, I'm ditching the Hogue oversold stock and putting it in something a bit dressier. This will be used almost exclusively for...
  3. Scooter1942

    Can't decide which scope/rifle combo I have makes the most sense

    Eventually I'll buy a 21st century optic.;)
  4. Scooter1942

    Can't decide which scope/rifle combo I have makes the most sense

    Yet another question...I'm going down the rabbit hole as of late and would appreciate your perspectives. I have two rifles and two scopes...and I'm weighing which scope makes the most sense for the rifles in question. Neither will be used for hunting. Both for shooting paper and steel. So here...
  5. Scooter1942

    Pristine NXS or well used ATACR?

    Not entirely…seller said non illuminated. But I know of at least one instance when someone had illumination and never realized it was illuminated! So...is there a particular gripe with Nightforce scopes that are SFP?
  6. Scooter1942

    Pristine NXS or well used ATACR?

    All good points I hadn't considered.
  7. Scooter1942

    Pristine NXS or well used ATACR?

    In my old school way of thinking, the only reason for FFP is the ability to "range" at any magnification with speed being an advantage, with the drawback being the reticle is harder to see detail (.20 Mils) for instance, when magnification is low. Is there another advantage I'm not thinking...
  8. Scooter1942

    Pristine NXS or well used ATACR?

    I believe all three options are SFP. The NXS 5.5-22x56 non-illuminated is $1200 with Barrett rings in Excellent Condition. The NXS 5.5-22x50 non-illuminated MOAR-T in one piece Mount with extras is $1300. Also excellent condition. The ATACR 5-22x56 non-illuminated Mil-R well used with no mount...
  9. Scooter1942

    How important are illuminated reticles on a PRS build that is not used for hunting?

    In the last 10 years or so, I've always opted to buy an illuminated reticle, but now as I'm contemplating another scope, I realize that I rarely use the illumination feature. Yes...I have them on all but two of the hunting rifles, that I rarely use for anything other than range toys. Both of my...
  10. Scooter1942

    Pristine NXS or well used ATACR?

    I’m looking at a number of scope options to put on either a 6.5 LMT MWS 20” auto loader or a 308 Tikka Tact 1 24”. I currently have an NXS 3.5-15x50 that I moved from the LMT to the Tikka and I’ve been thinking about something with more magnification for the LMT. Two of the scopes I’m...
  11. Scooter1942

    Advice for hunting scope: Nightforce SHV 3-10 or older Swarovski 1.5-6?

    Found a S&B 1.5-6x42 Zenith firedot on Black Friday that did the trick.
  12. Scooter1942

    Accidentally bought a new rifle...now I need glass.

    Howdy, I realize there's a bunch of threads on here about what glass to get, but given that people's price range and intended uses are different, the suggestions differ considerably. So here goes... A couple of days ago I was meeting a guy to buy an old Remington 700 mountain gun. He was...
  13. Scooter1942

    Which used rifle: Remington 700 AAC-SD 6.5CM or Bergara B-14 HMR in .308?

    My local Cabela's has announced Member Monday's and between that and my military discount, I'll be getting 15% off of used guns. Currently my store has two rifles I've been eyeing. The first is a Remington 700 AAC-SD in 6.5CM. 22" barrel, Hogue overmold stock (which will have to be replaced)...
  14. Scooter1942

    To cut or not to cut...new Tikka T3X Lite

    Alright all. Just got my rifle back yesterday from Live Oak Accuracy. Scott is a stand up guy and knows his stuff. Seems he machined all of the Stiller Mk13 receivers back in the day and he clearly cares about craftsmanship. Cut the barrel back to 17.5", threaded, and installed Scott's...
  15. Scooter1942

    Advice for hunting scope: Nightforce SHV 3-10 or older Swarovski 1.5-6?

    I recently bought a Tikka T3x Lite .308 stainless rifle that I'm having the barrel cut back to 18". I'm in the process of piecing together the various parts to make this a really nice and handy "general purpose" rifle. I'm currently looking at several scopes with the most interesting candidates...
  16. Scooter1942

    Help with G series .308 Youth Rifle

    Hit the gun show today and picked up several Remington 700's. One was a 700 BDL Youth in .308. 20" barrel, older...pre QR code, synthetic stock, matte blue finish, G serial # prefix, Walker trigger. I'm trying to find some specs on this...barrel twist rate for instance, but also value because I...
  17. Scooter1942

    To cut or not to cut...new Tikka T3X Lite

    I’ve decided to go 18” with the brake. I almost went 16” but I don’t plan on running a can on this and the 18” barrel will look proportionally better with the factory stock. Muzzle brake adds 1.5” so I’ll be right at 19.5” finished out. Stock to be determined. I’ll post pics when I get it back...
  18. Scooter1942

    To cut or not to cut...new Tikka T3X Lite

    Given that I have the thinnest 16mm barrel profile, would anyone be concerned about running a can on such a light profile barrel? I suppose if I cut it back to 16" I'll gain some girth, but enough to support a can? Originally, I had no intention of running a can on this because I wanted to keep...
  19. Scooter1942

    To cut or not to cut...new Tikka T3X Lite

    All good info about the barrel diameter. I might keep the LITE in its original stock and just buy a 5 round mag. I could always use the CTR stock to swap out the orange laminate on the Arctic and likely shave off some weight in the process. Weight is a concern for me on this rifle. Like I...
  20. Scooter1942

    To cut or not to cut...new Tikka T3X Lite

    I looked hard at the Drover Ranch rifles and almost went that route but wanted to go stainless. Moreover, I was able to get a new stainless Lite for $220 less than retail and about $635 less than the Drover. So spending $150 to cut the muzzle back and spending $200 for a used CTR stock and...
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