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    Strion HL led flashlight

    I have had a strion for years and it has served me well. I am looking to purchase a new one with the higher lumens and led. I saw one review indicating there may be overheating issues. If anyone has one can you give me your opinion/feedback. Thanks
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    Effect of 20 MOA base

    For purposes of my understanding: IF my scope's mechanical zero just happened to be dead on at 100 yards when on a 0 MOA base and then I install a 20 MOA base wouldn't I have to adjust my scope down 20 MOAs to stay zeroed at 100 yards? Thanks for answers and explanations.
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    Rifle Scopes How much scope clearance is necessary above scope base?

    I mounted my scope last night and found even with the extra low TSP rings I have more space between the bell and barrel than I would prefer. However, if I position the scope where it fits me best for eye relief, the angled portion of the tube between the main tube body and bell is very close to...
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    Gunsmithing Gunsmith in Santa Fe or Albuquerque

    Can anyone recommend a reliable gunsmith in Santa Fe, or in the alternative in Albuquerque, New Mexico? Looking for work on Savage 10 .308. Thanks
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    Training Courses Any basic rifle courses in New Mexico

    Looking for a rifle course close to home (NM) that is for geared towards the new/inexperienced rifle shooter. I did a few searches but didn't turn up much in state for new shooters, best I could find was in Arizona and Texas. Any info or leads would be appreciated. I was thinking a 2-5 day...
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    Rifle Scopes Help/Recommendation needed for rings and base

    Can anyone recommend a reasonably priced set of rings and base for mounting a scope with 30mm tube and 42mm objective (SWFA SS 3-15) onto an AR15 flat top and also for a Savage 10FPC-K (short action .308)? Thanks for all advice and recommendations
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    New member and new rifle shooter from NM

    Recently making the move from strictly occasional pistol shooting into rifle shooting. Own one AR15 and getting ready to purchase a new Savage .308 to have some stress relief and fun shooting targets out to as long as maybe 800 yards, but often due to location limits more frequently 200-500...
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    Savage 10 FCP-K or Rem 700 SPS...any significant reason for one over the other?

    I am intending to purchase one of the two above factory rifles NIB. From most of what I have read they are comparable rifles with loyalist on each side. I have read of a few issues with both, and various pro and cons. For example, I recently read that the Savage can have problems with the...
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    Rifle Scopes Are the Primary Arms and BSA 4x14 the same components as Falcon Menace 4x14?

    I have read a few comment that the 3 scopes above are the same with just different manufacturer's name on scope. However, I see a couple minor differences in specs. Are the 3 scopes made using the exact same materials and from the same manufacturing plant? Thanks for any insight and...