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  1. Recreational Shooter WA

    Rifle Scopes Optics and mounting opinions

    You will be fine with medium height rings.
  2. Recreational Shooter WA

    Rifle Scopes Weaver rings on Picatinny rail

    It is my understanding that a weaver mount will fit fine on a Picatinny rail, however one cannot attach a picatinny mount to a weaver rail. http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/lid=10724/learn/Picatinny_Rails__Weaver_Rails__What_s_The_Difference_ But here is a summary if you don't feel like reading...
  3. Recreational Shooter WA

    Rifle Scopes Tally rings compared to 'Tacticals'

    I had a pair of these rings on a Weatherby 7mm and they worked just fine. I've since sold the rifle, but I don't think the scope ever lost its zero or came loose. Weatherby and Browning also puts their name on Talley rings, which is an endorsement of its own. I also have the Talley steel...
  4. Recreational Shooter WA

    Help with 308 load with varget

    Try doing an OCW test. If you are unfamiliar with this concept, here is a link. OCW Overview - Dan Newberry's OCW Load Development System When I did this test with 168 SMK's, I came up with 44.4gr. But anywhere from 44 - 44.5 grains shot very well. I also got very good results with 46...
  5. Recreational Shooter WA

    Remington 700 Stock Question.

    HS stocks are great. $200-250 is probably a fair price, assuming it's in still in good condition.
  6. Recreational Shooter WA

    .243 Winchester Powder

    I've am having good luck with IMR 4350 and 95gr. Berger Classic Hunter bullets in my Win 70 featherweight. This is the only powder I've tried, but it works very well.
  7. Recreational Shooter WA

    Sidearms & Scatterguns HK p-30 for wife?

    If she really likes the HK, then it stands to reason she will enjoy practicing with it more than a gun she doesn't like and will be more excited about the purchase. And HK definitely makes a quality product.
  8. Recreational Shooter WA

    Sidearms & Scatterguns HK p-30 for wife?

    The only concern that comes to mind is the DA/SA trigger. It takes a lot of training to become proficient with this system, way more than if each trigger pull is the same. When shooting under time constraints or under pressure, it's real easy to drop the first shot (DA) low.
  9. Recreational Shooter WA

    Which McMillan?

    I would lean towards Manners due to the overwhelming number of positive customer service comments and the reputation they've gained for building a high quality stock.
  10. Recreational Shooter WA

    New from WA

    Welcome
  11. Recreational Shooter WA

    40 S&W? Tite group or Unique for 180gr. plated?

    I've been using Titegroup with 165gr with outstanding accuracy. Also Really like this powder for 45 acp. I use Hodgdon's listed max loads. Also, it's super clean burning.
  12. Recreational Shooter WA

    Sidearms & Scatterguns Is it normal for a 4" 1911 to eject brass straight back?

    No, your gun should not do this. Take it to a competent gunsmith, preferably one who knows how to work on 1911's, and have him adjust the extractor. This should fix your problem.
  13. Recreational Shooter WA

    IMR 4064 vs varget for 308

    I shot Varget in the .308 until it became unavailable. So, like many others, I switched to what was readily available. I've found IMR 4064 to work very well and haven't had any trouble finding it. You won't be disappointed with 4064.
  14. Recreational Shooter WA

    Movie Theater Anyone Read A Good Fiction Novel Lately?

    Read 1984 last week, and holy cow, what a scary story.
  15. Recreational Shooter WA

    Breaking in a barrel...yes, no, maybe so?

    I think you will find this write-up to be informational and will hopefully help to answer some of your questions. http://www.snipershide.com/shooting/sniper-hide-gunsmithing/37176-objective-research-barrel-break-procedures.html
  16. Recreational Shooter WA

    Sidearms & Scatterguns Why you DON'T like Sig.

    1. DA/SA 2. Slide won't consistently or reliably lock back for ME if using a thumbs forward grip. At least this has been my experience with the three I've owned. But as soon as I switched to a thumb over thumb grip, no problems at all with slide lock. Never had this issue with Glock or any...
  17. Recreational Shooter WA

    Max load questions.

    My experiences have shown the same. Another reason to load in the upper range, but not necessarily the absolute maximum, is to take advantage of the full capabilities of the caliber. For example, if you are going to load a slow 300 win mag, why not just shoot a standard 30-06 load. If you...
  18. Recreational Shooter WA

    .308 w/ IMR 4064 and 175 SMK

    I found 3 nodes using 175 Berger OTM from a Rem700 24" bbl. 41.8 (Dan Newberry's data). Then after performing an OCW test, I found two other nodes; 42.9 and 44.5gr of IMR 4064, Lapua cases and Fed 210. 41.8 velocity was 2552 with SD of 20 (6 shots) Was about a 1" group with flyer (all me)...
  19. Recreational Shooter WA

    F T/R Competition Bullet Seating - Wax or no wax ?

    Here is an article from accurateshooter.com that briefly discusses using dry lube on the necks after ultrasonic cleaning due to the necks being too squeaky clean. Ultrasonic Case Cleaning ? How to Get Better Results « Daily Bulletin
  20. Recreational Shooter WA

    Atlas vs Harris bipods

    Here's a few threads for your reading pleasure. http://www.snipershide.com/shooting/snipers-hide-bolt-action-rifles/221748-atlas-harris-bipod.html http://www.snipershide.com/shooting/s4-sniper%92s-hide%AE-equipment/186206-poll-build-my-stock-atlas-harris.html...