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Will compete in my first match in two weeks. Do not yet have a chronograph or a kestrel. Are these available to everyone at each match? Are other shooters willing to share their kestrel info at least? Thanks!

Hey all, I've been shooting for a few years, but never learned to use a scope. Now that I'm trying to, it's a struggle. With a decent rifle and scope, my groups are in the 4"-6" range at 100 yards, and it's all trigger-monkey error. I have an adjustastable cheek rest, and wear corrective...

No flames please about the Mini 14 - I am just getting started. No expectations for accuracy out beyond 200-300 yards. :) I have the Ruger Mini 14 with the Pic rail and scope rings and looking for suggestions for a scope to get started at 100 yards and hoping for higher. This is the one...

Hi y'all. I'm interested in the Competition Dynamics Steel Safari and Sniper Adventure Challenges. I'm a bit resource challenged right now, but I want to try to get into some long-ish range competitions. The Steel Safari sounds like it would be a fun competition to get in on. I have a .270 Win...

I need the assistance of the scattergun crowd for this question- I bought a nice used Remington 1100 LT 20 gauge barrel for cheap to flip. I sold it for a good price but the guy who bought it returned it, claiming it had been modified on the receiver end and didn’t fit his Rem 1100. He showed...

Hello all, I’m hoping to as some questions on optics. I’m new to distance shooting and looking for solid scope with a great warranty. Where is the best page here for me to post my questions? Thanks!

Hello everyone - I'm relatively new to target shooting, and just purchased a Ruger American Hunter in .308 with a Vortex Viper 6.5-20x50 scope and case. I have a shotgun, but this is my first rifle. I've fired before, but have never shot anything beyond 50 yards. Around me, the ranges go to...

I apologize for the new account new-b question... but I am looking to get a Remmington 700. There are a couple of reasons... I'll spare you them but I've done my research and I'm confident it's the right choice. There are two options available that look good. My question is, one is clearly...

Hey guys, my names Vince. I've been on and off this site the past 1.5 years but I'll be around more as I began working on an 80% build. Always admired and wanted a gun and also prefered the long range gun over all else. I'm very glad to know that theres such community dedicated to long range and...

Hello good people! I'm hoping to leverage the magnitude of collective experience on this forum to advise my next purchasing decision. I'm in the market for a scope for my 7mm Rem Mag. I Primarily enjoy target shooting over long distances (300-900m) I have roughly $500 to spend. I'm...

I currently live in the Peoples Republic of California, and cannot legally obtain a suppressor, however... in a couple years, I may be moving to a much more freedom-friendly state. One of the first things I intend to do after getting power and water at my new place (wherever it's gonna be) will...

Hi guys, 1st post here. I'm a complete newbie to long range shooting, and I have not had much time behind a rifle at that. However after shooting a buddy's SPS Tactical I knew I would really like this sport. I found myself an amazing deal on a brand new Remington 5R in 308 and now need to...

Hello all, I've used various pistols and revolvers, as well as black "ammo eating" rifles, for over 20 years now, but I don't have a lot of experience with precision, distance bolt guns other than standard factory deer rifles. Having hung out here at Sniper's Hide for a few months I'm feeling...

Hey guys, new to the custom rifle scene but would like to build my father a rifle before its his time.so im wanting to build him a 308, i know basically how and what im going to use, however. i just purchased a rifle in the for sale section. it is a 30-06 howa 1500. am i able to actually use...

1. I have a ruger mark 2, .22 LR one inch by five point five inch bull barreled shooter... : ... should I have the front sight removed or pushed back and the barrel threaded ? do I need to change the slide stop to prohibit semi auto fire to deaden the sound more if I want it really quiet with...

Hello to all. Looking forward to a steep learning curve from everybody here. To my fellow vets: It was an honor and a privilege to have served with you.

Just a newbie working on developing a load for my new "used" PAI rifle. Do you need to size new brass? I have new Win. brass do I need to size them or just primer pocket uniform, flash hole deburr, Trim to length, chamfer inside and outside of neck, and then load? Thanks

Hows it going all. I was wondering could anyone tell me what is the best way to get into gunsmithing? I have asked the guys around town and no one seems to have the time or the drive to want to take some "young kid" in and help educate me so that I can continue to serve the shooting community...

So I was drawn for my first elk hunt here in NV. Done a lot of deer hunting over the years but no elk hunting. Going to check with the BLM and G&F in my hunting area for advice as well but I was wondering if others had ran across good books on elk hunting tactics/trends/etc. Any other advice...

Hello folks, I just joined this site today, but I have searched around and I have not found what I am looking for yet. I am looking for a general consensus of what I should be looking for in a gun based on my criteria A little background on myself I have been shooting mostly shotgun (410, 20...