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  1. sr15match

    Federal Gold 711B and 719 questions

    OK. I am trying to help out my son and need a little assistance. As I am not home to have hands on help I am doing it via phone and email. He is shooting a Marlin 880SQ @ 50 yards on paper from a rest and 100 yard steel off hand but hasn't had a lot of time to try different ammo options. I...
  2. M

    Rifle Scopes Questions on a 5-25 S&B?

    I went shooting out today. It was around 29 degrees out bright and sunny. For some reason I coulnd get a clear crisp pic set on 25x thru the scope? I adjusted the back ring till it was as clear as it could get. I also adjusted the focus on the side. I was also seeing ALOT of heatwaves thru the...
  3. D

    Rifle Scopes noob questions about Base, Rings, Scope

    rifle is Remington 700 SPS .308 Tactical Scope is Tasco SuperSniper 10X42 I'm looking at Ken Farrell rings and base but don't exactly know what models i should purchase for my particular gun. Also, can anyone here talk me into something less expensive with equal quality? Help a noob out
  4. G

    Rifle Scopes New to Nightforce optics, have questions

    I'm not a stranger to high end optics by any means. I have used Leupold, Zeiss, Swarovski, and Schmidt & Bender. I have been considering what glass to put on a new build. I am strongly considering the 5.5-22x50mm model with CH-2 reticle. What I want to know is do these scopes have...
  5. B

    New with Howa questions

    I recently purchased a Howa M1500 chambered in .308Win This is my first long rifle purchase as I am usually a pistol kinda guy. I bought it with the 20" heavy barrel as well as the Hogue OD Overmoulded stock. It came with a 4x Nikko Stirling Scope and I have a few basic questions that Im sure...
  6. desertrat1979

    COAL questions

    I am playing around with some 190SMK's right now and I am wondering what COAL is the average. I have the factory 24" sporter barrel w/ 1-10 twist. I loaded some the other day, shot a 1.5" group @ 100 yds. I used the zero I set for my 155 SMK's. The hits were like 10" lower. I had them at 3.320...
  7. P

    Bedding questions for MK II owners.

    So I just picked up a MK II FV and have ordered a Sharp Shooter Supply Laminate stock for it. I have some questions about bedding. 1: Did you bed your MK II? 2: Pillar, Epoxy or both? 3: In reference to no. 2, Why did you choose the route that you did? Im thinking about just pillar bedding it...
  8. C

    Gunsmithing Cerakote application questions

    Guys, I'm getting ready to shoot my barreled action with some Cerakote and had a couple questions before I jump right in. - I'm leaning towards the ambient cure version, but is it worth the extra hassle to go with the heat cure version? I'm not too concerned about waiting longer for it to...
  9. R

    Remington Model 600 Questions

    I just picked up a Remington Model 600 chambered in .308 Winchester. It's a neat little rifle but someone has cut the vent rib off of the top. I'd just like to find a medium heavy, maybe heavy barrel for it. It's gonna need a new scope as well but, I'll find a decent one. I know H.S. Precision...