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  1. NorCal Vu

    NCPPRC June Steel Match Results

    We had 20 shooters. 10 stages. Temps were 70s and windy. 1 Kuehl, Francis (aka The Animal) 577 Cleaned both KYLs hitting a 4" plate at 420 and a 6" plate at 550. Also had the fastest time of 16.91 to hit 3 10" plates at 550yards and transition to a 6" plate @ 330yards 2 John Kirkpatrick 504...
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    New Steel Target

    I finished a new target today got it hung up and took some pics I also bought a new 1022 slapped a scope on it zeroed it in on the new target so I won't be showing the front hits after that LOL I think it will be a lot of fun from 50yrds to 200yrds for small bore. The holes from top left to...
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    TVP Steel Shoot June 14th 20th and 27th/28th

    Shooters, These are the dates for our upcoming Steel plate shoots. All matches start at 10:00 A.M. If you need to chronograph be here by 9:00 A.M. It's been a great summer so far and we are getting new shooters most every match. I really enjoy having you guys out here an enjoy watching you...
  4. glock24

    DIY steel targets . . . continued

    For some reason the below SH thread on homemade steel targets has been lost in cyberspace. It doesn't show up in the active forums anymore. http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=996503&nt=3&page=1 I learned a lot from it and have since completed my first steel...
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    Rifle Scopes Lapping Mark 4 steel rings

    Should I? Should I not?
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    TVP steel shoot May 23rd 10:00 A.M.

    Shooters, This is the weekend of the camp-out here at TVP. We will shoot Saturday and Sunday. After the shoot Saturday we will eat and make camp. After Breakfast Sunday morning compliments of Glen, the cook, we shoot. Should be a great time. Match fee is $30 for one day and $50 for both...
  7. lordt313

    stainless steel media?

    is it ok to use stainless steel media in a vibratory tumbler, I have a Lyman 2500, would this tear up the bowl? Also where can one acquire this type of media? Thanks, Taylor Lee
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    Range Report Steel Targets AR500- NOT!

    Got some armor plating and was told that it was AR 500, 3/8 inch thick. So I had a friend cut a 18X24 piece, I welded up a frame drilled a couple of holes hung it from some chain and stuck it out at 600 yards. 223 left tiny dimples, thought I was good for the 300 WM. The 300 blew right through...
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    TVP Tactical Steel match May 16th 10:00 A.M.

    Shooters, We will be gathering again on the 16th to smack some steel targets at various distances. Things are greening up now and the plates show up very well painted white. We will shoot the same format as before. Please bring ample amounts of beverages and food to last the day 6-8 hours...
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    Gunsmithing Replacement STEEL bottom metal for Rem 700.....

    ....is there a drop-in replacement that does NOT require additional inletting? A true drop-in replacement. tom
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    directions to steel city match

    I would like directions to the steel city match, I will be coming down I-22 from Jasper. I work in Tarrant and I know my way around B'ham pretty good. I'll also need the start times.
  12. glock24

    Advanced Marksmanship What size steel targets?

    I'm in the market for some long range steel targets, let's say out to 1000 yards. My rifle is 0.75 MOA, but I've never shot it past 500 yards. My scope magnification tops out at 15x. I'd like to buy some steel to practice that these longer ranges. What is a good size not only to see, but...
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    Blackening Stainless Steel

    I am in the process of getting one of the new Rem 700 .223 5-R guns. I see that Robar has a finish for stainless steel where they blacken it. Does anyone have any experience with this finish as far as durability goes? Thanks.
  14. NorCal Vu

    NCPPRC April Steel Match Results

    We had 28 shooters come out to this months steel match. Thank you Shawn and Sam for running a safe and smooth match. Thank you to the guys that came out on Friday to setup the range and the guys that tore everything down after the match. Looks like the COF was pretty tough on a lot of...
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    TVP Tactical Steel 4-11

    Shooters, Had a few guys call about shooting the Steel Course this Saturday the 11th, everyones invited. Be here 10:00 A.M. Anyone needing their barrels threaded please let me know. If you need a "Shark" suppressor we can help you with that too. TVP
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    TVP Steel Plate SUPPRESSED NIGHT SHOOT 4-18-09

    Shooters, Get ready for the most bad ass Sniper/Tactical shoot yet. We will engage 16 steel targets with SUPPRESSED long-range rifles all at NIGHT! The targets will be painted white and will be illuminated with glow sticks (secured)and will glow just enough for the shooter to be able to...
  17. sv650_pimpin

    steel case?

    can u reload steel cases? like on wolf ammo?
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    TVP Range Record Steel Match March 22nd

    Shooters, On March 22nd at 10:00 A.M. we will be holding our first 16 steel target range record match. Whoever wins this match with the highest score will hold the range record till it is broke at another match. The highest possible score is 160. 10 points for one shot hit, 5 points second...
  19. Jimmy2Times

    Rifle Scopes Gotta axe you guys a quextjeon. Aluminum or steel?

    So I'm putting a new scope/base on my Savage FP10. The base is an EGW 25 MOA and the Scope is a Leupold MkIV. I'm going to use Leupold MKIV medium rings but my question is should I use aluminum or steel rings? Thanks for your insight. -Patrick J2T
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    Thunder Valley Precision Steel Match March 7th

    Shooters, Be here at 10:00 A.M. sharp. If you need to chrono be here by 9:00 A.M. You will need 40-60 rounds of ammo, a pack, lunch and something to drink. We will be shooting the entire course and may have to walk it depending on the ground conditions. Cost is $30 for the day. This is a...