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hi all, lurker needs a tip to get the factory ring out of the scope so I can install the sunshade. That dang bevel ring is in there really tight. I don't want to break anything, thought I'd see if you guys had some insite into the situation. it's a 4.5-14x44 conquest Thanks.

I picked up a new Timney trigger for my 5R to replace the x-mark. I installed it, and bolted the chassis back on, but the saftey won't engage (I can't put the gun on safe). Anyone else have this problem? If this is a known issue, what triggers assemblies will drop into an AICS without mods...

I am necking down some 6.5x47L brass to 6x47L. All the sudden my brass is getting crushed. After doing some exploring, i find that the expander button is causing the trouble. I take it out and all is fine. I put it back in with a little lube and all is ok for a few rounds. I dont understand why...

I had a friend drop by for some impromptu firearms practice and we got into a discussion about "vapor trail" or trace. I was shooting my .22 at that point and the conditions were right that I could see trace through my scope. During our discussion he stated that he had never seen the trace of a...

My Sako shoots fantastic however I've been having a little trouble as of late. The Trigger mechanism was binding up so I sent it off to Beretta in MD and they promptly replaced it. Very good service. Now something else odd is going on. It only happens when you rack the bolt hard / fast...The...

found this today, sorry if a repost. http://www.pahrumpvalleytimes.com/2009/May-15-Fri-2009/news/28773367.html cheers c

Haven't been receiving email notifications on posts... checked preferences, and everything is GTG.... Help? Thanks much, C

I have always used my right or my left hand depending on the situation and what felt more comfortable katholic school made me write right handed so writing right handed,shooting rifles/shotgun left,pistol right fishing left... Well I can shoot rifle or shotgun just as well right handed or left...

A successful rancher died and left everything to his devoted wife She was a very good-looking woman and determined to keep the ranch, but knew very little about ranching, so she decided to place an ad in the newspaper for a ranch hand. Two cowboys applied for the job. One was gay and the...

Just got my RCBS 338 Lapua dies in yesterday. I went to seat a bullet and it left a ring towards the top of the bullet. I tryed adjusting it every witch way and it still leaves a ring. Anyone know What is wrong with the dies or am i just not doing something right

Okay, first batch of 5 rounds just to get a feel for things... got to the RCBS competition bullet seater in .308 cal... using 155 scenars i cannot get the die set up to seat the bullet deep enough... its running around 2.950 at the moment and i need to get it down to around 2.800... why is this...

I have built (mostly rebuilt) a remington model 700 Chambered in 30-06. I made the barrel from 404 stainless and had it flash heat treated. the bolt was a mcm bros that is fitted to the action and barrel. the stock is a hand made peice from carbon fiber resin and has been floated to not...

My new R25`s bolt will not close when loaded with a resized hand load. I have checked all the dimensions and they look fine. A factory Win. load works, as well as new virgin brass hand load. The reloads drop down into the chamber the same depth as a new one but the bolt wont fully close. My...

I had a gunsmith take off my steadygrip and reinstall original stock now turkey season is almost here and i took the recoil pad off to pit the steady grip on the mercury reoil switch must be croosed threaded or something i cant budge it the switch looks pretty beat up any idea hoew i can get it...