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Difficult Bolt Lift on Savage Model 110
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Crash »
Fri Jul 21, 2023 3:22 pm
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I bought a Savage Model 110 in 6.5 Creedmoor from Walmart a few months and the bolt is extremely difficult to lift. I thought that it might just be a...
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Thanks, appreciate the info. I'll check mine out for that tomorrow.
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Mon Aug 28, 2023 7:43 pm
6.5 Creedmoor vs 308 Winchester
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Paladin »
Wed Jun 21, 2023 10:57 am
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It really is that good.
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Yeah, when I first got interested enough to hire someone to teach me long range shooting, he was a retired MARSOC marine and former scout sniper. He...
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Mon Jun 26, 2023 8:59 pm
1.75" shotshell compatibility
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LDB415 »
Mon May 29, 2023 1:05 pm
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I've been debating a shotgun for at home security. The 1.75 shells interest me because they'd offer 3 for 2 capacity and a 6+1 would be a 9+1 with...
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I emailed with Mossberg. Their 590 S models are modified somehow and feed 1.75 with full reliability with no adapter. The weird part is the two...
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Thu Jun 08, 2023 7:23 am
If Not a Bolt Action, Which Is Better, Straight Pull Bolt, Lever or Pump?
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Crash »
Fri May 19, 2023 2:00 pm
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Because of problems with my right shoulder and wrist, I have trouble working the bolt on a traditional up-back-forward-down type of bolt. And since I...
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Have you considered a semiauto with a more traditional look? I’m thinking of something like a Browning BAR :
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Mon May 22, 2023 9:58 pm
Basic Marksmanship Course on Youtube (Army)
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dlh »
Fri May 19, 2023 6:36 pm
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Soon I will be 70 years old but always consider myself a lifetime student.
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Outstanding video! I recommend it to all students of the rifle. If you look carefully the instructor is sporting a President's Hundred tab.
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Last post by Paladin
Sat May 20, 2023 5:06 pm
6.5 Creedmoor at extreme long range
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Paladin »
Thu Mar 23, 2023 9:02 am
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With the growing popularity of the 6.5 Creedmoor, its really interesting to see what these rifles can do:
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You could go the more budget friendly route like I did and get a Ruger American Predator in 6.5 Creedmoor
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Thu Mar 23, 2023 7:16 pm
Removing Scuff Marks from a Wooden Rifle Stock
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Crash »
Tue Mar 07, 2023 3:49 pm
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What's the best way to remove light scuff marks (not scratches) from a rifle stock? I have a 1978 Browning Model 92 Centennial edition in .44 Magnum...
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We really need that Like button.
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Wed Mar 08, 2023 9:41 am
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Last post by Paladin
Mon Feb 20, 2023 11:00 am
Best all-around 6.5 Creedmoor ammo
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Crash »
Thu Jan 12, 2023 8:11 pm
Need recommendations for (1) a good all-around target (100 - 500 yds) round and (2) a deer round (probably not over 200 yds) for the 6.5 Creedmoor....
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Last post by Crash
Thu Jan 12, 2023 8:11 pm
Proper Ammunition for a Savage Model 64 in .22LR
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Crash »
Mon Dec 26, 2022 2:33 pm
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My new Savage Model 64 is marked .22LR on the barrel and the owner's manual says the same thing. What I want to know is whether this means...
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Greybeard,
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Last post by Crash
Mon Dec 26, 2022 11:49 pm
short action cartridges with long necks
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Crash »
Thu Dec 08, 2022 12:15 am
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Anybody have a suggestion for a short-action centerfire cartridge with a long neck in a caliber powerful enough for Whitetail, Fallow, Axis deer and...
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6.5 Creedmoor is a pretty popular caliber now.
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Last post by troglodyte
Fri Dec 09, 2022 7:11 pm
7.62x39 AK mag bolt action?
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AdioSS »
Mon Dec 27, 2021 12:20 pm
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Does anybody make such a gun?
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I’d do one in 6.5 Grendel, but I agree that 7.62x39 wouldn’t be my primary choice for this application. Now a .300 Blk would be cool.
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Tue Dec 06, 2022 8:37 pm
New Deer and Long-Range Rifle
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Crash »
Wed Oct 05, 2022 4:16 pm
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I'm looking for a new deer rifle with which I'll also do some long-range target shooting (at least 500, maybe 1000 yards). I've decided on a Savage,...
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6.5 Creedmoor is easy to find now, just stock up on ammo. I shot a white tail at 160 yards with a 6.5 Czm, it ran about 20 yards. I’ve also shot the...
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Last post by mrvmax
Thu Oct 13, 2022 6:54 pm
Ammo availability: 6.5 Creedmoor vs .308 Winchester
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Crash »
Thu Oct 06, 2022 11:07 pm
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What have you folks been seeing in your locations as far as ammo availability of 6.5 Creedmoor vs .308 Winchester? I live in Fredericksburg and every...
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I was a Academy earlier this week. A quick glance looked like more 308 than 6.5.
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Last post by troglodyte
Fri Oct 07, 2022 7:42 pm
Fun Shotgun!
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dlh »
Wed Jul 27, 2022 8:25 pm
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Okay, I had been eyeing it for awhile..so, I bought it! A Stoeger side by side 12 gauge coach gun!
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Nothing wrong with that.
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Last post by Tex1961
Wed Jul 27, 2022 9:24 pm
MSM has discovered an evil demon more deadly than the AR-15
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philip964 »
Sat Jul 23, 2022 11:25 am
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The spear, twice the power of the AR-15, shoots through bullet proof vests. It will be sold to civilians and mass shooters.
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If the FBI is buying your guns, might as well reach for the best lol. It's not Mr Ulvalde could have afforded what he had.
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Last post by PriestTheRunner
Sun Jul 24, 2022 2:05 pm
Minimum Caliber for Feral Hogs
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LSUTiger »
Thu Jul 14, 2022 7:49 am
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I am trying to find out what is the minimum caliber and firearm type (pistol/rifle/barrel length) and ammunition type that is effective for...
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I have shot quite a few using various brands of .223 jacketed soft points or hollow points. Usual distance is ~50 yards. As stated earlier, I try for...
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Last post by AF-Odin
Thu Jul 14, 2022 2:56 pm
Set up a 9mm carbine tonight
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bobby »
Fri Jun 10, 2022 12:28 am
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KE arms KP9 lower, LaRue trigger, 8oz buffer, 1x green prism by Primary Arms for 9mm, Faxon barrel and handguard. 7 lbs 9 oz with Light, optic, and...
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Very Nice! :cheers2:
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Last post by Paladin
Mon Jun 13, 2022 10:03 am
Savage Stevens 555 Enhanced .410 shotgun chosen
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AndyC1911 »
Thu Mar 10, 2022 1:38 pm
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Purchased new via GunBroker - I hate buying shotguns online but the dearth of examples to fondle in real life gave me little option.
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I put my shotgun to paper on the weekend and was getting very tight patterns at 21 yards, so I measured the constrictions with a bore-gauge and...
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Last post by AndyC1911
Wed Apr 13, 2022 3:57 pm
RARE BREED TRIGGER 3rd POSITION TRIGGER!!!!
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Paladin »
Mon Jan 17, 2022 12:27 pm
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Wow! Obviously buy at your own risk
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If I remember the details accurately:
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Mon Jan 17, 2022 11:19 pm
Shoot Like a Girl
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Rafe »
Mon Jan 10, 2022 8:31 pm
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I haven't seen this posted elsewhere on the forum, so I just want to say here that I'd really like to be able to shoot like a girl!
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Any idea on the rifle? JJ Rock. But I didn't see this rifle on their website. The ones on the website are $5,500 to $8,000 and I assume that is bare...
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Last post by philip964
Tue Jan 11, 2022 6:51 pm
Changing my SD rifle ammo...
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bobby »
Tue Dec 28, 2021 7:41 pm
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After watching the Badge cam of this shooting. I decided to change my SD rifle ammo to a less effective ( I believe) round. I picked up 40 rds of...
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I found the video I mentioned above. It has some real world ballistic effects for home defense ammo choices.
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Thu Jan 06, 2022 7:12 pm
Suppressor build success
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AndyC »
Sun Nov 01, 2015 9:16 pm
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I'm not sure where else to put this, so here might have to suffice.
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That is interesting that they are sending out letters to Diversified Machine customers. I know the company was raided last year (I assume with the...
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Last post by Paladin
Sun Jan 02, 2022 6:08 pm
Sig MCX Virtus
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74novaman »
Mon Dec 20, 2021 8:03 pm
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People talk about about how modular the AR-15 is. And that's true, it's a very versatile gun, especially using multiple uppers.
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I think I'd be just fine with that. I'm useless to comment because I've never shot any of them, but it's a lot easier for me to trust one from SIG...
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Last post by Rafe
Wed Dec 22, 2021 4:09 pm
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Last post by puma guy
Tue Dec 21, 2021 11:40 am
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Last post by Paladin
Mon Dec 13, 2021 9:12 am
Couple of AK upgrades
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AndyC1911 »
Mon Sep 20, 2021 11:46 am
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New US-made barrel:
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Yes, the Yugos have a grenade-sight on the gas-block - it also acts as a gas shut-off. Not something I'll be using, sadly ;-)
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Last post by AndyC1911
Wed Dec 08, 2021 12:55 am
Reducing Shotgun Recoil
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dlh »
Sat Nov 13, 2021 11:33 am
Even in my old age I am learning new things about firearms.
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Last post by dlh
Sat Nov 13, 2021 11:33 am
What Would Stoner Do - In His Own Words
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Paladin »
Thu Oct 21, 2021 11:19 am
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A sometimes opinionated take on what makes AR-15's great:
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This is the What Would Paladin Do 2021 Rifle:
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Last post by Paladin
Sat Nov 06, 2021 3:35 pm
Why setting up your rifle based on the mission is wrong
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Paladin »
Tue Oct 05, 2021 12:10 pm
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Some interesting thoughts based off numerous combat tours:
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I have several different optics on different ARs. 4 of them are more or less tactically configured.
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Thu Oct 07, 2021 11:22 pm
Fetter 12 gauge ammo
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BCGlocker »
Thu Sep 30, 2021 8:48 am
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Is Fetter 12 gauge ammo any good?
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There's a discussion over at shotgun world, but it turned political real quick...
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Last post by cyphertext
Thu Sep 30, 2021 11:31 am
AR15 Quick Sighting Technique
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Paladin »
Sat Sep 18, 2021 9:05 am
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For those times when you don't have an EOTECH or red dot:
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HR is putting up some pretty respectable times. Practice matters! The amateurs have trouble even disengaging their safety without looking at it.
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Last post by Paladin
Sat Sep 18, 2021 3:48 pm
what is your preferred zero distance
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allisji »
Fri Aug 13, 2021 3:35 pm
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I am asking because my dad was telling me about his trip to the range and he zero'd his AR-15 at 36 yards because of this video.
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After watching the video I believe I'm a convert to the 36yd system. Even if I never shoot beyond 100yds it works and is ready just in case.
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Last post by LDB415
Sun Aug 22, 2021 4:23 pm
Taliban has really cool guns now
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philip964 »
Fri Aug 20, 2021 10:01 pm
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So I took a photo of the TV to get this photo.
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I think to be fair about it we should send a large supply of cruise missiles to them as well. By air, so they don't have to wait to long for them.
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Last post by LDB415
Sun Aug 22, 2021 4:20 pm
Strelok Pro ballistics calculator
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allisji »
Fri Aug 13, 2021 3:42 pm
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Does anyone use this or something similar? What is your experience. What do you use it for and does it work well for you?
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Strelok Pro is an excellent calc.
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Last post by Beiruty
Thu Aug 19, 2021 5:40 pm
A friend scored some 5.56. Did she pay too much?
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philip964 »
Mon Aug 16, 2021 9:35 am
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A friend bought 100 rds of 5.56 this weekend at .75 each. Did she pay too much?
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Guys… ammoseek.com -> it’s literally a database of the lowest prices available on ammunition. Sort by case type/bullet weight/new or reman/ a...
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Last post by jb2012
Tue Aug 17, 2021 9:10 pm
Arken Optics
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AndyC1911 »
Sun Jul 25, 2021 4:30 pm
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I'm fairly new to precision rifle but I've been keeping my mouth pretty shut and ears open over the past few years as I've been soaking up info.
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PM'd you.
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Last post by AndyC1911
Thu Jul 29, 2021 12:40 pm
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Last post by Rafe
Thu Jun 24, 2021 8:21 pm
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Last post by crazy2medic
Wed Jun 23, 2021 5:52 pm
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Last post by bobby
Sat Jun 05, 2021 5:26 pm
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Last post by Paladin
Fri Apr 09, 2021 10:48 am
Pistol Caliber Carbine Roundup
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Grayling813 »
Wed Nov 13, 2019 10:26 pm
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Pistol Caliber Carbine Roundup
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This one started out as a rifle, but was converted to SBR configuration in early 2017.
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Last post by SigM4
Sat Mar 20, 2021 11:17 pm
Visiting a CMP Store
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oohrah »
Wed Mar 17, 2021 11:29 am
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Anybody have any experience visiting a Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) store? I'm going to have an opportunity next month to visit one of the...
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I visited the Talladega store last year in July. On a Saturday. I was in Birmingham for work and had the weekend off, so thought I'd visit.
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Last post by n5wmk
Wed Mar 17, 2021 6:57 pm
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Last post by bobby
Mon Mar 15, 2021 10:36 pm
Which Pistol-Caliber Lever-Action is Most Durable/Reliable
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Crash »
Sun Nov 22, 2020 3:03 pm
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I have a Browning M92 in .44 Magnum and am wondering which of the pistol-caliber lever-actions is most durable and reliable, my Browning, or one of...
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I like the Henry, and have an all-weather 357 on order since August of 2020. It's taking forever.
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Last post by pawn
Mon Mar 15, 2021 12:34 pm
Range time with the KP15 today
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bobby »
Fri Mar 12, 2021 11:51 pm
So I added a MI break to my KP15 and moved the PA Cyclops sight. Zero time! So I did a 25/300 yard zero. Wow did the break make a diff. The chevron...
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Last post by bobby
Fri Mar 12, 2021 11:51 pm
So I searched Lapua and .308 on Google
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philip964 »
Sun Dec 13, 2020 7:37 pm
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I guess I can expect a knock on the door from ATF any minute now.
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I went to the new Collectors Firearms on Westheimer.
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Last post by philip964
Thu Dec 17, 2020 1:13 pm
.410 slug mold from Russia (with love)
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AndyC »
Sat Nov 14, 2020 8:55 pm
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Likely not a very popular interest, but I ordered this .410 slug mold (aluminum blocks and insert) from Svarog in RU (with DHL delivery for about $75...
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I finally had a little time, so I'm developing the initial .410-bore slug loads and going slowly.
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Last post by AndyC
Mon Nov 30, 2020 9:41 pm
Offset Iron Sights
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labrat1001001 »
Tue Nov 24, 2020 2:56 pm
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I'm looking for offset iron sights for an AR platform. I'm leaning towards Magpul MBUS Pro sights but those are around $190. Any suggestions for...
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Thank you, Rafe. These look good.
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Last post by labrat1001001
Tue Nov 24, 2020 3:52 pm
Larry Vickers' Delta Force Colt 723 Carbine
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Paladin »
Tue Nov 17, 2020 4:26 pm
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Classic video from Forgotten Weapons with Larry Vickers discussing the history of the AR-15 Carbine:
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Nice - tried it and it works nicely. I just have to remember to keep my index-finger out of the way of the now-empty mag when inserting the fresh.
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Last post by AndyC
Thu Nov 19, 2020 12:04 am
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