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  1. beetroot

    I Spy New Baby Razor G3 4-24

    Hope it weighs less than 46.5oz. If it's not stupid heavy and they don't mess up the reticle, it could be a sweet scope.
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    Leofoto tripod for NRL

    The Leofoto 4 section SA 364c is a nice tripod if you want a smaller package. I'm not sure if a 2 section tripod would be very good for NRL Hunter, if you are shooting off steep angles the 2 section tripods can be a real pain. The easiest way to carry a long tripod is in a pack with a scabbard...
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    Precision Rifle Gear Let’s Talk Bipods

    The only bipod comparable to the Ckyepod is the TierOne ATAC, not sure if it's readily available in the US though. If you want Ckyepod versatility then get a Ckyepod.
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    Tikka T1X

    I would never use 33MS on anything unless you want to smell like it for a week! I just use tetra gun grease, but anything other than 33MS would be fine. You could also disassemble the bolt and clean/lube where the bolt handle attachment rides over the bolt body. I have a brand new T1x here...
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    Tikka T1X

    How old is the rifle? Mine is very slick, but has had a lot of rounds through it. Grease the camming surfaces, and use is the usual fix. A longer bolt handle (I love Sterk Swept) helps a lot as you get more leverage, or even just the Tikka rubber ball helps a bunch.
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    Tikka T3 Thread

    Agreed, outside of the USA I'd say M14x1 or M15x1 is the most common thread for sporter weight barrels. 9/16x24 is about 14.3mm and is what I'd go for. Tikka started offering the D18 profile that can take a 5/8x24 thread, but for standard lite profile need to go a bit smaller than that.
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    Accuracy International Picture Thread

    Last word on barrel twist (at least until I shoot the damn thing) was this comment from Frank Green in another thread, says it all really, given the choice 1:12 twist is leaving a lot on the table.
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    Accuracy International Picture Thread

    Yeah that is an option, I was keen on a DFP model but the mixed reviews put me off. I'm going to use the LRTS for a bit (with the 308 barrel) but might end up with an LPVO for hunting use. I haven't even shot it yet, so will starting shooting before I worry to much about scopes. That's if the...
  9. beetroot

    Accuracy International Picture Thread

    No one is disputing that. It's the newer, high BC bullets that are in question, especially in shorter barrels.
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    223/for distance

    It seems like downloading isn't really the way to go. I've just picked up a new rifle that hope to get back into PRS with in 6.5CM. If I decide I need less recoil/cheaper ammo I'll just go for 223 I think. 223 for medium range matches (inside 800) and 6.5CM for longer range (moat targets being...
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    223/for distance

    Are most guys just loading less powder in the 6CM now or are they using slower powders (H4350, H1000 etc)? I like the idea of a slow 6mm/22cal but don't want to deal with feeding issues, I know the 22/6GT pretty much gives no issues at all, but the Creedmoor case (probably not for 22cal) is...
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    Accuracy International Picture Thread

    I think it goes without saying if it shoots well who cares what the computer says. I'm no expert but I believe you are probably just giving up some BC, the bullets are stable enough for accuracy. I hope my LW 1:12 shoots as well as yours, I plan to run 168gr ELD-Ms rather than the 178s, more...
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    Accuracy International Picture Thread

    So I run the numbers for more projectiles and other barrel twists, I do know that bullet weight isn't really the issue it's length/bearing surface/ogive that all goes into, probably safe to say that high BC bullets need a faster twist. The outcome is the same as before, other than SMKs (older...
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    Accuracy International Picture Thread

    I do have a solution for that.... However it's a 3-12 LRTS, the only other decent lower magnification FFP scope on the market is the Mark 4hd 2.5-10, and I'm not quite ready to stoop to that level.
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    223/for distance

    I had planned (even ordered the barrel black) to shoot 223AI for open class, but project never ended up happening. With a 26"+ barrel 88s ate 2800fps should be pretty easy to achieve, which puts you in 6BR ballistic territory., not sure a vanilla 223 would get much more than 2700sfp without an...
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