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    New scale recommendations?

    Looks like my RCBS 505 scales are toast after knocking them off the shelf. Trying to decide between RCBS 10-10 scales or electronic but most of the <$150 electronic scales don't get good reviews. Should I buy the 10-10s or get a set of electronic scales? If you recommend electronic, which...
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    1/2" groups are not hard to do, or are they

    Re: 1/2" groups are not hard to do, or are they <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Graham</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The method you use to measure the group shouldn't matter. And, at close range, good groups are easy to make: shoot at 100 yards...
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    1/2" groups are not hard to do, or are they

    After reading a response to something I posted I started thining about group size. Simply stated, 1/2" 5 shot groups are just not that hard to attain. Or, maybe I measure mine differently. I place markers in the two outermost holes, then measure outside to outside and subtract one bullet...
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    Cheap Remmy 700 sps barrels

    Re: Cheap Remmy 700 sps barrels My Remington SPS Tactical in 308 with a Falcon Menace 4.5-18X56mm scope averaged eight 5 shot groups at .551. This is while breaking in the barrel with cleaning every 5 rounds. Distance was a measured 100 meters. I haven't shot off a bench in over twenty...
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    Rifle Scopes Scope issue first time at range

    Yesterday I took my new rifle - scope combo to the range and experienced a problem. In order to focus at 100 meters I had to set the parallax adjustment (side knob) to 500 yards. I could not focus entirely using the rear adjustment. It was screwed all the way in and needed more adjustment in...
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    Fieldcraft Where to hit for instant stop?

    I am not sure where to ask this question so here goes.... Where would be the best place or places to hit a target in order to instantly incapacitate him? Meaning where in the head,brain, neck, central nervous system or other place would a hit instantly stop and drop a human target? No, I am...
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    Is Lapua worth that much more?

    Re: Is Lapua worth that much more? Thanks for the help, guys. Lapua it is. I finally found some Federal Match Primers and will be working up loads with Hornady 168 BTHP and Sierra 168 Match Kings using 4064 and 4895 powder. Couldn't find any Varget. Wish me luck. Don't think it will be too...
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    Is Lapua worth that much more?

    My goal is to reach 1/2" five shot groups @ 100 yds with my Remington SPS Tactical 308 topped with a Falcon 4.5 -18X scope. Lapua brass is 64 cents and Winchester is 39 cents per round. Keeping my goal in mind, is the Lapua worth 25 cents more? Thanks if you can help.