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    Rifle Scopes What scope bases have recoil lugs like Badger?

    Re: What scope bases have recoil lugs like Badger? Seekins has the recoil lug
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    AIAW SM reloading questions

    Re: AIAW SM reloading questions Black Majik- 300gr typically require 1:10" or faster to truly stabilize, but if you're having good luck with them I'd recommend stretching them out and seeing if they shoot well. I agree with Sean (Mile High); 250gr bullets are no slouch in 338LM and were...
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    Sidearms & Scatterguns Acceptable / Typical Failure Rates

    Re: Acceptable / Typical Failure Rates Interesting topic, most are unwilling to admit that their prized possession may have malfunctioned that one time (but it was due to limp-wristing, right? definitely not the guns fault!). I've had a G29 for several years and several thousand rounds...
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    New One Piece Reminton Target Bolts

    Re: New One Piece Reminton Target Bolts <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 105amatt</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Is that the Hammer I hear in the distance? </div></div> I think an exception can be made for Dave Kiff (owner of PT&G). His reamers...
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    Hornady LnL powder drop system

    Re: Hornady LnL powder drop system Can't help you with the 4350 but have you been using their "One-shot" cleaner and dry lube? It works great on my powder measure (only use it with pistol powders) and anything else seems to gum it up with powder sticking to the side.
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    Rifle Scopes Should I sell my Nightforce for a Bushnell HDMR?

    Re: Should I sell my Nightforce for a Bushnell HDMR? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: hewlett260</div><div class="ubbcode-body">to answer a question with a question, Should you stop using condoms and slam your dick in a door before sex instead? If...
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    Bumping shoulders, how do you know?

    Re: Bumping shoulders, how do you know? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: YAOG</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: avidflyer</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div...
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    Hornady LNL AP 338 Lapua Shell Plate??

    Re: Hornady LNL AP 338 Lapua Shell Plate?? I just put a 338 case on my LNL AP and it does index on time to enter the die (by quite a margin) so that wouldn't be an issue. However, if they don't produce the shellplate, it's a moot point.
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    Rifle Scopes NightForce or USO?

    Re: NightForce or USO? I've owned both; had the NF first and then "upgraded" to the USO. I was disappointed by the poor glass (not nearly the resolution of the NF), the vague windage knob, and the slight amount of backlash in the parallax. Lesson learned; went back to buying NF!
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    Mailed Items

    Re: Mailed Items I think as a seller you take the fall (and in this case provide a partial refund or offer to take back the item). I know that "technically" it's not either party's fault but I feel, when I'm selling something, that once I get paid it is my responsibility to get the item to...
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    Rifle Scopes Premier 5-25x56 vs S&B 5-25x56 PMII

    Re: Premier 5-25x56 vs S&B 5-25x56 PMII Premier is going through some funky ownership issues; for that reason alone I'd go with S&B. At least you have some confidence they'll still be around in 5 years.
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    Your perfect action - and why

    Re: Your perfect action - and why Mauser 98. Because as much as the boutique custom action makers try, they cannot even come close to producing the features that made the Mauser great. What we have today are a bunch of Remington 700 clones with minor modifications where convenient.
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    sig sauer tactical 2

    Re: sig sauer tactical 2 Friend of mine had one in 338 Lapua, it shot around 1-1.5 MOA with 5 different types of factory ammo. He shot his other 338's much better, and Sig (US importer for the Tactical 2's, BlaserUSA handles all the other Blasers) told him that the guarantee was MOA so there...
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    Rifle Scopes Poor SWFA customer service, just as shocked as you

    Re: Poor SWFA customer service, just as shocked as you You ordered the wrong mount, left yourself very little time, and are upset because they didn't meet your schedule? I can understand the frustration about being told it would be delivered to you by a certain date, but you have to realize...
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    Rifle Scopes $2500 to Blow on Glass Opinions welcome

    Re: $2500 to Blow on Glass Opinions welcome <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BigJimFish</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'd personally go NF. I tried to like...
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    Rifle Scopes USO vs Nightforce?

    Re: USO vs Nightforce? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ffhogue</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What is all this blasphemy about NF over USO? The ONLY reason to consider a NF is if you want SFP. Other than that the uso is hands down a better scope...
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    Rifle Scopes $2500 to Blow on Glass Opinions welcome

    Re: $2500 to Blow on Glass Opinions welcome I'd personally go NF. I tried to like USO but my 3.2-17 had unimpressive glass in it and the #1 windage knob was vague as hell.
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    Dillon 650 vs Hornady Lnl AP

    Re: Dillon 650 vs Hornady Lnl AP I've used both and ended up with the Hornady. Cheaper caliber swaps and I only do a couple thousand a year (not full production like some guys). Hornady CS has been great, sending me parts for free with no questions asked. I've been happy with the press, and...
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    Stereotypical Arrogance,

    Re: Stereotypical Arrogance, I live in Bellingham (the city with the Costco) and while there are obnoxious people on both sides of the border its unfair to single out one group. I'm a dual citizen (USA/Canada) so I have a bit more perspective on both cultures than the average citizen and...
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    Gunsmithing Straight Shooter Supply 338 Lapua Mark V

    Re: Straight Shooter Supply 338 Lapua Mark V That is a really nice looking rifle; you did a good job with the color selection!