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  1. doc76251

    Optimal Charge Weight load development - Voodoo?

    Somethings to consider when using the OCW load technique 1. DO NOT shoot your aiming point! Even at 100 yards if you poke a hole just off center of your aiming point you will start to "spread" the group in that direction. In general I will load an additional 5 rounds from the "middle" charge...
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    Colorado shooting at batman premire

    Re: Colorado shooting at batman premire So in keeping with actually doing something I submit the following. I am not a lawyer, legislator or even a para-legal which means what I say will actually make sense to the common man. If you are a lawyer, legislator, para-legal or have experience...
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    Colorado shooting at batman premire

    Re: Colorado shooting at batman premire <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Turk</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Doc, Since when is there no death penalty for a Federal case? Perhaps someone should've informed Timothy Mcveigh's attorneys? </div></div>...
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    Colorado shooting at batman premire

    Re: Colorado shooting at batman premire I’m not going to enter into the debate of what might have been gun control, CCW, yada yad yada I’m looking as is my habit a bit more clinically than some. I was in the front yard pulling weeds this morning (mindless other than chasing down roots)...
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    Questionnaire for a possible new business...

    Re: Questionnaire for a possible new business... I'll spin your questions with a few questions that you may want to consider If a new store was to open online or in the community and was offering items that are useful/needed by the military,law enforcement and shooting sports enthusiast...
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    extreme precise powder measurement worth the cost?

    Re: extreme precise powder measurement worth the cost? Several "kernels" of wisdom in this thread . 1. Chrono's are not single digit accurate. CED touts theirs (or did) at being .005% accurate. .005 X 2700fps = 13.5 fps so if your measurements are less than 13.5 ES you are less than the...
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    New member, Old shooter questions

    Re: New member, Old shooter questions Here's a stock for cheap. http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=3453777#Post3453777 Re-tubing a rifle should not be a major issue, barrel quality/selection will be the difference in your price point. Member here Bugholes...
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    ARMY Guys: If you knew then what you know now

    Re: ARMY Guys: If you knew then what you know now Thanks guys. I told his Mom my tried and true line "The Navy (Army) is a part time job, it only takes up part of your life." Had I known then what I know now I might have chosen a different path with more opportunities on the outside but...
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    ARMY Guys: If you knew then what you know now

    Hey Gent's My nephew just joined the Army on the "future soldier program" he goes to boot in July and returns to finish high school. He signed on for combat engineer, changeable I think. If you've been in the Army and had the chance to pick another career which would you choose based on your...
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    It Lives! Largest XLR ever!!!

    Re: It Lives! Largest XLR ever!!! Hmmmmm gyro stabilized saddle mount, hydraulically assisted T&E, non military caliber and still shoulder fired........ [Add Barbarosa's voice here] "Arrrrr matey, we be standin' off that vessel a bit more than we planned." I can see the application...
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    Reloading 201: Other thoughts

    Re: Reloading 201: Other thoughts You "could" do that but then you would never know if your bolt would lock up or if you were pushing too far. Head space is measured off the bolt face to the shoulder not the end of your finger. Cheers, Doc
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    Reloading 101: Reloading basics for the new reload

    Re: Reloading 101: Reloading basics for the new reload <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: WyomingShooter</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Unfortunately, Possum Hollow did not answer my email and phone call. I went with this instead: Little Crow WFT...
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    Reloading 101: Reloading basics for the new reload

    Re: Reloading 101: Reloading basics for the new reload <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: WyomingShooter</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Doc and others - do you know of a source for the Possum Hollow case trimmer for use with the drill press? Midway...
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    Reloading 201: Other thoughts

    Re: Reloading 201: Other thoughts <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Darkphage</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Maybe a noob question -- but if brass from my .338 won't chamber back into the gun after a few firings, it that always due to the shoulder...
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    Reloading 201: Other thoughts

    Re: Reloading 201: Other thoughts <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RedneckHunter</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Can the same steps in your guide be applied to this platform ie the headspacing(with a bolt you chamber the brass etc)? Also the mic...
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    Rifle Scopes Ruger M77 MkII ring problem

    Re: Ruger M77 MkII ring problem Take a file to the bases under where the "clamps" screw down, a little off each side. If needs be you can drill and tap the screw holes longer or shorten the screw or add a washer. Have done this mod for several Rugers in the past, works good. Cheers, Doc
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    How do I use the Sling with Bipod?

    Re: How do I use the Sling with Bipod? What Rob01 said ^^^^^ One other tip, put your watch on your trigger hand (wrist) I have broken more watchbands / pins and caused my hand to go to sleep that way than I care to remember. Of course if I remembered to shift my watch I wouldn't have to...
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    Cost per Round

    Re: Cost per Round <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Gunsnjeeps</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> As far as time goes, how many of us get paid to watch TV every night? I get paid eight hours a day the other 16 are when it gets spent. When I got paid...
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    Suppressors Tylenol/Advil use = Significant Auditory Loss

    Re: Tylenol/Advil use = Significant Auditory Loss RT, While it may appear that mine was a casual dismissal of a 25year research project....... it was a tongue in cheek dismissal of the statistical analysis to ensure a quotable point. Acetaminophen (by any name), Aspirin and NSAID's are...
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    shooting steel targets question

    Re: shooting steel targets question AR 500 is your friend. There are several vendors here that offer pre cut targets for a modest price. A local steel shop may be required to purchase an entire SHEET of AR500 if it's not something they normally carry and the cutting of AR500 is best left to...