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    Rem 11-87 stock refinish

    So you did not use any stain? And you used linseed oil to finish, rather than tru-oil
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    Rem 11-87 stock refinish

    I picked up a 11-87 the other day as a project. What steps would you take to refinish it. I have read that my previous ways were wrong. I used a hand sander and heard you can just use a chemical to strip it and it would not take as much sanding. Also would you stain it or just use tru oil. Any...
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    First shooting session savage mod 12 .223

    Yesterday I finally got to shoot my savage model 12 .223 that I picked up used. I ordered and viper 6.5-20x50 mildot for it. It was also my first time shooting past 100 yards. (I know) but I am pretty impressed with the it being a completely factory rifle. I grouped 5 shots roughly 2-3in at...
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    How do you guys choose your .223 projectiles

    I would say I am kind of new to reloading been doing it for a year or so and I mainly shoot bolt guns. .223 and .308 for some reason I love the .223 platform and want to shot that more than my .308. Mainly because I only have 500yds max. Sou question is how do you guys choose your bullets...
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    New savage model 12 .223

    I believe it would be a blind mag. It has no bottom metal
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    New savage model 12 .223

    What is the accu stock worth
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    New savage model 12 .223

    Bolt release is on top
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    New savage model 12 .223

    I would say in the $200-300 range. The model just says model 12. Plain black stock with accu trigger. The end of the stock closest to the muzzle is extremely skinny compared to the model 12s on savage website
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    New savage model 12 .223

    Just got a savage model 12 in .223 with accu trigger and accu stock. I am looking to change the stock due to it feeling awful and extremely skinny. It also appears to have a tapered heavy barrel. What stock options are there and does anyone have any reviews on the rifle
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    Rifle Scopes Swfa scopes, iphone ballistic app?

    I have not purchased the ballistic app yet so I don't know how it will be set up as far a choosing a reticle option
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    Rifle Scopes Swfa scopes, iphone ballistic app?

    So it will be the same as any standard mildot on the app
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    Rifle Scopes Swfa scopes, iphone ballistic app?

    I am getting Into longer range shooting 200-600 or so with my .223 and .308. I hand load everything I shoot and run basic swfa scopes 10x and 16x, my question is do any of these ballistic apps have swfa standard mildot scopes on them for ranging
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    How to determine .223 coal

    Can you post a link with the overall length guage. How does that show where it meets the lands
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    How to determine .223 coal

    I just got a bunch of different hornady projectiles and in my books there is no data for them. I am trying to determine coal for all of them. Also how do you determine where the bullet meets the lands. I'm shooting out of a rem ltr internal mag. Bullets are Hornady 50g vmax Hornady 55g...
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    Which bolt action .22 to go with

    I am looking for a bolt action. But the pws stuff looks great
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    Which bolt action .22 to go with

    Let me rephrase is. Under 2 1/2 lb trigger
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    Which bolt action .22 to go with

    I have two 10/22s that are completely build, but I want a new bolt action for bench shooting to give me more training for my bigger centerfire bolt guns. My question is which do I go with. Ill be shooting mainly .25 and .50 yd benchrest with a 8-32 scope. I guess occasionally I will use it for...
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    Steel gong target idea help

    I'm planning on doing a lot of steel plate shooting this summer and am going to be using my .223 and .308 Do you guys have blueprints or any advice on the best way to do it. Plan to use a 8-10in ar500 circle gong and the stand and all needs to fit in the back of a jeep grand cherokee. Thanks
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    Dillon 550 rifle reloading

    I know what you mean. Hopefully the dillon will make it a little easier
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    Dillon 550 rifle reloading

    I have a 550b and have always loaded pistol. The second stage bells the case mouth. I am going to start loading .223 and I bought some hornady 60g with out bt which makes it hard to seat the bullet in a single stage. My question is will the second stage bell a rifle case to make it easier to...