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    Berger 30 cal, 185 juggernaut vs target hybrid

    I have never used Berger bullets before but I thought I would try them out. opinions as to which is better. I known it depends, just asking for your experience. 185 juggernaut vs the new design 185 target hybrid.
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    Rifle Scopes Aadmount covers won't snap close????

    I have a Kahles 624 with Aadmount covers that won't close. I ordered them from Aadmount for the Kahles 624 and the installed easily with a perfect fit but when I try to snap them closed the cap portion will not snap closed around the mount portion. I don't won't to file or grind if I don't have...
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    Is 6.5 CM ever used as military or LE sniper rifles?

    Good info ...thanks
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    Is 6.5 CM ever used as military or LE sniper rifles?

    know .308, 300win mad and 338 are used as sniper rifles but I never hear about 6.5 creedmoor guns being used....why???
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    Range Report Wh at is it about the 6.5 cm that causes short barrel life?

    I am wondering what ballistically that cause the 6.5 cm to have a short barrel life. It isn't a magnum, the powder charge is not that high???
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    Suppressors One can for two different guns

    This will be my first suppressor and am wondering if there are advantages/disadvantages in using one can for both guns? A .308 and 6.5cm. Both are bolt guns. Would it be better to get a separate suppressor for each gun?
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    Kestrel Meters Ballistics Official Thread

    thanks for the clarification...is 1.39 the latest FW rev.???
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    Range Report 6.5 Creedmoor velocities for 143 ELD-x Precision Hunter

    I have a Tikka T3 TAC A1 in 6.5cm w/24" barrel and was shooting factory ELD-X on Thursday. Measured with a magnetospeed at 2650 avg,
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    Awesome deal on Kestrel sportsman

    I bought one from CameraLand NY and received it this week. GREAT deal! Just trying to get it all set-up.
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    Kestrel Meters Ballistics Official Thread

    I have just purchased a 5700 Sportsman/LiNK and when I turn the kestrel on the screen says FW 1.39. Is this the latest firmware ver.? I have tried to download the LiNK app onto my windows 10 laptop and it loaded but when I open it all the options are for some sort of "Rowing" sports. A program...
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    kestrel sportsman 5700 question?

    I have read the manual that comes with it several times. I will try to find a video that answers my questions. The manual is not very helpful. I
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    kestrel sportsman 5700 question?

    Can you only have one ammo profile per gun? Soif you use more than one ammo for a gun you out of luck
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    kestrel sportsman 5700 question?

    I will call Camera Land, that's where I bought it, and ask the question. For those of you who have experience with the Sportsman 5700 where do you build ammo profiles? When i built a rifle profile i saw what appeared to be an ammo profile but does that mean you can only build one ammo profile...
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    kestrel sportsman 5700 question?

    Yes, I went through all the program options, switching from weather to ballistics.
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    kestrel sportsman 5700 question?

    I received my Kestrel Sportsman 5700 yesterday. I successfully upgraded the firmware. It does not appear to have Applied Ballistics installed..... So my question is, without the $190 upgrade to Elite, what does the Sportsman 5700 do for me that my smartphone plus Wind Flow unit does not do? I...
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    Kestrel Sportsman Elite Upgrade vs Elite

    Camera Land NY currently has the 5700 Sportsman for $249!!!! then the $190 upgrade if you feel like you need it. I ordered one this weekend and anxiously awaiting it to get here.
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    Measuring COAL???

    Thanks for the verification! Logic says it has to be measured to the Ogive.
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    Measuring COAL???

    I am using a Hornady OAL gage with a Hornady modified case for 6.5cm to measure my Tikka T3 TAC A1. It seems to me that the measurement is dependent on the bullet used when measuring. I used a Berger 140 Hybrid Target and a Hornady 143 ELD X. The average of 10 measurements each was different...
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    Advanced Marksmanship Book recommendations for reading the wind?

    I would like to start reading up on how to read the wind. Can some of you recommend books that helped you learn and understand the skill. I know that it takes practice but knowing what to practice is a place to start.
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    Does any Ballistic Calulator Do This?

    Wow a Trimble is over $1k!!!! to much for me! Thanks for the info anyway.
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