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    wind has more effect at your location vs. down range

    This is not exactly accurate....If a bullet is fired and the wind pushes it from a 90 degree angle the bullet does not change its heading. The bullet moves horizontally down wind but continues a parallel path. Think of it like rungs on a ladder. In your car analogy above....you are close to...
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    Gunsmithing OK Dumb NOOB question

    SO youre saying I should go hurry and work at something I don't enjoy doing so that instead I can write someone else a check, just so they can do the job I like doing in the first place. SO you prefer mowing lawns over working on your own rifle? Ill bet youre the kind of guy who orders your...
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    Gunsmithing OK Dumb NOOB question

    Thats whats wrong with your generation....why bother putting some effort into something when you can just write a check and have someone else do it for you. Leaky pipe...no need to learn how to fix it....just call the plumber and write a check. Flat tire....no worries...thats why you write the...
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    Gunsmithing OK Dumb NOOB question

    I was not asking for a 50cent backing nut...I was asking what the hell the name of the backing plate is called so I can buy the proper one....I dont want to spend $38 on a rail because I already have one I want to use....I dont see the sense in paying $38 for a 3 or 4 backing nuts. I am fully...
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    Gunsmithing Rem 700P Bolt Handle needs repair(Update-All fixed)

    TRUST ME...I race boats for a living and guns are not even close to costing that much. ADD 2 zeros to the end of all those numbers and now you are in boat territory hahaha. I just got done with an Olympic campaign that cost me $80k per year for the last 10 years. Not having that little note to...
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    Gunsmithing OK Dumb NOOB question

    Thanks....and yes....we are all friends here so no need to be a tool. I do know that XLR sells them. GH41....make a lot of friends do you? Was trying to avoid buying a $40 section of rail just to get a few little backing nuts. What can I use to instead of paying top dollar at xlr....they make a...
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    Gunsmithing OK Dumb NOOB question

    I have a Carbon XLR chassis....I want to add a picatinny rail to it so I can mount bipods etc. What part do I need to bolt the picatinny rail to the carbon hand guard. I have looked through brownells and midway but all that comes up are just the picatinny rail section which I already have. I...
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    Gunsmithing Magnum 700 action, what to build?

    have the same build in a 300win mag...loving the round. Plus I know a guy who shoots this stuff for the gov....I get a few boxes of the stuff that "fell off the truck"
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    Hunting & Fishing summer coyote hunting

    Wondering what summer techniques you guys use to scout for yotes in the summer? Was thinking about going out at night (illegal to hunt them at night here in Kommiefornia) and just calling for them to see where I get responses.....then come back in the daytime this fall and winter and hunt them
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    Darwin comes in .50 cal

    How much is someone willing to bet that the next time you hear about this....she will be suing youtube! Get ready for youtube to ban all gun related videos!
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    Darwin comes in .50 cal

    When I heard that this was all for "more views".......wow. Some people! And to think he has 2 kids....why is it the dumb ones that always breed first!
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    Rifle Scopes Scope Question

    Awesome explanation!!! Thank you for being so helpful!
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    Rifle Scopes Scope Question

    please double check my numbers I am calculating a BC of .138, muzzle velocity of 1255fps, and a 40gr bullet (Remington solid lead round nose). AM I getting the correct answer?
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    Rifle Scopes Scope Question

    Thanks Suboptimal. I dont plan to shoot out past 250yrds or so. according to Strelok.....at 400yrds I need 16.86 MRAD and my Athlon Argos BTR 6-24x50 scope has 16Mil of adjustment. Is there much reason to shoot out past 400yrsd with a 22lr? I cant imagine there being days with little enough...
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    Rifle Scopes Scope Question

    How do I work out what angle I need on my scope rail? I have a Ruger 10/22 I am using as a trainer and have an Athlon Argos BTR 6-24x50 off the top of my 300 win mag. I ordered a 15 moa rail but they sent me a flat 0 moa rail. Is it worth returning? I have a 20 moa rail on my 300wm...as that...
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    Hunting & Fishing Varminting in Britain

    Oh man! you have great vids! I am subscribed! Very luck to have such a great spot to shoot!
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    Gunsmithing Phoenix Custom Rifles work pics and reviews

    PCR 300 win mag build Rem 700 action LA Bartlein Barrel Timney 510 Precision Arms M11 Brake XLR carbon Chassis Took out this coyote at 915yrds....head canoe!
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    Hunting & Fishing summer coyote hunting

    Where are you located?