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    Rifle Scopes Bought a new JP scope mount.....not so sure

    I just bought a JP 30mm cantilever scope mount for my 3 gun rifle...I have been using Larue tactical cantilever mounts and I absolutely loved them, thought I would try something different, has anyone ever used a JP? are they good to go? It just seems like you cant get the scope out as far on my...
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    Rifle Scopes Racking my brain: Vortex 1-4 PST or SWFA 1-4

    I have read numerous reviews on both, and based on the price point I went to buy the vortex and after looking through it I couldn't do it, then I made the mistake of looking through the more expensive SWFA, now I can't decide which is a better option for 3 gun. My goal is to find a scope that...
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    Mil-Spec 5R 10th Anniversary Question

    other than cosmetics, is there any difference between the 10th anniversary 5R and the ones from 2010 that were not anniversary??
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    Remington Milspec 5R or wait to build custom

    Re: Remington Milspec 5R or wait to build custom That makes me feel great about my purchase, I agree it's time to get glass...then off to the range for practice. I have spent most of my time 3 gunning, but I am looking forward to learning the long range game.. I can't wait, my trigger finger...
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    Rifle Scopes 10x or 20x for Long Range Shooting for 308

    Re: 10x or 20x for Long Range Shooting for 308 Thanks for the input, I should have mentioned variable power, I am not a fan of fixed power either. I am relatively new to the forum, I figured this was discussed, next time I'll try searching... I had really been leaning towards the ten power...
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    Rifle Scopes 10x or 20x for Long Range Shooting for 308

    Well I ordered my Milspec 5R in 308, now it's time for a scope... my question is what is more ideal a 10x or 20x scope. I had a 6.5-20x50 Leupold before, I liked it but it was heavy and very big, I read all of the time of people and military using 10x scopes... For a smaller profile,cost...
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    Remington Milspec 5R or wait to build custom

    Re: Remington Milspec 5R or wait to build custom Got my 5R ordered today!!! now for a scope and rings...!!!
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    Remington Milspec 5R or wait to build custom

    Re: Remington Milspec 5R or wait to build custom Thanks guys, I appreciate the feedback, that is what I think I am going to do, start with the 5R and grow from there, that way I don't spend to much $$ to start, nice pics that is the kind of grouping I was getting with my friends 5R when I...
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    Rifle Scopes Leupold M1 vs M3 turret for 308 Remington

    Re: Leupold M1 vs M3 turret for 308 Remington Hmmm, thanks for the input, I really want to try a Nightforce,everyone I talk to says the same thing, and right now easier is better for me, I am still trying to learn how to properly dope my optics.
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    Rifle Scopes O MOA rail vs 20 MOA Rail - sighting in diff

    Re: O MOA rail vs 20 MOA Rail - sighting in diff Thanks for the info on that, thats what I was wondering
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    Remington Milspec 5R or wait to build custom

    I am antsy to buy a new rifle, I sold my 300 win mag, I am wanting a 308, I shot my friends Milspec 5R and it shot great, I am curious if that is a great rifle to start with for getting into long range shooting, or If I am better off to wait and get a custom build. I worry that later I would...
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    Rifle Scopes O MOA rail vs 20 MOA Rail - sighting in diff

    Re: O MOA rail vs 20 MOA Rail - sighting in diff So you make adjustments on the scope the same you just have more elevation? is that correct
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    Rifle Scopes Leupold M1 vs M3 turret for 308 Remington

    Can someone please elaborate on the advantages or disadvantages of the two, my last rifle had a Mark 4 with M1 turrets. I am curious if the M3 is faster/easier to range as I am a novice long range shooter. Additionally I read a lot of bad stuff about Leupold on the forums, I like the looks of...
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    Rifle Scopes O MOA rail vs 20 MOA Rail - sighting in diff

    I am new to the long range shooting world, and I am building a new rifle, my last rifle had a zero rail, my question is what is the advantage to having the 20 MOA? more adjustment?? and do you have to sight in or range it differently, when using the mil-dot is your calculation different than the...
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    Feedback Good Guy List

    Re: Good Guy List Bought an EMOD from inalabama...great person to deal with, would buy from again. +1
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    Newbie 3 Gun Match question

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    Newbie 3 Gun Match question

    Re: Newbie 3 Gun Match question I have a single stack custom 1911, I run Wilson Combat 8 round magazines...I know they make 10 round mags as well, just curious if in most stages if carrying 40 rounds is enough on average to complete a stage or if I need to trade my 8 rounds for tens...
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    Newbie 3 Gun Match question

    Re: Newbie 3 Gun Match question thanks for the advice, I am going to give it a try, got rained out this weekend but will be at the next one.... Any of you guys run 1911 handgun in the 3 gun matches...just curious what type of round count you haul, 8 or 10 round mags etc??
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    Newbie 3 Gun Match question

    Re: Newbie 3 Gun Match question Thats cool, I am actually pretty good with my irons, I have been shooting them the longest, just never shot in any competitions to see how good I really am...
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    Newbie 3 Gun Match question

    Re: Newbie 3 Gun Match question thanks for the advice, I will work on finding a 1-4, and appreciate the heads up on the cold range tip...