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  1. Killer Spade 13

    custom rifle accuracy vs standard factory vs high end factory

    For simplification, repeatability is this . . . you lock your action down in a vise that is completely immobile. All other things being equal, such as DA, wind, you farted, etc. . . . you shoot a 10 round shot group. The repeatability of the round/barrel is determined without the influence...
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    Best Muzzle Break for Sako TRG

    Ross Schuler, here on the Hide. Makes an exceptional brake for about $50.
  3. Killer Spade 13

    custom rifle accuracy vs standard factory vs high end factory

    First distinguish between, accuracy and repeatability.
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    Does anyone out there shoot budget rifles for long range <1000 dollars

    Gentlemen, I defer to your lambasting and censure. As I said, I guess my mind was just set on the "rifle". You are so right, Hairball. A GOOD piece of glass is, without a doubt, second only to the rifle in the equation. You can't hit what you can't see.
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    Does anyone out there shoot budget rifles for long range <1000 dollars

    You're right, Randoman5, I guess I had just the "rifle" in mind, not all of the acoutrements . . . . buy, hey, it's a good starting point, nonetheless!!! I'm happy!!!! And, being a grumpy, old fart, I'm rarely happy.
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    Does anyone out there shoot budget rifles for long range <1000 dollars

    Vortex Viper PST; 6-24X; FFP; Mil-Mil Badger 20 MOA base Seekins rings Jewell trigger B&C A5 fully adjustable tactical stock Harris bi-pod AAC "Cyclone" suppressor
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    Does anyone out there shoot budget rifles for long range <1000 dollars

    Yep, a Dick's Sporting Goods special Rem. 700-V in .308 Here's my last 5 round shot group. I guess I'm going to have to start shooting my dot drill target because some people might think this one bogus.
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    Star Spangled Banner???

    Hey, FM, I bet I ferried your sorry butt around III corps in my Huey on occasion !!! Happy Fourth, Brother !!! And welcome home!!! Killer Spade 13, "B" Co., 229th Aviation Bn., 11th Avation Group, 1st Cavalry Division (Air Mobile)
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    Best long sleeve hot weather shirts

    Old, no longer chucrh status, white oxford cloth shirts.
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    700 adl

    Yes, it is a .308. I have not cut the barrel. Had the barrel threaded for a suppressor and am shooting an AAC "Cyclone". I took the action out, sold the stock and scope. Replaced the trigger with a Jewell and dropped it into a B&C A-5 fully adjustable tactical stock. Using a Harris bi-pod and...
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    700 adl

    Here is the ability of a Dick's Sporting Goods ADL 700-V. The receiver and barrel are the only things left original. It will shoot tighter than you can, categorically speaking . . .
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    Rifle Scopes Vortex Pst ffp Leaking?

    A good product should never require a warranty.
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    When It All Comes Together

    100 meters.
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    Artillery/Mortar operators, enlighten me

    All I know from Viet Nam was the the artillery guys were good, but most of their shots were FUBAR because the guys on the ground calling it in didn't really know exactly where they were. Sort of like a blind man telling you where to throw a basketball.
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    Maggie’s Motivational Pic Thread v2.0 - - New Rules - See Post #1

    Yes, yes I am. But given the amount that you, and perhaps your parents have put into my education from the monies granted unto me from the GI Bill, I feel that I have a certain right to do so, otherwise I would feel that my education has been a waste of both your and your parent's monies, as...
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    Donor rifle? Dick's Sporting Goods - Rem 700 ADL

    OK, well to answer that specific question, they are, unless the representative of Remington Arms, with whom I spoke, blatantly lied to me. And, given the actual performance of this assembly, I must surmise that the gentleman must have spoken the truth. However, should you have any reservations...
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    Maggie’s Motivational Pic Thread v2.0 - - New Rules - See Post #1

    You're being redundant . . .
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    Range Report Ballistic AE .. what is it missing that you want..

    All I want is an easily accessed, and intuitive on-line tutorial . .
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    Donor rifle? Dick's Sporting Goods - Rem 700 ADL

    Hey, Guys, this is not about a specific consumer marketer, it's about buying a particular barreled action at the fraction of the cost of a custom barreled action and getting the same results out of the box. Take your store loyalty somewhere else. The point is, the discount versions of the...
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    Your Favoite Kitchen Knives: Sharpening, Brand, Style, Maintenance

    Old, very old, wooden handle attached with brass pins. Mild carbon steel, hit it with a stone once or twice and it's like a freakin razor. Big and ugly, woldn't trade it for the world.