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  1. BAT_Boy

    Maggie’s Those who love rifles...

    Re: Those who love rifles... 8shots, too funny! Mark, our NA Ops Director, moved here 10 years ago from South Africa. I suspect one of his old pals sent that photo to him. Mark is a cool guy.
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    Maggie’s Those who love rifles...

    Received this email from our NA Operations Director with a cc to our President. It's somewhat rare for international companies to be okay with firearms. Gotta love it. <span style="color: #000099">Subject: A Special Breed - those who love rifles! Bill, I guess the brotherhood is global …! Do...
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    Gunsmithing 40x build threadd

    Re: 40x build threadd Outstanding!
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    Gunsmithing Another build thread.

    Re: Another build thread. Great looking work, Chad. You have awesome skills. Any chance that my 40X 22RF project will make our Nov 15 deadline? Kind Regards, Bill
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    You can't make this stuff up...

    Pastor of church in MO arrested in upstate SC. Charged with murdering a church member after carrying on a long term affair with the man's wife. Even did the funeral service. Preacher Love, my ass....Just wow. http://www2.wspa.com/news/2010/nov/10/7/...urg-ar-1071700/
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    Cataract Surgery

    Re: Cataract Surgery Thanks for the feedback, guys. I've pretty much settled on distance and will gladly wear glasses for computer/reading. SS, best wishes on your third surgery. Hope they get everything squared away for you. You're right about our eyesight. Every time that I complain about...
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    Law School is DONE!

    Re: Law School is DONE! Congratulations on a job well done. Good luck on your BAR.
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    Cataract Surgery

    For some time my vision has worsened and I just accepted it as part of aging. The loss has effected my work as well as my shooting hobby. Then I found out that, at age 58, I have a cataract in my dominant eye. I have an appointment with an eye surgeon to discuss lens replacement in a couple of...
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    Maggie’s Deer Camp

    Four guys have been going to the same deer camp for many years. Two days before the group is to leave, Ron's wife puts her foot down and tells him he isn't going. Ron's friends are upset that he can't go, but what can they do? Two days later the three get to the camping site only to find Ron...
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    Federal Gold Metal Match

    Re: Federal Gold Metal Match Victor, you are right on the money. I just tore down 20 175 gr Federal GM 308 rounds to investigate powder charges. The average weight was 42.5 grains with a total range of 0.6 grains. The powder kernals were larger and darker than Varget. I found a variation...
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    Advanced Marksmanship Deleted...

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    Need a favor - anyone have FGMM 308 ammo & mic?

    Re: Need a favor - anyone have FGMM 308 ammo & mic? .339" here as well.
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    Prometheus Generation 2

    Re: Prometheus Generation 2 Mudcat_NC: Thanks for the info provided via PM. I was poised to beg Brand to put me in line but decided to hold off for now. I've struggled with a cataract in my dominant eye for some time now and finally decided to have the surgery. I think I will have the other...
  14. BAT_Boy

    Nosler overrun special

    Re: Nosler overrun special Thanks, Keith. Got 1K each 55gr in .22 and 6mm.
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    Prometheus Generation 2

    Re: Prometheus Generation 2 MudCat, at what ±0.x grains error rate do you first detect loss of accuracy at longer ranges?
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    my hearts broken tonight

    Re: my hearts broken tonight I am very sorry, Eddieo. I lost my Father in 1977 while I was stationed in Korea with the Army. He died suddenly of a massive heart attack. I felt guilty for not being there. In October, 2000, I lost my Mother who had survived 10 years of multiple health...
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    Maggie’s Great Video. Two Thumbs Up

    Re: Great Video. Two Thumbs Up Would be <span style="font-weight: bold">NICE</span> if you posted a Not Safe for Work warning!
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    Jim Borden 260 test results - 5shot group pic

    Re: Jim Borden 260 test results - 5shot group pic Good start with your new rifle, 6.5BR. Borden does great work. Below is a target that I shot in 2001 with my newly built Borden Stolle Panda 6PPC. Jim suggested that I shoot the rifle with a bit of thumb pressure (hold) in the tang area...
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    Giraud trimmer?

    Re: Giraud trimmer? I use both: Giraud for volume/ease of use and Sinclair-Wilson for 20 or so match cases.
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    Has HF digital calipers dropped in quality?

    Re: Has HF digital calipers dropped in quality? Nessal, I removed my well-intentioned post. Upon re-reading, it came across as a lecture rather than addressing your question about HF quality. I have no experience with HF calipers. My apologies, sir. Fuzzball, use whatever you believe in...