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  1. Onewolf42

    Casualties from 19 months in storage....

    After 40+ years in central Florida I moved up to east Tennessee in November 2022. I moved into an apartment in Lenoir City while waiting for my house to be built near Sweetwater TN. I had all of my reloading components and equipment in storage during that time. I moved into the house about a...
  2. Onewolf42

    Tips/tricks for packing powder/primers for 2 year storage?

    In a month or two, I will be moving to an apartment for 12-24 months while my new house is being built and I will be putting most of my 'stuff' into storage for that time period. I have about 50 lbs of powder and about 15K primers that I need to pack/store. Any advice for "do's" and "don'ts"...
  3. Onewolf42

    Reasonable rifle accuracy goal to be competitive in local/regional PRS matches

    What is a reasonable rifle accuracy goal to be competitive in local/regional PRS matches? I'm asking about the rifle's inherent accuracy, not the shooters ability in a match. :) Let's assume you shoot five 5 shot groups and calculate the average MOA of those 5 groups. What sort of average...
  4. Onewolf42

    Suppressors Seeking basic suppressor advice....

    I'm going to finally get off my butt and get a suppressor (or 2). Initially I would be looking for a suppressor (or 2) to use with my 223Rem, 6 Creedmoor, 260 Rem, and 284 Win bolt rifles. All four of these rifles are threaded 5/8x24. In my ignorance, it seems like I would want a suppressor I...
  5. Onewolf42

    Mmmm, donuts....

    My new 284 Win barrel (26", 1:8) was delivered from McGowen last week and I put the rifle together (Savage 110BA action, MDT/Oryx chassis) and shot my first 12 rounds with the rifle this weekend. My goal was to produce some fired brass that I could use to confirm that the barrel had been...
  6. Onewolf42

    Optics Sold: SWFA 5-20 HD (non illuminated)

    Excellent condition. One scratch on zoom ring near the 5X. Includes Aadland focus gripper I don't have the original SWFA box (I used it to ship a different SWFA scope I sold on here), but I have other scope boxes I can ship it in. $800 Paypal + Shipping.
  7. Onewolf42

    Variety is the spice of life or one rifle to rule them all?

    With regard to long range precision rifles, do you favor building/buying/shooting multiple rifles in different calibers or do you favor focusing solely on a single caliber for a longer period of time? For those that prefer shooting multiple calibers, do you prefer to standardize on a...
  8. Onewolf42

    Rifle Scopes Sunshade for Athlon Midas TAC 5-25x56 scope?

    I am looking for a sunshade for the Athlon Midas TAC 5-25x56 and I don't see one listed on the Athlon website (https://athlonoptics.com/product/rifle-scopes-midas-btr-riflescope-50mm-sunshade/). It appears the sunshade for the Ares BTR/Midas BTR work with the Midas TAC 50, but no mention of the...
  9. Onewolf42

    How is "Labradar" pronounced?

    Is it "Lab Radar" or "Labradar" like Labradar (speed) Retriever?
  10. Onewolf42

    Optics All Sold!: Three SWFA 12X Fixed Mil Quad Reticle scopes

    All three scopes have sold. Thanks. I have three SWFA 12X fixed mil-quad reticle scopes for sale. I am designating them #1, #2, #3. The first two that sell (and paid for!) will get SWFA boxes included. I'm not sure what happened to box #3. Scopes #2 and #3 have been bought and paid for so...
  11. Onewolf42

    Reloading Equipment SOLD: Little Crow Gun Works WFT 284 Win Gen 1

    Somehow I ended up with two of these Worlds Finest Trimmers Gen 1 in .284 Win. This one has never been used. $55 - Paypal
  12. Onewolf42

    Scope caps - Why flip up rather than to right?

    It said stupid questions, so here goes.... Why do people mount scope caps so they flip up rather than to the right (for right handed rifle) ? I find that caps flipped vertically block more peripheral vision down range than when flipped 'right'. When I'm not looking through the scope my...
  13. Onewolf42

    1000+ in east Tennessee? Or even 500+?

    It looks like I will be relocating to the Sweetwater/Athens area in a year or 2. I was wondering if there are any long range ranges in eastern TN? I did a search and came up with nada. I know K&M is in Hooterville in west central TN, but that's about 5 hours from Sweetwater. Thanks.
  14. Onewolf42

    Rifle Scopes Athlon Ares ETR 4.5-30×56 or Cronus BTR 4.5-29×56 for Ruger RPR 300 PRC

    I've got a Ruger PR 300 PRC coming and I'm trying to decide between the Athlon Ares ETR 4.5-30×56 APRS1 ($1199) or the Cronus BTR 4.5-29×56 APRS1 ($1399). Is the Cronus worth the extra $200? I assume it is, but would like confirmation from you smart guys. I'm normally the $300 SWFA guy. :)
  15. Onewolf42

    Rifle Scopes SWFA 5-20 HD - Do the really stiff zoom/focus rings ever loosen up?

    I've shot about 1000 rounds over 2 years with my SWFA 5-20HD and the zoom and focus rings are still astonishingly stiff. Is there hope that they will loosen up over time or is there something I can do to assist the loosening process? Send it in for service? Thanks.
  16. Onewolf42

    Which AI pattern SA magazines feed the longest rounds?

    I'm planning to install AI pattern bottom metal on my 284 Win SA (Manners T5 stock). Which AI pattern SA magazines will reliably feed the longest rounds? Thanks.
  17. Onewolf42

    Why have the front scope cap open up?

    Since this is the place for stupid questions.... I have found that when I place the front scope cap so it opens up it's a whole lot more distracting/annoying then when it opens towards the right side of the rifle. When the scope cap opens to the right the body of the scope blocks the view...
  18. Onewolf42

    Rifle Scopes BC front cap won't fit, front of scope is too close to barrel....

    I just received and mounted my new SWFA SS 5-20 HD yesterday. I ordered the Butler Creek front/rear caps for it. The front cap won't fit because the front of the scope is too close to the barrel. The scope is 0.104" from the barrel. Pardon my ignorance, but what's the SOP in this...
  19. Onewolf42

    Rifle Scopes SWFA 12X vs SWFA 3-15X

    I currently use an SWFA 12X and I am considering 'upgrading' to the SWFA 3-15X. I was wondering how the 3-15X compares to the 12X in terms of glass/image quality and eyebox? Thanks.
  20. Onewolf42

    Sturdy tripod for a range spotting scope

    I recently bought a Razor HD 20-60 85mm spotting scope and I need to get a tripod for it. I want something sturdy and I'm not too concerned about the weight because it will only be used on the rifle range and will only need to be carried short distances. So, something sturdy and not too...
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