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    Pistol red dot wont zero?

    So was the red dot cut a factory job, or an after market cut? Was the dot mounted from the factory? Is there a plate between the slide and the dot? Is it factory? Just trying to eliminate, or maybe suggest, suspect areas. Does the dot adjust vertically at all? If you turn the vertical...
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    Blue Mountain Precision

    Two-inch groups at 700 yards is, what, near 1/4 MOA? Consistently. Wow. I've come close to 1/4 MOA . . . only at 100 yds, and with my .22LR
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    Great video never did jump on the 6.5 bandwagon myself.

    So, being more of a small game hunter & paper puncher, help me understand the diversion from 6.5CM to velocity vs energy by looking at two extreme cases. One, a 5.56 with a 55gr bullet has a MV of around 3,000 - 3,200 and a ME of around 1,000 - 1,200 ft-lbs. Two, a .470 Nitro Express with a...
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    Glock red dot.

    Agree with posters who noted that open emitter red dots are going to quickly become historical footnotes. Also mentioned were red dots that require removal to change batteries - - - a royal pain. Too much experience with both those issues to go that way. No personal experience, but...
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    POA being disregarded to accuracy

    So I was at the local indoor range Monday night confirming zero at 50 yards with my squirrel gun. I then moved the target to 100 yards, mostly to satisfy myself that I didn't have some "hidden" windage error that wasn't apparent in my 50 yd zero. I dialed in what I found to be an average...
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    22 trainer - T1x vs 10/22 with bull barrel

    Agree with the practice like you'll "play". Don't own the T1X, but I do have a CZ457, one of the models with the match chamber. I can't do this on demand, but the rifle certainly is capable, which makes it all the more fun to see as a "practice" gun. If you're not careful, you might find...
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    Some concerns about what a reputable gunsmith said about my rifle

    So, say someone puts a piece of Plastigauge (https://www.plastigaugeusa.com/how-it-works.html) between the scope and the upper and/or lower ring, torques the cap down to spec dry (say, 25 in-lbs, and measures the Plastigauge to determine clearance). And then that process is repeated, except...
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    Do you regret getting your suppressor?

    Absolutely no regrets on suppressor. I had some hearing damage from shooting when I was a kid, and have tried to be careful since then. On the range, particularly an indoor range, I use foam plugs AND good muffs. I'll do it outdoors as well, if practicing. For hunting, I usually only use the...
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    Looking for a light 20ga O/U

    You might find a used Browning Superposed Lightning 20ga in good shape for a decent price. They're in the 6 1/4-lb range with the 26 1/2-in barrels. Mine's over 50 years old, and still working great.
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    Good training hikes Livingston/Bozeman area

    I'd check with some of the many local fly shops, telling them you want to combine ctrail onditioning with some fishing. Might as well put all that walking effort to good use, and catch a few fish,
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    Planning an Alaska Vaca with Wife

    Some years ago, wife and I took a "cruise/tour" trip. One week in ship, leaving from Vancouver, stopping at three coastal cities, ending in Anchorage. Then a week in a bus, sightseeing several places. Both weeks offered optional side trips. We enjoyed it.
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    Folding Knife Recommendations

    Check out the FAQ at KnivesShipFree, here: https://www.knivesshipfree.com/knivesshipfree-faq/ Lots of good info on steel, etc., and they have a great selection.
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    Rimfire choices

    Have only the Bergara BMR w/ carbon barrel, but happy with it. Light barrel makes it a bit difficult to hold still, but with a solid bag and good trigger control, and good ammo, it'll shoot fine. Never noticed bolt or trigger being particularly rough. Got it for a squirrel gun, and for...
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    Seekins Element 7prc

    Following this, as I'm still undecided on how best to stabilize my 6.5CM Element for the occasional long shot. A bipod clamped onto the front sling stud works, but the areas I frequent don't offer that many prone opportunities. I really don't want to lug around a tripod (having done that for...
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    6.5 creed vs 30-06

    Not the OP, but had rotator cuff surgery on my "gun shoulder". I don't know that there's a simple, single answer. My ortho said the recovery depended largely upon the surgery needed - - - simple tear, multiple tears (I had three complete tears), age, general health and fitness, etc. My doc...
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