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    Rifle scopes you'd love to see Form test

    Great point. And furthermore, just because Scope Model XYZ passed this test when Formidilosus did it, that doesn’t automatically mean that my scope of the exact same model will pass the exact same test. Testing the one I bought is the only way to tell if I might have the rare dud on an otherwise...
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    WTS 1978 Browning Auto-5 magnum 12 gauge 32" barrel

    I have a 1978 (Japan made) Auto-5 magnum 12 gauge with a 32" barrel. It's in good shape-- some of the blue rubbed off and a handful of scratches that I included in photos, but overall very well kept by an elderly gentleman who was the original owner until this year. $700.
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    Kimber rifles

    https://rokslide.com/forums/threads/show-your-tikka-ten-round-groups.172391/ You're going to see a lot of sub-MOA groups of 10+ shots posted in that thread with T3X Lite/Superlite rifles. But also a lot of 1.1-1.3 MOA groups, along with an occasional 2+MOA group, too.
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    Real world data for an 18" bolt action 6.5 Creedmoor?

    A few relevant experiences shared here: https://rokslide.com/forums/threads/loading-for-6-5-creedmoor-with-18-barrel.287988/
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    Suppressor recommendations

    "DirtPoor" :D
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    Does anyone stealth camp?

    Stealth camp What is Stealth Camping? Stealth camping is the act of camping in an urban area that is not necessarily meant for overnight camping. While there are no “campsites” when you stealth camp, there are plenty of legal places to park overnight in your van without drawing attention to...
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    What's your preferred extended weather forecast website?

    https://www.weather.gov/
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    6.5 creedmoor suppressed optimal barrel length

    Would you mind clarifying and/or elaborating on that?
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    Tikka T3x rings

    Congrats on your new purchase. I can't say for sure it will fit. The SHV 4-14 is at the bare minimum, and I wouldn't be able to slide the scope back much if I needed to (and that can vary a little by shooter). The SHV and the Maven you picked have the same outside diameter for the objective--...
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    New SWFA scope line?

    Looks like a promising direction/development.
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    .223/ 5.56 die set question

    For the most part, the dies you'll find available for sale will be listed as .223 Remington and not 5.56 NATO. The same dies will work for cases stamped .223 Remington and cases stamped 5.56 NATO; this is because both have identical outside dimensions.
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    Sirui VA5 Fluid Head prefered plate?

    Got it. To tighten to a slightly narrow plate, turn the lever clockwise all the way, then pull it out away from the body of the head, and while holding it out, turn it back counter clockwise and then release. Repeat and/or adjust until you have a snug fit.
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    Sirui VA5 Fluid Head prefered plate?

    Just to check, do you know to pull out and turn the cam lever/quick release clamp to adjust it to different widthplates?
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    Shooting off sirui va-5

    Slik cf 634
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    Backpack hunting gear ?.......

    For backpack hunting around here I like the Sawyer Squeeze if it’s just 1-2 people. Bring the plunger with you to backwash regularly so the flow remains good, since it doesn’t take long to gum it up unless you’re refilling from a good sized creek (which aren’t to be found often in the alpine)...
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    Backpack hunting gear ?.......

    That’s helpful information that narrows things down a lot. For glass, you’ll want to stick to 8x or 10x binoculars, imo. 12x and 15x is more than you are likely to be able to take advantage of given our thick areas down low, and up high the terrain and usual lack of visibility. Plus the weight...
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    BC mountain goat hunting film, french perspective

    Thanks for sharing, it's neat to see a multicultural perspective on this hunt. I found the cooking scene especially interesting.
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    Do Boresnakes harm rifles?

    Bits of carbon can build up in a bore. Carbon is far harder than steel. The bore snake can break them loose on the first pull through, and they will lodge in the fabric. If you do a second pull through without washing the fabric, you will be dragging tiny carbon bits across the steel and...
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    .223 for bear, mountain goat, deer, elk, and moose.

    Nope, you can use a 30 round magazine hunting in Alaska.
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    Backpack hunting gear ?.......

    You'll see Costco trekking poles mentioned often as the best bang-for-the-buck. You'll also see Cascade Mountain Tech poles mentioned similarly. They are the same product.

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