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    What did you do at the range today?

    Well, I went to the local (indoor) range, where shooters are required to shoot from existing smooth granite top tables. My primary purpose was to try and determine whether groups were tighter and/or more consistent with a bipod-rear bag combination or with a front bag-rear bag combination. I...
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    Barrel Tape Question

    A friend used to use strapping tape about a half century ago. . . but then that was to hold the forend on his single barrel shotgun. To those counting votes, maybe put this in the "Not Helpful" category.
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    Vortex Razor HD LHT 4.5-22x50mm Q&A

    Apologies if I missed this earlier in this, or another, thread, but there are frequent comments about the number of Vortex scopes that are sent back for repair. I only own one Vortex scope that's only been through about 300 rounds, so it's sorta low mileage (but it has flown in the vibrating...
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    Bergera or ruger

    I bought that very model, the Ridge SP in 6.5CM last year. Can't compare it to the Ruger; no experience with it. But the Bergara is neatly finished, functions smoothly, and is accurate. It's just under 10 lbs. scoped. Used it for my first long distance school, and was well pleased with the...
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    Custom/Semi-Custom Questions

    I've had a lot more experience with "custom" handguns than with custom rifles, but one thing you need to be sure and do. Make sure you and the smith are clear on expectations - - - about everything. Whether it's cosmetics, finish type, smooth/serrated trigger, etc. No detail is too small, if...
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    CameraLandNY customer service experience

    The problem with Doug is that he regularly, as in always, is shattering my stereotyped image of Nou Yawkers. A really nice person to deal with!!
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    Loctite question for Form

    As stated above, Loctite works best on clean threads, and there's no better way to clean them than with the correctly sized tap and die. Most any decent hardware or auto supply store sells individual taps and dies (if you'll not likely be using other sizes, since a kit is cheaper per size). If...
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    Multi-use tripod head

    The "correct" answer is post #7.
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    Multi-use tripod head

    I have the BH-55 head on an old Gitzo set of CF legs. The head's ball head tension is pretty infinitely adjustable from fully limp to rock solid (pardon the use of technical language). It's rated for 50 lbs. While I didn't get the panning option, there are multiple styles, including a panning...
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    Vortex PST Gen II - Mounted to low?

    If it's the standard Vortex arm, it's very long. If the bolt is contacting only with the end of the arm, probably at least half of that arm could be cut off and reshaped/painted and still work OK. A hacksaw, file and a touch of flat black paint . . . what could go wrong?
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    Anyone have a Bergara rifle

    I have the B-14 Ridge SP in 6.5CM. Agree that it's somewhat heavy, but it is a great shooter. I recently bought the BMR .22LR for double duty as a trainer for the centerfire, and, when he's a couple of years older, for my grandson to learn on. It's a light (5 lb) rifle, advertised as having...
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    Rubber conditioner

    I'd try the scope mfgr first. Lacking any info there, perhaps one of the typical auto rubber "rejuvenators" such as Armorall, the various silicone-based products, etc. Any auto parts store or Amazon should have a selection. You don't want any to get to the internals or lenses, so perhaps one...
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    Glock 29 - Trigger Kits I should checkout?

    I think Apex Tactical makes the best after market triggers, but I'd not go too light and too short on the trigger pull for a pistol with no manual safety. You don't want something approaching a 1911 carried with the thumb safety off. The Apex triggers are a good compromise. That said, and I'm...
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    Ball heads for shooting/glassing?

    I used to do a lot of nature/wildlife/sports photography with long lenses, and got to use dozens of tripods and heads over the years. IMO, there's nothing that touches RRS/SOAR for quality of build, smoothness, longevity, and size/weight-to-capacity ratio. But they're not cheap. If you're...
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    Best Appendix Holster?

    Another vote for JM Custom Kydex! In addition to well thought out holsters, Tony is also a totally first class guy!
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    Vortex Razor LHT Throw Lever

    Oops. Apologies for misreading.
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    Vortex Razor LHT Throw Lever

    Vortex has one, the SV-3. https://vortexoptics.com/switchview-throw-lever-sv-3.html Appears to have a long arm, which you may/may not prefer.
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    Lightweight tripod for binos

    Apologies if this has been covered; haven't read all these tripod threads. Photographers on the move, that don't have a "real" tripod with them, sometimes use a "tabletop" tripod with a ball head. Perhaps the best, as it's been around for decades, is made by Leitz. I didn't have binocs...
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    Athlon Spotter

    I bought this very scope from Doug a week or so ago. I was looking for a scope that gathered more light (the local indoor 100-yd range is pretty well lighted, but certainly not daylight bright), and had posed the question "Do you have a spotting scope that's reasonably high quality, reasonably...
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    Fix it Sticks or?

    I have a nice set of Fix-It Sticks (Xmas present) and a previously "assembled" range tool kit. The assembled one has everything I need (usually): hex keys, screwdrivers, punches, multi-section steel cleaning rod (been used to drive out a squib load before), oil, rag. I sometimes carry a...

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