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    Butler creek sizes for vortex diamondback tactical 6x24x50mm?

    I think the Butler Creek scope caps work well. But I do sometimes wonder whether BC and the scope makers use the same units of measure for the scope's outside diameter. I just take the scope to the local gun shop and use the "designated size" as a beginning point, trying larger/smaller to find...
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    Glock 29 or 40?

    From my perspective (older, lots of eyesight correction, multiuser considerations - - - hunting, self defense, carrying, etc.), these thoughts: If you're going to add a red dot, consider one of the newer closed emitter ones. A drop of rain on an open emitter (RMR/SRO/DeltaPoint/etc), and...
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    Pelican 1750 vs. Vault V800 Double Cases

    I've used Pelican cases for many years (mostly for cameras). My impression of the Vault cases is that they're intended as a similar, but lower-price-point case. There's a big dealer (carrying Pelican, Storm, Vault) across town where I get mine. That dealer does a lot of work for military...
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    Vortex Razor HD LHT 4.5-22x50mm Q&A

    Very interesting thread. I'm new to the forum, don't know any one here (to my knowledge), and thus don't have any preconceived bias. Retired now, but come from a scientific background, involving studies in areas with lots of inherent uncertainty, and thus requiring lots of rigorous study...
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    143 Grain ELD-X: Yay or Nay

    I like them, as does my rifle (here verifying 100-yd zero after plane flight)
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    Next ultra light rifle options?

    Anyone know, or could someone please measure, the overall length of the Seekins Element with the 21" barrel (e.g., 6.5CM). Trying to figure out if it'll fit in my existing Pelican case, and can't find that measurement on-line. Thanks!
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    School me on Gun Safes

    I'd call or e-mail a place like Dean Safe, which offers several brands, allows you to sort/look at them by capacity, fire rating, etc. And most are happy to answer calls or emails about particular questions you might have. Check on whether shipping is particularly expensive, or free! And...
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    1 MOA

    Prefacing this with LR shooting being new to me, but are you saying you (one) should be able to shot a 3- or 5-shot group of less than 8 inches at 800 yds more or less routinely? Well beyond me. Thanks
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    Best wheel gun setup for griz protection?

    Excellent info MikeDeltaFoxtrot, and I expect the relatively close splits is a clear indication of the time you spent with those different guns - - - something I expect a lot of us don't do with our handguns. I started with revolvers, beginning with my late Uncle's K-22, moving up to a Smith...
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    Best wheel gun setup for griz protection?

    My apologies if I missed most of the following earlier in the thread. Seems though, that the focus should be on which gun an individual can shoot accurately and quickly, having the most power so controllable. Googled grizzly running speed, and it was 35 mph, or 50+ fps. So if a grizzly broke...
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    Tru-Oil, Clenzoil or BLO?

    Generally, when applying a new finish over old, it's best to make sure all the "gunk" (gun oil, etc.) is removed with a degreaser. Also, to add some "tooth" so the new finish will adhere better to the old, to give the stock a light sanding with 400 or even 600 grit sandpaper. Wet sanding is...
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    Long range class for the short range hunter?

    Concur with recommendations for Bang Steel. Just took a 1-on-1 half-day course with Dan and Forest (2-on-1?), having never shot my new rifle beyond the 100 yards available at the local range. Made hits, and misses, and learned more from the misses (instant feedback). Amazingly (certainly to...
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    Blue LocTite- Rings and Bases or No?

    From Loctite's web site (under the Blue Loctite, and with apologies if I attached incorrectly, still a newbie):
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    Bergara B14 SP

    Long time handgun shooter, very little experience with centerfire rifles. Recently bought the B14 SP in 6.5CM. Just back from a half day one-on-one with a long-range instructor (are we supposed to mention names?). Had never shot the rifle beyond 100 yards (local range limit). Shot steel out...
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    Blue LocTite- Rings and Bases or No?

    To the degrease and Loctite, I'd add: Degrease, but also blow dry, or allow to air dry, whatever degreaser you use (acetone works well, and evaporates quickly, but don't let it get around any plastic/painted surfaces). Also, let the Loctite cure as labeling says. And take a paint pencil or...
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    Cutting pelican foam

    Thanks! I'm "seasoned" (70+), and more of a fisherman (and mostly fly fishing at that, for over a half century) than a shooter/hunter. And most of my hunting has been birds and small game. Lately, though, I've gotten interested in centerfire rifles, found this site, and am enjoying it...
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    Cutting pelican foam

    Now to the forum, but not to Pelican cases. Try a serrated knife, like a bread knife, and "saw" out the pattern. That's after you've traced the gun's outline on the foam with a Sharpie. I've used Pelican cases for decades for cameras, and the foam is OK, but not the best. The foam,, as it...
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