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    Light weight, medium range >600yd, Hunting rifle

    Hard to go wrong with anything 6.5. What’s lightweight? Tikka, Barrett, or custom are your huckleberries. Shot many a barrel out of Tikkas. Never had one that wasn’t MOA or close. The stock works better than you’d think, but upgrades aren’t a bad decision. KRG chassis make the most sense to...
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    Rings for new rifle

    Seekins rings and rail. The easy button, IMO.
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    Chassis for nosler m48 platform

    The Nosler actions are similarly to Howa in regards to geometry. I’d start there. I’d bet inletting is the same or very close.
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    Disappointed in Nosler

    Unfortunately, Nosler anything is an easy pass. I’ve had a few of their rifles due to impressive discounts at SW. None were great, Apparently I’m a slow learner. :) Lots of good rifles out there. Save yourself the headache. If going over the counter, get a Tikka. Owned many, shot many a...
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    Products to use during barrel break in?

    I use bullets to break my barrels in. I’ve been following this method for 20+ barrels. I clean if accuracy drops (pretty rare and many rounds). I also clean to verify if the barrel is shot out (sometimes). Barrels wear out. I replace them like tires on a truck. Except barrels are usually...
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    308win vs 6.5 CM - thoughts and questions

    I’ve killed a lot of animals with both. I’ve had front row seats to even more. From antelope to deer to elk. I’ve seen my own hits and the hits of others while spotting. I honestly can’t tell a difference. I like the 6.5 a little better with its slightly better ballistics and slightly less...
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    Show your Tikka ten round groups

    Tikka CTR 6.5 Creedmoor. Hornady ELD- X 143gr.
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    Timney Elite Hunter Issue

    Timney makes great triggers and the Elite Hunter is no exception. I like Triggertech a little better, but have 3 rifles with Timneys. They all get shot a lot with no problems.
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    Custom rifle makers

    The folks at Accurate Ordnance build pretty awesome rifles and their service is fantastic. I’m a happy customer and the Hide and other sites are full of positive reviews. As a matter of fact, I don’t think I’ve ever read about a bad experience with them.
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    New Rifle - Rings/Base Advice

    I only use picatinny rails and quality rings. NF and Seekins are my go to’s. A rail and quality rings provide very distinct advantages: - Easy scope mounting. Change scopes? Troubleshooting? Easy peasy. Leveling is easy with a deck of cards or a drop line if you have one handy. - Robust...
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    Cooper backcountry rifle vs kimbers rain ascent

    Yep. That sums up my Cooper experience in a nutshell (4 rifles). Lowly 5 shot groups were never near 1/2 MOA on any of them. That applies to most rifles. I’m not saying 1.5 MOA is a bad place to be, but in my experience few rifles are true sub-MOA. Some recent examples for me of true...
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    MOA Turret vs Ballistic Yardage Turret (Outdoorsmans)

    CDS and the ilk are non-starters where I shoot and hunt. Environmentals change which mean ballistics change. Bullets change, too. I don't see the sense in being handcuffed to a custom turret or reticle. MIL/MIL (preferred) or MOA/MOA for me every time. YMMV.
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    New Tikka Optics setup?

    Agreed. The SWFA 6X SS would work perfect for your application. I generally stick with Seekins, NF, or Badger Ordnance hardware. More weight, but less drama.
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    Electrical Tape on Muzzle

    Yep. There was no change in POI.
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    Bipods

    Much obliged, Matt!
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    Best $500ish scope for the money

    I'd also consider how you're going to use it. If you use turrets or shoot a lot, I'd have a hard time recommending Leupold. I had several that failed me when I started using turrets...they seemed to have held up fine for years before I started twisting on the erector and shooting a lot. I...
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    Bipods

    I have Harris and Atlas, too. How does the Javelin handle heavyloading? Is it on par with Atlas and Harris? Thanks!
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    Help with vortex scopes

    If you're going to consistently spin turrets, I'd avoid Vortex entirely. The few PST's I owned all developed issues with tracking or failure to RTZ. Great folks in customer service, though. SWFA has a sale right now on their SS fixed and variables. I'd start there first.
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    Tikka t3x superlite in 6.5 creedmoor??

    Yep. I picked up my first Tikka's a few weeks ago, a pair of T3X CTR's, and had intended on replacing the stocks with Manners or McMillan. To my surprise the stocks aren't half bad and much better than I thought they'd be. I have no immediate desire to replace them.
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    FS - Cooper M54 Laminate Stainless (.308 WIN)

    I am selling a Cooper M54 Laminate Stainless (.308 WIN) that is in excellent condition. This rifle has been fired approximately 40 times. I didn’t do any load development as I only had this rifle to the range twice. The 168gr. TTSX shot the best at around a ½”, 5-shot group. I believe I...

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