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    Scope recticals and a conversation...

    Maybe someone can help me out a little. I am looking to glass a bolt rifle and I had an interesting conversation with the gun shop employee who is a seasoned gun shooter and armorer. Basically he comes down to say that most recticals out there are useless for most people and that it is only a...
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    Gear up for varmint shoot.

    So in a while I am going to go on a varmint shoot for a couple of days. This will be my first time. So outside of the rifle, scope, and spotting scope, - I am curious what anyone might recommend. I am particulary wondering about a shooter's blanket and a stable base to lay rifle's on for long...
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    cz rifles.

    I have a new cz 550 .308 coming to me and I am trying to match a scope for it. One bad thing is that one is limited on rings for cz's. I have CZ 1" rings, which have a 19mm dovetail, coming with it. I am not sure what size diameter scope I can fit on this cleanly with these rings. I am looking...
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    Aluminim bedding block

    I am pretty new to some things, so please assist on me understanding something. I have a new rifle with a HS precision Kevlar stock with aluminum bedding. Can someone advise me what the aluminum bedding means and how this is a good feature, and how maybe it can not be? Does it make re-bedding...
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    Wood stock maintenance.

    Have a fairly new wood stock on a springy m1a, and want to know what are some of the best ways/products I should be using to put a protective layer and keep it looking good. I read somewhere about minwax. Not sure if this is good or not. Right now it is fairly raw feeling, smooth and...
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    Spotting scopes/glass

    Anyone have a favorite online site they think has a good variety for spotting scopes for the rifle range and other high magnification gear?
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    Caught the Shooting Clay bug...

    So after going to a beautiful facility and having a day of awesome clay shooting scenarios (my first real experience of doing this versus goofing off on a few) I have kind of got the bug for doing this. I have always been a pistol, rifle guy period. I don't own a shotgun. My question here...
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    Storing gasoline for shtf.

    I am curious if anyone has done it, or has thought about it on storage of fuel. Outside maybe county ordinance issues (which are important, but maybe not for this discussion), I am curious about storing fuel safely - and perhaps a large amount - say +100 gallons or more. I would have a base...
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    Officials Helpless Against Looters, New Orleans

    Just another article about how important it is we be self reliant and cannot depend on public services in times like these. On a funny note, CNN interviewed the mayor of New Orleans last night, and when asked of about reports that public officials are over burdened - he denied this and said...
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    Trijicon Accupoint scopes...

    Wondering if anyone has them and their experiences. I am thinking of purchasing the new tr22 for an m14. There doesn't seem to be too much talk of them on forums, but what I have seen is those that have them love them.
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    What is your favorite ammo for .45acp?

    I am curious. For those who buy .45acp, what is your favorite round to buy? Also, I am thinking of buying some flatnose(flat point) FMJ ammo in this caliber, but don't know what's worth trying out.
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    Marine sniper credited with longest confirmed kill in Iraq

    It's about the software... Link here
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    EFMJ and other flatnosed ammo...

    I am wondering what people thing/experienced with expandingFMJ (silicon on top of lead on scored flat point bullets) and or any other flatnosed ammunition? I like the feed reliability of these kind of FMJ rounds, but I am looking for something not as penetrating as ball and not as open mouthed...
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    FNH A1(or other#)a SPR Rifle...

    I am curious if others have this rifle or know someone who does. They can run a little on the high side $, but outside of that critism what I have read so far, people seem to like the action of this rifle. What's interesting for me is the chrome barrel that shoots subMOA, and if that holds for...
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    Seeking expert reloaders...

    I have been playing around with the notion of reloading. I would like to start out with .308 and maybe a few other calibers at most. Anyway I know only the 10,000 ft. view facts about it, and I want to dive into the math and science of it. First I would like to get a hold of good material to...
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    Please advise: Holster a UPS.45

    Anyone here have a favorite or recommendation on a carry holster for a fullsize UPS.45?
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    Bear breaks in, sherrifs open up on it with ar-15 rifles.

    Interesting read. Lady trapped and bear charges LEO's on site. Bear killed after breaking into Tahoe home Tuesday, June 22, 2004 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (06-22) 10:26 PDT CAVE ROCK, Nev. (AP) -- A 150-pound...
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    MRE's

    Anyone have advice on where best online or off to purchase and what type of MREs are best? Want to stock up for mobility. Thanks.
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    Cali lawmaker moronic logic...

    Senate approves bill banning gun shows at Cow Palace Wednesday, May 19, 2004 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (05-19) 11:25 PDT SACRAMENTO (AP) -- The state Senate approved a bill Wednesday that would prohibit gun shows at...
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