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can anyone tell me what the bolt face size on a 7mm and a 300 saum is? could a 7mm saum be rechambered to a 7mm-08? or could a 300saum be rechambered to 308? I tried searching, but found no threads, thanks

What is the 7mm remington magnum version of the 168gr gold medal match? Meaning what is the 7mm mag factory load against which all others are compared? I am looking for accurate-distance-target-wise and not necessarily terminal performance on game animals. Factory loads only as I don't...

I see some online retailers have listed a new model from leupold called the VX-7 for their anniversary of 100 years in 2007. any one have any info on these new scopes? kinda pricey and there is nothing on their website about it. heres a link...

I also posted this in the gunsmith section as I am not sure where it should be... I'm putting a new scope and rings on a rifle, and a question arose... with aluminum rings and steel screws, should I put anything on the threads? blue or red locktite? some breakfree? or what if anything? The...

I'm putting a new scope and rings on a rifle, and a question arose... with aluminum rings and steel screws, should I put anything on the threads? blue or red locktite? some breakfree? or what if anything? The rings are Leupold aluminum mark 4 rings, the screws are the normal standard torx...

anyone know of any IDPA IPSC type handgun matches in the long island area? I looked online but there doesn't seem to be any ragistered matches anywhere around here... anyone know of any clubs that let non members shoot in matches? thanks

I am looking to buy a new M1A, probably either from LRB (two miles from my home)and send off to McMillan for a stock, or a super match springfield. My question to those who know is: Does the rear lug make a difference in a rifle thats properly bedded to a stock like a McMillan? LRB and...

On the pearcegrip web site they reccomend putting in extra power mag springs when using the +2 finger extensions on the 27 mags. Any one used these extensions with the stock mag springs? Any FTF with the normal weight springs after a short time? The mags are super tight right now and I can't...

Does anyone know of a web site that list the velocities of various calibers (.308, .223,, 30-06, 7mm rem mag etc) using different barrel lengths?:confused: I know handloading software can estimate it, but I don't handload and have no other need to buy loading software. I need to know for...

I have seen on this forum and some others that belted magnums are no good. I have a 7mm Rem Mag that I love and shoot quite often and see no big deal with belted cases. Anyone want to give us a history lesson on belted cases, the reason for the belt, and why the new powerhouse calibers...

I have a rem 700 that I had rebarreled by Shilen that is a super tack driver, no complaints, fast service, and easy to deal with shilen when I had it done 4 years ago. I have another rifle that I am going to have rebarreled and a friend suggested I look into a barrel from Hart. I know they...

I just picked up a new 223 heavy barrel bolt action for target shooting, and just general plinking. The barrel has a 1/12" twist, 26" long. I know I'm limited to loads lighter then 60grs cause of the slow twist, but was wondering if anyone could recomend a good target load thats accurate out to...