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    nxs 2.5-10 sako 85 short action

    I have a Sako 85 Carbonlight short action 6.5. With Optiliocks (the ones with bases) not the ringmounts I can't get the scope back far enough. I have an NXS 2.5-10x42. Just replaced it with a Tangent Theta TT 315m. I had the front base flush with the Ejection port. Ringmounts may buy you...
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    Is ammo availability gonna affect your hunting season?

    Me too. Have a sweet 7Saum rifle sitting here with no ammo. Back to my old Tikka which I have a few boxes of '06 left. Just ordered a hunting rifle today in 6.5 creedmoor because I was on optics planet and somehow got 12 boxes of Berger 135 gr classic hunters. I thought it was a mistake but...
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    First Backcountry Long Range Build

    I would do the Sportsmatch over the Hawkins too based on the recoil pin and the fact that they use the integrated tikka rail. I like Hawkins and have a pair of Pinned hybrids on a 700 clone. But for a tikka I can't see not using the built in rail and lug unless you were using a pic rail to...
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    First Backcountry Long Range Build

    I just put a spuhr mount on my Tikka. It's stupid expensive but wow is it nice. Has a recoil lug and mounts straight to the Tikka integrated rail with clamps. I'm sure the other rings do the same job for a fraction of the price but it's worth taking a look. Using the integrated rail and...
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    new MDT HNT26 Chassis

    So this looks better than then XLR? I was about to order one of those but this now really has my interest. I hate having my fingers numb from the cold and holding a piece of alum or magnesium in freezing weather is holding me back.
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    Who hunts with a 10lb+ rifle?

    My 6.5 weighs 11 pounds with a TT315m scope. My 7 Saum weighs 10 pounds with a TT315m scope and Proof Sendero CF barrel. I have a lightweight Tikka but I prefer a little more weight so haven't shot it in a long time. My backpacking days are over though so I'm day hiking or shooting off a UTV...
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    Copper Creek Ammo

    I've done a few load packs with him. Developed a load for my 6.5. Basically you start with a standard seating depth and different load charges. Then on the second pack (if needed) you extend the seating depth out using the most accurate charge weight from the first pack. I have a pretty...
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    Sold WTS Rbros 7 Saum For Sale - New

    3050 Fps 1:8
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    Sold WTS Rbros 7 Saum For Sale - New

    26, threaded, APA gen 2 littel bastard brake. I think it's about 7 pounds bare.
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    Sold WTS Rbros 7 Saum For Sale - New

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    Live in Texas

    Live in Texas
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    WTB WTB Nightforce NXS 2.5-10x42 MILDOT C488

    Anyone have an NXS 2.5-10x42 C488 they would part with?
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    question on spartan javelin bipod

    Same problem with mine. no amount of loctite would keep it still. Sold it and back to harris and atlas.
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    nightforce nxs 2.5-10x42 which mil reticle?

    Lightening up a rifle and putting a compact nxs on it. Anyone have experience with the Mil dot vs Milr reticle? I'd take the Mildot for sure but worried it only has 1 mil spacing vs .5 mil spacing. Going on a 30-06 Tikka for pig hunting.
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    Custom rifle makers

    I got one from Travis. You will not be dissapointed.
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