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    New Tikka CTR: 1st range report

    Range report #2 (second time out with this platform). Yes, I currently only seem to have time to shoot once a month… my priorities are all jacked up between work and rebuilding a deck on our home. Anyway, I tested two more factory offerings. All shots at 101 yards (from turrets to target) off...
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    Long range scope of your choice for under $1,000?

    Trijicon, several variants meet your needs at that price point.
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    Which gun cleaning solvent and copper scrubber do you use?

    Another vote for Boretech Eliminator.
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    SAR gear ?

    My SAR load out includes a handheld FLIR monocular. If you are not certified, take 1st aid and CPR.
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    Two Way Radio

    Amateur radio (2m and/or 70cm) has the best performance. KK6TNB
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    Vane Weight

    When I was into building my own arrows I weighed all components and strived to build a dozen all within 1.5 grains. Not sure if it mattered but it made me feel better. The bad news was when I missed it was because I sucked.
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    CA fatal lion attack

    This happened about 8 miles from my home. Cats are thick around here. Locals get depredation permits for them if losing livestock, but it’s tough to keep up. I have only had trouble with bears in my beehives.
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    New Tikka CTR: 1st range report

    First range report... I sent 80 rounds, split into eight 10-round groups at 101 yards. 40 rounds of factory Winchester 140 Match (unspecified OTM bullet), followed by 40 rounds of factory Hornady 140 ELDM. Worst 10-round group of the bunch was 1.1 MOA... below are the best two 10-round...
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    New Tikka CTR: 1st range report

    I opted to not put a 20 MOA base on it as most shooting will be inside 1,000 yards. If that changes then I would probably swap both the rail and optic. As for the ring level, when I was mounting the scope I recognized it can't be seen when I'm on the gun. Sorta gimmicky, but it's so...
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    New Tikka CTR: 1st range report

    <Range reported added 03/20/2024: post #12> <Range reported added 04/29/2024: post #23> This rifle is my first venture into a quasi PRS platform. I took a clinic with https://www.wclrprecisionshooting.com/ last summer using my .30-06 deer rifle. Did OK, considering I was using a factory...
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    FNG from Northern CA

    Howdy, from another D5 resident.
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    Charging bear/timed shooting drill

    When I was with the USGS we had to take a 3-day “bear aware” class to work in Alaska. A speed drill with a charging bear target was one of the rotations... I was able to get 1 shot on target with a bolt action .30-06 (“charge” started at 35 yards), but 3 shot on target with lever Marlin 1895...
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    Taking Equity out of Home to Go on Guided Hunts

    I live a decently baller life, with lots of impulse purchased toys and experiences. The main reason for this is that I don't leverage other people's money. I pay-to-play with my own money, not the bank's. IMHO, taking out a loan at the terms described by the OP is not a sound financial plan...
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    Help me pick a scope please

    This. Nightforce all the things. The Trijicon Credo HX 2.5-15x42 also a solid option.
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    Changing my stock out? Will it affect accuracy?

    I want to know the size of the OP’s 10 round groups.
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