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    I dont completely understand gas checks...

    If I interpreted correctly the purposes of a gas check re to prevent lead from stripping off into the rifling in the bore, and keep the lead from melting at the back of the bullet during firing. So if we have a .308 FMJ with the base of the bullet "open" with the lead exposed....Wouldnt this be...
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    Pistol for the elderly

    http://www.comcast.net/data/fan/html/popup.html?v=953350844&pl=955064695.xml&plc=955064695&launchpoint=Cover&cid=fancover&attr=default_headline&config=/config/common/fan/default.xml Anyone heard of this? stupid idea I think....
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    Please help me I cannot get this rifle sighted in.

    I was at the range the other day shoting my avage 10FP in .308 win. Have a SS16x scope on it with a burris base and some g force rings. I shot some hand loads of 168 grain hpbt at 50 yards ( all my range is) and got groups < 1". I shot 50 rounds and got consistent groupings. Even shot the head...
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    Piston AR because their cleaner..No?

    O.K. For a civilian....forget reliability at the range, why not but a piston ar to keep crap out of the action, purely for a gun thats not as friggen dirty
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    Anyone save old brass and sell it for money?

    Im curious, everyone is selling metal to the scrap yards for money since its becoming more and more valuable. Anyone save split casings or casings that hve been retired and cannot be shot anymore untill you have enough to justify a trip to the scrap yard to sell them? Money is money right...I...
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    Does a firing pin dent in the primer out of center mean somethings wrong?

    Lets say the firing pin on the gun doesnt hit smack dab in the middle of thr primer, doe this mean somethings wrong with my gun? My shotty and Savage do this, my ar15 does not. Does this mean I have an out of round chamber?!
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    Case volume difference for FL resizing VS neck resizing

    I hear people talk about the differences in pressure with standard brass vs military brass because of the differing case thickness. If the case walls can make a difference surely not full length resizing the casing will cause a difference in case volume. Thus leading to a rise, or drop in...
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    Fired or FL resized wilson trimmer gage, mine wont work.

    OK so I admit i'm the thing thats not working here, but I dont know what im doing wrong. I read a comment that said "Buying the Full length resized brass case trimmer is useless if you already have the fired case trimmer gage for the wilson tirmmer because the FLs (Full lengths) fit into the...
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    Tips for mounting a scope?

    I can never seem to get my reticle completely flat, I spend like 15 minutes adjusting ti only to spend time tightening the scope and making sure the gaps on the bases are even...only to realise its slanting to the left slightly when im all done, tips? Thanks! Dave
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    Are my casings high or low pressure?

    I reload for my ar15 and .308 savage. Im quite confused about how to read casings if they have high or low pressure. There was one load that flattened the primer SLIGHTLY. I tried to take pictures but no dice the camera wont focus. The primer initially had a curve on the edge, now it stil has...
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    One month and 4 days, big river tactical order still absent.

    I placed an order for scope rings and a base over a month ago from big river tactical. The order was messed up and sent back. Alright....acceptable, stuff happens. He sends out the rings, they arrive a week ago. He also sent me a t-shirt wich arrived yesterday. Now where are the rings? My last...
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    Reccomendations for "Must have" .223/.308 Loads

    Hey guys! Me and my buddy both have 400 bucks. Were going to combine em and spend 800 bucks on ammo, powder, and primers for the winter. I bought 1k .223 LC casings, and I have 300 .308 casings (I need more). I currently have some assorted .223 bullets, (I LOVED the V-max!) And some nosler wich...
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    "Fire....Fire...Fire....*BANG!*" Is this real?

    All the movies ive seen have the spotter say firex3 and the shooter shoots where the fourth fire should go. Is this true? Snipers shouldnt anticipate the shot so im assuming this is hollywood. Myth or real?
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    Anyone Carama coat a firearm? Anyone seen one?

    What are your opinions on it. I saw a saiga 12 coated in it. Where the safety rides the receiver the stuff cratched off. NOT what im looking for at all. I want to use it on a cheapo 12 gauge. I need it to be tough against rust, and I want it to hold up well. What do you think? -Dave
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    $138 bucks to shoot a deer in MI! Why?

    Hi guys! Im an avid duck hunter for a while now....but im a deer virgin. Hoping to shoot my first buck this fall! Anyways im 17 years old. I have an uncle in MI that will teach me how to hunt, as well as get me my first buck! However....I need to save up for a plane ticket and deer tag. Plane...
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    How do you register an unregistered firearm without getting in trouble?

    Say you have an unregistered firearm...how do you go about registering it with the police without them saying...YOU HAVE AN UNREGISTERED FIREARM?! Thanks-Dave
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    Why does the SS scope have a sticker on it that says nitrogen port?

    I just got my SS16x42mm rifle scope. It has 2 stickers on it. One that says inspected my x and such factory in japan. The other says notrogen gas port. I removed the inspection sticker to find a hole in the scope, the hole is filled with oil. I assume this is alright to take off, the other black...
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    Need help buying waterfowling stuff

    Duck season is almost upon us fellas! And I have a few questions. *My shotgun gets rusty....REALLY rusty. Is there something I can do to keep it from rusting up so bad? I am willing to drop fivety bucks on getting it re-finished with something REALLY rust resistant. The gun is only 210 so im not...
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    How was your experience with Big River Tactical?

    How was your experience with Big River Tactical in terms of ordering firearm parts IE Scope base, Scope rings, Scope, Bi-pod, etc...? Please feel free to go into detail below.
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