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I am curiuos as how good is the wood version of the vanguard compared to the Remingtons,Winchester,CZ,Ruger etc? I was offered one in trade and really do not know much about them as far as how good they are. They are made in Japan and this one shot well when I tried it yesterday. It is 30-06...

I just bought me a Savage Model 1895 Commerative rifle. It is a Modell 99 lever action in 308. It is mint I do not think it has been fired but who really knows? I got it without the box or papers but for $300 I figure I could shoot it and not get hurt. I just liked it no other real reason. I do...

Is the 550 hard to tear down? I was looking at tearing mine down to bare bones but do not have a diagram or how to manual. Thanks roc1

How do most manufactures stress relieve their barrels? I guess most are heat treated and some are cyro treated but are they all stressed relieved or not? Savage claims theirs is stressed relieved others really do not say. Just curious if they really are or is this not really important as I would...

One question on Savage barrels.Since they are button rifled and according to a article in G&A there CEO said this barrel making procedure they use stress relives their barrels. I take it by all accounts I read this is a better way to make barrels and are they really stressed relieved? If so are...

One question will a longer barrel usually be more accurate than a shorter barrel? example 20" or shorter compared to 24" or longer. I know a lot depends on the gun I just am curious if the longer tube is inherently more accurate in nature? Thanks roc1

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What options if any do you have if you want to rechamber a 308 Win to something else? The barrel will work right as long as it is .308 bullets? Just curious about what is involved with such a project. Thanks roc1

I was wondering if anyone has any experience with the B&C Duramax stock for a savage rifle? Do they work well? I have read mostly good things some bad about fit and the frontend flexing but they are resonable and look good in pics. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks roc1

Where can I get a complete detail of Ruger 10/22 manual like the Iowegan that used to be on the Ruger forums? I would like this or something equal to be able to work on my rifle. Thanks roc1

I recently traded for a Savage Model 10FP Tactical 308 with 20" barrel. This is a good rifle. I would like ideas on upgrades like a better stock and trigger? This rifle shoots great just wanted to make it better if possible. It is a pre accutrigger model but the trigger is not all that bad as...

I am curious what does anyone think that the average Joe that shoots occasionlly and goes deer hunting in the fall.How many rounds in a lifetime will he shoot in his deer rifle? I was just wondering if it would be a hundred or less? roc1

I have acquired a Simmons Mag Scope made in Japan and a Simmons Aetec Scope made in the Philippines. I am curious which is the better quality scope? The one made in the Philippines or the one made in Japan? Thanks roc1

I just got another Savage rifle I traded for in 308. It is the tactical model it has the Simmons Aetec model. I have had other Simmons scopes while they are not in the class with my Leupolds or Nikons they have worked fair. Has anyone got any reviews on the Aetec model good bad fair etc. Thanks roc1

I know you can shoot good groups just off a Bipod and a bench or table. My question in order to really shoot a small group what do most of you use? I have been interested in some type of rest setup and am wondering what is best or is the Bipod I use to hunt with as good as any? I want to get the...

Can the pre Accutrigger model Savages have there trigger adjusted and is it something a non gunsmith can do? Is there a link to a site? One more thing who sells Savage after market parts? Thanks for help roc1

Has anyone seen a review comparing these two fine rifles? I know the question has been brought up a 1000 times. I have not actually seen the lower end Remington SPS Tactical with 20" barrel in 308 compared to the Model 10FP Savage Tactical 20" barrel in 308 has anyone else? But have bull...

Is there anyway to add the accutrigger or similar design to a preaccutrigger model gun? When it first came out the accutrigger was not compatible but am curious has that changed? I have a older model 12 in 22-250 that is a shooter but was curiuos about a trigger upgrade. Thanks roc1

I have a new Remington 700 308 and would like some input for a good starting load. It has 1-10 twist 24' standard barrel. I have 155 gr Sierra and 150 gr Hornady bullets on hand. I also have Varget H380 and IMR 4064 powders on hand.I load several calibers but am still new to 308. Thanks roc1

I have used both methods and everything you read it seems the consensus is mixed at best. I wonder if one is really better than the other by much of a margin? I have read where the best method now is partial full length sizing to fit your gun exact what does anyone think of that? Just wanted...

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Does anyone use the Stoney point gages to check bullet seating depth. Does anyone use them to setup the resizing dies? I am interested if these steps are necessary or not worth it unless you are a benchrest...