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    Aguila .22 SSS, dirty!

    Yeah, I was trying some of this Aguila 60 grain .22LR stuff in my 10/22T and Man, was the action black when I got done! Why is that? My Federal Gold Medal don't do that, even if I was to shoot twice as much...........Anyone have similar experience with the Aguila stuff?
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    Predator callin' in AK

    I was just wondering if anyone had ever called a Timber Wolf ... with a mouth-blown call, in Alaska?? I see on Alaska's fish&game site it is a whopping $85 and Wolves don't require a "guide"/resident family..........plus in certain areas the limit is ten...........I could be wrong on this, but...
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    Vault Locks and Chicopees......

    Anyone ever build or shoot a Frank DeHaas designed rifle?
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    Front Sight Height ?

    ON my M70 Ranger .30-' 06, according to Brownell/ Williams sight chart, the original Total front sight height is .477"......What height Fire Sight bead do I buy, as well as base width ? I am thinking the 250 M is right, but I am not a gunsmith....Thanks in advance.
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    I tried in Guns & Access. Forum but,

    All I would like to know is the proper construction of a 100 yard range BackStop.....Please, only real experience....
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    Constructing a BackStop........

    I have a large enough "backyard" that I want to build a 100 yard Rifle Range.....I already have a pretty good idea of just how I want my Range Shack...(I plan to have it off the Back Door of the Shop)...But my Question is How should One build a Proper Backstop?? I would Appreciate answers only...
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    Mounting Red-Dot on M70

    I like the idea of Red-Dots....Especially herein the Ozark Mts. of AR.....I wanted to mount one on my M70....Trouble is the fusalage on the Red-Dots Are fairly Short....Less than five inches...and closer to Four....Well, the Weaver 46 & 47 bases on my long action M70 are too far...
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    It Amazes Me....

    Maybe I am way off base here, But....doesn't it seem like there are less of us that hunt than those that strictly shoot....or possibly just collect guns??? I been thinking......I used to live in Suburbia....where one tends to not get a Whole Lot of trigger time... Now, I live in the Ozark...
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    Hey NBRSA folks!

    Is there a NBRSA web site or any cool Benchrest sites I should Know about???
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    More feedback on DIY Stocks

    For a finish, is Tru-oil any good and with additional coats and rubbing compound, can you get it to Shine?? Also.........why wouldn't a Min-wax Gel Stain with several coats of the Min-Wax outdoor Spar finish work, rubbed with Brownell's 5F Stock Compound and cheeseclothed clean, between coats???
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    Your worst "I forgot to bring______"

    Just to get the ball rolling...last night i went up in the woods, trying to call some Coon....brought the old J.S.Caller and tape, by same, of Coon Fight, a spotlight, my Howa .223, and a box of 55 gr. S.P.............well, I get to where I want to call and start the tape and run and get...
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    Frank DeHaas Designs

    I'm not talking about the DeHaas-Miller Action......I am talking about the Vault-locks and Chicopees that he and his son designed for the lay person to machine and build in a simple shop...That said , anyone ever build/shoot one ???
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    High-Power Jackets

    When one is interested in High-power Competitions, such as those sanctioned by the NRA, I guess it is required to wear a special Jacket..........Where does one find these and can they be had used????
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    Richard's Micro-fit Stocks

    Recently I ran across an ad by this company.......it looked inticing, especially when you figure doing the bedding job yourself....Any Opinions...anyone's rifle currently wearing one of these stocks??
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    Old 8mm Mauser Barrels

    Ocassionally, one will see old Mauser barrels advertised in Shotgun News (sarco, etc) ........like 25 for a "good" one and 40 for one that's "like new"....Is this a good starting place for a guy to learn about re-barreling/headspacing or what???
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    Mosin Nagant Bolt Handles

    Are the Scope-mounting kits with the new bolt handle difficult to install? Also why can't the original handle be forged between two blocks like Mausers are???
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    Mosin Nagant Bolt Handles

    How hard are the Scope mounting kits with the new bolt handle to install? Also, I know next to nothing about this Russian rifle (except for working the bolt on one I checked out in a gun shop-AWKwerd!), But, why could you not forge the original handle in Blocks, similar to the way Mausers have...
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    Practice for Running Game, etc

    What works? I've heard jumping rabbits with 22's, rolling old tires,and all kinds of practical, Snap-Shooting skill tuners.....What Works for YOU ?
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    Mercury Recoil Reducers??

    Do these, apparently wonderful, things ACTUALLY work??? I have a Savage M340 that weighs like five pounds (chambered in .30-30) and it beats me up to shoot it!!
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    Nosler Partition .223 Rem

    Has anyone had experience they would care to recount on tough bullets coming out of centerfire 22's, landing in Whitetail deer???
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