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    Mauser 98 bolt stiff

    Hoping this is nothing major, but the bolt on my Mauser 98 is hard to open with the cocking mechanism, but as long as you don't release the firing pin after it's been cocked, the bolt cycles fine. I've read it could be a dirty cocking cam surface, I'm going to pull the bolt apart tomorrow if I...
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    25-06 supressor?

    My 25-06 with a 20" barrel has a terrific muzzle blast, I swear the percussive shockwave blinds me for nearly a full second. The end of the barrel is threaded for a supressor, so it was obvious with the previous owner. I was looking at videos concerning supressors and figured I needed one in the...
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    Leopold scope experience?

    I am looking into a Leopold VX Freedom rifle scope to keep on my Mauser 25-06. Does anyone use one? Optical performance in low light conditions? Any fogging? Any other decent scopes in the $250-$300 range? (NOT Vortex!)
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    First or second Plane scope adjustment?

    I've mentioned that I will be using a Vortex Crossfire 2 in 6-18x44 BDC Dead Hold scope, and I've been watching videos on using 1st and 2nd focal plane and that one of them will actually pull the reticle's mil mark slightly off true target while changing power. Now I'm no genius, but I need it...
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    How much scope is too much?

    The rifle (25-06) I have on lay-away comes with a 6x18x44 Vortex Crossfire 2 BDC Dead Hold scope, much larger than I would have chosen. It seems to be a good scope and I like the reticle, so I'm going to keep it and keep the power cranked low. I live in western Pa. so I won't be shooting over...
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