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    Anyone else tired of tight groups with sandbags galore?

    Well, to answer my own question after spending some time on other forums, two-inch group accuracy at 100 yards appears to be acceptable for hunting purposes when shooting from a tripod. Could be wrong but I suspect the same would be true when shooting from a bi-pod or monopod. More accurate...
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    Anyone else tired of tight groups with sandbags galore?

    Yes, with all the shooting aids that are now available, it's very easy to verify the accuracy of just about any rifle currently in production, not to mention many older models. Still, it would seem there comes a time when the capability of the average shooter becomes the focus in order to create...
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    Anyone else tired of tight groups with sandbags galore?

    The videos are all over YouTube, people showing off tight groups shot from the bench with something to support their rifle front and rear. Now try to find a video where someone shares a three-shot group that was created using nothing more than a front rest. Just curious what would be...
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    Don't let an accident become a tragedy

    Each year the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department releases a new edition of their Hunting Accident Report. Of course, the Report doesn't include all the lesser accidents in which someone wasn't severely injured or killed. I often think about how each incident changed how those involved felt...
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    Good overview of firearm finishes

    The folks at Vortex have released a new YouTube video and podcast that offers a good overview of the most common metal finishes for rifle barrels. Of course, many of these same finishes are applied to the remainder of a firearm's exterior metal surfaces.
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    Action Leveling

    What reference on the action does this tool use to ensure the action is level?
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    Action Leveling

    Good point. In addition to checking for proper eye relief, shouldering a rifle with the eyes closed and then opening them afterwards will show a shooter if and how much they cant from vertical. However, therein rests the issue of whether or not the action and scope are truly level. It's common...
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    Tips in calling feral hogs

    Okay, I watched too many YouTube videos and now want to do my best to call in some feral hogs. I've been killing them for years, mostly around water but would like to experience the excitement of calling them in for a shot or two. I picked up a FoxPro caller for just over $100 and added...
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    Action Leveling

    The folks at Wheeler offer their own solution for ensuring the action, barrel, and scope are all centered on the same vertical axis, assuming the bolt rails, bore, and base screws are all centered from the factory. My OP was only to draw attention to other ways that I and others may have found...
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    Action Leveling

    I suspect we can all agree the axis and tilt of the barrel is what is most important when taking shots, the barrel always having some upward tilt in order for the bullet to reach a distant target. The issue that comes into play is that when all three components are not in the same vertical axis...
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    Action Leveling

    It appears this tool only ensure the axis of the barrel and scope are in vertical alignment. As I understand the basic geometry, the action must be level when this alignment is made so that all three (action, barrel, and scope) are all on the same vertical axis. With the action canted any number...
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    Action Leveling

    No doubt the topic of scope leveling has come up many times, often including mention of the gadgets that are available to make it easier. But IMHO, the greater challenge is finding the best way and tool to level the action when mounting a new optic. After all, if the action isn't level, what...
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    My new granddaughter!

    Congratulations. Grandkids are great.
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    "Not Your Grandpa's Savage"

    I picked up one of their 125th Anniversary Model 110 rifles several years ago and very glad I did. Less than 1895 of them were produced, even though the plan was to offer that many in honor of the year the company began making and selling firearms. Not only is it something I know the company...
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    "Not Your Grandpa's Savage"

    I should add that IMO, whoever came up with this tagline for Savage, doesn't fully understand their customer base. I've never found anyone who hunts who has no desire to own any of their grandfather's firearms. While I recognize their desire to sell new firearms, you're not advancing the brand...
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    "Not Your Grandpa's Savage"

    That's the tagline that Savage is using in a new YouTube video. Personally, I would love to own every firearm my grandfather once called his own. Unfortunately, I have just one of them.
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    Don't let an accident become a tragedy

    The peace of mind that I get from knowing there's nothing in the chamber is far more valuable to me than killing any game animal. And this is especially true when I know that I don't need the meat or something more to hang on a wall. Besides, I can quickly chamber a round from the magazine if it...
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    Input on damaged rifling

    I had a very positive experience with Ruger as well after they contacted me concerning a recall with my Mark IV pistol. The recall involved the safety lever and how it showed the firearm being in the fire and safe position. (Never did fully understand the problem with the lever since it always...
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    Input on damaged rifling

    My scope has been invaluable in showing me differences in the quality of the rifling and overall quality of the factory barrels that I own. While they all (Remington, Marlin, Browning, Winchester, Howa, and Savage) shoot great, the scope makes it easy to see differences in quality. And just as a...
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    Spencer's double rifle from the 1923 TV Series

    You mentioned earlier he also made the sheath for Spencer's knife. Those who have followed all three of the series (1883, 1923, and Yellowstone) remember the knife was first given to Spencer's sister, Elsa, as a gift after winning a horse race. It would be the same knife that Beth would later...

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