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Athlon Optics Rangecraft Chronograph
These were scheduled to hit store shelves in April for a much lower price that other digital chronographs including the well-known Garmin. Anyone got their hands on one and can offer feedback? TIA -
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Anyone else tired of tight groups with sandbags galore?
As they keep checking their watch to see how long before the feeder goes off. Some will try to defend the approach by claiming it's the "evolution of the sport". IMHO, they might as well sit near a feed trough and wait for cows to show up. -
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Scope Ring Honing
Not an expert at all in this area but it seems lapping scope rings when they're attached to a two-piece base creates more benefit than when attached to a one-piece base. The lapping process itself seems to be an effort to wear away small imperfections in the shape of the rings and alignment of... -
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Anyone else tired of tight groups with sandbags galore?
And never buy more than one box of factory ammo in a given brand and load to try with a new rifle no matter how well that same brand shoots in other rifles. -
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Anyone else tired of tight groups with sandbags galore?
100 yards with just a sandbag under the forearm while shooting from a bench since a forearm rest is all I'll have in the field. I do all my practice shooting at a local shooting range. I'll add a leather V-bag in the rear when I want to lessen the impact of my average shooting skills in an... -
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Y Yes. Federal Fusion 95 grain, Hornady Precision Hunter 90 grain, and Norma Whitetail 100 grain. -
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Anyone else tired of tight groups with sandbags galore?
Here's a target I shot yesterday with my new Howa 1500 chambered in .243 shooting three different factory loads (Hornady ELD-X, Norma Whitetail, and Federal Fusion). And because I always clean my barrels after each outing, the first was a clean, cold bore shot taken with the load it seems to... -
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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...- Richard22
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- Forum: YouTube Channel
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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...- Richard22
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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.- Richard22
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- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
