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    Help me build a rifle

    I disagree with carbon. Weights are about the same and they hold heat more. Carbon six orders are about one year out. I have a couple proof and a carbon six barrels on tikkas and will go exclusively back to slim profile steel in the future. Just as light and much cheaper.
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    Help me build a rifle

    anything with a standard bolt face. I recommend a 6.5 creed or 1:8 twist 243 since those barrels will sell for about $100. Preferred barrel blanks for a 25 Creed prefit.
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    Help me build a rifle

    Do you just want to shoot out past 1,000 yds, or are you wanting something lethal on big game out to 1,000 yds? No reason to swap any barrels IMO. My 18" Tikka 6.5 Creed is lethal out to 800 yds at my altitude with reloads. Factory ammo is definitely enough to shoot out to 1,000 yds. This is...
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    Democrats total embarrassment

    IBTL OP is a rage bot.
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    17remhunter

    Is this the guy that claims to be able to ship smokeless powder and attacks anyone that points out that's illegal? What other drama is he working up?
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    Tikka shooters- Mount the scope to the factory dovetail, or add a picatinny rail?

    Did they test that as the solution? I lost that thread but they were even talking about a new design with a different mounting mechanism.
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    Tikka shooters- Mount the scope to the factory dovetail, or add a picatinny rail?

    Also, not sure they have fixed it, but despite the bulk Unknown Munitions has stated their rings are only appropriate for 7PRC and lower cartridges. Apparently their recoil pins were bending with 30 cal magnums. Surprising to hear for me as I have several pair and they seem rock solid. Given...
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    Tikka shooters- Mount the scope to the factory dovetail, or add a picatinny rail?

    Two things here - some scopes have thicker/more robust main tubes that allow increased ring torque. Not all brands or even models within a brand are created equal. Separately, and independent of main tube thickness, is the demonstrated ability of those scopes to actually hold zero after...
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    Tikka shooters- Mount the scope to the factory dovetail, or add a picatinny rail?

    Just a PSA - pretty much the only issues reported with Tikkas come from aftermarket trigger springs allowing them to slam-fire, or fire when taking the rifle off safety. This has been a documented and experimentally proven issue. My recommendation is to leave the trigger alone except for...
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    Tikka shooters- Mount the scope to the factory dovetail, or add a picatinny rail?

    Not if you run a quality scope like Nightforce, Trijicon, Maven RS 1.2 (specifically), SWFA. WIth decent rings and 25-30 in-lbs of torque you'll be good.
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    For sale. H 4350 and RL 16

    So... you're not willing to do a face to face transaction? Seems scammy to me...
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    For sale. H 4350 and RL 16

    Where are you located? You won't be able to ship this so that might help find a buyer...
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    Ford Ranger or Nissan Frontier

    Ranger.
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    Need help with understanding my groups

    Check suppressor is tight, check action screws. Were scope bases/rings properly mounted with degreased screws and a torque wrench? 10 round groups are the minimum I trust for a solid zero. Same ammo lot if using different boxes? Lot to lot factory ammo can be dramatically different.
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    Looking for a travel trailer

    I'm not taking any fast turns when towing my RV anyway. Does anyone have links on these supposedly common wrecks? I've never heard of one...
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