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    Market for new AR - spikes?

    I'm selling my bushmaster carbon 15 for $850. Looking to buy a new one and am considering a spikes m4 LE. Second choice would probably be a PSA upper and lower to assemble. I'd like to at least get my base rifle with that cash and then get some upgrades later on. Honestly for now I just want...
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    Suggestions on this gas block?

    Any ideas on how to remove this gas block? I am wanting to install either the standard front sight block or one with a rail for a flip up iron sight.
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    Pre-primed brass - how to decap?

    I made the mistake of buying some hand loaded ammo at a gun show a few years back and am planning to pull the bullets to recover the bullets and brass. I have no idea what type of primer they are so I just want to get them out of the equation. What's my best bet?
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    First group of reloads

    I shot these in freezing rain out of the back of my truck using a backpack as a rest. Distance is a paced 50 yards. Load is: 243 win 85 grain sierra gameking bthp Starting load of IMR 4350. I think I may have rushed the shot far left but am not sure. I only had 5 just to make sure everything...
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    243 win - is this ok?

    I loaded my first reloads last night. I followed the nosler manual recommendations for overall length. Once chambered, it recommends offsetting .015-.03. Considering the starting load of Imr 4350, I went ahead and went all the way out to the .03. Even with this depth, it seems to still have...
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    Bushmaster c15 plans

    I had this posted in the firearm access. forum, but it gets a lot less traffic, so I recreated it here. Mods, feel free to remove it if needed. I started with a basic flat top carbon 15 I plan on replacing the upper and lower with aluminum receivers, adding a Geiselle ssa enhanced...
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    Bushy c15 plans..

    Started with a basic flat top carbon 15 I plan on replacing the upper and lower with aluminum receivers, adding a Geiselle ssa enhanced, magpul buttstock and grip. I currently have a Leupold 4-12x40 in a Nikon m-223 mount with moe foreend and grip. I also plan to eventually add mbus and an...
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    Components in west texas?

    Does anyone know where to get components in the midland/Odessa area? I live in Andrews, am new to reloading and have everything set up and ready to go, minus primers... I was hoping to go shoot some handloads on Sunday if I could find some. Forgot to add that I just moved back last week
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    Carbon 15 experience?

    Would like to hear some first hand experience on these rifles. I own one and have mounted a Leupold vx1 4-12x40 on a Nikon mount. Just wanted to hear what you guys have experienced with them.
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    Turkey hunting with an over/under?

    Just wondering if anyone on here does this? I am looking forward to spring turkey season already, and don't really think a new gun is going to happen this year.
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    In stock bullet recommendations

    I'm ordering the last few tools I'll need to cover my bases for reloading tonight. I just purchased the lee breech lock kit and 243 pace setter dies. My midway cart contains case length gauges for a few chamberings I plan to load, calipers, and bullet puller. After those items I will only...
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    Who uses LEE?

    Hey guys I have been reading and wanting to reload or a good few years now. I finally was able to invest in a breech lock challenger kit and some 243 dies. I am moving back to west texas next month so won't get to set up for just a bit, but at least now it's a reality. Just wondering...
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    NEW rem 700 bdl -experience?

    I'm looking to get a new rifle to compliment what I already have. These newer bdls have really caught my eye the last few years. I hear all the trashing on Remington lately, but would like to hear some first hand experience with this rifle. I am mostly interested in the traditional look...
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    New to me dog- any resources?

    Well we have a new member at our home. She definitely has some black lab but possibly something mixed. Though I can't tell for sure... Just see lab when I see her. Vet guessed she's about 1.5 to 2 years old. She's sweet but still has some areas to work on. She seems to have some potential...
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    Meat butchering/processing tips

    Hey guys The last few years I have paid for my deer to be processed. Id just dress them and then take them in to be ground/sliced/ made into sausage. Well I am done paying that kind of money when I can just do it for free. I have access to my Grandad's vacuum sealer and am well versed...
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    Maverick 88 experience?

    Hey members I have read a few threads on peoples opinions but just curious mostly based on first hand experience of you knowledgeable folks. Academy has these for $179 around here and I was fairly impressed with the gun for the price. I understand some of the parts are made in Mexico from...
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    Yildiz o/u warranty?

    Is anyone familiar with these shotguns warranties? They are apparently "academy exclusive." The gun was a gift from my grandfather. It has shot both rounds simultaneously on a few occasions! The last time it happened was with 2- 3" magnum turkey loads..
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    Bipod on a hunting rifle

    I tried using the search feature but couldn't find a specific thread on this. I was wondering what you're guys experiences/opinions are? How easy are they to install/put on another gun? Weight isn't really a concern for me as id only use them when Ive got a set spot to just stay still...
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    What's is my gun cabinet missing?

    Right now I have.. Browning a-bolt(gloss stock)- .30-06 Weatherby vanguard(green synthetic)- .243 win Savage Stevens 200(coyote brown synthetic)- .270 win Marlin 795(black synthetic)- .22 lr NEF pardner- single shot 20 ga Yildiz over/under- 12 ga And an older .38 snubby my grandad gave...
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    Dream hunts?

    Hey fellow members I am currently finishing up my bachelors degree then will start working on my masters degree, and to motivate myself I keep telling myself once I finish I am going to go on either an out of state/international guided hunt. I am young, healthy, and physically fit. So I...
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