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    Measuring scope height

    That's only an issue if you have a 20 MOA Scope base. If you use a standard, level scope base, it won't make any difference whether you take the sight height at the objective lens or the center of the scope. (this is because when you adjust your scope, the reticle moves, not the scope itself...
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    Proposed 1000 yard range in south Georgia

    Did this ever happen? I live in NW Florida and will be up there to shoot lickety split if you have a long range in operation!
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    more newbie scope questions

    Hmmn... barrel heat would widen your grouping (as the barrel changes temperature its harmonics change), but it wouldn't cause you to strike repeatedly higher... just reduce your shot to shot consistancy. I'd guess that your ammunition was probably tested on a 24 inch barrel (not sure on that...
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    more newbie scope questions

    Did you chronograph your bullets so you know the FPS out of your barrel? Factory specs sometimes assume different barrel lengths than the shooter is using. Also, were you shooting at an angle? If you're shooting at an angle and you forgot to put that into your software, your shots will hit...
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