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I was using an Otis cleaning swab and somehow it bunched up and ripped off getting jammed. Ended up getting it out with help from a buddy. He had a small soft metal rod that he would heat up and press against the swab. After a few hits he then put some crazy strong cleaner through and it...

Thanks for all the advice. Tried sighting/breaking in my gun yesterday and after the fourth time cleaning the barrel, I somehow managed to get a patch absolutely &$@"ing stuck halfway down the barrel. I have tried oil, wood dowels, solvent to dissolve the patch, nada. It's going to Mr. Smith in...

It only takes one shaving to ruin a barrel so I will use your platform. Thanks!

Just bought a Tikka t3 lite stainless in .243. Just curious if anyone knows if they come ready to shoot or if the barrel needs to be cleaned before each round? If so for how long? Thank you.

Guess I have never really thought about the difference in noise too much, but do know that the DPMS AR .223 I have used was super loud with its muzzle break. And it was left handed and I am right so that may have something to do with it. Anyhow thanks for all the advice. I think I will go for...

By saying "too much gun" I was reffering to ricochet and noise, as well as recoil. Not saying a .243 has too much recoil, but i am used to my .22 for smaller game. Obviously my lack of load knowledge is in play here, so I am glad to see that there are so many options for different scenarios.

I am leaning towards the Tikka T3 Lite because I will be slinging it when I Nordic ski my property and head out to western North Dakota for some long range coyote hunts. So the .243 will be great for that, but I am just wondering if it will be too much gun for short range smaller predator...

Not yet. I don't have the space just yet, but plan on buying a single stage press and dialing in my gun in the near future. I few guys I work with are into match shooting and reload all of their own rounds. Unfortunately they don't reload .243 or 25-06 but would be good help if I were to start.

Hello everyone, I am knew to the shooting world other than basic .22lr tinkin around or an occasional 30-06 whitetail shot. I recently purchased and am going to manage 100+ acres of Wetland Restoration (WRP) and need a good varmit gun. Now my question for you guys is if it is possible to have...

Hello all. I am writing from Grand Forks, ND. Found this forum through multiple google searches and decided to give it a try. I am the new owner of 100 acres WRP and am looking for a few different hunting setups. First off I need a good varmit gun. Hoping to shoot responsibly at 500 yds and...