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    Free Nightforce NXS 3.5-15x56 Scope - Drawing

    What state(s) do you hunt big game in most often? TEXAS What is your primary long range hunting cartridge? 300 WIN MAG -------------------------------------- Regarding your primary long range hunting cartridge choice above: Do you use factory ammunition? NOOOO If so, which brand and load...
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    338 Edge Pressure Signs

    The brass is brand new. It will be going along good, under .75 moa, for 4 or 5 shots, and then I will get a flyer. Open the bolt to see a completely flattened primer and a cracked case, whereas, the other 4-5 pieces look great. I guess I will have to back off a grain or so and see what happens...
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    338 Edge Pressure Signs

    The crack is approx 1/2" above the base of the case, almost all the way around. Going off memory, the load chronographed around 2800-2825 fps.
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    338 Edge Pressure Signs

    I have a question for all you Edge guys. I finally finished my Edge build, and am very excited about the potential of this weapon. I have begun my normal barrel break-in routine of 1 shot clean, 1 shot, clean for about 20 rounds, and then 3 shots, clean for another 15 rounds. I'm using Rem 300...
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    SOLD/EXPIRED Gone!

    Re: FS: Savage Custom 6CM "Parting Rifle Out" PM Sent
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    Wyatt's Extended Mag install?

    Hey guys, Not to change to subject, but I just bought a wyatts detachable mag for my 338 Edge build. When I sent it to McMillan, they said they were going to charge me $100 to "write the program in their cnc machine." Do any of yall have a wyatts det. mag installed by McMillan on a Rem 700...
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    Need Help with McM A-5 Stock Color

    Peacock, I was wondering why you used 4 rings, instead of just the normal 2. Added insurance?, strength? I've seen that before but never asked why. Thanks
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    Need Help with McM A-5 Stock Color

    Gentlemen, Thanks for your info. I think im gonna go with 80/20 black and OD green. I'll post pics as soon as I get the rifle complete, which will be probably middle of January. ****, 5 month wait list.
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    Need Help with McM A-5 Stock Color

    Well I'm trying to make a decision that is gonna affect me for many years. The color of my new McMillan A-5 stock. At first I was going to go with 80% black 20% grey, but now I'm thinking about 80/20 black/OD green with duracoated metal. The stock has been on order for about 2 months now, and...
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    Pics of new Small 3 port Painkiller muzzle brake from APS...

    Howdy, I hate to change the subject for a second, but what color is that McMillan stock. I'm about to order one and I really like that color combo. Thats one nice rig you have there! Thanks
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    Barrel Advice for new build

    Howdy Everyone, I'm in the process of building a 338 Edge, and have decided on all parts except the barrel. Right now I'm leaning toward a 30" Hart 1-10 twist, but wanted y'alls opinions. I already have a Hart barrel, on a custom 300WM, and am very happy with its performance, but there is so...
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    SOLD/EXPIRED WTB - Remington 700 Action

    Gentlemen, Thanks for your offers, but I need an action off of a rifle chambered for an ultra mag. Apparently this way, I would not have to machine out the rails. Thanks
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    SOLD/EXPIRED WTB - Remington 700 Action

    Howdy all, If any of you have a Remington 700 LA action w/ mag bolt face for sale, I would be very willing to buy it. I need one for my 338 EDGE project. Thanks
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    New 338 Edge Project

    Gentlemen, Thank you very much for input. This should be enough to get me started. Now all I need to do is find a gunsmith to put it all together for me. I will keep you updated with my progress. Thanks again. Oh, one more question. Do I buy 300 RUM brass, or what? Thanks
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