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    What Scopes are under $1000, under 12", under 16y parallax, and over 13x magnification?

    Found one in the big chinese shop. SNIPER VT 4-16X40 MFPSA Don't know about quality, but wouldn't argue at 250$. That is if you are willing to buy in china.
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    Need some help identifying grandfather's collection

    I think, that you have to adjust it with the screw behind the set trigger. It should be able to adjust as low as 1 oz trigger pull. Also the rifle has to be cocked! The rear and set trigger will always work, but the bolt is only released, when cocked.
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    Need some help identifying grandfather's collection

    My pleasure to give something back for the lots of valuable informations I did get from all of you!
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    Need some help identifying grandfather's collection

    Hi there, greetings from Germany! the marking "7,8" means bullet diameter .318"! Don't use "normal" 8mm Mauser ammunition, as it uses .323" bullets! That would be caliber 8x57 IS. Your rifle is probably caliber "8x57I" without the S, with the smaller .318-bullet. To be sure you could push a...
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    reduced loads for 30-06

    Hi, I use the hornady 90 gr XTP above 14 grains 5744 in a 7.5 swiss with very good results. Due to the larger case a 30/06 would probably need something between 18 - 22 grains. I think, yotes won't like that!
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