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I have just changed my Nightforce for a Zeiss, the only problem is I didn't realise that the Zeiss has CM adjustments. Rather than go through the rigmaroll of drop charts again, is there a calculation for converting MOA into CM. regards griff

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I have just upgraded to a 7mm rem mag from a 264 winmag.1 I was looking for a bullet with a good BC that will get me out there! Have looked at A-Max and the VLD's and I think its a toss up between the two. I shot out to 6/700yds with the 264 and would love to do the same if not a bit further...

What state(s) do you hunt big game in most often? Scotland What is your primary long range hunting cartridge? 264 winmag -------------------------------------- Regarding your primary long range hunting cartridge choice above: Do you use factory ammunition? No If so, which brand and load do...

fill barrel full of engine oil to just short of muzzle, then using a brass rod of a close diameter of the bore,tap the rod and the hydraulic pressure will remove the bullet safely. regards griff

I had envisaged building a block to the front of the action so that i could slide the fore-end over a threaded rod a bit similar to putting the fore-end on a remmy 1100. I know that you can get synthetic stocks for them quite easily but are there any tactical style ones... regards griff

Jinx, best I got out of the 25- 1/2" barrell was 3050fps with H870 or H4831sc The 870 was really sore on cases as was the 4831 and had plenty of head seperation at those velocities. I'm now using 56gn's of Ramshot Magnum getting 2900fps and no signs of pressure and excellent accuracy...

Is there any reason why,that for long range hunting there does not appear to be any falling block rifles.. Are they not as accurate as bolt actions? Are they a gunsmithing nightmare? Are they not strong enough? regards griff

I tried the 95gn v-max on vermin with devastating effects. The rifle was a bog standard Model 70,which I have now rebarreled. To be quite honest I found tha the 140gn Lapua scenar's were just as destructive on furred vermin as the v-max, both were inherently accurate but the scenar excelled when...