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    Darrell Holland Long Range Shooting School - $1,895 Tuition Give Away Contest

    Enter Me In The Holland Shooting Class Contest
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    Nikon Monarch Binocular Give Away From Cameraland

    "Enter Me In The Nikon/Cameraland Contest"
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    Do you plan to buy a new custom rifle?

    My first, but let's call it a semi-custom. I've been chatting on the Gunsmithing forum about a REM 788 in .308 I picked up . I'm limiting it to what I can do for the most part. It's already threaded with an older Herter's muzzle brake. Gonna swap that for a better one. Planned upgrades...
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    HS Precision Stock Install ???

    The HS Precision stock should have a large enough channel to result in a free-floated barrel. Once you put it on, look at how close it is. If it is close, grab a $1 bill (or any other denomination) and wrap it under the barrel. Slide it between the stock and barrel all the way to the receiver...
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    Rem 788

    Eddybo, I wish we lived closer too. I don't know anyone around here that works on the 788's. Some have said, "I don't work on 788's." Like I said earlier, this is my first project gun. So I'm limiting myself to nearly all R&R on parts. I know several skilled gunsmiths that I can lean on for...
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    Rem 788

    No worries, I asked for suggestions about this rifle. Multiple stocks in different lengths is a good idea. I can never seem to get rid of R&R parts when I accumulate them. You never know when you might need them. So maybe I'll buy my .243 a "new dress" too and keep the old stock for future...
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    Rem 788

    Ridge Runner, Sportsmans Guide has mags for 30-30, 308, 44 Rem Mag, and 6mm. They are about half the price of what I usually see them going for at gun shows. I don't know if they are OEM or aftermarket. RC Saul, This is really my first project gun other than building AR's. I know this is a...
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    Rem 788

    Thanks EddieHarren. I have the Numrich "bible" on my desk at work. Right now all they seem to list on the web is the parts schematic. I seem to have my best luck on parts at gun shows. Most guys have a little of something, but not enough to list anywhere. RidgeRunner, thanks for the lead on...
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    Rem 788

    I know a lot of you LRH guys may giggle about this, but hear me out. I was given a REM 788 in .243 as a teenager. I still have it today. It has carried me through a lot of shooting years and taken a lot of deer. Long ago, we worked up a load it likes and I have never had to change it. I...
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    Vortex Recon 10x50 R/T Spotting Scope Give Away Contest From Cameraland

    Enter Me In The Vortex/Cameraland Contest
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    US Optics $1,000 Spotting Scope Give Away Contest

    Enter Me In The US Optics Spotting Scope Contest
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    Winter Rifle Paint Job help

    The thread is old, but I just joined last night. I just thought I'd put my portion of my federal stimulus money in for others to put in their tool box. When I have to winter-up my rifle, it is usually enroute to a problem. So I need something quick, easy, and clean. I don't think my brothers...
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    Winter Rifle Paint Job help

    As a field expedient LE callout I have used Kling or Kerlix gauze. It is quick, easy, and light. You can put the tail of the gauze over the barrel end, then turn the wrap 90 degrees and wind it down the barrel. I keep some white duct tape in my winter callout gear to help secure it if...
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    How To Camouflage Paint Your Rifle By Greg Ballard

    My sniper partners and I came up with a very similar method, right down to spraying paint into a cup to get just the liquid. The only difference is we used scraps of terry cloth towel instead of a foam brush for the color overlays. It adds some texture to the pattern and softens the edges of...
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