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I love mine. The amount of light it brings in is pretty impressive, as is the clarity. You'll find price differences based on what reticle you're looking for.

Would this advice also apply to the Hornady ELD-M 147gr bullet?

So I'm new to ballistic calculators, and have noticed that when I put in a particular round as my ammunition it asks for a BC. In another online calculator, it asks for two different numbers for BC. For example, I've seen numbers for "G1" and "G7" on Hornady boxes; how do I boil those down to...

I'm a longtime Tikka shooter who got fed up with trying to find a left-handed CTR (and they don't make a left-handed UPR yet). Bought a Bergara B-14 HMR, left-handed in 6.5CM, and this thing is really nice. Shoots 1/4" groups at 100yds, longest shots so far have been at 600 and they were 2.5"...

Had this issue in my T3x .260 Rem. The issue was plastic left in the threads upon removal of the plastic plug inserts. I put a little gun oil in the holes, twisted in the stick from a Q-tip until it was really tight, then unthreaded the plastic out of the threads. Then hit it with a drop of...

Another vote for the Tikka T3x Lite. Super lightweight, super accurate, very reasonably priced, and available in some great calibers. One of mine is .260 Rem, it's my favorite deer rifle. Shoots just under .5" groups at 100 yards. Good luck in your search for rifles & whitetails!

I have a couple of Tikkas, and they're both stupid accurate, just like yours. lightweight, simple, and extremely effective. You'll like the results. Time to change your screen name to Scottikka, though... LOL

Does anyone know? I have some Monarchs that are really nicely made. I'm sure they private label somebody else's stuff?

This scope is marvelous but I don't have a rifle to put it on anymore, so it has to go. In excellent condition and comes with the 3-inch Nightforce sunshade and 56mm Vortex scope cap for the front. It's great for hunting and all-around long-range shooting, and the price is great too -- $900...

This is an amazingly accurate gun, but I just don't have the time to shoot it anymore so it's going on the block. Remington 700 VLS in .243, barrel was professionally cut down to 24 inches and threaded (5/8x24, comes with Remington thread protector). Timney 510 adjustable trigger, set at 2.5lbs...

+1 on the hate for the SHV in general. Brings me to a question: how many of you actually spend a lot of time taking long-range shots, and needing things like Zero Stop and 20 MOA revolutions on the turrets, etc? Maybe I got the wrong impression from the name, but I took these to be hunting...

I bought this stock thinking I'd like the features (the hook, forearm shape, etc), which I do -- but the geometry just doesn't work for me. I'd need a cheek pad that's too high to be manageable. So, I've changed styles and this one has to go. It's the textured black finish, no scratches...

Well done! You're right, that .22-250 puts a hole in there. Sounds like a good location too. Always a good time to hunt coyotes!

I've heard a lot of opinions on "wanton waste" and other terms for killing an animal and not using it for one's own benefit, but we have to remember that NOTHING goes to waste in nature. A dead body in nature always gets used -- for food, minerals, fertilizer, as a breeding ground, and several...

Hello all -- just joined this forum and looking forward to learning more. Been reading for a while, and have enjoyed all the great information that's here. I'm getting into longer-range shooting and hunting, and have already found benefit in a lot of the great information.