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by marcopolo
Sun Jul 21, 2013 6:28 pm
Forum: Varminting Rifles
Topic: Can't get enough scope adjustment
Replies: 19
Views: 1728

Re: Can't get enough scope adjustment

Are you running tapered mounts or rail? Sounds like the back of your scope could be slightly elevated. whether its mounts or something else Im not sure. I've never used optilocks but I've also never had to use a mallet to mount a scope either... :shock: i would be looking at wherever you used the ma...
by marcopolo
Fri Jul 19, 2013 10:49 am
Forum: Varminting Rifles
Topic: Tikka T3 Lite For Long Range
Replies: 13
Views: 1112

Re: Tikka T3 Lite For Long Range

Mustve missed the memo on the story behind this event??
do share :mrgreen: ?!
by marcopolo
Mon Jul 01, 2013 2:49 pm
Forum: Varminting Rifles
Topic: Ruger gunsite scout
Replies: 22
Views: 2175

Re: Ruger gunsite scout

..or a SMLE :lol:
by marcopolo
Mon Jul 01, 2013 2:48 pm
Forum: Varminting Rifles
Topic: Ruger gunsite scout
Replies: 22
Views: 2175

Re: Ruger gunsite scout

Well that settles it, won't be my new deer getter..
Poor balance and feeding issues... Id rather not.
Off to go look at tikka's and savage's. 8)
thanks for the heads up fellas, always appreciated!
Cheers Marc
by marcopolo
Sun Jun 30, 2013 11:45 am
Forum: Varminting Rifles
Topic: Ruger gunsite scout
Replies: 22
Views: 2175

Ruger gunsite scout

Cruising used guns as i usually do, and ive been a seeing a lot of Ruger scouts for sale. I've never actually held one, but on paper the look like a good bit of kit. Im not really a Ruger man but the can't be all that bad that everyone is selling them can they? Anyone had any Hands on with the scout...
by marcopolo
Wed Jun 12, 2013 7:54 pm
Forum: Ammo & Reloading
Topic: Full Length Resizing Loaded ammo!
Replies: 34
Views: 2220

Re: Full Length Resizing Loaded ammo!

Shoot em. As long as the case doesn't stick, your projectile doesn't seat itself further in the case or jam and your not running max loads... id shoot em. The case won't be quite at min dimentions but it won't be a problem. Seen a guy on the range do the same thing in his palma, could only just shut...
by marcopolo
Sun Jun 09, 2013 9:39 pm
Forum: Ammo & Reloading
Topic: 223 bullet weight considerations
Replies: 7
Views: 336

Re: 223 bullet weight considerations

Hmmm... its strange how so many people can have sooo different experiences on the same subject. Im running my old fclass omark/Mab 1-8 twist pipe at 27". Im not an expert on physics, but my own testing has told me this... The faster the twist the more balanced the projectile needs to be. I've t...
by marcopolo
Sun Jul 22, 2012 12:11 am
Forum: Varminting Rifles
Topic: I never thought this day would come ??!
Replies: 4
Views: 366

I never thought this day would come ??!

Ive been shooting a few spots that have been over shot the last few years. After a few shots with any CF every fuzz tail and red coat runs for the hills. The idea was to take the 22s out and hit em hard while keeping the noise level down. The last few months myself and a good mate have been seeing q...
by marcopolo
Wed Jul 18, 2012 11:43 pm
Forum: Varminting Rifles
Topic: Savage mkII .22
Replies: 2
Views: 208

Re: Savage mkII .22

Yeah Mate, I got mine when i got my 22. i think it was about $40 a few years back.
Any savage dealer should be able to get you one.
If your dealer cant get you one, id look at finding a better dealer. :lol: