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Good sights are key, but practice, practice, practice really makes the difference. Check this video of legendary Bob Munden shooting a revolver at 200 yards first with a 444 Mag and then a 38 Special snub nose!

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Here's how to make the lanolin/alcohol mixture: https://ultimatereloader.com/2017/05/09/make-your-own-case-lube/

That one should have joined it's brothers and sisters in a 50lb bag destined for an Iowa class 16" gun turret!

I use a couple of wraps of electrical tape on my Magnetospeed strap after it is cinched down tight. That provides a little peace of mind.

+ 1 for Marine-Tex. I've been using it for bedding rifle actions since the 1970's with never a problem. It works great on boats too!

Sorrel pack boots and Kamiks will keep you warm. I've worn Sorrels in -20F situations where most of one's time was spent sitting or standing at spectator events. Try the Cutter Races in Jackson Hole in February!

I clean when new before the first use and after that before each subsequent reloading session. I disassemble the dies, spray with Gun Scrubber and then follow up with cleaning patches pushed through with a wooden dowel. It's pretty dry here along the Front Range in Colorado so after using, I...

My Law Professional Gen I in 7mm RM with VX 6 HD 3-18X44 and Talley one piece rings weighs in at 8 lbs. 9 1/2 oz.

Don't forget to include altitude in your calculations. It makes a big difference in sustained velocity/energy on those long pokes!

I would think that if this was by design to vent gasses from a case rupture, it would be in their advertising. On the other hand, if they say "all their rifles have this flaw", they are admitting that it is a quality control issue that they feel comfortable with you dealing with - and all their...

It's Marine Tex Gray for me. I've used it on at least a dozen rifles over the years and have had zero problems. It's easy to work with and cures so strong that I once fixed an aluminum propeller on a 7.5 hp Mercury outboard with it. The Marine Tex held until I ran the boat up on a gravely...

I've got a late Model 70 Super Grade in 270 Winchester. It sits with my Colt Sauers, Brownings, Dakota 76 and Sako Forester L579, holds it's own in the looks department and shoots nice little MOA groups.

Go to the online auction outfits and check Colt Sauers, Browning Safari FN mausers, Sako Foresters, Kleingunthers and other older but still "New in box" rifles. Most had beautiful wood and all had deep polished blueing. These are all fine quality rifles that are collectibles and shooters...

Here is a link to an online recoil calculator. It may help you in making your decision. http://www.shooterscalculator.com/recoil-calculator.php I happen to be partial to the 7mm Rem Mag. My rifle has a brake but I never use it - even in load development at the range. My rifle weighs 7.9...