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    My son is back in the USA.

    Know that there are many in your country that appreciate his service and recognize the sacrifice of your family. God Bless.
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    Burris vs Celestron?

    Said it before. Say it again. Celestron Ultima 80. Strong Glass Straight Body Awesome Value 300 win mag holes at 500 yds $165 delivered
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    Mid-Priced Spotting Scope

    I'm not an expert but it deals with color correction to allow for a sharper image. The ED means Extra-low Dispersion glass. You can google it to get a better explanation or maybe someone can explain in more detail.
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    Mid-Priced Spotting Scope

    Check out the Celestron 20-60x80 Ultima. I bought it on ebay from OpticsPlanet on a buy-it-now auction for $153.95 plus shipping. I really liked the way Opticsplanet handled this sale. There are a few threads on here (or use to be) that I used for researching the same issue. Try...
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    What can I do to this gun to make it stretch out ?

    Nyles, How many grains of 777? Also, can you give the results you achieved with this load such as velocity, energy and max effective lethal range? Thanks for the help.
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    What can I do to this gun to make it stretch out ?

    [ QUOTE ] If the 195gr Duplex Dead Center will shoot in your gun, go with that. [/ QUOTE ] Got them on the way. Everybody I've talked to say this is the way to go. Even the guys that don't sell them. [ QUOTE ] The scope will be vital. [/ QUOTE ] I've just put on a Nikon Omega BDC-250...
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    What can I do to this gun to make it stretch out ?

    I just put on a nikon omega muzzlelaoder scope a few days ago. Not sighted it in yet but I've heard good things about the ease of use and the eye relief. It has the bdc reticle and finger adjustable windage and elavation knobs so I can dial or use the reticle or both. I also talked to a guy...
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    What can I do to this gun to make it stretch out ?

    Without getting too deep in the wallet I have a CVA optima elite 50cal. It's inline, 209 primer, break action, and capable of magnum charges (CVA says 150 grains of pellets) in a 26" factory barrel. The twist is 1 in 28". It is stainless, of course, and has a thumbhole stock. Nothing is...
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    How to sight in a rifle - The proper use of variable power scopes

    Thank you both for your replies. The project should be ready for the range in a week or so.
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    How to sight in a rifle - The proper use of variable power scopes

    [ QUOTE ] For everything else, it doesn't really matter about magnification or anything with concern to aiming/settings. The magnification would matter if you were using a mildot or other ranging reticle or a point of aim different from the center of the cross hairs. [/ QUOTE ] Supermag...
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    How to sight in a rifle - The proper use of variable power scopes

    OK I know this is elementary to you guys but I need knowledge. Just so you know, I've searched the threads to not waste anyone's time and still have many questions. I am about to sight in my first long range gun. My question is how do I properly sight-in and shoot my rifles at various ranges...
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