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A Kestrel is basically a hand held weather station the size of a cell phone, and a whole lot more. There is a brand new model- the Kestrel 5700 Sportsman w/LINK and ballistic program. Price? $399. It pairs to your phone via Bluetooth. You input your rifle and cartridge info into the Kestrel. It...

In one week's time, I have researched, and learned a lot. A Brief Summary: Design and manufacture require engineers. Engineers love standards. The 30/06 Springfield cartridge is the Gold Standard, for many reasons. Scopes and bullets are designed around it's capabilities...velocities, bullet...

This might belong on another thread, but I'm going to post it here to make it easier to find. Scope Basics: The pupil in the human eye expands and contracts constantly to allow the right amount of light in, so that you can see sharpest and clearest, in color. Midday sun outdoors and your pupil...

A Little American History Why the history lesson? Because an individual like @96coal449 spoke up, and admitted he wanted more knowledge, to make a purchase decision. I admire and respect him for that. Takes guts. In order to understand American scopes, you have to understand and remember 3...

Sighting Equipment: "You can only shoot, as well as you can see". My scope of choice: Leupold VX-3i, 1" tube, 3.5-10x40, with CDS and WindPlex reticle. The particulars: I will likely mount this on my Rem 700, 30/06. I have done the math on Hornady's excellent (and free! You young guys have...

The Target: My target is the most popular game animal in North America, the Whitetail deer. Let's examine my target parameters. My primary objective is, and must always be, a clean kill. I started deer hunting in New York in fall of 1976, at the then legal age of 16. I have always aimed for...

Well, UPS made a liar out of me, my new scope didn't arrive until today. Leupold VX-3i, 3.5-10x40, 1" tube, Custom Dial System w/ WindPlex reticle. Happy happy happy. Will work to 450+ yards, with my Rem 700 '06.

A buddy's father owns some land nearby. A portion of that land has a power line right of way running through it. On that portion, they have strategically placed a 'shooting house', on a slope overlooking a long stretch of the power lines. Shots can be as long as 600 yards plus, verified with an...

Can anyone share Hornady load data for Hornady 165 gr BTSP, using IMR4350 and/or H4350? Much obliged. Edit: for 30-06 Sprg. Oops

I'm having trouble deciding between a Leupold VX-3i 3.5-10x40, and the VX-3i 4.5-14x40 30mm tube with side focus and CDS. The 3.5-10x40 is actually all the scope I NEED, but I really like the 113 MOA of adjustment, parallax side focus, Wind Plex reticle and Custom Dial System of the 4.5-14x40...

Just heard on FM radio, Justice Kennedy is considering retiring this summer.

Trump admin. sues California over immigration policy - CNNPolitics Justice Dept sues California over sanctuary policy

I am considering the purchase of a dangerous game rifle, specifically the Winchester model 70 Safari Express, chambered for .458 Win Mag, due to the controlled round feed and 3 position safety which locks the bolt down. Anyone here own one, use one? Looking for constructive input on the positive...

NY Senate Dems Try To Force Floor Vote On Gun Control Thanks to ProgSpear for posting on another thread. Voted down by the thinnest of margins. But a W is still a W.

Heard on the radio today (conservative but realistic FM radio station/program) that President Trump has directed Federal law enforcement agencies to aggressively enforce the existing federal firearms statutes already on the books. Want to hear the liberals howl? Wait til the Feds step in on...

Go to this website. Fill in the blanks. Click submit. Doesn't get any easier than this. If you can click on all the threads on the forum, certainly you can take the time to do this.

For those who follow along- finished product. Details: Remington 7600, satin walnut, cal. 30-06 Sprg. Leupold VX-2 1-4x20 scope; Leupold STD rings and STD 1 pc base; Grovtech barrel band/rear stock sling swivel studs. Bolt shown closed for photo purposes, rifle double checked to make sure it...

911 hang up call. To my mind, this is domestic terrorism. Maybe the revolution has begun, and we can't see the forest because of the trees.

Jim Corbett was born and grew up in pre-World War I and II British-held colonial India, and became intimately familiar with the jungle and it's native wildlife. Due to his outstanding hunting abilities, he was recruited numerous times to kill documented 'man-eating' tigers and leopards by...

Cuomo is vulnerable and unpopular. An honest to God Republican contender has finally stepped up to the plate, John DeFransisco. I'll be watching closely to see how this one plays out. If Cuomo loses this election, he's toast on the national stage.

Maybe to help us build a quick-reference data base, I am posting the stock screw specs I know, obtained from the manufacturer, for use with FACTORY stocks: Remington 700-30 in lbs min; 35 in lbs max (ADL front trigger guard screw 10 in lbs) Ruger American-60 in lbs

Saw this new Hornady bullet on their website yesterday. Contacted them, asked if my Rem 700 with 1:9-1/8" twist would reliably stabilize. Nope, very borderline. Recommend a 1:8" minimum. Doh. I so need a fast twist barrel.

Remington's website now catalogs the Remington 700 ADL Synthetic, available in both blued and...stainless steel! Almost missed this-looks like it will be available chambered for 6.5 Creedmoor

How many forum members here use the NYHuntFish app? The Pocket Ranger app? I do love'em. Great to have your license and available tags on your phone, wicked easy to report your harvest(s).

Anyone here purchase one of these stocks? Seems to be a great value, hardwood (hard maple) laminate, your choice of color(s), push-button LOP and comb height adjustment, 1/2" rubber recoil pad, all for $189 plus S&H. Extra-cost interchangeable (Target) pistol grip and fore-end available too...

Leupold officially announced their new Freedom line on their website today. Check em out.

New Remington 700 PCR (Precision Chassis Rifle) announced. Initial chamberings include .260 Rem, 6.5 Creedmoor and .308 Win., promising 3 shot sub-MOA accuracy. Details @ www.Remington.com

Does anyone here with an unrestricted PP carry liability insurance? What are the lIability limits? Is the cost reasonable?

Scope Mounting: Anyone choosing to mount a scope on their 7600 needs to be prepared for the possibility of having to shim the rear of their scope mounting base, a more common problem than you would think. Many of these rifles have excessive barrel down angle, in relation to the receiver, similar...

Leupold no longer shows the VX-2 and VX-1 scope series on their website , hopefully they are updating these 2 series. They do show the Rifleman and American Marksman series. Midway USA shows a new Leupold series called VX-Freedom, backordered, expected in stock 2/1/2018.

How about an Optics Forum?

From the Eastern Shore of Lake Ontario. Sorry for my late intro, joined a week ago.

Action Tube Ring: Remington p/n F15215. This part is prone to breakage, because it's basically a rubber o-ring. Refer to the exploded parts diagram/schematic for the location of this part, and online resources for the disassembly and reassembly of this rifle. Please Note: this is a job for the...

Chamber Cleaning- these rifles do not have the leverage and camming power of a bolt-action, so it pays dividends to keep your chamber clean, especially in the fired round extraction department. Murphy's Law says this will happen when you need a quick second shot at the biggest buck you've ever...

I am the proud owner of a Remington 7600 rifle, satin walnut wood, cal. 30/06 Sprg. I will post pics in the future. I will post some tips to help keep your rifle chugging along for those that are interested. First things first-ALWAYS MAKE SURE YOUR RIFLE IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED BEFORE BEGINNING...

SOLD OUT THANKS

Awhile ago I purchased a new Ruger American All-Weather rifle, cal. 7mm-08 Rem. I had wanted both a stainless steel rifle, and a rifle chambered for this cartridge, for a long time. I have only mildly hotrodded it, removing the factory installed scope bases and installing Warne Maxima rings and...