414gates
414gates
@414gates
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Joined: May 16, 2022
Last seen: May 19, 2026
Topics: 139 / Replies: 432
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Re: A spotter error I noticed.

As far as I understand- At what angle does the bullet engage the target? This depends on spin. It is said that the nose of the bullet doesn't fol...

1 year ago
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Re: Bolt sticking ?

You have to take it apart and look at it, at least to rule out setback as a problem.

1 year ago
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Re: Bolt sticking ?

Until a gunsmith takes it apart and looks at it, you can't be sure this is the problem, its just what came to mind.There is also the galling of t...

1 year ago
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Re: Bolt sticking ?

this explains it wellLug Raceway Setback.

1 year ago
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Re: Bolt sticking ?

Does it happen with every round, sticking at the same place every time ?That I think is setback, on the action where the rear lugs contact on close. O...

1 year ago
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Re: Which calibre/s for LR & ELR, and general costs?

338 Lapua and 375 Cheytac are the most popular that I've seen on the firing line for one mile and over. Cost per round hangs off the bullet choic...

1 year ago
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Re: More Aussie Boning Knives

When you say "Aussie" and "boning" in the same sentence .... eish ...

1 year ago
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Re: Ko1M by Team Pittstop

Personal choice is what drives innovation, and the number of cartridges that overlap ballistically is proof of that.If anyone really wants to go big, ...

1 year ago
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Re: Ko1M by Team Pittstop

It's neither here nor there, IMO.Terrible for ELR, no G1 bullets > 1.0 BC for it.A criminal waste of 375 RUM brass on a less than useful bulle...

1 year ago
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Re: Sag loop in de veld?

There used to be hunting boots made with soft soles for bowhunters. It feels like you're wearing slippers, not boots, and there is a lot of tacti...

1 year ago
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Re: The 7x57 Mauser, your thoughts.

You're going to have to shoot copper jackets or paper patched lead.If you shoot plain cast or powder coat, you'll need a lot of vinegar and ...

1 year ago
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Re: S121 headscratcher

Labradar is made in Canada, home of the Shooting Chrony - I won't buy it for just that reason.Caldwell looks like a green copy of the original or...

1 year ago
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Re: S121 headscratcher

I was toying with the idea of buying a Garmin, but when I think about how much powder, bullets and primers I can buy instead of something I don't...

1 year ago
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Re: S121 headscratcher

I've got a Prochrono digital, the entry level cheapo one.It doesn't care about wind, sun, clouds, dust, heat, cold, or who the Pope is.It ju...

1 year ago
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