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    Would a 450 grain .458 Win Mag be a perfectly acceptable standard for elephant?

    Could a 450 grain solid or Swift A-frame out of a .458 Win Mag be a Goldilocks loading that hits 2200-2300 fps without load compression, and still provide everything needed for Elephants? IE could one safely let go of the 500 grain .470 Nitro Express paradigm, given the advances in bullet...
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    Blaser R8 Professional: how to shorten length of pull?

    So I've got a synthetic R9 Professional now and I do like it a lot, but find the14.5" LOP a bit lanky compare to the usual 13.5" LOP on my Winchester Model 70. I don't understand why the standard stock is so long. I've looked at the other synthetic options, and the short synthetic stock is...
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    Blaser Q: loose front sight blade

    Hi all, I bought a new Blaser R8 barrel and the front sight rattles faintly in its seat. Is this a normal thing to tell me I need to sight it in and out some tension on it? Thanks!
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    Blaser R8 Polymer 22mm forend question

    Hi all, Considering a Blaser R8 Professional Hunter with the polymer stock and 22mm barrel channel. If I use it with a standard 17mm barrel, is the forend still stiff enough for target shooting using a bipod with the free-floated barrel? Thanks
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    Blaser R8: lowest QD scope mount?

    I find that the factory bases and low 1" rings are still on the tall side for a good cheek weld. Can you recommend something lower? Perhaps EAW or some such? Hopefully still QD but I would carry an Allen key or screwdriver if I had to. What's the lowest you can get in any diameter?
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    Small, Medium and Large Bore: Thoughts on a Metric Definition

    Was thinking about what constitutes a small, medium or large bore these days in context of modern cartridge capabilities even in older case designs, and in context of what's generally available today. Why not: Up to 6 mm (0.236 in): Very Small Bore 6 mm (0.236 in) to 8 mm (0.315 inches): Small...
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    Blaser R8 ring height to clear windage/elevation turret of typical 1" Leupold scopes?

    Hi all, I have figured out that 30mm low rings are too low for the bottom of the windage/elevation turret housing, and I need medium height rings. This brings on another question: What 1" ring height will I need to clear the windage/elevation turret housing of a typical VX3 1.5-5x20mm or...
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    Blaser R8 receiver question

    Hi everyone, I'm looking at the Blaser R8 as a rugged rifle. Could you tell me if the bolt rails are steel running on aluminum raceways? Should I be concerned about wear in the receiver raceways? I've searched a tonne and can't seem to find any commentary on this. Thanks!
 
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