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Sighting in a Rifle without firing a shot
I was wondering if there is a way to sight in a rifle scope without firing a shot.
There are some reasons why I think it would useful to be able to do this. One depending on the scope you may have ...
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Why use a 20 MOA rail on top of a rifle?
Some hunting rifles come with a 20 MOA rail on top for mounting the scope or you can purchase the rails separately.
What is the point of a 20 MOA rail?
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Is 5R barrel rifling more accurate than 4 or 6 groove rifling?
I am looking for a new hunting rifle, and one of the features I keep seeing advertised is 5R rifling where there are 5 lands and grooves instead of 4 or 6.
Supposedly this makes the barrel more ...
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What are the pros and cons of first vs second focal plane rifle scopes?
There are two types of rifle scopes when it comes to which focal plane the reticle is etched on and they are called first or second focal plane scopes.
What is the difference between the two types ...
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What to look for in a rifle bipod?
I am planning on getting a bipod for my rifle, in the hope of being more accurate and able to hit targets at longer ranges.
What features should I look for in a rifle bipod?
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Locations to sight in a rifle around Boise, Idaho
One thing I need to do to prepare for deer season is to sight in my rifle. I'm new to the Boise area and don't know where I should go. I'd prefer to go somewhere free, but if the only options ...
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