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These will get you started, you can download apps to your I phone for bullet drop also. I'm pretty sure the BDC reticle will only work correctly at the power setting that it's designed for on a second focal plane scope, a first focal plane scope works at any power setting. http://www.federalpremium.com/resources/ballistics_application.aspx http://ballisticscalculator.winchester.com/ http://www.biggameinfo.com/index.aspx?page=%2fbalcalc.ascx http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,481004,00.html

Welcome <thumbsup> What state?

What is the most stable bench rest set up?

If you get a scope with plenty of adjustment you can use this 0 moa mount http://swfa.com/Burris-AR-PEPR-30mm-Scope-Mount-P12623.aspx If you need a base with 20+ moa you will spend double on the base so factor that in when choosing your scope. http://www.midwayusa.com/product/958823/american-defense-recon-quick-release-extended-scope-mount-picatinny-style-20-moa-elevated-with-30mm-rings-ar-15-flattop-matte

I don't have any physical experience with the Vortex, I was recently in the market for a new scope myself and I spent dozens, maybe over a hundred hours researching scopes reading lots of reviews & going over specs. My limit was $1000. From my research I concluded that the Vortex PST line & Weaver Tactical line were the best "tactical" scopes availible for under $1000 , I chose the Weaver because it was cheaper & I liked the reticle better. Heres some good info... http://demigodllc.com/articles/practical-long-range-rifle-shooting-optics/ Buy once,Cry once <thumbsup>

The BDC reticles are calibrated for a certain grain bullets, if your gun doesn't like it your kinda screwed, I feel a mil or moa reticle is much better....I forgot to mention earlier to take a hard look at the Vortex HS line( the PST line is great but above your price range) http://www.midwayusa.com/product/183567/vortex-viper-hs-tactical-rifle-scope-30mm-tube-5-15x-44mm-side-focus-1-10-mil-adjustments-mil-dot-reticle-matte Oh and a 30mm tube will usually give you much more adjustment for shooting long range <thumbsup>

Found the best prices so far on pmags $17.99(out of stock) & prs stocks here... http://hamlundtactical.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=index&filter_id=11&cPath=118_274_283&sort=20a and Stan has been a pleasure to deal with! <thumbsup>

I'm not 100% but I think most of the scopes that you listed are made in China,even tho they are decent (some say great) I would suggest you look at the Nikons in your price range, http://swfa.com/Nikon-4-16x42-Monarch-Riflescope-P42341.aspx Good luck <thumbsup>

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I think I saw them in 223/556 but no 308's >:(

Does anyone make them in foliage green ? I know I can paint or duracoat but i'd much rather buy a couple.

Magpul prs ,magpul miad grip,magpul xtm rail panels all in FOLIAGE GREEN <thumbsup>....Does anyone make a 308 foliage green mag. ? <dontknow>

It comes with PMAG <thumbsup>

Every day ;D

Pure REPR heaven, new colored furniture coming soon <thumbsup>

That's cool <thumbsup>

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Cajun black magic 8)

JM, T&E =test & evaluation? <dontknow> if so i'll do my best <thumbsup>

And i'm happier then a tic on a fat dog! LWRCI 7.62 REPR 20" heavy barrel Weaver 3-15x50mm ffp mil dot Ill reticle Harris bipod Accu-Shot monopod AD/qd scope mount w/20moa AD/qd bipod mount BC scope caps PWS-PRC brake on order :2nd: The wife looks at it and says...you should of got the brown one :eek7: I said I will on the next one <laughs> anyone have any tips for getting the crosshairs perfect without a gun vise or scope level ?

Ok, what is a lapping tool & what is it used for? <dontknow>

Not exactly the same but you might want to check this out... http://www.tacticalandtargetsupplies.com/

I'll take 2,xxl in the southern version ;D <munch>

Any review/comparison for us <munch>?