I seem to recall something from decades ago where this was once a thing for bolt guns. (all my decades of competition were with the M1a or M1 Garand). I recall hearing 'Leave it (chamber) alone to make the chamber as tight as possible. Some also said leave it alone - lets the brass grip the chamber and put less pressure on the bolt when firing. Looking around online - I see the same argument for mirror polishing.

I'm inclined to leave good enough alone.

This question is for shooters that have done it or folks who have assembled barreled actions.

On the East Coast you will find a US Coast Guard station about every 60 miles or so. Eventually Alaska will have something like this in every major coastal city. Money well spent to protect and support local fishing industries.

The Community Request and Resource Hub at redditrequest has me stumped. The 2FA requirement is not clearing even though I have 2FA on, and have received the notification congratulating me on using 2FA.

I have the Authentication app. Works great. Followed directions, entered the code and gotten the green 'Completed'. In my Settings it shows 2FA as on, and only option it gives me is to turn 2FA off.

Two days of every combination of turning 2FA on, logging out, coming back in using it - I cannot get that requirement at redditrequest to clear.

I see the place has been painted and construction trucks in the driveway.

Press Release | June 22, 2026

UPDATE: Coast Guard responds to Coast Guard helicopter crash in Sitka, Alaska

JUNEAU, Alaska — The four Coast Guard crew members involved in a helicopter crash in Sitka, Alaska, Monday, are reported safe with non-serious injuries.

Watch standers at the Arctic District command center received the initial report of the crash through the activation of the aircrew’s personal locator beacon at approximately 10:07 a.m.

Sitka Fire and Rescue arrived on scene at approximately 11:00 a.m. and transported the crew members to Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center.

“We are incredibly relieved our crew members survived with only minor injuries,” said Rear Adm. Bob Little, commander of the Coast Guard’s Arctic District. “We are grateful for the swift response by the Sitka Fire and Rescue who assisted us during this critical time.”

Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak is repositioning a helicopter and crews to Coast Guard Air Station Sitka to augment and maintain operational readiness in the Southeast Alaska region.

The cause of the crash is currently under investigation.

Me: Hello, I would like to close this auction on your ($300 item - electronic repair part) but the only option is USPS Ground Advantage, that is too slow for my needs. Can you send Priority Mail?

Seller: Sure Can!

Me: Goes straight to auction site and buys it.

Seller: Thank for buying my item! I am on vacation and won't be able to send it until next week.

Me: I wish you had put that in your auction or mentioned it earlier

How can people be so oblivious?

I was at an Alaskan rifle range, small town, trusting - everyone was at the 200yd line when an ATV with helmeted rider and passenger stopped at the firing line. 5-6 seconds later they sped away with 8 pistol and a rifle. Never caught.

Now, I find myself using the 300yd municipal range that has no range officers, no cameras, no access control and totally open to the public all day long. I can go out to 1200yds in a different place - but again, that place is popular and has had thefts. I lock up my expensive gear in the vehicle before going down range...... but that would not stop someone seeing my goods and busting a window.

So, I ordered a spacer for my PRS stock and with a Forstner bit made a 1.25" hole just deep enough for an Apple Air Tag. Still going to lock my stuff up. I feel a ton better knowing if I have to call the police I can probably tell them what road and direction my rifle is going. Be handy for traveling.

Actually pretty easy to hide an Air Tag inside the stock on most normal rifles. PRS chassis is a challenge.

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Next weekend I am shooting PRS 1,000 yards using my very accurate 308 rifle, suppressor and handloads. The rifle has a 20 MOA cantilever scope mount , Leupold Mk-4HD 6-24x which has been great for firing subsonic ammo.

Yesterday I take rifle to the range to sight in with match ammo - I don't have enough drop. 12" high and won't go lower at 100yds. Yikes!! That makes 9" high at 300yds.

My short term solution to get through next weeks is sight in with standard rings, tomorrow.

What are my long term options? I would really like to keep firing subsonic ammo at great distances - have a place just 4 miles away that gives me 600-1200 yds depending on what the river is doing. (NO, not competing at 1,000 yds with subs!!!)

1. Not many 34mm 10 moa ring sets or bases on the market. 34mm rings for some reason seem to come in 20 moa or 0 moa. Only 10 moa I found was Mile High - and their cost is a mile high, $500+. That is not me - not for an annual match.
2. Shim? Always avoided that. Sounds iffy.
3. Other?

Yah, Yah, just loosen up the ring screws, turn the scope upside down and use it for 'hold under'. That's the ticket, right?

Edit - thank you to everyone who nailed it about zero stop! Especially for the quick responses. Had I not installed that 20 MOA base, I would have not known of this feature. My other Leupold's do not have this.

When I searched this issue here, I had no useful hits. I am going to leave my noob question here so others can learn!!!

Family member won the contest to name the state fair theme submitting "Pirates of the Carrots and Beans" in 2008. She had just 1 shirt to remember it by. It's her favorite. And quite thread bare after 18 years. I'd like to replace it for her. I know some folks have a collection of these. If you have one of these 2008 shirts in 2xl or 1xl and willing to part with it - I'd like to make it worth your while. Lets start a chat!

I read the subreddit rules - kinda shocked no Kestrel info popped out. If it is there - it isn't obvious.

I spent decades and decades doing and running NRA Highpower Rifle competition (200/300/600yds with M1a and Mouse Gun (AR-15) in 'as issued condition') Earned a slot on my services national shooting team back in the 90's. Love doing long shots at varmints. My longest deer was 630yds.

There is a group doing PRS 1000yd shooting some distance away. I would love to get involved - better yet - start a group in my area (Fairbanks, Alaska) I took a 5 hour PRS introductory course and learned about the Kestrel. I am 70+ and have always judged windage by what my face felt and the leaves and grass were doing downrange. I will probably only fire 1 or 2 matches per years unless I can get the ball rolling in my area.

The question: Do I really need a Kestrel? The 5hr intro class folks seemed to leave the impression you would not competitive without one that connects to your smart phone - both doing all the math for you. Am I truly at a disadvantage not having Kestrel?

I seem to be able to mentally calculate drop and windage the past 59 years - sure, there have been failures on paper targets. But I always made the important shots on game animals (the idea of having to track a wounded animal for many miles hauling it out on my back is real motivator to make a 1 shot clean kill. (started competition shooting at 11 back in 1966)

I own two chronographs - Magnetospeed and LabRadar - so my velocity is on target to compute bullet drop.

I'm really skeptical. The firing line is usually covered. Berms left and right. Just how accurate is wind where I am sitting relevant to what is happening down range?

If I really should have one - which model?