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If I recall, you have the Cyclops, not exactly a cheapie. X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems

I found it unnecessary when using these new high flux LED torches. Your experiences may differ from mine. X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems

I know what you meant. Illuminated reticles only get in the way when using a torch or scan light. X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems

Illuminated if using natural light, non if using artificial. X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems

Thanks Biz and Elmo, yes my lights are in my sig. You can contact me at anytime regarding them. X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems

If he's still looking for a mount system, I carry those as well. X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems

Uhhhgh. Well at least now you know where you can get the real deal. X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems

Some highlights for today's range time. And I guess this is what happens when I was impatient with cool down. X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems

I'm surprised the VLR-1 light didn't come with any mounts. Even my small operation has complete kits to mount it. X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems

This rifle sure looks familiar.... Oh yes! Elmo has one! X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems

Hmmm? Someone rang? X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems

Always have fouling and sighting rounds ready. X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems

That's pretty sweet to be able to pop in and shoot a cold bore shot once every few hours to confirm. X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems

For hunters the one and most important is the cold bore. The groups and ladder tests is the road to getting to that consistent and reliable cold bore shot. X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems

Never met a meat eater who isn't! X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems

Sometimes it's smart to act dumb. X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems

Coming from a former MAIG, this might be effective. X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems

It's just what I do in my spare time when I'm not hunting or fishing. I live close to an hr from these areas, so I can't just pick up and go anytime I want. X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems

That's a huge issue for me because of the lack of material on my light barrel. I do allow my barrel to cool, but in no way can I allow it to cool to COLD BORE conditions between shots. I'll have to make do with wishing 2-3 minutes between shots for group testing and then as a final confirmation, cold bore shots when in the woods at my leisure to confirm. X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems

There's a few versions I've seen than does one per load, some champion be rest shooter at 1000 yards. His reasoning was to quickly and efficiently get to the nodes and save barrel life. I'll never shoot those distances for hunting, but I'd like to save some $ and barrel wear if its a viable option. In regards to barrel condition and temps, I'll be shooting a dirty bore each time. Although I cannot contrail temps, I try to keep my cartridges relatively the same temps as hunting temperatures. I've been told the Extreme powders are less affected by temps, and hope that's true. X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems

That's the dilemma that I'm facing, going full strings or using the ladder test to hone in on the accurate nodes. If I do a full 5 shot string per charge, I'll need to order more bullets or face finding an accurate node with very little bullets left for when it counts. Powder and primers I have plenty of now, bullets not so much, at least not the ones I want. X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems

I've read the same. I've also heard of guys doing 5 shots of the same charge at a target, then moving on to the next target and next charge. I'd like to try to focus only on the accurate nodes by using more frequent charge intervals, but less of each charge, for example, every .2 or .3 grains at 1 or 2 loads each charge weight. Hopefully this gives me the info I need to focus on a node and spend my time and $ there. I'm starting to run down on my first H380 bottle and its getting harder to scoop! X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems

Anyone ladder test for their hand loads? X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems

Veteran hunter... Hmm X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems

Savage .243 is 1-9.25". It's more suitable for heavier bullets in the 90+gr range. X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems