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Lee, I do something similar, except I use a very small o-ring around the trigger shoe to help my consistency in touching the shoe at the same place everytime.

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I'm not aware of anybody selling test lots anymore. When you find some, most folks buy a case and try it. If it does not shoot well, then sell it on-line. No worry about loss of $$ since it's in such high demand. You'll get your money back. If a case is too much money, then maybe find a...

Phil, I would like to try this. Are they sending out targets yet for the new season? Any info you can share would be much appreciated!

I agree with Tony. Looking back at just the ARA National Tournament: 2020 - UNL - 100/Factory - 9 2021 - UNL - 102/Factory - 26 2022 - UNL - 124/Factory - 37 2023 - UNL - 125/Factory - 38 Not an explosion, but a steady increase of shooters at the National Tourney. Also, if you need ammo...

Gjmen22, a brief update. A lot has changed since I first started tracking the owners and release of the Spec rifles. A few have already been sold to new owners, some are still in the hands of the original owners. I believe Jeff is working on Spec-P11, but I'm not sure about the status on the...

Tony, I always try to test the same way I shoot the rifle, to avoid any variations that might come up. I also take a "control" lot that I either tested on my previous trip to the test center, or that has shot well in my rifle, and ask them to shoot at least one 10-shot group with it to compare...

John, I spoke with Shane and on our reports in the US, there is a parameter titled "Hmax". This is the vertical (hence "height") spread of the 10 shot group. So I think it would be preferable to select a lot with consistent 12-13mm outside to outside groups, and not a lot of vertical "height"...

My question to you is, what value do you look for in the vertical spread data generated when testing? I have reviewed my prior reports for testing and see some values ranging from ~5mm up to ~15mm range. If I find a lot with vertical spread of about 10mm, should I assume that I might be able...

Pedro, hope you are doing well! I will be headed to the Lapua Test Center in Ohio in a couple of weeks to test. I had a question about some information you shared about what you look for in test data. When selecting a lot for purchase, based on the test data: 1) Pick the most consistent lot...

Interesting to see their barrel block and polymer ball used to tune the rifle, without the heavy tuner on the end of the barrel. Seems like it mimics the mid-barrel tuner in ARA, but without the tuner. I wonder if you can tune a barrel with only a mid-barrel tuner in ARA successfully? More...

Tony, a question about where we may be headed. With the constant chase for ammo, it seems it might be the right time for ARA, IR5050, etc. to consider Air Rifle matches in their competitions, or even allow air rifles in their unlimited classes to shoot side by side with .22LR rifles. From the...

Pedro, a cleaning question for you. Can you describe how much cleaning solution (RFB and/or C4) you put on the patches? A few drops in the center with a needle dropper bottle, a big drop from a larger dropper bottle, etc? I find sometimes that I am putting too much solution on the patch and...

Congratulations to Tony Harper for winning the State Championship!

Pedro, I read your post on Calfee's site about tuning. I had a question. In step 2, you say to turn the tuner 1 turn out for vertical spread, and 1 turn in for horizontal spread. Can you clarify, do you mean 1 full revolution of the tuner when you said "1 turn" or did you mean 1 click...

Does anyone have any experience with this ARA .22LR benchrest competition trigger (2-6 oz)? Since Jewell is not out of business, I was wondering if this would be a good replacement? Thanks for any experience you might have!

Pedro, I noticed you use a front mount scope base on one rifle, and the more traditional bridge mount on the second rifle. Why do you use two different setups? Just curious... Also, who makes the case you are using? That is a great setup. Thanks, Larry

Pedro, that is one beautiful rifle! The Ferrari Modena Yellow color is fantastic! Your case does say a lot about how you approach these matches. Is that a Sightron 45X Competition scope? Did you not like the NF scope I see on the other rifle in your case? Thanks for sharing!

Pedro, can you please post a picture of your rifle? Thanks very much! Larry

Well done Tony! Congratulations!