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**Author:** [@les.voth](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/u/les.voth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 6:42pm UTC](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/t/preparation-for-performance/360 "2026-10-20T18:42:41Z")
Preparation For Performance By les voth After first applying in March for a position in a shooting challenge, I was finally, in October, able to attend. (Cryptic I know, but it has to be like that right now.) With less… --- ## [Half Hearted Cleaning](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/t/half-hearted-cleaning/352)
**Author:** [@les.voth](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/u/les.voth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 3:26pm UTC](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/t/half-hearted-cleaning/352 "2026-09-28T15:26:40Z")
Half Hearted Cleaning By les voth Recently I got a Douglas barrel from the West Virginia barrel maker over by Charleston. They’ve been making barrels since 1948. They make contoured barrels to fit your factory stock… --- ## [BEYOND TALENT by les voth](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/t/beyond-talent-by-les-voth/351)
**Author:** [@les.voth](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/u/les.voth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 3:23pm UTC](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/t/beyond-talent-by-les-voth/351 "2026-09-23T15:23:31Z")
BEYOND TALENT By les voth If you go onto Cal Zant’s Precision Rifle Blog, one of the most common themes when he interviews accomplished shooters about what new shooters should do, is that new shooters should pick so… --- ## [Douglas’ weekend journey](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/t/douglas-weekend-journey/350)
**Author:** [@les.voth](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/u/les.voth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 4:39pm UTC](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/t/douglas-weekend-journey/350 "2026-09-18T16:39:39Z")
DOUGLAS’ WEEKEND JOURNEY By les voth This is not for the faint of heart, but for the hard of hearing: Douglas is about to enter a new world. The world of competition. Tomorrow morning at 4:00am Douglas will be thrown … --- ## [Adding essential equipment](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/t/adding-essential-equipment/349)
**Author:** [@les.voth](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/u/les.voth)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 1:40am UTC](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/t/adding-essential-equipment/349 "2026-09-17T01:40:08Z")
ADDING ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT By les voth An accomplished shooter buddy of mine is going to Tennessee for a family visit, but with the priorities a guy’s gotta have, he’s going to stop off at a F-Class match in Indiana on… --- ## [Not slippery when wet](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/t/not-slippery-when-wet/346)
**Author:** [@les.voth](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/u/les.voth)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 1:11am UTC](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/t/not-slippery-when-wet/346 "2026-09-15T01:11:10Z")
NOT SLIPPERY WHEN WET By les voth My initial enthusiasm for the hunter style matches began to wane, as is common among the fickle. I’d put a rifle together that would do the deed. It shot well. But it was nearing the e… --- ## [Douglas barrels still hammer](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/t/douglas-barrels-still-hammer/347)
**Author:** [@les.voth](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/u/les.voth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 2:37pm UTC](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/t/douglas-barrels-still-hammer/347 "2026-09-10T14:37:37Z")
DOUGLAS BARRELS STILL HAMMER By les voth Last Friday I received a barrel from Douglas Barrels. I can’t really say it was long awaited, because it didn’t take that long for Douglas to “spin” this barrel up. It came as a… --- ## [Flatland Precision Steel Challenge](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/t/flatland-precision-steel-challenge/344)
**Author:** [@les.voth](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/u/les.voth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 9:04pm UTC](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/t/flatland-precision-steel-challenge/344 "2026-09-01T21:04:59Z")
Flatland Precision Steel Challenge Presented by TAG Firearms By les voth PRS again, eh? Yup. Last weekend’s Saturday I unlimbered the Elite FDE colored chassis in 6.5 Creedmoor, and tried again . . . My dear wife, Gay… --- ## [Does a trainer have to be a thing](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/t/does-a-trainer-have-to-be-a-thing/340)
**Author:** [@les.voth](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/u/les.voth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 6:33pm UTC](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/t/does-a-trainer-have-to-be-a-thing/340 "2026-08-25T18:33:26Z")
DOES A TRAINER HAVE TO BE A THING By les voth On August 4th, Pieter Malan, of Impact Media out of South Africa, released a video entitled, “Training Rigs Are Dead”. The inference was that PRS shooters/competitors are n… --- ## [Nrl hunter 2026 grand slam finale](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/t/nrl-hunter-2026-grand-slam-finale/337)
**Author:** [@les.voth](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/u/les.voth)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 1:15pm UTC](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/t/nrl-hunter-2026-grand-slam-finale/337 "2026-08-25T13:15:54Z")
NRL HUNTER 2026 GRAND SLAM FINALE Attendance Brought An Attitude Adjustment By les voth It wasn’t the spectacular scenery. It wasn’t the second to none well organized match. It wasn’t even the warm welcome that has me… --- ## [Pursuing excellence](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/t/pursuing-excellence/339)
**Author:** [@les.voth](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/u/les.voth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 9:50pm UTC](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/t/pursuing-excellence/339 "2026-08-24T21:50:53Z")
PURSUING EXCELLENCE By les voth Josh Chambers @JoshChambers Troy Polamalu says every year of his NFL career he watched every snap from 5 different safeties and built both highlight and lowlight tapes on them because … --- ## [Butch’s stiller swaps barrels again](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/t/butch-s-stiller-swaps-barrels-again/338)
**Author:** [@les.voth](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/u/les.voth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 5:15pm UTC](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/t/butch-s-stiller-swaps-barrels-again/338 "2026-08-18T17:15:29Z")
BUTCH’S STILLER SWAPS BARRELS AGAIN By les voth This poor action has to feel used and abused. After all - it’s mine. It wasn’t the first custom action I’d ever owned, but it was the first one that got much use. I trad… --- ## [Lakes country prc 2026 regional qualifier](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/t/lakes-country-prc-2026-regional-qualifier/333)
**Author:** [@les.voth](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/u/les.voth)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 2:11pm UTC](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/t/lakes-country-prc-2026-regional-qualifier/333 "2026-08-04T14:11:28Z")
LAKES COUNTRY PRC 2026 REGIONAL QUALIFIER By les voth Match Director Extraordinaire Darrick Davidson did it again. At the Rush Lake range he put on a match that went as seamlessly as any match can go. He was as ever… --- ## [Remington Bolt Lift](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/t/remington-bolt-lift/274)
**Author:** [@Oldman726](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/u/Oldman726)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 11:38pm UTC](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/t/remington-bolt-lift/274 "2026-08-03T23:38:32Z")
I have a Rem 700 in 6 PPC that I bought used with very light and smooth bolt lift after firing. I have a Rem Model 7 that takes brut strength to open after firing, even with mild loads. What needs to be done to the Mod… --- ## [Custom aftermarket accessories](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/t/custom-aftermarket-accessories/329)
**Author:** [@les.voth](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/u/les.voth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2026, 6:05pm UTC](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/t/custom-aftermarket-accessories/329 "2026-07-28T18:05:37Z")
CUSTOM AFTERMARKET ACCESSORIES By les voth These are pieces of triggers that I’ve recently been set to fix. Some people attempt to customize aftermarket accessories, and some use a bigger hammer. It appears as … --- ## [Prs quickness and eliminating wobble](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/t/prs-quickness-and-eliminating-wobble/324)
**Author:** [@les.voth](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/u/les.voth)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2026, 10:31pm UTC](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/t/prs-quickness-and-eliminating-wobble/324 "2026-07-25T22:31:37Z")
PRS QUICKNESS AND ELIMINATING WOBBLE By les voth It has occurred to me after four two day National Qualifier PRS matches this year that there is a real reason why I’m slow, besides age. I haven’t been trying to be quic… --- ## [ADG ARC annealer](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/t/adg-arc-annealer/192)
**Author:** [@Adam](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/u/Adam)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2026, 12:55pm UTC](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/t/adg-arc-annealer/192 "2026-07-25T12:55:03Z")
Anyone have experience with the new ARC ultimate annealer that ADG is selling? I haven’t seen any reviews or comparison videos. I’m curious how it compares with the AMP annealer. --- ## [Prs in the heat](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/t/prs-in-the-heat/326)
**Author:** [@les.voth](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/u/les.voth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 4:00pm UTC](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/t/prs-in-the-heat/326 "2026-07-24T16:00:07Z")
PRS IN THE HEAT By les voth Last weekend was supposed to be three days of 100 degree heat, in South Dakota. But it turned out to be just a shade less. It was sweaty, though. Right through to the socks. Heck 99 degrees … --- ## [Scales, which one is worth its weight in powder](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/t/scales-which-one-is-worth-its-weight-in-powder/126)
**Author:** [@Oldman726](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/u/Oldman726)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 4:14am UTC](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/t/scales-which-one-is-worth-its-weight-in-powder/126 "2026-07-24T04:14:48Z")
I’ve been reloading for a few moons now, I started with a Lee beam scale then purchased the RCBS Charge Master 1500, great scale for tactical loads. Then I got into benchrest so I bought a Creedmoor TSX 925, it worked gr… --- ## [2026 F Class NRA Full Bore Nationals](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/t/2026-f-class-nra-full-bore-nationals/52)
**Author:** [@Goltzy](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/u/Goltzy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 2:27am UTC](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/t/2026-f-class-nra-full-bore-nationals/52 "2026-07-24T02:27:27Z")
Most of you in F Class already know that BMRPA in Moffit, ND will be hosting the 2026 NRA Full bore Nationals, but I wanted everyone on the forum to get the news. Right now the field is full with 10 on the waiting list … --- ## [Range Photos, Let's see those rifles in action!](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/t/range-photos-lets-see-those-rifles-in-action/306)
**Author:** [@jacob.meyer](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/u/jacob.meyer)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 2:01am UTC](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/t/range-photos-lets-see-those-rifles-in-action/306 "2026-07-24T02:01:13Z")
Now that summer is in full swing, let’s see some photos of folks out shooting. This is one of my favorite spots to stretch out, and shoot some steel! --- ## [Stock addition for 40XBR](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/t/stock-addition-for-40xbr/322)
**Author:** [@arnie](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/u/arnie)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 9:39pm UTC](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/t/stock-addition-for-40xbr/322 "2026-07-20T21:39:33Z")
I have 2 older Remington 40XBR rifles and am looking for something to make the bottom of the rear stock straight in line with the barrel bore, like modern BR stocks. Does anyone know of someone making or 3d printing some… --- ## [2026 ths steel challenge](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/t/2026-ths-steel-challenge/323)
**Author:** [@les.voth](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/u/les.voth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 6:11pm UTC](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/t/2026-ths-steel-challenge/323 "2026-07-20T18:11:38Z")
2026 THS STEEL CHALLENGE By les voth “Surviving” a two day National Qualifier PRS Match is not the language to use, or the language most participants would use to describe their experience, playing and having fun in th… --- ## [July 11, 2026 Badlands 600, Long Range Rifle Competition](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/t/july-11-2026-badlands-600-long-range-rifle-competition/321)
**Author:** [@les.voth](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/u/les.voth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2026, 3:11pm UTC](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/t/july-11-2026-badlands-600-long-range-rifle-competition/321 "2026-07-14T15:11:15Z")
JULY 11, 2026 BADLANDS 600, LONG RANGE RIFLE COMPETITION July 11, 2026 saw the Badlands 600 happening at the Buffalo Gap Guest Ranch just west of Medora, North Dakota, again. Sponsors included Kelbly’s, Bullet Centra… --- ## [Points of Contact in PRS Barricade Shooting](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/t/points-of-contact-in-prs-barricade-shooting/320)
**Author:** [@les.voth](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/u/les.voth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2026, 3:23pm UTC](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/t/points-of-contact-in-prs-barricade-shooting/320 "2026-07-09T15:23:10Z")
How many points of contact should you aim for, for effective shooting? Typically 2 points of contact on the rifle itself (front and rear support), plus a strong body/base with as many additional points of contact as pos… --- ## [Mapping Cold Bore / Cold Clean Bore](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/t/mapping-cold-bore-cold-clean-bore/318)
**Author:** [@RB65CW](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/u/RB65CW)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2026, 5:42pm UTC](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/t/mapping-cold-bore-cold-clean-bore/318 "2026-07-07T17:42:51Z")
So this may be a topic for Long range Hunters . Give you my take . I hunt ground hogs at long range . Between 300 and 800 yards . I purposely look for the fields where this is possible . So most if not all competition sh… --- ## [Essential Shooting Gear](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/t/essential-shooting-gear/313)
**Author:** [@les.voth](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/u/les.voth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2026, 6:30pm UTC](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/t/essential-shooting-gear/313 "2026-06-24T18:30:36Z")
ESSENTIAL GEAR By les voth A couple of years ago I drove to Ft. Pierre, South Dakota to RO a two day National Qualifier PRS match. As an RO I was going to be able to plink at some of the steel on Friday, then put my… --- ## [Foot pounds of torque](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/t/foot-pounds-of-torque/312)
**Author:** [@KDUB](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/u/KDUB)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2026, 7:28pm UTC](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/t/foot-pounds-of-torque/312 "2026-06-15T19:28:56Z")
Hello Hope all is well for everyone how many pounds of foot torque value do you apply when threading a receiver action onto a barrel. Understanding some brands want more or less just hoping to get a average and expertis… --- ## [GIRAUD TOOLS Inc](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/t/giraud-tools-inc/165)
**Author:** [@KDUB](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/u/KDUB)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2026, 2:26am UTC](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/t/giraud-tools-inc/165 "2026-06-10T02:26:52Z")
I have a giraud tri-way trimmer and need to have the blades replaced I have tried contacting Giraud using all methods but have not received a response anyone with any information on Giraud tools still being in buisness [Next page](https://forum.bulletcentral.com/c/general/4.md?page=1)