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Ruger 10/22

10/22 Action

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10/22 Barrels - Factory & Aftermarket

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10/22 Stocks - Factory & Aftermarket

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10/22 Stocks - Making & Modifying

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10/22 Magnum

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Ultimate 10/22

Want to build an Ultimate 10-22? This is the place to share your build or get ideas and help/advice. We welcome builds of any kind: classic or full custom, offhand or benchrest.
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Factory Stock 10/22's

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Take-Down 10/22's

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Tactical Style 10/22's

AR-15, military, law enforcement and other tactical style 10/22 rifles and pistols.
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Anything 10/22

If you're not sure about posting in the other 10/22 forums, post it here!
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Pay It Forward

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10/22 Tips & Tricks

This forum is READ ONLY. If you have a tip or trick that you would like to contribute, please contact the moderator via PM.
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Ruger Semi Auto Pistols

Ruger Mk Series: SR-22 Tips, Tricks & Helpful Info

This forum is READ ONLY. If you have a tip or trick that you would like to contribute, please contact the moderator.
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Mark I

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Mark II

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Mark III

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Mk IV

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2.6M
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2.6M

Ruger 22/45 Series

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SR 22 & LCP

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1.6M
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Charger

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FrankenRugers

Mostly aftermarket parts? Looks like Ruger, acts like a Ruger, but it's not a Ruger? This is the place.
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Other Rimfire Guns

.17HM2

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.17HMR

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17 WSM

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5mm Mag

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451K

22 WMR (22mag)

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3M
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3M

AR-15 22LR Uppers & Conversions

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Anschutz

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19.4M

Beretta

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Browning

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Colt

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Cooper

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CZ / Brno

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Henry

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High Standard

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Kimber

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Marlin - H&R - NEF

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Martini

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Mauser

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Military Trainers

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Mossberg

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Remington

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Ruger 77/22

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Ruger - Other

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Russian Rimfires & Biathlon

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Sako/Tikka

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Savage/Stevens

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Smith & Wesson

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Steyr

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Suhl 150

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Taurus / Rossi

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Thompson Center

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Volquartsen

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Walther

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Weatherby

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Winchester

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Misc -- Other Rimfire Rifle Brands

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Rimfire Handguns

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SuperStock

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SuperSport Heavy

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Superstock Bolt Actions

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Ammunition

.22 Ammunition (S-L-LR)

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.22WMR Ammunition

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.17HM2 Ammunition

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.17HMR Ammunition

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17 WSM Ammo

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5mm Mag Ammo

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Other Rimfire

Open Rimfire

Any discussions about rimfire that don't fit in any of the other categories or discussion fora. Again RIMFIRE RELATED ONLY!
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Those Non-Rimfire Guns

Air Pistols

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Air Rifles

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Centerfire

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Black Powder

Muzzleloaders & BP Cartridges
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Shooting Related

Local Matches / Ranges / Clubs / Gun Shows

Announce or find local matches & events. Publish your club's match schedule here.
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Appleseed

Discuss equipment, tips and techniques. Not for discussion of the program's policies or internal politics.
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3 & 4 Position Shooting

CMP, NRA, and ISSF Position Shooting.
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Silhouette Shooting

NRA Smallbore Metallic Silhouette
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Rimfire Steel Challenge

Course design, Tips, Techniques, and Gear
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Rimfire Precision Rifle Shooting

NRL22, PRS Rimfire -- matches, firearms, gear, techniques, etc.
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Long Range Rimfire

From 200 yards to the Outer Limits
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Rimfire Benchrest Shooting

ABRA, ARA, USBR, USRA IR-50/50, PSL
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Bench Techniques and Equipment

Use this forum to discuss ways to improve the accuracy and precision of rifles and pistols when shooting from a rest.
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Scopes, Sights, Rings, Mounts & Other Optics

Riflescopes, Reflex Sights, Red-Dot Sights, Aperture Sights, Spotting Scopes, Binoculars, RangeFinders, etc.
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187K
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Stocks: Making, Repairing, Refinishing, Mods, etc.

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Gunmetal: Machining, Fixing, Restoration, etc.

Drilling & tapping? Barrel lapping? Dealing with stripped screws? Cutting a dovetail? If it's about working with gunmetal, this is the place.
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NFA Forum

Any advice , opinions, procedures (licensing), and repair of defective NFA weapons discussions are permitted. **Detailed instructions of "How To Construct" or posting any plans is strictly forbidden!**
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Targets

In .pdf format. This forum is READ ONLY. If you have a target you would like to contribute, please forward it to JEE via PM
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Tips & Tricks

This forum is READ ONLY. If you have a tip or trick you would like to contribute, please forward it to JEE via PM
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Shooting Accessories

All that other gear -- stands, rests, targets, wind flags, cleaning gear, gun racks & cases, etc.
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RFC Online Matches

How To Order The Official USBR Targets

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Match Talk and Score Bulletins

Match Managers will use this forum for posting preliminary and final score bulletins. Everyone can engage in Match Talk here. (This forum replaces the old "On-Line Matches" forum)
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1.5M
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10 Bull Benchrest Scope Sight Rookie Matches

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25 Bull Benchrest Scope Sight Pro Matches

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Benchrest 50 yd. Iron Sight Matches (NRA A-23/5)

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Rimfire Benchrest Factory/Unlimited

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NRA PRONE 50 Yard Any Sight Match (Scores Here)

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RFC Silhouette Matches

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773
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Offhand Rifle Match

25 Yard Offhand 500/50X ? Any Gun, Any Ammo
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Offhand Handgun Match

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Other Rimfire Handgun Matches

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Fun Matches

Enter match scores and related discussions here for all the Fun Matches. The Fun Matches forum includes all matches that are not covered by the other "Match" forums.
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The Great Outdoors

Hunting

Whether you want to discuss hunting tactics, gear, places to hunt or want to share your latest trophy, this is the place!
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Recipes

Share methods of preparing and cooking game and other food items.
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Knife Forums

Production Knives

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Custom Knives

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Keeping Them Sharp

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Trading Post Classifieds

Classifieds

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Classifieds Help

If you need help or to report a bug. DO NOT place ads here.
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Evolution Gun Works

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High Standard Firearms USA

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JK Armament

JK Armament
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Powder River Precision

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R&S Precision Sports

R&S Precision Sports
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Tippmann Arms

Tippmann Arms
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Forum Support

Website Support

Don't ask about where to get parts for your firearm! This is for technical issues you're having with the site.
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Off Topic Discussions

Off Topic Lounge

The place for off-topic chat and socializing. Please, NO POLITICAL POSTS ALLOWED!
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RFC "Get Togethers"

Look for or announce a RFC get together in your area!
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Lefty's Choice

For all of you south paw's out there!
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Photography Tips

Share your tips for getting the best shots out of your camera.
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Computer Help and Troubleshooting

Use this forum for all of your technical computer questions. All computer questions are acceptable as long as they stay within the posted guidelines and rules of RFC.
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Polls

Want to post a poll? Here's where to do it!
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Test Forum

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