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    Most recent Garmin chrono software update?

    This has me curious about using a second Garmin Chrono staged behind a barrier down range near the flight path to check velocities and confirm BC. Has anyone done this?
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    4 calibers- Minimalist (rifle & pistol)- Change my mind.

    I am thinning the herd and have come to this opinion if starting from scratch. The 6 and 7 could easily be something else if already heavily invested in something remotely similar. The firearms themselves will come and go but believe this ammo will cover all bases very well and for an entire...
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    7PRC or stay with 6.5PRC

    The PRC’s are working with similar bullet weights of one step up in caliber of the traditional cartridges. 300 PRC more similar to 338 wm, 7 PRC similar to 30 cal mag, 6.5 PRC similar to traditional 7 rem mag (or at least 270 win). At least at longer distances, the higher BC’s (and SD’s) are...
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    Hey lefties: ping me if interested in our Tikka builds

    I may be mistaken, I was under the impression the OP is offering a turnkey option.
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    Hey lefties: ping me if interested in our Tikka builds

    My frustration as a left handed rifle hunter has been slim pickings and chronic disappointment of the best new developments never being offered in left hand. Either a company won’t invest in the tooling to make a left handed version or they can’t keep up with demand just for right handed...
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    Rugers integral rings

    I’ve used these setups a couple of times and each time I remount a scope with them I am always concerned about the ring settling in slightly differently and possibly askew. I lightly tighten the rings around the scope as I tighten the ring base into the receiver, often loosening and...
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    Moose Hunt Cartridge and Bullet

    I love what a fat barnes bullet does too, AKDoc. If I always hunted with that same calling strategy I'd still be using my 375 and not look back either!
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    Pay off mortgage or make monthly payments and invest the rest?

    And you certainly wouldn't want tax assessors to find a reason to increase the value.
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    Pay off mortgage or make monthly payments and invest the rest?

    I'll add my own fun conspiracy theory . . . Judging by the general encouragement of big financial institutions and influencers, e.g., Dave Ramsey, it's in their best interest for home owners to pay extra into their mortgages than elsewhere. That safeguards the basis of their investments while...
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    Pay off mortgage or make monthly payments and invest the rest?

    I chose to not make any greater payments since I refinanced in 2016 to 2.5%. Here's my thinking: I legally own the house one way or another. I'd only lose it if I somehow default on the mortgage. If I am investing in sound methods without unnecessary risk, my financial position is only...
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    Sold Kowa TSN-773 Prominar with TE-11WZ 25-60x77

    Just saying . . . if my 88 went missing for any reason and I was back in the market for a great spotter, I'd be searching non stop for a deal just like this. In fact I have half a mind to sell mine and buy this so you better hurry up.
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    Moose Hunt Cartridge and Bullet

    Moose #1 was 180 yds, .375 300gr A Frame hit mid-high lungs and took 5-10 min to expire and after 2 finishing shots when we came up on him. Moose #2 was 180 yds, two .375 250 gr ttsx rounds. First hit mid lungs, second hit the CNS on the run. Moose #3 was 420 yds, two .338 210 gr ttsx to the...
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    How far have you actually packed a moose?

    About 2.5 miles solo with a large moose boned in. The trail was good and fairly level though. Turning it over after getting one side taken apart was the toughest part. After getting it all in bags, walking it in always seems like victory laps.
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    Barnes 160 LRX in 7PRC

    What dies are people here using, and are special seater stems needed? I usually use regular Redding full length but I see there’s a VLD stem that only works in their competition dies.
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    Alpacka or Pr-49 hd ?

    After some class 2 and 2+, I've had to offload and tip it over to dump water. It's a pain in the butt with hundreds of pounds of fastened gear/moose. Last time, I used about 100 bails with a nalgene bottle.
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