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    Backup irons or backup scope

    I don’t think a backup scope is a bad idea per se, particularly if both scopes are on QD mounts (if your rifle system allows that). Otherwise, it would be a little tedious to confirm a backup scope with traditional mounts retains a good enough zero, but, it generally should. I mean, I’d trust...
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    Does anyone shop at Cabela's anymore? I don't anymore........selection

    Brick and mortar stores like Cabelas, REI, Best Buy, etc are about as useful as car dealerships at this point. They’re basically just an unnecessary middle man that increases the price of the goods without providing any real additional value or support.
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    9mm Bear defense pistol ammo?

    It will work for both. Real world examples demonstrate that it will, as well a ballistics testing. I have not killed any brown or black bears with a pistol. I also haven’t been in space to see that the world is round, so I guess it isn’t.
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    Tent vs Hammock - Solo Hunts

    No perfect answer. Jump into a budget option based on what you’re leaning towards and figure what works for you. Probably took me 3-4 backpacking trips to figure out what I liked. I can’t sleep well in hammocks. Never had a problem finding some flat ground for a pad and either a bivy or a...
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    Hockey Advice for my son

    I played highschool and I watch the show Shorsey, so…I’m pretty much an expert.
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    9mm Bear defense pistol ammo?

    9mm +p hard cast in 147gr will work for both black and brown bears. Both 9mm and 10mm have similar penetration when using hard cast ammo at decent velocities. You aren’t using hollow points generally in either for bear defense just due to the variability in penetration. So, unless you feel...
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    The CWD scam

    Not sure if you read the post you quoted, or my full response, but I note that the recommendation is due to the theoretical risk it could adapt in the future. I also note later in my full post that I would follow the recommendation if my deer specifically came back positive for CWD due to that...
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    22 suppressors

    Not sure if you have picked one yet but the Rugged Oculus 22 is excellent. One of the few “configurable” cans I have that I actually use in both configurations all the time. Having the ability to shorten it for use with say…a 16” bolt gun that is already quiet is awesome. I have a buddy with...
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    308 Self Imposed Max Range

    308, 270 Win, or 6.5 Creed, my self imposed range is about 400 yards give or take.
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    The CWD scam

    If someone told me the meat I just ate was infected with CWD I wouldn’t lose sleep over it. With that said if someone forced me to test my deer and told me it was infected I probably would feel uneasy eating it. Anyone can look up that the likelihood of contracting CWD from eating deer meat is...
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    Howa Superlite, 308, 16", aluminum bottom metal, detailed stock review and bedding

    Yeah, so if you read towards the bottom of my initial post, where I show new bedding material and talk about how the barrel likes to tilt forward, I think you can get an idea of what’s going on. The Stocky’s stock is lightweight, but it definitely needs fitting and bedding. So my advise...
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    Home-based Firefighting Equipment

    I’m in AZ in a location where we’ve been under evac precautions before and had brush and smaller wildfires. Adequate clearance around your house is key. Sure, a working gennie and water pump would also be excellent, but if you just create enough of a perimeter, that is by far the biggest start...
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    Howa Superlite, 308, 16", aluminum bottom metal, detailed stock review and bedding

    Umm….I think the 6.5 Creedmoor would use a little less powder, and maybe the smaller frontal diameter (or rear diameter) of the Creedmoor causes less recoil (?), not sure. But yes, should be similar.
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    Howa Superlite, 308, 16", aluminum bottom metal, detailed stock review and bedding

    I went with the 308 just for versatility and reloading ease. No plans on hunting with such a light gun out past 400 yards, generally speaking. Just wanted something light weight that would always have ammo availability. Plus, you’ve got commercially loaded 130gr Barnes TTSX’s that are...
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    Howa Superlite, 308, 16", aluminum bottom metal, detailed stock review and bedding

    With hot handloads or heavier bullets, recoil is what I would describe as stout without a muzzle device. With bland target ammo or lighter hand loads, recoil is moderate. I use a small K suppressor that cuts the recoil down reasonably. With the lighter Barnes bullets loaded just below pressure...
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