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Painless load development (mine)

I loaded a few .243/106tap/ 7828ssc to check for pressure. New Tikka take off barrel cut to 17" with Raptor8, new Lapua lrp brass. My first 2 shots at my lowest charge of 45grains clearly showed ejector marks. How much should a person drop charge weight? I dropped 2 grains shot two over a chrono...
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- Post #726
- Apr 16, 2024
- Forum: Reloading
DIY Tikka Barrel Swap, By Dioni Amuchastegui

I can't remember where I got this barrel vise, but it works. https://www.faltools.com/?page_id=38ATTACH=full]700619[/ATTACH] edit: found link
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- Post #150
- Apr 15, 2024
- Forum: Firearms
Vivo forest tracker esc durability

I want a leather wellington style boot
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- Post #480
- Apr 13, 2024
- Forum: Footwear
Tikka Barrel Removal and Install Tool Swap Thread

I have jjohnsonelk, timberline001 and silasbowhunter in line for using tools. Did I miss anyone?
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- Post #136
- Apr 11, 2024
- Forum: Firearms
Tips for Leveling Your Scope

I use a UM level on the dovetail of my Tikkas and then look through the scope at a plumb bob or the horizontal (level) lines of my garage door. Once everything is level/plumb and tight I install a level on my scope tube and remove the rail level.
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- Post #3
- Apr 10, 2024
- Forum: Optics
.223 for bear, deer, elk and moose.

Shall we assume this is threaded? I like it!
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- Post #6,865
- Apr 9, 2024
- Forum: Firearms
AB Raptor suppressor - Reflex

OK. Thanks for saving me $50.
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- Post #77
- Apr 8, 2024
- Forum: Firearms
AB Raptor suppressor - Reflex

Anyone know how much difference there is between a 3" bull and 3" standard reflex?
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- Post #74
- Apr 8, 2024
- Forum: Firearms
AB Raptor suppressor - Reflex

I'm considering going with max volume 5" and then being able to direct thread for hunting but that goes against my goal of getting away from swapping stuff around.
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- Post #73
- Apr 8, 2024
- Forum: Firearms
AB Raptor suppressor - Reflex

Barrels will be Tikka light or similar. Mostly just debating what length to get. I'm a fan of short, light, minimal recoil and noise. I know there are trade offs. I'll probably go with a 3" and just leave it on whatever gun I'm going to elk hunt with, but interested in thoughts of experienced...
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- Post #71
- Apr 8, 2024
- Forum: Firearms
RokStok

782 here. 2x bare carbon, no rail. Crickets...
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- Post #3,906
- Apr 8, 2024
- Forum: Firearms
AB Raptor suppressor - Reflex

Bump. I just got my tax stamp approval email for my Raptor 8. It comes with a 3" bull barrel reflex mount. I'm planning on swapping it to a standard mount for increased volume. Should I stick with a 3" mount, or? I'm planning swapping it between a 6/7prc and some other 6mms.
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- Post #69
- Apr 8, 2024
- Forum: Firearms
Canoe vs Kayaks for Fishing/General Use

Tandem kayaks are pretty handy for one person if you get a little weight up front. I have 2 Old Town tandem kayaks. Put a kid/dog/cooler up front and go. Way more stable than a canoe imo.
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- Post #22
- Apr 4, 2024
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
WTB/ISO X Curve stays

Looking for x-curve stays.
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- Thread
- Apr 4, 2024
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Backpacks
Hunting backpack

I just bought a Mystery Ranch Popup 30. Seems comfortable and about the size I'm looking for. If you do haul something in the load shelf it looks like you'll be smooshing everything in the pack when you cinch the straps. Also, made in Vietnam.
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- Post #13
- Apr 2, 2024
- Forum: Backpacks