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    Howa Mini 6 Dasher

    Tough to stomach double the cost of the vmax for what sounds like similar terminal performance. It does a have a slight BC edge though. Not sure it would matter where I’d use the bullet though. If I’m planning to shoot past 300 yards I’m probably shooting the TMK or ELDM. It will be high on...
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    Matchking X

    What do you think accounts for that difference if weight and external dimensions are the same? Do we think they’re being less than precise in saying dimensions are the same?
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    Howa Mini 6 Dasher

    the 95TMK's are shooting plenty good enough. I just need to buy varget. How does that bullet compare to the 87vmax? I've gathered enough evidence to tell me that bullet will do most of what I do hunting wise, and I have acquired a pile of them. May look into it though.
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    Howa Mini 6 Dasher

    The Dasher is the "biggest" gun I have now. Given that I won't be shooting dangerous game any time soon, and the odds that I shoot at any ungulate past 500 yards any time soon is pretty low, this doesn't feel like a sacrifice. In my case, there's no point in having any more powder in a case or...
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    Muzzle jump with small caliber rifle

    A have a 6 dasher with 16” barrel. 7lb gun. The muzzle “jump” as you describe it, is pretty sporty. DD wolf hunter suppressor screwed on, it goes away completely. The combination of the weight at end of barrel, and the suppressor reducing whatever is happening, is night and day. You can do...
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    What causes a group like this ?

    33 posts, and a dozen or so different potential causes. Looks like I’m selling one of my kids for some Varget!
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    What causes a group like this ?

    My guess is that you’re correct that it isn’t worth spending time or components on generally. This question is mostly a learning experience for me. I’m reasonably certain the gun is tight. I’m reasonably certain the bullet will shoot round groups with other powders. I’m reasonably certain the...
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    What causes a group like this ?

    Would you do this even if multiple other loads shoot round groups before and after that vertical group? And repeats twice with same bullet/powder, but no others. Seems like if I missed on assembly, it wouldn’t be isolated to a single load out of a session. I did build gun from ground up and...
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    What causes a group like this ?

    Chronograph. On the group shot at 100(orange target), ES/SD was 71/19. I had one shot way slow. If I take that one shot out, the ES/SD both got cut to 37/12. One of my suspicions was that my charges were too variable. I’m throwing the 8208 with a harrels. So I loaded up 10 with everything the...
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    Mathews nock low tear: adjust rest or timing?

    All my Mathews have been level with Berger hole or bottom of shaft splitting Berger hole(mostly the latter).
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    Mathews nock low tear: adjust rest or timing?

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    What caliber (not cartridge) is best for short barreled rifles when shooting heavy bullets?

    A 16” suppressed 6 dasher pushes 108eldm at 2650-2700 with Varget and 2700-2750 with lever. For hunting barrel life, should be a few thousand rounds at minimum. My rifle is under 7.5lbs scoped and suppressed with a SWFA 3x9 and DD wolf hunter, and 5 rounds(4 in mag one in chamber). I can easily...
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    What causes a group like this ?

    I had heavy bolt lift with the group at 200 (black and red target). I backed down .3gr and bolt lift eased up and dropped velo 30fps, and shot the group on orange target at 100. I’m not comfortable going up in charge weight given that.
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    What causes a group like this ?

    Thoughts on why? My groups tightened up with the 95tmk when I got it closer to the lands (.02-.03” off) with the other powders. Definitely open to trying
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    What causes a group like this ?

    Agree 100%. Feel stupid for asking for exact reasons you describe. But this is a learning experiment for me too with reloading and ballistics. I’ve been an archery guy my whole life - there’s not much about a bow or arrows I don’t know or understand. I’m trying to crash course as much as I can...
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    How rare is a 200 inch mule deer

    The deer in the meadow is the first big game animal I put eyes on in Colorado the first time I went elk hunting. I found this set of sheds the next year elk hunting within a few miles of that one. I’d love to know what either scored. If they’re 200 or close to it, then my dumb brain says...
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    What causes a group like this ?

    Yeh the group on the orange bull was .4gr less. That’s why I posted.
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    What causes a group like this ?

    16” 6 dasher I got 95tmk to shoot ok with Varget and lever. 108 eldm shot great with both. I just tried 8208xbr with both of those bullets The 108’s shot ok with it, they seem indifferent to powder in this gun (though not as good as Varget and lever). Still a round group, just slightly...
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    Outlier( arken ) barrels

    My 6cm 16” shot great the few shots I put through it. It’s for sale in classifieds if anyone’s interested. I built a dasher and sold off all the 6cm stuff.
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    Quick question about moving meat across country…

    No dead space in cooler Air seal for cooler lid No moving air and radiant barrier on outside of cooler As tight of a pack at as low of a temp prior to sealing up Park in the shade for stops Probably still have to refreeze or get dry ice for 5 days. Might consider two smaller coolers...

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