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    Mobile stand setup 2023

    Two tethers are attached to the tree: 1. The tether to saddle - it should be highest on the tree 2. The tether for the ladder aider - it should be lower on the tree than the saddle tether Climb ladder aider, at the top of the ladder aider I loosen and slide my saddle tether up, sit in the...
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    Howa Mini Action 6ARC Reviews

    I've spent a fair amount of time with one (22" sporter barrel) over the last several months. I bedded it in a Stocky's ULtra carbon hunter (if I were doing it again I'd have gotten the VG version), put a 2.5-10 NXS on it, put JO bdl bm/mag box in it, replaced the trigger, and burned through...
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    Which scope as a new host for the THLR reticle?

    For most of my use, I could appreciate a lite version as well. If simplifying it, I'd remove the quick range and remove the lower post's 4 mil horizontal reference from each side. I like the upper mil scale and it's location but could likely make due with it being smaller. I'd be ok going so...
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    UM TIKKA Scope Rings

    Received the threaded pins....thanks UM! Will likely be this weekend before I swap out the standard pin and relocate rings to max spacing.
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    .223 for bear, mountain goat, deer, elk, and moose.

    I've had good results on deer with the 62 TTSX and TSX in .223/.223AI. I much prefer the TTSX to the TSX. Those are the only non-lead I've used. After a fair bit of experience with them, I wouldn't leave lead for them unless legally required.
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    Does this scope exist? Thick reticle, light, dials

    I use 2 of the 3-12x42 Klassics w/P3L and BDC dials (one with the older 3.2 and one with the newer 4.8). I consider them a really good option but there are a few factors that I think anyone considering one should keep in mind: 1. The glare. When comparing with other scopes, the glare of the...
  7. J

    Help with shots from kneeling position

    When hunting, I only "cheat" in situations where the target is past the end of the barrel. Sometimes I can't but I always try to.
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    Help with shots from kneeling position

    I try to use trekking poles when kneeling if possible. Over the last few years I've taken several deer with this method when still hunting. A few using two poles and one using a single pole. These have all been ~100-150 yard shots on wooded mountain sides...the distance hasn't been that far...
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    Which scope as a new host for the THLR reticle?

    I've kinda ruled them out, but thinking on it a bit more....Nightforce could put the THLR in one of the NX8 scopes. Perfect world, they downsize to a 3-12x44 NX4 but for either/both the NX8 2.5-20 or 4-32, simply having this reticle might change the scope for my use.
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    Which scope as a new host for the THLR reticle?

    I didn't think of Trijicon in a list I made earlier. Their current 24 mil wide reticle has kept me from considering the Tenmile for my use as a hunter. For the same reason, I haven't given the 2-10x36 Credo a try. A 24 mil wide reticle rules it out as a hunting scope for me. The THLR would...
  11. J

    Seekins Element Stock & Mods

    I'd guess you're hitting a metal recoil lug (like a Tikka) that's bedded in the stock. It's the little elevated ridge that's in front of the front screw pillar. It sets in the bottom of the action, in the actions recoil lug indent. I think Seekins beds over it so it's a perfect fit to the...
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    UM TIKKA Scope Rings

    Canting rings that can be attached to the receiver in more than one place would be very tough to implement. If limiting placement to pushed up against each of the recoil pins and the direction of the rings specified, it could be done...but if the user is going to do that, just go with something...
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    Springfield 2020 Waypoint in 300 Win Mag and 7mm Rem Mag listed as coming soon on a few websites?

    According to Midway's specs, the 7 Mag will be 1/8, which is great. It makes me wonder why it wasn't introduced in 7 PRC first.
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    Why so many Sig Crosses for sale?

    I bought one new and later sold it. I thought it was good rifle, no complaints on it. It shot a generic load that I used in several other rifles right at or under 1 MOA so I never messed with working up a specific load. The stock worked great on adjustment, both for me and switching over to...
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    Which scope as a new host for the THLR reticle?

    True. They may have a massive order in for an updated version. ...but...you can still backorder the 3-9 right now. I would think they'd remove that if they weren't going to be available. "We don't know" is all we can say.
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    Which scope as a new host for the THLR reticle?

    Form nailed the specs. With that in mind, considering what's currently out there, and the likelihood of a manufacturer implementing the suggestions...going through the lineup: SWFA: Great reticle already but they might put in another, reliable scope already, already produce scopes on both...
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    Scope for 375 Ruger

    I use a S&B 1.5-6x42 on mine. If you find one, they're a great option. Of what you listed (that I have experience with), I like the NX8 1-8 for the reticle visibility. I use several NXS 2.5-10x42's and I appreciate them for what they are, but if you need to get on something quick, the NX8 1-8...
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    Mobile stand setup 2023

    I'll use a couple that I've used in the past: 1. Short or 1/2 day hunts - saddle with loan wolf seat as platform 2. Longer hunts - saddle with M7 - super comfortable seat, can flip it up and use as saddle New one to try out this year: 3. Saddle with "Lil Ambush" - will be used in same...
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    Perfect Deer Cartridge?

    The 6.5 CM is just about nirvana for whitetail near or far. It can certainly be done with bigger or smaller, but it's an efficient round regarding case design, powder, recoil, and SD/BC. Lots of available ammo and good bullet choices if you reload. I'd throw the 6 CM next in line.
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    Stocky’s Hunter VG Tikka stock

    Shorten the trigger reach, negative comb. Most of the other stuff can be done by the buyer or any decent smith.

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