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    6.5 creed - thinking about 130 TMKs....or maybe 123 scenars

    Went the same route, have used 139 Scenars in an out 6.5 Creed Tikkas for years. This past 2 years, once 130 TMKs have become readily available, have transitioned to that bullet. In our chopped 20-21” factory barrels it shoots around 2820 fps. Terminally, it seems to kill faster than the 139...
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    Go to EDC?

    Spyderco Para 2, digital multicam with black DLC blade, or if I’m feeling fancy a Microtech Ultratech with tanto blade.
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    Ground Squirrels in WA

    Yes, they come out quicker and often run for a bit, then come back to investigate and snack on there buddy that just got whacked!
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    Ground Squirrels in WA

    I love to shoot ground squirrels! Suppressed .22 LR with a wide meplat subsonic load is the best! I do love whacking them a suppressed .17 HMR or Hornet, too, though.
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    Do you like your Franchi affinity?

    Another 3" Affinity owner. Never a misfire, my son uses it to shoot trap in HS rodeo, until we can get another gun. It is very similar to the Benelli M2. The Affinity in 3" has been a great waterfowling gun, too.
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    New Howa Mini Action Floorplate

    I would assume would be lighter with the floor plate. I have the Oregon gunsmithing bottom metal and it is lighter than the mag and factory plastic bottom.
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    Show your Tikka ten round groups

    18” Tikka .223 with SWFA 3-9, TBAC Ultra 7. IMR XBR 23.6 grains 77 TMK in new Norma brass 2730 or so FPS. Loaded to mag length, 2.260”
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    16" deer gun

    Another vote for .223. 1:8 twist Tikka and chop to 16” and go kill.
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    Dual Grind vs Single Grind

    I do a coarse grind, usually 3/8” or 1/4”, then a finer grind through a 3/16” plate. I’ve done both grinds through 3/16”, too, but ends up being a bit mushier than I’d prefer.
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    Best hunting bullet for 6.5 PRC

    130 TMK, 147 or 140 ELDm
  11. FB Trout

    Sold Bushnell LRHSi 4.5-18 NIB

    Bump’er up
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    Sold Bushnell LRHSi 4.5-18 NIB

    Price dropped $800.00
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    Sold Bushnell LRHSi 4.5-18 NIB

    I have a set of Butler Creek scope covers I’ll include in the sale.
  14. FB Trout

    6mm /.243 hunting success on Big Game

    Good deal, I typically use Lapua, but haven’t been able to find it, so good to know, thank you!
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    Havester Evo is a no go - discontinued - Moved to a Banish 30

    Kroil is good stuff, no doubt. Man, in that case I’d consider shipping it to the manufacturer to see if they can break it loose. That’s a bummer, for sure.
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    Sold Bushnell LRHSi 4.5-18 NIB

    I been a hoarder of these, I bought a few when these were being closed out by GA Precision a few years ago. This one’s only been out of the box to take photos. Asking $825.00 shipped and insured. I can accept Venmo or a USPS money order. Scope has the G2H reticle, Mil/mil
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    6mm /.243 hunting success on Big Game

    Thank you, I appreciate that.
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    6mm /.243 hunting success on Big Game

    Do you mind if I ask what brass you are all using for the 1:8 twist Tikka .243s? I’ve consider going this route, too.
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    Havester Evo is a no go - discontinued - Moved to a Banish 30

    Might even try plugging the bore with an earplug and soaking it in CLR for multiple cycles. Being a titanium can, it may loosen up the end cap.
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    SWFA rings

    I’ve got a set on a SWFA 6x on a .223 CZ 600 Alpha, nary a problem.

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