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    Weight of your rifle support gear?

    I am curious what the weight is like for other hunters. I feel like my load of 4 pounds for tripod and bags is reasonable for most backcountry hunts. Everything gets a second and third use for me too. What is your total weight for anything you carry for supporting the weight of your rifle for a...
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    Tip suggestion: seated shots?

    At 52, me too. Leaving the bipod gives me weight for the tripod. When people weigh their load out of bipod and tripod, they will see. And, they have to make sacrifices for height and stability. It’s not for everyone and it depends on shooting style/hunting, but there are many that should...
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    Why so many fat steel barrels and so few sporters?

    March barrels get burned out in a year for active competitors, generations of hunters don’t burn out a barrel.
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    Tip suggestion: seated shots?

    I carry my binos, spotter, and rifle like that…
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    Tip suggestion: seated shots?

    Agreed. Consider ditching the bipod and put that weight to upgrade to a stronger tripod—took me a long time to reach that conclusion. It’s not for everyone, but more people should be open to it.
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    Cheap(er) Bino Case (Not chest harness)

    This will fit, but be a little big. How much smaller is it with 42mm objective? Send me measurements and I can size it down if it is too big. https://www.lswild.com/store/p115/15_x_56_Optic_Armor.html
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    Tip suggestion: seated shots?

    If I wanted to use a tall bipod, I would use a tripod and cut one leg off. In fact, I practice with two legs on occasion. But, it is a lot less stable and needs a lot more rear support. I have a small tripod that I use as a bipod, I just shorten the leg and it points out under the barrel or...
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    Tip suggestion: seated shots?

    I thought I was the only one to do that. Never heard anyone else admit to it.
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    Tip suggestion: seated shots?

    A bag and table is very stable. I agree, near prone, and certainly stable enough for 450-500ish depending on caliber. That is also one way that I shoot, depending upon on the situation. It isn’t my backcountry set up. Although I carry a much lighter version than a sand filled bag, one that I...
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    Tip suggestion: seated shots?

    This is what I have found to be the lightest yet extremely stable for shooting and usable for glassing (and friendly to my budget). I have used RRS Anvil 30 and tripods. The RRS tripods are amazing, and eventually I will upgrade my tripod to one. I have tried lots of other types of heads and...
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    Question for you guys. Having hip problems

    I understand the sentiment. Go to the Dr, but get a script for a physical therapist so insurance pays for it. Or, go pay for a couple sessions so you get evaluated and some training in doing good exercises the right way. Sounds like your family has “weak hips” but nothing specific you...
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    Question for you guys. Having hip problems

    Is it bone? Is it tendon/ligament? Is it muscle? For me, stretching helps. In my family that’s what helps our hips the most. Yoga… my hips are the first muscles to get strained after packing and carrying a load. A good physical therapist is where I would go if I were you, they can identify...
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    Required Precision for Training Rifle?

    If it means you shoot more, use it. The difference between precision and accuracy bears out here. Shoot it for positional stuff at 100, just adjust your mind and targets to accomodate a 3moa baseline. It’s predictable. That ammo isn’t as precise, but you can still practice acccuracy- which is...
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    How many of you keep a gun you will never use in the woods?

    Sell it out of state? All you have to do is ship to an FFL, I presume, like the rest of the US.
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    Tip suggestion: seated shots?

    Anything to provide stability you have or can find. Rear tripod support is a technique that get use in competitions. It is very effective. Given gear limitations in the field for me, I prefer locking into the tripod for front support and then using a trekking pole, pack, or some other object...
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    Youth rifle to keep

    Some flavor in 6 creed, IMO. Choice of rifle is open these days with quality manufacturing. Some designs are better or more modular.
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    WTS Vortex Razor UHD 12x50 very clean in box with extras

    Available. Also includes Tripod mount.
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    WTS Vortex Razor UHD 12x50 very clean in box with extras

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    suppressed 300wsm? - input requested

    Radial brakes barely provide recoil reduction and blow crap everywhere. Side port brakes are what you want for max suppression. Suppressors don’t cut the recoil as much, and they change the impulse to a slower pulse/push. Good brakes nearly end the recoil quickly as the gasses push against the...
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    Accuracy of New vs Old Cartridge Designs

    In practical terms, not really. But, modern cartridges have more going for them than the minimal accuracy advantage. Many modern cartridges are designed for the higher BC bullets with faster twists and larger throats. Brass grows less. Burns barrels less. Loading for modern cartridges with...

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