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  1. TauPhi111

    Any success in Utah 17A: Wasatch West?

    I saw 2 guys that actually took decent bucks opening day. Other than those the only buck i saw alive was that little forkie. Definitely pretty bad. Might put in for a different unit if we hunt Utah again before he leaves.
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    WTS/WTT Scope ring swap

    Looking to sell or trade some scope rings I have for a pair that I will use. I am looking for a pair of 1" rings for a picatinny rail. I don't need anything really heavy and tactical. It's going on a hunting rifle I'd like to keep light. Here is what I have: Millett Angle-Loc 1" rings, 1...
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    WTS/WTT Scope ring swap

    Looking to sell or trade some scope rings I have for a pair that I will use. I am looking for a pair of 1" rings for a picatinny rail. I don't need anything really heavy and tactical. It's going on a hunting rifle I'd like to keep light. Here is what I have: Millett Angle-Loc 1" rings, 1...
  4. TauPhi111

    Savage 99 in 358

    If you don't buy it, I will. Been looking for one for a long time and I like to fix things up. Send me contact info please.
  5. TauPhi111

    308 150 grain TTSX Barnes performance this year so far.

    I shoot a lot of Barnes and I'd say your bullets performed great. Elk are tough, and with yours I don't think you'd have seen a difference with any other bullet. With your dad's, well shot placement was not that great. Once an animal gets adrenaline going, I've seen tough animals soak up lots...
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    Any success in Utah 17A: Wasatch West?

    Just got home from Utah this week from their general firearms season for mulies. My brother lives in SLC and I took him on his first ever big game hunt. I was not expecting it to be as difficult a hunt as it was though. I'm grew up in PA, and there the opening day of deer season is insane...
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    McGowen barrels

    Thanks all for your input. No negative words about them seems like I should probably be good with them.
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    McGowen barrels

    Has anyone ordered and shot a McGowen barrel lately? I have been thinking about a 338 RCM build lately and of all the places I have looked so far, McGowen is the only one with all the options I am looking for. In the past, I got the feeling from others that they were of mediocre quality and...
  9. TauPhi111

    WTB Stripped Tikka T3 action

    I know this might be a stretch on this forum, but I am looking for a stripped Tikka T3 or T3x action for a build. Looking for magnum bolt face in long action
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    180 bulldozer experience

    I'm all about copper bullets, and this brand is one that has escaped me until now. Not much info on their website as to performance or how they are built. Care to shed any light on this for us out there?
  11. TauPhi111

    Reloading Cutting Edge Bullets for 300PRC

    I reload a few of the CEB bullets. DEFINITELY READ THE "HOW TO" PORTION OF THEIR WEBSITE ON HOW TO SEAT THE BULLETS. Can not stress that enough. Also, the mechanism of how these bullets engrave is much different than Barnes. The Lazers will be similar to other 200 grain match bullets. I'd...
  12. TauPhi111

    Bullet for bison

    GMX for sure if you only have those 2, but if you have the option to, I'd go with an even heavier Barnes (200 grain)
  13. TauPhi111

    Vortex scopes for 300wsm

    I bought the older Razor LH just before they released the 3 oz heavier LHT. Awesome glass and the 3-15 mag range is great for just about anything other than shooting extreme ranges. That said, I also have the gen 1 Viper PST 6-24 FFP. Also an awesome scope and I can hit at 1000 yards with it...
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    Tikka T3lite - 300wsm - mule deer/elk gun

    for that range, i would look at the 175 Barnes LRX, 168 TTSX, or any of the hammers in that weight range
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    300 PRC Overkill?

    Overkill is subjective. What is it exactly? I'd bet no one can really define it. But I'd look at it like this...a 308 or 30-06 will kill deer just as dead as a 300 PRC will in 99% of situations a hunter will ever encounter. The 300 PRC was designed for doing one thing very well, and that is...
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    Need factory or bullet recommends for Tikka 7mm08

    I do not have a Tikka, but I do know for a fact that Barnes like a long jump if that is what you have. I used to play with jump with them, but now I just seat to the first ring (which is what you see with factory loads) and just roll with it most of the time. If you are just shooting deer at...
  17. TauPhi111

    Best body wipes

    Doing some last minute gear grabbing for my back country archery elk hunt in SW Colorado, so you know what that means - hot days, long hikes, and no showers. What are the best body wipes out there for wiping off the grime before you crawl into your bag for the night? I've used dude shower...
  18. TauPhi111

    Accuracy problems?? Noob needs help!

    I've seen old military barrels with residual stress in them from hammer forging walk shots like that as they heated up. Never saw it in a modern rifle, but Tikka barrels are hammer forged. I wouldn't worry about having a lemon barrel unless you've exhausted everything else. Def check your...
  19. TauPhi111

    TC Pro Hunter .50 ML vs 20 ga slug performance?

    terminal performance will be about the same with both. If you have longer shots, I'd stick with the inline. Slug guns can be picky, especially ones that are just an interchangeable barrel. In my experience hunting PA and OH, I've not seen a pump slug gun group well at 200 ever. In my...
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    Trying to determine cartridge Velocity ... data seems odd

    So I load lots of barnes and also have the same chrono. First off I will say if you are loading straight from Barnes load data, I have found their data and velocities to be spot on with what I get. Second, with those chronos, they are adversely affected when in direct sun, not in shade, so I'd...

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