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    Advice for daypack/frame for packing out Mule deer. MR pop 38 vs Sawtooth .

    Yeah if I did a lot of packing of heavy I agree with you the guide light sounds like it would be best. Mainly bought the pop up because I wanted a comfortable with a small footprint day pack that can haul a 60-80 lb load if called up to duty. I’ve always had a day pack that could not really...
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    Any 6.5-06 users?

    What barrel contours did you you go with? Do you feel that an 8.5 would be a good all around twist? Was thinking about picking up a McGowen from Gunshack but they only have them in stock in a varmint contour. Was thinking maybe a #4 or #5 so it would still have some stiffness but won’t be as...
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    280 AI Rate of Twist and Contour

    So would an 8.5 be the twist you would recommend as a good all around twist that would shoot the lighter to the heavier bullets. Not set on a particular bullet brand, type or weight. Just need to know before I buy my barrel or rifle. I understand that is all varies once you get into the...
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    Advice for daypack/frame for packing out Mule deer. MR pop 38 vs Sawtooth .

    Joedirt, sorry about that, darn auto correct. I was just asking or re-affirming that the guide light and pop up should be equally as good or as comfortable packing up to 70-80 lbs?
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    Advice for daypack/frame for packing out Mule deer. MR pop 38 vs Sawtooth .

    Thanks Joedirt, good advice! Haven’t looked into the sawtooth yet but I will. I do have a question on the pop up vs guide light harness and waist belt. Don’t they both use the same waist belt and harness or yoke? There for comfort while backing heavy loads up to say 70-80 lbs sho be...
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    280 AI Rate of Twist and Contour

    The guys over at Shaw Barrels recommend a 9.5. What does everyone else think?
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    280 AI Rate of Twist and Contour

    So what I’m reading is the longer the barrel the higher twist you should get. 22” -8, 24”- 8.5, and 26” - 9? Seems like 8.5 is the recommended and most used for the 160 and heavier but 9 will work? What about for the 130-160, will the 8.5 and 9 stabilize then well? Does the barrel contour...
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    Any 6.5-06 users?

    The donor rifle is a 30-06 so I wouldn’t need to change that out bolt face for 6.5-06. The 6.5-06 just sounds sexy also. The 6.5 prc sounds good also since brass would be available and well as loaded ammo if needed. Wouldn’t have to fire form any as with the 6.5-06.
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    Advice for daypack/frame for packing out Mule deer. MR pop 38 vs Sawtooth .

    I am wondering the same thing between the pop up 38 and any of the packs on the guide lite frame, in particular the pintler bag.
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    Where to buy new savage barrel?

    Thing I’m gonna give McGowen a try. Now I need to settle on a barrel contour.
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    280 AI Rate of Twist and Contour

    What is the recommended rate of twist for a 280 AI? Plan to shoot 130-160+ grain bullets. Any suggestions or recommendations would be appreciated.
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    Any 6.5-06 users?

    Would like to hear the pros and cons of the 6.5-06. Can you share barrel makes, contours, barrel twists that have worked for you and that you would recommend. Thanks
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    Where to buy new savage barrel?

    You can also buy Shaw and McGowen barrels from the Gun Shack. Contours will be limited to 1 or 2 though. Prices are good.
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    Best barrel contour for a savage pre-fit

    So a #4 May work. What is your Douglas measurement at the muzzle? Seems most number 4s were in the .7 to .8 range.
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    Pop up 38

    I have an emberlestock mainframe as well buy haven’t packed with it yet. Good info to know though. So sounds like 50 lbs is the comfortable carry limit and anything more than than it would be better to have a better packing frame. I mainly bought the pop up for a hunting pack and a first load...
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    Best barrel contour for a savage pre-fit

    I do understand your point on getting the lightest barrel possible. I do hike and carry a hunting rifle but just depends on what I’m hunting and where. If I can hike to a high point and glass or glass from the truck then spot and stalk, the heavier may be doable for shorter excursions. If...
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    Best barrel contour for a savage pre-fit

    I want to build a 6.5-06 or a 280 ackley budget hunting rifle utilizing a Savage 110 action but can not decide on a contour. I was thinking about going with McGowen or Shaw Barrels and going with a #4 or #5 contour. I was thinking a #5 would be a good compromise between weight and stiffness, as...
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    Which factory model 280AI - Browning, Savage, other?

    What rate twist, barrel contour and barrel make did you go with Health?
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    Pop up 38

    Good to know. Maybe I’m over thinking it. Would you happen to know what are the measurement difference between the different size waist belts? Is it just the straps that are longer or is the padding also longer in that it allows the padding to curve more around your waist? The s/m hip pads do...
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    MR Pop Up 38 Owners

    On the fence between pop up 38 and pintler as well. Is the guide light frame a better set up than than the pop up frame? Seems like it’s lighter, stouter and pretty much maintenance free with no parts that could wear out. Any thoughts?

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