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    Ruger Gen 2 American VS Tikka

    They are both factory rifles. So they are both a crap shoot for accuracy. Ruger has much better customer service than beretta and will most likely fix any issues. Beretta is not known to do anything. You can also roll the dice twice for every 1 tikka. I'm not going in to combat with my rifle...
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    Which to choose? 15x binos or spotter?

    Normally i would say 15's all day....but will say a 15-45 spotter is more versatile. It also has higher X's which come in really handy a lot more than I expected. The one thing that no one seems to mention is if you can leave both eyes open when using a spotter it is no more "fatiguing" than...
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    Soooo I’m thinking about .243- few questions

    The 95 grain LRX needs a 1/8" twist, the 95 TMK needs a 1/8" twist - both according to the manufacturers. The 90 grain Accubond will work fine. The 90 grain eld-x might be softer than you want. I like the 95 grain ballistic tip the best. Have taken elk and deer with it. I think it fits your...
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    Small calibers and copper (Barnes etc)

    Easy for me...since CO requires a min of 6mm and 85 grains or more for elk.....6mm creed..barnes 95 gr LRX factory ammo Or...since you can use 80 grains for deer...80 grain ttsx out of a 243 at 3300.....
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    What caused the Rokslide shift to smallest caliber and cartridges?

    I never discount any round. If it is off the mark it still counts. When I say I "feel" it will give me the performance I want...It's because for me I believe the performance I want might come from a bigger case and a bigger bullet....'merica I really don't care what people use. I know a lot...
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    Who else is a Tikka convert?

    @Slowshot18 ...6.5 creed...Horn 147 eld-m, federal 140 fusion, winchester 140 match.... I'm above ground, upright, and mobile....I'm doing better than I should be. @Harvey_NW...I always shoot 10 round groups for zero...I originally got them to shoot the first time by changing nothing but the...
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    What caused the Rokslide shift to smallest caliber and cartridges?

    I am on the side of shooting what you want...just to be clear. However, in reading those threads as more and more examples come in you are seeing some "variable" performance. Animals running off, not dying very quickly, needing follow up shots etc. I just think you use what you want with a...
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    Who else is a Tikka convert?

    I've been trying to be a convert. I've owned multiple tikkas now. The 4 I currently have have never been impressive. I had trouble with them when I first got them. Then I tinkered until I got them to shoot acceptable at least. Now admittedly I am the unluckiest guy I know so take this however...
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    Do you have a Tikka problem?

    Seeing as how the regular stainless T3x is about a grand now....$75 wouldn't tip the scale for another....for me.....
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    Weatherby is circling the toilet bowl

    If that was for me....I stated in my post the 6 UM has no factory ammo..... As an aside, I wish they would have used 6.5 prc brass.....seems the 6.5 saum stuff is destined for obsolescence.... I should state I know nothing about wildcatting though....personally even though it needs a long...
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    Weatherby is circling the toilet bowl

    After reading a bit of this post I find it quite amusing. I don't necessarily agree with what WBY is doing, but at least they are trying to do something. Hopefully they will get the train moving more in a little better direction. The WBY cartridges are high velocity this is true. If they...
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    Gun Bearer vs Slik Sling

    We all hunt with an empty chamber and a trigger pulled closed bolt. Never been an issue to chamber a round when an opportunity arises. Makes sure your bolt won't open accidentally as well - even on the rifles that don't have a lock the bolt down safety. I've used both systems. I prefer the gun...
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    Tikka issues

    I'm currently working through some issues as well. DO NOT modify the rifle in any way first. That primer is suspect. I would see if the headspace is off. Then send it in for warranty. I don't think they will honor warranty for a "modified" rifle. If headspace checks out, still contact...
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    ELD-M, ELD-X, TMK, Berger: Which reliably exits?

    Some land owners require it. The carcasses attract too many predators on working cattle / whitetail ranches. The one I hunt has a carcass pit...keeps them in one location...makes finding coyotes easier too!
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    ELD-M, ELD-X, TMK, Berger: Which reliably exits?

    I'm not one to get into these posts.....but here I go. For those that say you don't need a blood trail or tracking if your animal only goes 50 yards are only speaking from their area of operation and experience. 50 yards in some country with no blood, and no track to follow...means no recovery...
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    WTS Kowa Genesis 44 10.5x44 binos with RRS bino cinch

    Trade made with PredatorSlayer. Thanks all
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    WTS Kowa Genesis 44 10.5x44 binos with RRS bino cinch

    $700 shipped.....or trade for some 12x50's.....
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    WTS Kowa Genesis 44 10.5x44 binos with RRS bino cinch

    Pm replied.
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    WTS Kowa Genesis 44 10.5x44 binos with RRS bino cinch

    I picked these up from Doug at Cameraland new last year. I used them last year. Glass is perfect, never registered, some light handling marks, everything works as it should. Including a new unopened RRS poly bino cinch LR. I am an old guy...so I don't have electronic fund payments like paypal...
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    Scouting for Bucks - motivation

    Bucks have been harder to come by now that seasons have been open. Not seeing the bigger bucks much at all. Hopefully they are doing what big bucks do...hunkering down and being nocturnal....and not dead. I did see these a couple nights ago. The 2x3 on the far left is still in velvet. I'm...

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