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    Planning Second Dall Sheep Hunt

    So I am also looking to book a dall sheep hunt. Just getting started seems like a very large task. If you don't mind me asking who did you consider booking with and why did you choose Luke over the other outfitters? PM me if you would like.
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    Sheep Show 2020

    took the same picture and also took one of the score sheet. Looks even more impressive in person.
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    Montana unlimited

    Why would anyone guide the UL's. It is during elk season and the success will be very low. There are much "easier" ways to make a living.
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    To Reload or Not? 30 Nosler vs 300 PRC

    Well this is simple. The cartridge is really not important. All are plenty accurate and carry enough energy to kill just about everything. So pick something and be done. With your experience level I would stay more mainstream than your first two options. Don't forget about recoil...
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    Sheep Show 2020

    Just booked the show for me and the wife. Really looking forward to the event. Can only make it on Friday - Sunday. If I like it as much as I think I will probably be back much earlier in the week next year.
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    Pack list for dall sheep

    wife and kids
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    +- .004 Neck tension too much?

    Your velocity change isn't going to be from a "cold weld". I've shot ammo years and years later and it is basically the same speed. I've never had a change at all with ammo I've loaded in the last few weeks/months. My best guess would be a change in your loading. Maybe your scale wasn't...
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    +- .004 Neck tension too much?

    Yeah I normally don't clean my cases either. Just means they are trained properly. I've almost got to the point where I'm happy buying prepped Nosler brass and let it rip with the rounds that aren't wildcats of some sort. It costs a bit more but it saves me a bunch of time and I haven't...
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    +- .004 Neck tension too much?

    Your brass is going to be really, really close after the first firing. I've done some wildcat fire forming that will push the shoulder out .100 at times and expand the case outwards. If you are worried about the shoulder changing from time to time I would just shoot all your brass and then...
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    +- .004 Neck tension too much?

    I do this mostly but I wouldn't put lube inside of my neck at step 6. I only lube the outside of my brass when sizing. At some point in the process you could also use a tumbler or supersonic device to clean the brass if you want. Shiny is always cool!!!!!!!! The arbor press will totally...
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    OACL Question

    Oh the can of worms you have opened. This is the reason to reload. Changing the seating depth of the bullets is part of the fine tuning your loads so that you can drive tacks. Though some bullets like to be on the lands and others like to be way off the lands. Just depends and you will...
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    +- .004 Neck tension too much?

    Use a sizing mandrel. I think that is super important part of reloading brass. It will make your neck tension super consistent. I will use the mandrel on brand new brass and it makes it very consistent. I like to run .001 - .002 neck tension depending on the use. .004-.005 isn't the end...
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    sell the 308 and buy a 300 WM?

    Stay with your .308. Great round and plenty of power for elk. I've got a safe full of way to many guns and bought yet another .308 this year and took it hunting this year. I would spend the money on ammo and practice with your rifle. Way to many guys can't shoot their 1/2 MOA rifle for...
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    6.5 or 300WM lightweight rifle for Big Game?

    6.5 with a 143 grain ELD-X and be done with it.
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    All around rifle for female hunter

    A .243 will kill elk dead. It would be better for her to shoot a gun that fits her and she is comfortable with. My wife, myself and quite a few buddies have all killed elk with a .243..........don't tell anyone though......There is a rumor that you need a 300 RUM to kill elk.
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    What caliber for your 9 year old daughter?

    So I have a 10 year old boy and a 13 year old girl. They just both shot deer with a .243. I loaded some rounds that were really reduced recoil. I used 30 grains of H4895 powder and an 80 grain bullet. It was really slow. Like 2700 FPS. My daughter shot her doe at 203 yards and my boy...
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    Budget hunting rifle

    Tikka T3 superlite in a 30-06 and be done with it. They are plenty accurate and will weigh in at about 7-7.5# scoped. Plan on shooting 300-400 yards and be done with it. Most hunters I know have no business shooting past 400 yards on their best day. Shooting that far in the field is even...
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    Lightest water bottle that water won’t freeze in

    water won't freeze if you have a little whisky in it!!!!!!!!
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    Kimber Montana or Barrett Fieldcraft

    I have a kimber mountain assent rifle in .308. It is easily the biggest POS rifle I have every shot. Couldn't get it to shoot even close to MOA. My buddy also has one. Same thing. I've got 250 rounds total down the tube with these guns with an assortment of factory and reloaded ammo...
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    Quilt Temp Ratings

    I have a Katabatic 22* flex quilt and I had them make it in a wide. I use the thermorest air mattess. I also have sea to summit thermolite liner. I will use that if it is going to be really cold. It will help you not notice any drafts too. Normally I sleep in my base layer and quite...

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