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Heavy Bolt lift on Tikka 6.5
I have very same issue as OP with brand new Tikka t3x superlight 6.5 with barrel cut to 20” with AB Raptor suppressor. Shooting Hornady 147 ELDm ammunition. Heavy bolt lift began on first box of ammo that was shot through the rifle. Issue is intermittent and if not mistaken has never occurred... -
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What does it take to kill a grizzly?
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Is a 30 cal big game rifle needed anymore?
It seems that many folks as it turns out don’t enjoy shooting guns with heavy recoil. As such, they develop bad shooting habits from the heavy recoil, and as well practice less due to heavy recoil. All combined this heavy recoil decreases accuracy, decreases the ability to spot shots, and... -
$13k 308 w/ a Leupold
Appreciate the offer to save me a kidney but I could never replace my RSS!! -
$13k 308 w/ a Leupold
I would sell a kidney if it came chambered in 223!!! -
Suppressor wait times
Individual AB A-10 Submitted 07/24 Approved 07/29 -
Kodiak island late September early October?
I hunted sept last year and concur with green & buggy. Impossible to spot deer unless they were up & moving.- Mangata
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- Forum: Blacktail Deer
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Average Hunter Ignorance.
Agree, I vote aorta. He dumped his blood pressure really quickly!- Mangata
- Post #52
- Forum: Long Range Hunting
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Alaska/all around rifle
Took my Kodiak goat with Kimber mountain ascent 280 AI 162 gr eldx. 425 yds died on the spot. There are plenty of combinations which would serve the purpose that you seek. Reasonable supply of otc ammo available on the island between Big Ray’s and Kodiak Tactical should you lose yours in... -
bullet selection for mountain goat
Avatar goat taken with 280ai 162gr eldx @ 425yds. Chest/aorta was down prior to second shot. Was very satisfying!!- Mangata
- Post #36
- Forum: Mountain Goat
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What's your choice for a bonded bullet for a 30 caliber?
I have shot moose with A-frames, Tsx, Ttsx, Tbbc with calibers from 30 to 45. No moose that I have shot at has ever escaped the game bag. I have no doubt that the Eldx would be any different in its ability to kill moose. They are impressively large which makes them a better target but they...- Mangata
- Post #38
- Forum: Long Range Hunting
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Spartan Gunsmith Adapter
Installed it in my Sako Kodiak about ten days ago and it turned out fantastic. Had a fair amount of angst going into the project I have to admit as I don’t have a machine shop by any means. Staring down doubt, I threw my trusty lead sled on top of my pool table and secured my stock... -
Tricks
Definitely not 50” & the angle wouldn’t encourage me to shoot based on brow tines. I mostly cow call by mouth. I have had many instances where I have called a spot in the morning usually with a bull responding but won’t come in to a shooting lane. Return in the evening to harvest a bull that... -
Kodiak Road System Bear
Registration hunt pick up permit in person. Check for land ownership prior to hunting to avoid unwanted legal exposure. You can purchase permit to hunt native corp owned land which I would recommend. -
Suppressor wait times
Eform, single shot trust 10/27 Approved 7/11 All it took was ordering a muzzle break for the rifle Saturday 🤨 -
Choice Ammunition?…and other cottage ammo makers
Ordered Choice 280ai online. Arrived promptly on multiple orders. Groups fantastic & has had excellent terminal performance. Have not had any need to email or call them… -
Swarovski ATC vs. ATS vs. Kowa 553…Updated 4/26/23!
Thanks for sharing! That is awesome!!
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