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  1. Mangata

    223 trainer

    Appreciate the heads up! I was unaware that they had both 8 & 12 twist in same models.
  2. Mangata

    223 trainer

    Thanks I guess that I will keep looking for a Tikka.
  3. Mangata

    223 trainer

    Looking for a decent 223 training rifle that can see some hunting as well. There is a Franchi momentum varmit elite 223 in town for sale. Is the Franchi a reasonable platform for above???
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    Heart attack?

    Family history of first myocardial infarction men < 55 , women < 65 Diabetes Smoking Hypertension High cholesterol Those are your major risk factors for coronary artery disease. The more you possess the greater your risk for a myocardial infarction at a younger age. Manage your risks...
  5. Mangata

    Who wears rubber gloves to clean game ?

    No, don’t like the lack of sensation. Not particularly concerned with infection. Always have baby wipes in my pack to clean up with. Similar sentiment to wearing masks, well except the baby wipe part…
  6. Mangata

    Thin Fluted Barrels vs Carbon Barrels on factory rifles?

    I put together a Kimber Mountain Ascent 280AI last year that collected the goat in my avatar pic. Certainly would be an factory option for you.
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    Thin Fluted Barrels vs Carbon Barrels on factory rifles?

    Looking for the perfect mousetrap; Is there any formula where you could flute a larger diameter barrel to the same weight as a smaller diameter barrel, and thus have same or better stiffness plus heat dissipation???
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    Slik 824 at Cameraland

    And just got me as well… 824 on the way.
  9. Mangata

    Scope for Mountain Rifle

    I call my Divari-12x56 the Hubble Telescope. Awesome dusk to dusk scope also has accounted for a good number of successful harvests. I do not enjoy hauling it up the mountain!!!
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    Let’s see those big bores!

    Queen of the medium bores 375 H&H mag Sako Kodiak
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    Let’s see those big bores!

    Moose cannon WWG .457 mag (wildcat 45-70)
  12. Mangata

    Ideal Bear Defense Long Gun?

    I have Benelli R1 30-06, and also have four & ten round magazines for it. Concur under 200 yd accuracy is fine. It is not the first gun out of my safe on hunting trips but I actually do enjoy carrying it. Would not get a R1 for bear defense!! The R1 is not safe to carry or transport with a...
  13. Mangata

    Anyone regret buying a 280AI?/Max bullet weight question

    Picked up a mountain ascent 280AI last year. Shooting Choice Ammunition 162 gr ELDx. Only hunt, Kodiak billy 425 yds one shot DRT so zero regrets thus far…
  14. Mangata

    Big caliber rifle

    Excellent choice!! 375 H&H is a great AK moose & brown bear caliber! Top it with a 1-6 x 24 optic. Your intended species are not ideal LR quarry. OTC ammo is on the shelf right now in F’banks if baggage catastrophe occurs & your ammo is lost or delayed. Have collected many moose with mine...
  15. Mangata

    What scope for my 375 H&H

    Swarovski z6i 1-6 x 24 on my 375 no regrets. Super easy target acquisition, and have collected a bull moose at darkfall @ approximately 100yds.
  16. Mangata

    Trijicon Tenmile HX 3-18 x 50 or Meopta Optica 6 3-18 x 50 ?

    Just went Trijicon last week. Still in box, but optical quality I felt was superb for price point. Looking forward to getting it mounted & seeing how it performs!!
  17. Mangata

    Spring bear rifle

    Practice bear engagement scenarios. The issues with bears is that they can be in your lap in an instant. Most are not ready for the instantaneous bear interaction . Most likely your wits will be more important than the caliber you are carrying . That being said, I will take my .375 as first...
  18. Mangata

    300WSM - Barrel Length Decision - How Short?

    Honest question that I have not seen addressed in the barrel length conversation. Should you change your rate of twist in shorter barrels to preserve accuracy??? Should a shorter barrel have a faster rate of twist since the bullet has less time in contact with the rifling to spin it?? Thanks...
  19. Mangata

    280ai rifle....good idea or no..

    I purchased the Kimber Mountain Ascent 280 AI this year, and added Triggertech primary topped with Zeiss conquest 3-18. Ammo Choice Ammunition 162gr ELDx Kodiak goat 425 yds 1 shot DRT Other than the rifle being a bit picky on feeding from the magazine I really have no complaints. Ordering...
  20. Mangata

    Which rifle should I take on my Alaskan moose hunt in September?

    I used Choice Ammunition. They show the ELDx loads out of stock currently however. I cow call exclusively. My bulls are all under 100 yds & coming in hot!! If you are planning more mountainous country then 3-400yd shots may come into play.

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