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    What cartridge for first rifle build?

    I'd personally recommend using those funds to get into handloading vs building a new rifle. While I understand the fun of building a new rifle, (I'm certainly guilty of that) I wish I'd gotten into reloading earlier. Reloading will increase the versatility of your existing rifles more then...
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    Thoughts on new iPhones or stick with Android?

    I made the switch from iPhone to Samsung Note 4 and have stayed with Android ever since. Currently using a S20 plus. My wife and also my business partner stayed with Iphone through that same time period. They had far more hardware and software conplaints/issues during that time period then...
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    Hammer bullets keyhole?

    I don't have the rifle anymore and the notes are packed away in some moving boxes. It was a Kimber Montana, so whatever that stock twist is. I had a load with Varget, it wasn't fast, but it was accurate. Check out Long Range Hunting in the reloading section, there is a thread that contains a...
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    Seek Outside Custom Builder - Side Pocket Options

    I have 2 custom 6300's, one has 2 short pockets and one has an asymmetric layout with a large zippered pocket on the left and a short pocket on the right. They both have their uses, but the next bag will be a smaller break-away with the same asymmetric layout. That large zippered pocket allows...
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    Counting the growth rings?

    https://www.rokslide.com/forums/threads/crown-method.222775/ This is an excellent secondary method.
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    Swarovski ATX SOC for just the eyepiece

    Contact Swaro directly. They are great about providing individual parts... and quick too.
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    Processing/cooking steaks

    I leave everything in large chunks. I can slice it prior to cooking if I want and cook them as steaks, or cook it as a roast. Less opportunity for freezer burn, makes for a quicker processing project, fewer pkgs in the freezer. I've also started to leave silver skin on, then clean the cut of...
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    Crimper Die needed?

    Measure your neck diameter of a couple pieces of resized brass. Load bullets into them and then remeasure. What are the measurements? As others have said, you likely have a neck tension issue, but those measurements will tell us more.
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    RRS anvil 30

    It can fit on other tripods via its' threaded base.
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    Zpacks Cord Equivalent

    The Slick Cord is an un-jacketed dyneema cord. It is produced by a number of manufacturers and it is all fairly identical. There are a number of different brand names and models, but for what you are asking it to do, any dyneema will work. Sailing Yacht Suppliers will typically carry rolls of...
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    Any cons of the Absolute Hammer bullets?

    BC is their one major negative. However, IMO their terminal performance and consistency more then mitigate these lower BC numbers. That 1.5mm open hole in the nose isn't exactly an aerodynamic feature. But consider that you can start to run a substantially lighter bullet and achieve similar or...
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    gore tex or leatherlined boots?

    I'd take pure leather boots over the Goretex if I could find them in something that fits, but I don't even remember the last time I found a pair that fit me. I've switched over to Scarpa's with the Outdry liner and that actually works as advertised. I haven't had wet feet yet and they...
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    Lightweight hunting rifle build

    Correct. 6.5ss and the PRC are pretty similar. In my experience, when comparing the actual results from 260rem and 6.5ss, they are equally as comparable at any given length 20"-24". I'd expect to see the same between the Creed and PRC. ie, if the cartridges yield a 300fps difference at 24"...
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    Lightweight hunting rifle build

    I built a 6.5ss a couple of years ago and have had a chance to compare it to the results of my 260rem on a number of black bear and the results aren't exceptional different. I was hoping/expecting better performance than I saw. I built a 7saum this year and while I have only shot a single ram...
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    Lightweight hunting rifle build

    The stock fit and shape have had more of an influence on the shootability of my lighter guns then the overall weight. Spend the time to try some stocks and really figure out what works for you. I have an easier time shooting my 338ss in a stock that fits me then my 260rem in a stock that...
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    Solve my velocity ES issue please!

    What has the ES been on your last 5-10 cold bore shots? Preferably shot at similar temperatures. RE19 is temp sensitive, you could be experiencing an increase from the unfired cartridge either being heated in a hot chamber or the temp at the range is increasing. Do you leave your box of ammo...
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    Insoles…. Where to start?

    1st place to start is to have your feet measured, knowing how you weight your feet and how your foot strikes the ground will help guide you towards individual models within each brand. It will also help cancel some brands. Insoles are like boots, something that works for me, won't necessarily...
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    WTS/WTT Swarovski 12x50EL, trade for 8x32NL

    Bump
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    Gun cleaning vise

    https://www.berrysmfg.com/product/versacradle Ignore the description on the link, it'll take you to their VersaCradle gun vise. This is the best Gun Vise I've ever seen or used. They do a poor job of marketing it, it's rare to see it in reviews or even mentioned. It holds the rifle in any...
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    Slipping off sleeping pad

    Another trick which I had to use on my hunt last week was to just simply keep the pad a little less inflated then normal.
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