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  1. Zappaman

    6.5 CM, 260, or 260AI?

    You could sell it and buy something already chambered for what you want-- save a lot on smith charges. Tikkas, Vanguards, and Savages all shoot real good for (close to) what your gun would bring if it's clean. I sold off my 243 stainless and bought a 6.5 creed stainless (both Savages) and...
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    Component availability

    I used to shoot about 300 rounds of 9mm a year... now it's more like 40 rounds. The pistol shoots the same every time, it's just entertainment (for me). The 45 and 40 S&W got shot about 5 times since Covid. When primers "come on down!" in a year or two, I'll shoot more again. Until then, I...
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    Anyone else have those songs that take you back to hunts?

    Kinda being an ass there... but that was my Junior year in high school and the truck I built into a mosnter stereo mobile back then ran lots of cassettes bought at Kmart (Local radio SUCKED!!!) Back in Black just hapened to be one of those that was played 1000 times that year- definately out on...
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    Anyone else have those songs that take you back to hunts?

    Back in Black!
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    Insulated boots or no?

    Trick question... In the stand I'll take insulated (and electric socks if below 10 deg or so). On sub zero goose/duck hunts I''ll take insulation- how much depends if we're sitting or jump shooting ponds. I have some boots with none (for early season), some with 400 (mid-season) and a pair...
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    What size pack for day pack?

    I like a waist pack with good adjustable support straps and a wide cummerbund style belt. I think mine is a Primos brand, but I've used it about 6 years now (even below a larger pack) and like that it's easy to get to. But for day hunting, it's the perfect size (width of my torso) and about 8"...
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    Trail Cameras for Poachers

    I was having a drink just a few days ago with a buddy who has the satellite cameras. He got a notice (picture) of a few people WELL trespassed onto his land while we were sitting and talking. He called the warden on the spot and explained this situation. Thirty minutes later the warden called...
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    Displaying guns

    Might look around on ebay and such for "speaker wall mounts" which can come painted and ready to mount. They typically have a rotating mounting head you might want to modify to hold the firearm. But they are rated for some weight and can be got for cheaper than you might think. Lots of them...
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    Maui Fishing

    If you want to do some killer spear fishing (lion fish especially) go to Cay Caulker Belize and look up Ash (or just ask the first person you see when you get there where he is- they'll know). We were scuba diving there with Ash's outfit and went out for lion fish with the rubber "three...
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    Cartridge conundrum

    Don't have my notes handy, but I wasn't going for the top node and so I'm guessing somewhere around 2850 with the fire form loads with the 140g Gold Dots. I tried yesterday to take the "full case" RL-23 loads out for the first time, but the wind went from 5mph to 20 mph in the 30 minutes after...
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    Favorite/best headlamp?

    I just wanted to thank all those who considered these Sofirns. The company has been at it hard while keeping quality up and prices down... for now! I look forward to hearing back from those getting these lights here soon! The NEW US warehouse had been good at fast turn around. BTW: I am not...
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    Maui Fishing

    Same with hunting Africa... cancelled my seat on a safari when I discovered you can't take ANY meat home... just heads (which I need no more of until I get a mansion with lots more wall space). Still, I'd pass unless I get to eat what I kill (or catch on a boat).
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    Cartridge conundrum

    Did I ever say there was anything wrong with the Creed? Emotion?... more like a fun rant. I did buy a Creed- just took a while. History bears repeating at times. The CR does it's thing and Hornady was smart to introduce it. BTW... I don't own a Swede, but I do own SEVERAL 260ai customs which...
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    6.5 CM, 260, or 260AI?

    Bought a pair of 260ai barrels: 25" for mountain rig, and 27" for future long-range (also mountain rig). I've been fire forming brass for three years (total of maybe 60 rounds) using a Gold Dot (Fusion) 140g and I've killed MANY deer while fire forming with an IMR4831 load that clover leaf's at...
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    Component availability

    The FEW manufacturers who OWN the US market all realized that the demand curve wasn't going to go up-- it was GOING TO (and has) "shifted" (as my econ 201 prof- he taught me this in 1991). WHO might have started the "Obama" and "Clinton" PR campainges... eh? Major players (you can count on one...
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    Favorite/best headlamp?

    Another bit of trivia... the owner of "Sofirn" named the company after his wife. Kinda cool I think ;) I don't think I could sell a light named "Sally" (random girl name picked here) -haha!
  17. Zappaman

    Favorite/best headlamp?

    Red is in style lately ;) Congrats... you're going to love your lights! AND now they ship from CA (if you selected the option Vs China)... if so, you should get them soon too! Let us KNOW what you think when you get them.
  18. Zappaman

    WTS Several Nice Scopes (open box, never mounted)

    Nitro sold, Weaver and Simmons are still available (prices reduced)
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    Favorite/best headlamp?

    Just the nerd I am... I'll give you some insider info here. I'd sure Fenix buys from the same "parts" maker for THIS light as (I KNOW) Sofirn does-- in this rare case for Sofirn- they source this body Vs. make it. (BTW: I feel Fenix is a FINE brand- they do a GOOD job). Sofirn USUALLY designs...
  20. Zappaman

    Elk Burritos

    I'm glad I always eat dinner before getting on Rockslide ;)

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