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    My new Tikka t1x.. suppressor recommendations?

    I went with a Surefire mini as I use the suppressor on both handguns and rifles. It is 4” long, weighs 4 ounces. It is a discontinued model, have owned it for years. It provides decent sound reduction. What I really like about it, is there is virtually no POI shift. One of the rifles I use...
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    What time do all you geezers get up in the morning?

    My sleep schedule is nuts. Have no issues falling asleep, but can’t stay asleep. At least once, will have to get up and pee. After that, will toss and turn till time to get up. Wife has sleep issues also. Will get on her phone texting or web searching, lights up the room and wakes me up...
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    Bolt 22 for suppressor

    I have a CZ 455, a Tikka 1x and a Sako Quad. The Quad is my favorite, but they are kind of scarce these days. Because they have a switch barrel receiver, fairly easy to have a barrel threaded. While I own 3 CZ rimfires, I do prefer the Sako-Tikka products. Triggers are generally easier to...
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    Bullet choice for... Squirrels.

    My main squirrel rifle is a suppressed Sako Quad. Preferred ammo is Eley SVHP. With that setup, I usually get ~1/2” groups at 50. Plenty good enough for head shots.
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    Inguinal Hernia & surgery?

    Have had one for 15 years, living with it. Hasn’t gotten any worse. No pain, bulge disappears when I lay flat on my back. Guessing it isn’t major, am 66 yrs old. My primary care doctor checks it every year during my annual physical. I don’t do squats or deadlifts, but work out and run every...
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    Souped up Air Guns For Small Game. Show Me.

    Kinda into springers. Have a RWS 45 in .177, a Beeman R9 in .20 and a Beeman Kodiak in .25. My favorite is the Kodiak. Anchoring power similar to a .22 short, puts a squirrel down fast, virtually no crawl offs.
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    The best all around 243 bullet

    I have two .243s. A Rem Model 7 and a Tikka T3 (10” twist). The Rem isn’t picky about bullet weight, I believe it is a 9” twist. For deer hunting, generally use 100 grain loads. The Tikka prefers 85-95 grain bullets. Was planning to handload, but it shoots Federal Trophy Copper 85 grain...
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    Washing Hunting Clothes

    I use this. Scent free, no brightners.
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    .17hmr weight

    While a .17 HMR will work coyotes and raccoons, I prefer a .22 mag. 40 grain bullet just packs more thump. Out of the .17 HMR, 20 grain bullets penetrate better than 17 grain. Attached is a photo of a coyote I called in close and shot with my CZ .17 HMR. The coyote was about 50 yds away and...
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    Entry level thermal scope for varmints.

    For similar use, I bought an AGM Rattler 25-384. Been happy with it, great out to 100 yds. Taken a few armadillos and raccoons with it. 100 yds is a long way in the dark. Originally mounted on my Tikka .17 HMR, but just moved it to my CZ .22 mag for a little more thump as coyotes are...
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    Zeiss Conquest HD 8x32 - best all around binocular?

    Just acquired a pair of 8x32 HD Conquest binos. Wasn’t in the market, but couldn’t resist a great deal. Had them a couple of days and they are impressive. In comparison to my 8x32 non HD Leupold BX3 Mojaves, ergonomically better, crisper images, sharper edges and slightly brighter. Not...
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    .243 deer bullet choice

    Have two .243s, a Rem Model 7 and a Tikka. The Model 7 prefers 100 grain loads, while the Tikka favors 85-90 grainers. The Rem isn’t finicky, shoots everything fairly accurately. The Tikka really shines with the mono copper bullets, particularly Federal 85 gr trophy copper.
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    First Lite sanctuary 2.0, first impressions

    I have the Solitude bibs and jacket and a Fanatic jacket and bibs. I live and hunt in N Georgia, so both are borderline overkill for late season Whitetails. Find myself using the Solitude set more than the Fanatic. Solitude isn’t quite as warm, but has less bulk and I prefer the camo pattern...
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    Integrating jetstream into whitetail collection

    I have a first generation Jetstream in OC. (No hood or pit zips). It blends in well with EV2, almost same camo pattern. Most of my hunting is in N Georgia, generally from tree stands. Great as an outer shell, layer underneath as needed. Use it down to freezing, then switch to my heavier...
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    Let’s talk temp ranges for layers…

    Large/large
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    Winter Hat Help

    Sitka Incinerator hat and Sitka neck gaiter.
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    Let’s talk temp ranges for layers…

    I have a set of Sitka Fanatic coat/bibs and also FL solitude coat/ bibs. Deer season is almost over and I haven’t used the Fanatic set this season. Usually switch to bibs when temps get 35 degrees or so. Hunting in N Georgia, it only gets below freezing in December- January. Have found that...
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    Open Country or Subalpine?

    I hunt in the Southeast (Georgia). Primarily deer in a mixture of hardwoods and pines. Thru late October I favor subalpine. Once the leaves are down, I switch to OC and Elevated 2. Grays blend in better then. Elevated 2 and OC are similar patterns and I mix and match tops and bottoms. Most...
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    Best bino under $600

    I agree with others on the Leupolds. Have BX3s in 8x32 and BX4s in 10x42. Prefer the 8x32s due to size and wider field of view. Made in Japan, good glass. Need to spend a lot more to get appreciably better glass.
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    Sitka hoody/jacket fit

    I am 6’2” and 195. Pretty much medium frame. In Sitka (tops) either L or XL. Their stuff is designed to be layered, so that has to be factored in, although sizing is inconsistent. In the Fanatic jacket, I am a L. In the Jetstream and Traverse jackets, an XL. In the heavyweight hoodie, a L...

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