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    Creepy experiences in the backcountry

    Well.....I.....guess that`s a point, although I`ve not categorized caution and preparation as being " paranoid" before. " Rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it. " has served me well in my 76 years on the rock.
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    Creepy experiences in the backcountry

    The backcountry ( however you wish to define " backcountry " ) just sort of lends itself to the creepy anyway. I`ve never understood people that can just merrily throw on a backpack, grab up a hiking pole and just hit some trail off into the deep woods or mountainous terrain with no signaling...
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    Creepy experiences in the backcountry

    Well....that would certainly get one`s rifle eased down out of the slung position, I would think!
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    Is the Expen$$$ive Turkey ammo worth it?

    There you go! I`d never characterize a wild turkey as " a giant waddling buzzard with a cool beard ", but you`re dead on target concerning calling them in . I agree that TSS has revolutionized turkey hunting, particularly with the sub-gauges, but the real sport is enticing him in to 25-35 yards...
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    Muzzle Break or Suppressor?

    Redneckbmxr was banished from Rokslide? Interesting. It did indeed appear that a lot of posters here had a belly full of him. I don`t think there`s a reason short of an overt threat of bodily harm (and I`m not really sure about that, even ) that could get one banned on SH. That`s a site where...
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    Muzzle Break or Suppressor?

    Interesting thread over on Sniper`s Hide concerning whether or not a brake is bad form at the shooting range. Of course, like most everything even semi-controversial on SH, the thread descends into pejoratives.
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    Down under FNG

    Have a college buddy that was a naval aviator. Spent a couple of tours with Arctic Development Squadron 6 flying scientific teams and equipment in and out of Antarctica on C-130s. Flew out of Christchurch, I believe. Said NZ was prettiest place he`d ever seen. Also said it was the most dangerous...
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    FNG from South Alabama

    Go Pirates!
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    Dropping pack to stalk...

    Geeze! Reading something like this makes me really feel my age!! LOL! Got tired just reading this post. Oh, to be young again and in great ( maybe even good? ) shape! Also, young or not, I`d be terrified to be in the middle of nowhere dropping things on purpose that I might need !
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    Savage model 10 upgrade questions (Stock, trigger, etc…)

    Good advice concerning Savageshooters.com.
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    NASTY: expressing bird dog's glands

    We baby sit dogs for foster parents in the rescue with which we are affiliated. Gives the foster parents a place to keep their dogs if going out of town. We`ve kept several pits. Just about the sweetest dogs I`ve ever come across. They all deferred to our dog and were never aggressive towards...
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    Tick Repellant

    Nothing better than permethrin that I know of. I`m liberal with it during turkey season. It`s ironic that the most dangerous critter in the woods is no bigger than the very tip of your little finger.
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    Sold Stainless Savage 300wsm

    That`s a nice hunting rifle at a very good price. Really like my 110 Storm in .223. That`s a good deal for somebody IMHO.
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    New Tikka Rifles Shot Show 2024

    I`m sure they`re fantastic. I`ll never be accused of being the handiest guy in the world, to put it mildly. The thought of taking a drill to my rifle stocks makes me break out in a cold sweat !! Tinkering with things, particularly things that already work pretty well ( taking things apart...
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    New Tikka Rifles Shot Show 2024

    One ( certainly not the only ) thing I`m looking for is an adjustable comb and length of pull. That`s one of the things that has me considering the UPR and the Bergara HMR line.
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    New Tikka Rifles Shot Show 2024

    There`s a bunch of Tikka models out there. For the Tikka proponents, is the UPR model considered " base" or not? It`s one I`m interested in potentially exploring further (?). I`m really interested in finding a gun to recreationally ( not competitively ) shoot 1K yards that I don`t have to jerk...
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    New Tikka Rifles Shot Show 2024

    Wow! Never thought I`d see this much negativity towards anything pertaining to a Tikka rifle. I`ve had the impression that they are sort of the " holy grail " of rifles among all those factory rifles short of Accuracy Internationals! Do I need to reconsider when evaluating for a factory gun for...
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    Creepy experiences in the backcountry

    When I was stationed at Ft. Leonard Wood, MO., got into turkey hunting. The base is in the Mark Twain National Forest and lots of deep, dark woods. Went out early one morning before light, so dark you couldn`t see your hand in front of your face, literally, that morning. I made the mistake of...
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    Suppressor-Ready Factory Rifle < $2K in 6.5 Creedmoor

    Maybe take a look at the Bergara HMR line?
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    Badger fights to the death.

    Badgers are related to wolverines, ferrets, minks, etc. There are about 14 or so species of badgers, all related. The African Honey Badger is tough and aggressive almost beyond comprehension. " Honey Badger just don`t care! " Being a cousin, it`s no wonder the American Badger is as ornery as it is.
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