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  1. VaMtnHunter

    T3x Lite vs Savage Lightweight Storm

    I have owned several tikkas and savages. All have shot well. If this is a gun that is going to be used in the woods alot buy the savage. The nicer fit and finish of the Tikkas have never added up to an advantage when I hunted with them. Put the little money you save into better optics. Just my...
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    Forster Co Ax question

    Well thanks for the info. I just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing something a little more complex.
  3. VaMtnHunter

    Forster Co Ax question

    I just assumed they wouldn't throw magnets into a box without an actual purpose or mention in the instructions, lol
  4. VaMtnHunter

    Forster Co Ax question

    Hello, wife bought me a new press for Christmas. After taking it out of the box I noticed 2 small powerful magnets stuck together in the bottom of the box. I cannot find any info as to what their purpose is or where they go???
  5. VaMtnHunter

    What's your favorite caliber?

    Marlin lever action 30/30 and an old Tasco world class scope. I have many "better" guns I could use but the ol' Marlin was my dad's and killing deer with it makes me feel like I'm 14 again.
  6. VaMtnHunter

    Springfield Waypoint 2020 .308

    Hey there, I have the carbon barreled 308 and it shoots the Hornady 168gr ELD match ammo I bought at Sportsmans for 40$ box into one ragged hole
  7. VaMtnHunter

    are powerbelts any good for deer

    I'd love to hate on Powerbelts but a good friend shoots the 348gr ones over 90gr of triple seven out of a TC Omega and has killed more bear and whitetail with that load just about anyone I know. He's usually not trailing either. Dead on the spot. I think with any muzzleloading projectile it's...
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    Nighthawk Custom & Cooper

    My Backcountry has recently gone down the road at a 1,000$ loss to a close friend who wanted a "project". Regardless of their progress I have zero desire to purchase from them. There are other manufacturers that already have proven quality and will more than likely beat the Arkansas clans prices...
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    Nighthawk Custom & Cooper

    To be completely honest im not upset with the outcome. I don't expect a company to warrant issues from a shop that sells or folds. I was just disappointed with how they have been handling the transition
  10. VaMtnHunter

    Nighthawk Custom & Cooper

    Had a 280ai backcountry that would not shoot no matter the load. I knew the answer but figured I would give contacting Nighthawk a try. Instead of telling me they are not doing any warranty work from Montana they just choose to ignore every attempt at contact. Wouldn't buy a hotdog from those...
  11. VaMtnHunter

    Bor Lock 270 grain loads

    Price aside it's hard to beat Blackhorn without going smokeless. Honestly for me I don't worry about loading a fouled barrel as I hunt with a clean bore. I've found that on week or longer backpack hunts a fouled barrel will accumulate a fair amount of corrosion even with Blackhorn contrary to...
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    Bor Lock 270 grain loads

  13. VaMtnHunter

    Bor Lock 270 grain loads

    I have a Cooper 50cal as well and tried the bore locks and did not get very good accuracy at all. I shoot 100gr by volume BH with 300gr Thor hammers. They need to be sized and my gun takes the .502 diameter. I assume yours would as well. Good luck!
  14. VaMtnHunter

    no excuse or thor

    I shoot 300gr Thor over 120gr BH 209 out of a Copper 22 ML. 1" to 1.5" 150yd groups consistently. It's my elk setup but has been poison to whitetails and bear in VA last 2 years.

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