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  1. SloppyJ

    Need Some Advice and Info for CO Elk and Maybe Muley Trip

    As a NR going on my first elk hunt next year, you have to sit down and read. You have to wrap your head around the landscape of western hunting and the games they play to get tags. It's not like it is over here in the south or the east which blew my mind at first. Hell, I just learned that you...
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    Looking for a new caliber (need recommendations)

    I mean if you have to buy another rifle, a 22 creed would do the job or a 280ai. However, you have everything covered. You might pick one of your existing guns and grab a stock and a really nice scope and focus on becoming extremely proficient if you don't already have them setup how you want.
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    Which youth LEFTY rifle?

    That's really tough. I'm right handed but shoot left and my son shoots right. Luckily I was able to grab a 223 Tikka T3x for him and it's been stellar. I'd recommend that but I believe they're extremely hard to get if not unobtainable in left handed models. Here's an oddball suggestion. Proof...
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    The CRAZIEST deer recovery I've ever had

    That's one you'll never forget! We have a lake with similar attributes, a shotgun only island, and some access to wildlife management areas. I think you can hunt the corps land as well. I hear turkeys in the spring in one location as I'm an avid crappie fisherman. I need to do some more...
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    WTS XL clothing - kuiu, kifaru, first lite

    Pm sent on vias pants.
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    Tips for getting a steady shot in the backcountry.

    This is the biggest reason I signed up for the S2H class. I want to reduce the learning curve and get some tips to become faster at it. Right now i use a tripod but setup is SLOW and not very likely if it's a quick opportunity so I don't want to rely on it. Lots of good advice here so far.
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    Budget Rifle for Western Rookie

    Let's add another one, how about a tikka 6.5prc? I'm assuming you're keeping the .243. If not then maybe a 6.5 creed that would lend itself to more practicing.
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    223 69g TMK: best powder

    The 77s out of my son's tikka seemed very finicky with jump although some people here don't believe in that. I shot 50rds on this target and landed on the 24.2 load at 80 off. The target is a mess. I missed a load and had to come back to it at the end. 24.2 was the highest I tried although n...
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    How Important is Stay Length?

    They make a difference. I was right on the edge as well. I went with the 26.5 and they were too tall. They stuck up behind my head and kept it from going back too far. I swapped with someone for the 25s and it's much better. I have a long torso and thought the bigger ones would work. If I...
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    Bino Harness Recommendation

    SG Sentinel is my pick. My issue was that i needed no magnets because of my RF binos. This severely narrowed the field. I also want low profile. I was between the Catamount and the SG. Well I got 20% off the SG and pulled the trigger. The side phone pocket is really nice too. The SG pics make...
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    Well, that's annoying. 257 Roberts and Barnes TSX.

    1000% a neck tension issue. You need to go with a smaller bushing, anneal it and resize, or do something else. Like above, I've never given a second thought to where the case mouth fell on a cannelure and it's never made a difference. Think about how long the neck is, that entire neck should...
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    Crazy factory 6.5 PRC 143 ELDX muzzle velocity with limited data points.

    Seems unlikely. Did you account for DA on your ballistics calcs?
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    Wind proof Jacket Recommendations

    IMO, the gold standard for mid weight stand hunting is the Sitka Stratus line. Absolute game changer for me. If you get the pants, go with the bibs so you can vent them. With good bases layers, this will take you down pretty low. Sustained 30 degree temps might be a bit low though. I promise...
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    Montana Rifle Co, Shoot2Hunt, and Rokslide Rifle

    Will the CRF mechanism be similar to what MRC offers now with the mauser style claw extractor or will it be more of a modern hybridization like a Zermatt? I ask because taking prefits would be my only stipulation which you already confirmed. As far as I know, model 70s have to be barreled by a...
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    WTS Marsupial Gen 2 no-mag bino harness

    GLWS. I had been watching the classifieds foe a no mag for over a couple months and none were to be had so I ordered a SG setup.
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    223 69g TMK: best powder

    Varget for me and the 77s. 24.2grs to be exact and on the crunchy side. Think I landed on 60thou off the lands which is damn near mag length. I'd like to try a longer mag and imagine i could get it shooting a bit better but it's fine for what it is.
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    Montana Rifle Co, Shoot2Hunt, and Rokslide Rifle

    I'm a huge CRF fan and everything about one of my newer model 70s other than the action is lacking. Cant wait. Maybe I'll scrap my m70 project dreams and grab one of these.
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    22 ARC or 6ARC

    Are you building a gas gun? If it's for your wife i doubt she's going to be practicing a ton with it too right? Id lean 22 creed with 88s in a bolt gun.
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    Avery vs. JvB - Podcast Back and Forths

    I don't think so. why do you ask? Honestly, I can't recall exactly what I typed but I think it hasn't.
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    Feedback on Whitetail Shot

    Welp, time to get a Hoyt with 80lb limbs.......

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