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  1. tstowater

    Your identity may have been compromised (Idaho, Washington or Oregon)

    I PM'd Robby about this and he hadn't had a chance to post this. Seems that a company that was responsibility for applications for Idaho, Washington and Oregon was breached and a lot of data was obtained to have a free for all in the form of identity theft. See these links from the Idaho Fish...
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    How Old Where You When You Got Your Sheep?

    Stone at 43 and Dall at 49. Need to get back to sheep hunting. Been having too much fun shooting prairie dogs. Seems to be a little less climbing involved but certainly a lot of good trigger practice. Younger is better but time and money seems to be the biggest issue for most not living in...
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    Leupold vs. Vortex

    I have an unknown number of Leupold scopes and several Vortex. I like the Vortex scopes but my overall preference is the Leupold scopes. The glass appears sharper and clearer and the "feel" is better. Someone else may be able to get you the numbers, but weight for the Leupold should be less...
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    Need Help with Rifle Choices

    I personally use a 300WSM. It does the job with 180 grain bullets. I would question whether the 300WSM would have the horses to push the bigger bullets like the 300WM can. Kind of personal preference for the most part and really can't go wrong with either unless you want one of the real...
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    Help Me Pick a Scope

    IF the 3-9 is a recent model, it will fill the ticket. As said before, I would look at other gear, if needed, before I would be concerned about upgrading the rifle scope. I personally use the VX3 3.5-10X on my primary hunting rifle and I would not have any concern shooting sheep to 400 yards...
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    270 wsm Brass??

    I was in a Scheel's store on Saturday and if I recall correctly, they had some 270WSM Winchester brass on the shelf. This was in Sioux City Iowa and I think that one of their other stores had some when I was there recently (Mankato MN). Might be worth checking if one of these stores still have...
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    bullet choice for 25-06

    I know that you are looking for more of a coyote gun than a deer/antelope, but I would look at 115 grain Berger Hunting VLD's and 117 grain Sierra Game Kings. I have found both to be quite accurate and hard on deer.
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    Best 300wsm rifle under $1000?

    This Model 70 in 300WSM has been to Manitoba and British Columbia several times in addition to many western states and Alaska. Not going to say that there aren't better rifles out there, but one like this will serve the purpose if you are set on a 300WSM. Simple, but very effective.
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    FS: Remington 700 BDL 22–250

    Nice gun. I have the same problem as you do and buying this will not solve my problem. I do have a small problem with liking too many 22-250's. If this was a heavy barrel, I might work harder at making room. This gun needs to find a home before Greg changes his mind and keeps it.
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    Justice Scalia RIP

    I personally prefer that we have a Supreme Court without a political Bend, but rather one that understands and respects the Constitution as the polestar that it is. A balanced court without any predisposition other than following the Constitution is what we need. Don't be surprised if an...
  11. tstowater

    Bipod Shootout

    I know that you are asking about bipods, but are you going to include any shooting sticks as an alternative? How I have several bipod options but have used more sticks in the field then bipods when it came to pulling the trigger. I will generally take the first solid rest I can find...
  12. tstowater

    Rifle slings

    I've used Quake Claw slings for years. They seem to stay where you put them as well as any and will provide a reasonable amount of support. I wouldn't call them indestructible, but I haven't wore one out yet. Another thing to consider is to get a Kifaru gun bearer to strap it on better if...
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    Rem 700 22-250 fs

    I should buy this but I sold 3 22-250s in the last couple years and still have 4 in the safe so I don't need another one. I could use another 220 Swift though but I need to clear something out first . Someone should be looking at this gun. Great varmint and predator gun.
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    Remington 700???

    I believe that a single stage would be contrasted with a two stage trigger. I've only had one two stage trigger and they are definitely different. A single set trigger would be compared to a double set trigger..... The difference being two triggers on a double set. GK described the single set...
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    Remington 700???

    Having number crunchers involved in choosing which guns to make and gun manufacturing companies being bought as investments to bleed and burn has been a recipe for the demise of many quality firearms.
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    Remington 700???

    I'm not sure how many 700's I have...many more than I wife likely knows that I have. I have one in a Sendero in a 25-06. It is heavy and not designed for carrying very well. Not the best choice as you have already decided. I am not familiar with the SPS but I think that there has been some...
  17. tstowater

    Rifle Stock ShellHolder

    I have an Allen Company one that I have used for years. I have the uncovered version. I taped a drop chart to the side of my rifle and the shell holder does interfere with visibility of the chart. This one seems to have stood up well however it isn't perfect either. About half the time, I...
  18. tstowater

    25-06 bullets?

    I have a couple Remington 700's in 25-06. Found that the 115 grain Berger Hunting VLDs worked quite well. I also had very good accuracy with Sierra 117 grain Game Kings. I believe I am using IMR 4831 and didn't even get to max loads and found a suitable load. Just quit while I was ahead.
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    How many here have Instagram ?

    Wtf Sam, look at your February 2014 post.
  20. tstowater

    Savage Rascal

    Not a bad looking gun. A bolt action is definitely a better idea than the 10/22. After looking at the options available, I bought my son a CZ 452 scout. Single shot adapter or 5 shot magazine. Real safety like the Savage. Can mount a scope easily. He used until he outgrew the gun. Solid...

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