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  1. ericF

    Will FL do their tag soup sale this year?

    You must be thinking of a different sale. Just searched my email for tag soup and I got emails from first lite about it starting the next day on 1/27, 1/25, and 1/30 for the last three years respectively.
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    Barnes LRX Opinions

    I've shot 2 antelope at 300, one at 550, and two deer at 300 with the 127gr LRX out of a 6.5 Creedmoor. All the shots were passthrough without any recovered bullet. Barnes won't usually dump all of their energy into an animal, but will instead give you two holes if that is your preference...
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    Which ballistic app/program is most accurate?

    I think you will find that Applied Ballistics is probably the most well regarded. My personal opinion is that Strelok would be next over the apps you mentioned. Be careful comparing two dissimilar things that appear to be similar. For example I was messing with my Kestrel elite and...
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    6.5 Creedmoor vs .308 Win

    You are correct, but in the case of monometal like the barnes that I referenced that usually isn't the case. Barnes are known for their penetration. Also I don't think anybody is arguing here about penetration on a deer, but more so whether the 308 is better for shorter distances using heavier...
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    6.5 Creedmoor vs .308 Win

    Nosler Trophy Grade 6.5 Creedmoor 129gr accubond 2850 fps Barnes 130gr Vor-tx 3125 fps. Sectional Density won't make up for that amount of speed difference.
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    6.5 Creedmoor vs .308 Win

    Nobler trophy grade 308 150 gr Accubond is 2875 fps. Nosler trophy grade 6.5 Creedmoor 140 gr Accubond is 2650 fps. Please explain to me how the lighter slower bullet is going to out penetrate a heavier faster bullet within the first 400 yards. Hint, it won't. Plugging the data into Strelok...
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    New SKRE Pattern & Gear Giveaway

    Sons first time elk hunting in CO as he just turned 12.
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    What is a good out West starter hunt?

    Wyoming Antelope is pretty easy to do. That being said, I would just start with Elk. If you have a couple guys interested, just head out to Colorado and figure it out together. Plan on a learning experience with the bonus chance at an elk and if you go in with that attitude you will have a...
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    Comfort Sheep Hunting Items

    A kindle loaded with books. Battery will last weeks and I can go through a book in short order. You will also have a variety of reading material depending on what mood you are in. It is also good for the airplane ride into Alaska, or when you are just stuck waiting for something.
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    Sitka Sales

    I think Sitka is 20% off for the month of February at most places.
  11. ericF

    Swarovski Tracking

    No issues with my two X5s. If you do some searches on here I think you will find that there are some people who have had issues with the Z series, but the X5 is a different mechanism.
  12. ericF

    New Upgraded Zeiss Conquest V4 Riflescope Review

    Correct me if I'm wrong, but I also believe the illuminated t30 and zbi reticle are also new. I picked up a 4-16x50 illuminated t30 from Red hawk rifles that has the updated turret pattern. I had the choice of external windage or capped windage and I got the capped windage.
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    Savage 110 Long Range Hunter 50% off at Cabelas ($485 after rebate)

    Are other people who have picked them up also seeing a 5/8-24? Despite posting the deal the reference to 5/8-34 has kept me from buying one.
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    Savage 110 Long Range Hunter 50% off at Cabelas ($485 after rebate)

    Cabelas has the Savage Long Range Hunter for 50% off. It normally retails for $970 at Cabelas which isn't far off from most other places. It is marked down to $560 with another $75 rebate on top making it $485. As I write this they have 6.5 Creedmoor, 300 WM, 308, 7 RM, and 6.4x284 in stock...
  15. ericF

    Affordable Camo options

    Look at Midwayusa branded hunting clothing. They always have their house brand hunting clothing on clearance this time of the year and it gets good reviews for what it is. Kryptek also has some good sales going on right now with some pieces up to 60% off.
  16. ericF

    Hunting Suppressor

    Its big, but it doesn't really bother me. I keep it attached while in and out of the truck Antelope hunting. For deer or elk depending on terrain and where I'm going I'll hike in without it attached and then screw it in once I get to a glassing location. While heading out I may keep it on or...
  17. ericF

    Hunting Suppressor

    22" 6.5 Creedmoor and 2 24" 300 Win Mags get most of the work. I also used it quite a bit on a 18" 308, but I sold that gun to my buddy and he now uses it with the same supressor for his kids as their elk gun.
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    Hunting Suppressor

    Harvestor was the first dedicated hunting suppressor and is great for what it is. If you want more versatility including different mounts then the Omega is a great option. If I remember correctly, it is 2 inches shorter than the Harvester, but 2 ounces heavier and a bit wider. I have 2...
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    X bolt (Hells canyon) scope mounts

    Talley also makes a one piece rail for the X-bolt with a built in bubble. I tried it a couple months ago, but with low rings it felt a little high for me on my standard Xbolt. I was moving up to a 30mm Zeiss V4 4-16x50 from a 1" tube and the Talley lows worked perfectly. I had a Trijicon...
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    Vaccine?

    Yes, was literally minutes away from getting it in the experimental trial last month. Right before getting the shot the doctor running the trial at that site reviewed my chart and decided he didn't want to give me. I have Asthma but there is also a diagnosis of Mast Cell Activation Syndrome...

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