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  1. RadDad

    New 7mm rem mag rifle recommendations

    I have a CA Mesa in 7RM and absolutely love it. It’s a tack driver right out of the box with every factory load I’ve put through it. I’m up to around 300 rounds down the pipe and it’s still getting better. I’ve had friends joke that I overpaid but every single one of them that shot my rifle got...
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    Pig hunt or other options for big game experience

    This was my thought exactly. There are a ton of opportunities in central Idaho that can be hunted on the cheap. Elk, white tail, and bear tags can all be gotten OTC in certain zones/units. All you need at that point is some gas and maybe backpacking gear if you’re hunting back country. If...
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    Hog Hunting Ammo

    The one I shot with the 7MM went down not far from where I hit it. I did also have the opportunity to get a shot right behind the ear on one ~200lbs with a .308 about 130yds away. My adrenaline was pumping but a hunting buddy said he heard the crack of the rifle then a heavy thud when it hit...
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    Reloder powders gone forever?

    Accurateshooter.com has one as well. I’ve found it to be very reliable but you have to jump on the opportunity as soon as someone posts a product you‘re interested in buying. That’s the world we live in for the foreseeable, unfortunately.
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    Hog Hunting Ammo

    Thanks everyone for the help! The 7MM was indeed plenty (and then some) for the situation. Now on to elk season. - RadDad
  6. RadDad

    Reloder powders gone forever?

    I know it’s not much help, but I did get a couple pounds of RL22 a couple weeks back at Natchez. Looks like they’re coming back slowly.
  7. RadDad

    Hog Hunting Ammo

    That’s kinda what I figured. Thank you!
  8. RadDad

    Hog Hunting Ammo

    Let me start by apologizing if this is not the right place for this question. Please feel free to point me in the right direction and I will re-post somewhere else. That said, I did do a quick search and didn’t find a whole lot of solid information on this. I am lucky enough to be going on a...
  9. RadDad

    Braggin Board for Fishing!

    I’ll jump in! First photo is of a brown caught on the Yellowstone in Montana. The second is a healthy rainbow caught on the Truckee in CA. Both caught on a 5wt fly rod.
  10. RadDad

    NorCal FNG

    Appreciate the warm welcome!
  11. RadDad

    Christensen Actions Suck - Or Just Mine Does?

    I came here to say this. I have a Mesa in 7RM and it likes to be cycled very forcefully. No issues for me when doing that. Edit: I should mention this is with factory ammo. Haven’t had the opportunity to reload and shoot pre-fired brass through it.
  12. RadDad

    Rookie Question

    Thank you!
  13. RadDad

    NorCal FNG

    Checking in from the foothills of the Sierra Nevadas. New to hunting big game but hunted waterfowl and upland for years. Long time lurker in the reloading forum so thought it may be time to finally contribute! -RadDad
  14. RadDad

    Which chronograph should I buy?

    I purchased the Magnetospeed Sporter and I’m a fan. Over the past few months I’ve invested some serious cash in a reloading setup so an extra $600 for a chrono just wasn’t an option. Plus, I really like the fact that I don’t have to wait for cease fire at the range to get my data…
  15. RadDad

    Rookie Question

    I guess I should have provided some context about the rifle and my intended hunting. I’m going to be hunting in Idaho and California with a 7mm Rem Mag. My hope in getting this scope was to have the ability to poke out a ways if an (ethical) opportunity presented itself as my hunting/shooting...
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    Rookie Question

    I already have the scope (and I do love it so far) so the duplex isn’t an option at this point. Sounds like relying on my turrets and not the BDC is my best bet. Appreciate the suggestion.
  17. RadDad

    Rookie Question

    I’m just getting into big game hunting after a lifetime of bird hunting. Scopes are totally new to me so I’m doing my best to learn everything I can to effectively use the one I have. My scope, a Vortex Viper HSLR 4-16x50 has the handy BDC reticle. As I understand it, the elevation hashes adjust...
  18. RadDad

    Primers

    In a dream world I’d get CCI250’s or Fed215’s. Any large rifle magnum primers will do though.
  19. RadDad

    Primers

    Appreciate that. I was lucky enough to score some 150gr .284 Barnes TTSX last week and powder this week. Just need the primers to get started!
  20. RadDad

    Primers

    Unfortunately, I’m one of those getting into reloading after many years of shooting factory. Do the “Notify Me” buttons on Natchez and others actually work? Been signed up to get notified when primers come back in stock with no luck. Could just be they haven’t gotten any…

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