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    6.5 Banned on Elk by Outfitters?

    Confidence plays a role, I haven't we all heard many stories of a whitetail hunter purchasing a magnum prior to their 1st elk hunt. The hunter may have been very accurate with is trusted .270 but, wanted the additional power of a 30 caliber magnum. Recoil, muzzle blast, different fit...
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    6.5 Banned on Elk by Outfitters?

    I ran in to a similar bias on my first elk hunt in1994. Our outfitter required us to go to the local range to check zero. I'm pleased that he does this, as he and his guides get to evaluate the hunters shooting abilities. The consensus was that my brother's 7mm Rem. Mag was good elk medicine...
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    Opinion needed : Choosing a rifle for my grandson

    Update on the Scope situation, Received an E-mail from Blaser today saying my replacement scope came in from Germany. They will be shipping it to me later today. Looks like this is all coming to and end at last! LaGriz
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    Any experts on Marlin Lever guns out there?

    Guys, I have a forward mounted scout scope rail mounted on this rifle. I have never mounted any optic on it to date, either on the rail or in a more traditional location. Question: Wouldn't the scout scope rail location be more likely to follow line of the barrel regardless of any droop? Not...
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    Any experts on Marlin Lever guns out there?

    Thanks hodgeman, Your correct it is Barrel Droop not drop. Never had a scope on this one. Accuracy has been less than stellar. I have attributed that to my worsening eyesight while using a peep sight. I will do a search and see if I can find some details. LaGriz
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    Any experts on Marlin Lever guns out there?

    Any experts on Marlin Lever guns out there? I own a 308 MX in .308 Marlin Express in walnut/blued configuration with a 22" barrel. While looking at similar one of these guns that was for sale on line, I stumbled on an interesting comment. The seller said his rifle had a serial number...
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    Opinion needed : Choosing a rifle for my grandson

    Update of the Minox Scope replacement situation, They are going to send me a ZX-5 2X10X45 with a #4 reticle. A BDC reticle is not offered in this model. I agreed that this scope would fill my needs. They should be shipping it soon. LaGriz
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    Opinion needed : Choosing a rifle for my grandson

    Update, Was just informed by the folks at Minox that my scope is unrepairable.. They have offered me a replacement with a ZX-5 2X10X50 BDC model. I'm probably going to take it. The 22 once scope has a 30mm tube and a 50mm objective lens. I liked the 1" tube and 40mm objective on the...
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    Opinion needed : Choosing a rifle for my grandson

    Report from the range, 9/9/20 My gunsmith mounted a VX-3 2,5X8X36 Leopold scope and got him bore sighted. The guys at the shop complemented Champ on the choice of rifle and the combination with the lightly used Leopold (with the BC reticle) that I found on Rokslide. Happy Birthday Champ...
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    WTS/WTT Cooper Custom Model 52- French Walnut

    Love that French walnut! LaGriz
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    Opinion needed : Choosing a rifle for my grandson

    Update, Graduation has come and gone. After receiving his diploma in an outdoor setting we all went out for a late breakfast. Gifts were exchanged and I led him outside. Opened up the hatch back of the Ford Escape a showed him the Winchester. He was stunned and unless he is a better actor...
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    WTS/WTT WTS/WTT Seek Outside BCS shelter Tipi

    Comments from a BCS-2 owner. Originally, I ordered a 1st generation BCS from Seek Outside. Was heartbroken that it got lost in the mail, only receiving the pole and stakes in the damaged PKG. The folks at SO promptly sent me the BCS-2 as a replacement. This shelter has two doors similar...
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    Any Altitude problems on elk hunts?

    Good Thread, I have heard that taking anti-acids like Tums or Rolaids can help with the symptoms of altitude sickness. Has anyone experienced this result? I live at 37 above sea level so I too am curious. LaGriz
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    Dedicated Elk rifle??

    My 2 cents, I agree that the .280 Rem or .280 AI are both truly awesome choices. I have taken 3 bulls with my .280 and one was a one-shot kill. My rifle likes only the 160 grain loads. That being said, your tested and proven .270 is not a whole lot different. Since you are admittedly recoil...
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    Opinion needed : Choosing a rifle for my grandson

    Thank you all for the feedback, I'm most likely going to go with the M-70. I don't have the means to get him a pre-64 featherweight but I am leaving him my prize 1955 .358 Win featherweight in my will. In the mean time I want to get him a utility rifle in a common chambering...
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    Opinion needed : Choosing a rifle for my grandson

    My Grandson Just graduated High School and will turn 18 early in the fall. My gift of a rifle has narrowed down to the following weapons. 1.) Short action Tikka T-3 lite in a black synthetic stock. at approx. weight 6.5#, 22" barrel, matt blue finish for around $675 + tax 2.) Bergera...
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    Rem 700 mountain rifle scope recommendations

    Coopsdaddy, I own one of these (walnut & blued) in .280 Remington. I would recommend the Swaro Z-3 in 3X10X42 or the 3X9X36. Great glass that is light weight. The 3X9X40 Acupoint is an intriguing option. I would keep the scope mounted low and enjoy the good eye relief. If you hunt with...
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    The Rokslide Stock Traders Thread

    Longterm: I like Boeing. They cut the dividend but I'm still looking hard at it when it drops much below $125 1.) I like Exxon for the dividend. A strong company with lots of cash. 2.) Have been interested in HOG at $19. Harley Davidson has such brand loyalty from there customers. Don't know...
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    Verifier Peep Sights: are they Legal on a compound bow or on a Muzzleloader in your state?

    Thank you for the feed back! If anyone has a comment about its use on a muzzle-loader, I'm very interested> I have a side lock Lyman Deer Stalker that I have connected with in the past. Also have a Knight Bighorn that I could add a Verifier+Peep too. Thanks in advance LaGriz
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    Verifier Peep Sights: are they Legal on a compound bow or on a Muzzleloader in your state?

    I"m in my mid 60's and my eye sight is not what it once was. I had RK surgery back in the late 90's. Do suffer from an astigmatism and use 2.0 reading glasses most all the time. I'm right eye domminate and that is the weeker eye. Recently, I got a opportunity to look thru a "Verifier Peep" at a...
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