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    K4 for saddle hunting

    Hi, As the title suggests I am looking for a backpack for saddle hunting, the problem is, saddle hunting in October/November in Alberta can be equipment heavy. Typically I would be hiking in 1-2.5 kms and then climbing into a tree. I will likely have to carry in my bibs or parka, potentially...
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    Benchmade Mini Crooked River.

    Hi, I am new to the world of higher end knives. In the past I have used Moravik, Havalon and Buck Knives in the field. Nothing wrong with them but I figured a good quality hunting knife I can pass on to our son would be really nice. I was thinking the Benchmade Mini Crooked River. It seems...
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    Still hunting/saddle hunting pants.

    Hi, I have been considering getting a new pair of pants for hunting WT. I currently own the FL Catalyst Pant, FL Obsidian Pant, and the Solitude. That probably seems like a lot and it is. Often my wife will grab whatever is warmer if she is joining me hunting, ie if I grab the Obsidian she...
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    Aftermarket stock for Model 7/Tikka 7-08

    Hi, I currently own two Model 7 in cartridges 7-08 & 7 saum. They are handy little rifles, both now have 20" barrels. I have been considering getting a Manners EH8 for the 7-08 and seeing how I like it. I am also a fan of Tikka rifles, I don't own one in 7-08 but I am considering picking one...
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    Leupold 3HD 1.5-5*20

    Had anyone used one of these in timber hunting situations? I saw one at the sporting good store the other day and was impressed with the FOV and brightness. I think it could work great in the timber but wasn’t sure if that low of magnification was necessary. It’s been a long time since I have...
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    A couple of firearm related questions. Mounts/LOP/Finnlight

    First, how would I best go ahead with shortening the LOP on my Finnlight. It's a bit long for me, I'm 5'10" and I feel 13 1/4 - 1/2 is best for me. I am often shooting while I have a pack on my back so if the LOP is a bit long it feels awkward. Can a gunsmith just cut 3/4" off the back of the...
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    Barrel contour/weights/lengths

    Hi, I have a M7 - 7 saum and a T3 - 300 wsm. I am thinking of rebarreling one of them. The cartridge would be 7 saum. I think I understand enough from reading all of yours posts on the limitations of each action in regards to the 7 saum. My question is about barrel contour. I prefer a...
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    M7/7Saum. Upgrades?

    So I found myself a M7 in 7 saum. It’s been around awhile. I believe 2010ish. The seller had a few boxes of factory rounds still so fortunately I didn’t have to find brass. The rifle is Stainless/Synthetic w/22” barrel. I am going to have a gunsmith shorten the barrel to 20” to lighten it up a...
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    Did I damage my scope?

    About 6 months ago I was shooting two rifles, a 25.06 and a 7-08. Some of you can probably guess where this is going. I was shooting TTSX in both. Both had Leupold's on them and both were in black synthetic stocks. I had rounds for both out on my impromptu shooting table. Then came one of the...
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    Bergara Premier Mountain 2.0

    What preceded the Premiere Mountain 2.0? I have the opportunity to purchase used Mountain Lite, but can’t really find much info on them. Maybe they incorrectly named it and it’s just a Premiere Mountain 1.0? They seem like a solid rifle. Would I be crazy to purchase a used one in 6.5prc and have...
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    Model 7 - Saum rebarrel.

    I am wondering if a Model 7 in 300 saum would be a good candidate for a rebarrel to 7 saum. Obviously, it can be done. My question is for 140 grain - 160 grain bullets. What I am wondering is there a disadvantage to this action over other commonly found actions?
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    Finnlight vs T3 Lite

    Last year I started the search for a compact rifle. One problem I frequently came across was that compact rifles in lighter recoiling cartridges were geared towards new shooters and therefore, cheaper models with more plastic and blued barrels. So I bought a stainless T3 in 300wsm that the...
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    22” 6.5 PRC

    Has anyone here built a 22” 6.5 PRC? I have a T3 stainless action in 300wsm that I would like to rebarrel but stick to something that can still perform with a 22” barrel and magnum bolt face.
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    Tikka T3 vs T3 lite

    Hi, I already own a Tikka M695 that I like, it's a shooter and hard to find stocks and accessories for so I have left it as stock. I have been looking at all of the semi - custom Tikka's on this forum and have one question. If I was to purchase this rifle, it's in 300wsm and wanted to semi...
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    Shopping for a new ultralight rifle.

    I am in the market for a new ultralight rifle. I live and hunt in the mountains. My Tikka has been by my side for all of it. It’s a M695 in 25.06 and wears a Vari x II 3-9*50. It weighs just over 9lbs. My wife has been joining me hunting, as well I have been doing a lot more still hunting...
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    CA Ridgeline 2018

    Hi, I am considering buying a 2018 CA Ridgeline, lightly used non-magnum. Are there any issues associated I should be aware of for Ridgelines produced in 2018? What are bases are most guys using? Thanks,
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    Rebarreling a Tikka M659

    I have owned a Tikka M695 in 25.06 for about 17 years. It is the blued/synthetic version. It's a shooter. These days I shoot Barnes 100 gr TTSX. It's actually still in really good shape but I have been thinking of making some changes. I am thinking about a Mcmillan Hunter Edge stock and...

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