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    Questions on the Tikka Specter from Europtic

    I'm wanting a 308 tikka with 20" barrel. Stainless and cerakoted would be nice. I believe the roughtechs have a contour between the lite and ctr? This seems best since I would like to target shoot and hunt with it. My target shooting is for improving my own ability for hunting purposes, so...
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    350 Legend Suppressor Recommendations

    I use a 375 raptor 8 with 2" reflex on my 375 raptor (308win parent case). From what I have seen it does well compared to other suppressors, even when used on smaller calibers. I use mine down to 223. They are pretty lightweight, I think. Anything you would like to know specifically?
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    Help choose new cartridge.

    375 raptor is kinda fun. I make it out of 358win cases. I do actually have some headstamped brass for it. Because it's slower, the simple cup and core bullets work fairly well and they aren't expensive. I know guys have used the 270gr speer on giraffe. The bullet mushroomed nicely. Not a...
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    NEW 338ARC, what say ye?

    It seems to fit into their ARC line pretty well. The 358 Gremlin is a similar idea. Grendel case, 358 bullet. If you are going "AR10" size, the 375 Raptor made more sense to me. Good subsonic performance, and beats the 8.6BLK supersonic.
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    Shorty Hunting Rifle Chambering?

    Since you mentioned the 375 raptor; there might be dies available. Check with CH4D. They sell out quick, which shows demand, but also hurts availability. LEE might be making a run of raptor dies in the future, but I'm waiting to hear back on that. PT&G had headspace gauges available last...
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    16" suppressed elk gun

    If you reload and want something a bit different, I would take a look at the 375 Raptor. Currently a wildcat, but made from 308 brass. Dies are hard to come by, but do get made. I feel like in the supersonic realm, it is similar to 358 WIN. However, if you ever wanted to shoot subsonic, then...
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    Has anyone pursued a private pilots license for the purpose of hunting ?

    I was sleeping in the open under my wing out in Utah one night. Middle of nowhere airstrip in the canyonlands. I awoke at midnight to a squeaking noise. A noise I knew all to well as a farm kid. There was a bull (moo cow) standin just beyond my wing tip and me. He was chewing his cud, hence...
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    Has anyone pursued a private pilots license for the purpose of hunting ?

    I am not sure I would recommend getting a license and plane just for hunting. Cost: The license isnt cheap these days, but if you buy the plane first, you may just need to find an instructor. Good plane might run close to $100,000. Prices have gone up alot. Insurance and annual inspection...
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    DIY Tikka Barrel Swap, By Dioni Amuchastegui

    Rolled some printer paper around the barrel. Snugged the vise down till the top plate bent. Lifted up on the action wrench with my farm boy strength. AND OFF THE BARREL CAME! Thank you for help!
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    DIY Tikka Barrel Swap, By Dioni Amuchastegui

    I am using a wheeler wrench and a mechforce barrel vise for my tikka. Where on the barrel would yall recommend to put the barrel vise? The only kinda flat spot is the first inch up against the reciever. The next is further down the barrel Anyone know how much I can tighten the barrel vise...
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    Hunting/Stuff to check out in Gila National Forest

    We have hunters that lease our land. The pheasant hunting isn't the greatest right now, however the quail seem to be making a comeback. I don't pheasant hunt much. There are a few hunting operations around, though. Ringneck Ranch, Quail Quest, Special T, etc. Its probably more fun to shoot...
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    Hunting/Stuff to check out in Gila National Forest

    Yeah, I had a feeling deer and elk would not be an option. I am in Kansas.
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    Hunting/Stuff to check out in Gila National Forest

    Hey, I didn't think about fishing. That would be fun, too.
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    Hunting/Stuff to check out in Gila National Forest

    I am hoping to get down to New Mexico and visit the Gila National Forest Area. I was curious what affordable hunting opportunities are in the area. Cheap and over the counter tags is what I am hoping for. I am still looking up info, but mountain lion hunting sounds interesting. I...

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