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    Looking for Tikka 243 8 twist pet loads

    Just received a tikka superlite .243 win with the updated 8 twist barrel. For the guys who have been loading for this particular rifle, what bullets are you finding that the 8 twist likes? I was going to try 108 eldm first then move onto 103 eldx or 95 TMK next if the 108’s don’t pan out. The...
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    7mm08 struggles

    I don’t want to sound like a smart a**, but why not just buy the tikka ss lite in the 6.5 creedmoor, both cartridges pitch similar bullets at similar velocities. If you don’t like the stainless creedmoor, swap it for the 7mm-08 take off.im a lefty as well so i know the struggles. But I would be...
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    The best all around 243 bullet

    Any bullet to the spine is devastating
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    Reloading Brass

    You can make reloading as simple or as complicated as you like. Your plan with reusing factory hornady brass is fine, but remember not to mix head stamps. You can also change accuracy/consistency in your particular rifle by changing one component in your system (aka brass). You might have a load...
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    243 Win Neck Die

    .243 is a tapered case unless you AI it.
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    243...90 gr Eldx or 95 gr sst?

    the 95 sst work fine , just shot a mule deer buck with one yesterday. 240 yard shot, placed the bullet 1” behind the shoulder, ran 20 yards and piled up. Entire chest cavity was jelly. Have shot that bullet strictly out of that rifle since the sst first came out. The 90 eldx would probably be...
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    What short action bolt to build

    What he said. if you don’t care about long range and like cheaper/vast factory ammo options for plinking and hunting, the .243 Win is a classic and for good reason. Don’t get me wrong, the .243 is capable of precision long range but it is more of a reloaders game. If you want to extend your...
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    What caliber would you start a hunter with?

    Flinching is the enemy here. And that does transfer from the range to hunting.
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    What caliber would you start a hunter with?

    Out of the 2 you listed, 6.5 creedmoor with light loads. Personally, with kids, I’d go even lighter if state game laws let me. 6mm creedmoor, .243 Winchester, 6arc. Plenty of evidence on this forum proving the 6mm/243 as a “all around” hunting caliber. Heck a lot of guys prefer a .223 Remington...
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    Cheap Stuff that Works

    Agreed, I always pack 2 headlamps when I am on multi day backcountry hunts and also carry a battery pack to charge phone and steripen. This will let me ditch the AAA batteries and just recharge as needed. These little hs10’s are impressive with the light output but I agree that the low setting...
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    Cheap Stuff that Works

    Just got 2 Sofirn hs10 headlamps delivered to the house Saturday for a total of $30.56. Shipping from china took a total of 12 days. They are way lighter and brighter than my old head lamps.
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    Recommendations for lightweight game bags

    I’ve been using the red black ovis ul bags the last couple of seasons, been holding up well so far. I like that they are red in color and have a reflective band around them.
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    South Dakota Antelope

    I was born and raised in SD. We did most of our speed goat hunting in the nw corner from Belle Fouche to Buffalo to Camp Crook. A lot of public land in that area. Some of the tactics we used included, blinds on water holes and open gates in pastures, half dozen silhouette decoys around a blind...
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    South Dakota Antelope

    Where do you plan on hunting?
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    MT Mule deer must haves?

    The gear you listed that you already have is more than sufficient. Eastern Montana weather can be very extreme with below zero temps and very high winds. I killed my deer here in October last year with snow on the ground and a couple degrees below zero that morning. So pack clothes accordingly...
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    Montana (and other state) hunter orange laws out dated?

    You can never be too safe, so they say!! I still think blaze orange is just as much for ole gamey as it is for you. It’s kinda like having your “location on” on your iPhone while you verify your e-license. No thanks, I will stick to the physical paper tag system as long as they will let me. I...
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    Montana (and other state) hunter orange laws out dated?

    Not a fan of orange while big game hunting here in Montana. I prefer freedom.
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    anybody had luck with the remington 80 grn 243 win

    I use 87 gr vmax for everything.
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    Eberlestock EMOD

    I am 5’9” tall and I took this advice when ordering mine. The tall version rested against the back of my head with the load lifters all the way loose (extremely uncomfortable). I returned it and reordered the regular size, fit was perfect and I still had a ton of height on the load lifters.
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    Eberlestock EMOD

    I have the F1 with the vapor 5000 pack. I love it. The vapor is the original with the roll top. I like how small I can make the bag. It is very versatile from deer day hunts to 3-4 day elk and bear hunts. Last season was my first season with it. I packed out 1 elk, 1 antelope, and 2 deer with...

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