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    145 LRX vs 150 TTSX in 280 AI

    I got a Kimber Hunter this year in 280Ackley. Worked up loads for it shooting 150TTSX and 55.5gr of IMR4350. Getting a MV of right at 3000fps. Shot my first antelope this year with that load, 345yd frontal (slightly quartering) shot and that bullet exited just in front of the back hip. Have...
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    WTS/WTT Weaver K4 60-B

    I have a vintage K4 60B with fine duplex for sale. In good shape, glass is good and adjustments seem to work correctly and hold zero. $100 TYD, or I would trade (potentially with cash on my end) for a gloss Leupold
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    2023 ANTELOPE MEAT POLE

    First time hunting west of WV, got him on my first morning in Wyoming. Wasn’t planning to mount whatever I shot anyways, so I wasn’t being picky. The experience was everything I had hoped for, glassing them from over a mile away and stalking to 345 yd before making the shot, couldn’t have asked...
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    Where would you aim?

    I’d probably go for H7
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    Missing the Season opener- huge mistake?

    Got my first antelope tag this year and in a similar situation, I’ll be getting out there about a week after the opener. Most people I’ve talked to who have personal experience say that they doubt it’ll be an issue as I have 5 days to hunt.
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    WY Results Are Out

    Drew my “any antelope” tag. Going to be my first time hunting west of the Mississippi
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    Help me convince myself choosing the "better" option

    I had a Ruger American briefly and I shot decent groups but the bolt would hang up if you didn’t run the action hard. I’ve heard many similar stories. Maybe just less QC leaving burrs in the chamber. But for the price, they do seem to be good guns. Though I’d still vote to go with the Tikka, it...
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    Quick and easy procedure for reloading for a hunting rifle?

    The post above is similar to what I do as well, minus shooting at 1,000yd. I’ll load a few at various increments near (but under) the max recommended charge to make sure they’re safe, then have 20 or so loaded just under max (usually within .5gr). I have a few different manuals that I check but...
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    Powerbelt bullets experience

    Yes that’s why I put the quotations. But anymore, you could argue otherwise if you wanted to with advancements like the CVA Paramount or Smokeless Muzzleloaders that can push your projectiles much faster than a common load of 100gr 777
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    Powerbelt bullets experience

    Are your shooting these out of a “traditional” inline muzzleloader, or something like a Remington UML with a heavy powder charge? I’ve heard good reviews about the BEs but seems like most folks who use them are shooting them pretty fast
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    Powerbelt bullets experience

    I know a lot of people that really hate them. I’ve only shot 2 deer with a muzzleloader and both were 295gr Powerbelt hollow points, one dropped in its tracks (most of the bullet exited) and the other ran less than 20yd (only a very small piece exited and there was no blood trail). For...
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    Upland shotguns

    If I wanted an O/U for a little less than a Citori or 686, I’d go for a Franchi Instinct. Still made in Italy, and though I’ve never shot their O/Us I’ve had excellent results with their semiautos Personally though I like autos and SxS guns. You can find some good older SxS guns for a deal if...
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    Scope recommendation

    For that price I really like the Leupold VX3-HD. 2.5-8x is my preference but if you’re in more open areas/ more likely to take longer shots I think the 3.5-10x would be great as well.
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    Anyone shooting or reloading .300 Savage?

    I don’t have a 300Sav (yet, working on it) but I shoot a lot of copper bullets in other guns. For the Barnes TTSX they’ll expand down to about 1800fps, but full expansion requires closer to 2000fps. With a normal 150gr load that should get you to 200yd or so with full expansion. Most of the...
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    Modern 338 Federal?

    I think 358 is even harder to find than 338 (wish it wasn’t though, I’d love to have one for ENC black bears). MidwayUSA lists 12 options for 338 Federal but only 3 options for 358Win. That being said, they did have 1 option of 358 in stock (all of the 338 was out of stock) but that box of...
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    Modern 338 Federal?

    There’s that new 8.6Blackout. Not really my cup of tea personally but somewhat similar ballistics and seems to be a good hunting round within a few hundred yards.
  17. J

    WTS Mystery Ranch Pop up 38

    I’ll take it, sending a PM
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    Ohio Shed Hunting

    Shot one in WV less than 10 miles from the Ohio border on Dec 29 that had shed pretty recently. In NC, I haven’t had one still holding antlers on camera in a few weeks.
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    Bergara B-14 Wilderness Ridge or Weatherby Vanguard Meateater

    I’ve heard complaints about Bergara recently but don’t actually know anything about the issues, just something to be aware of. I have a Ridge in 7mag and a Hunter in 6.5CM that are a few years old and really like both of them.
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    Honest Franchi Affinity Feedback

    I own 2 Franchi Affinity’s; a 12ga elite waterfowl and a plain 20ga with wood stock and blued barrel. Function wise, they’re fantastic. I shoot a lot of skeet and have probably 15-17,000 rounds through the 12ga in the last 3.5 years, and another 3-4,000 through the 20ga. No issues, and very...

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