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  1. DisplacedHusky

    CarbonSix Holiday Sale Order Status

    Has anyone that put in a holiday sale order with CarbonSix received their barrel yet? I placed my 6.5 PRC order on December 3rd and I’m still waiting.
  2. DisplacedHusky

    Joseph von Benedikt vs Formidilosus

    Can we crowdfund a discussion (debate) between Joseph von Benedikt and @Formidilosus ? Both men are well spoken and have years of experience in their field. However, their opinions differ enough on many topics that I would pay to listen to them debate. It could happen on Shoot2Hunt or the...
  3. DisplacedHusky

    SilnecerCo Harvester EVO - A word of caution

    Capitol Armory currently has a sale on The SilencerCo Harvester EVO for $499. That is a good deal but it has been discontinued and there are a few other items you should know about if you are considering buying one. I purchased a Harvester EVO in September, 2023 from Capitol Armory for two...
  4. DisplacedHusky

    6.5 PRC for Elk - A colorful chart.

    I started bow hunting later in life and only recently started rifle hunting. I am building a semi-custom Tikka for mule deer and occasionally elk. My sample size of shooting big game is small, so I consumed a lot of information when deciding what cartridge to chamber my rifle in. I initially...
  5. DisplacedHusky

    HYPOTHETICAL - $5,000 replacement budget for hunting rifle(s).

    A hypothetical - Tragedy strikes and your house burns down or is broken into and all of your centerfire hunting rifles are burned/stolen. Miraculously, all of your shotguns, pistols and rimfires are untouched. A few months later, your insurance company cuts a check for your loss. Your...
  6. DisplacedHusky

    Badger fights to the death.

    An acquaintance backcountry elk hunts every year in the same general area. This year he visited his kill site from the previous season and found the skeletons of a black bear and badger. The skeletons and skulls look like they died around the same time and near each other. The theory is that...
  7. DisplacedHusky

    Appropriate objective diameter

    I will be purchasing a new scope soon and I’m interested in the Trijicon Credo HX line. I’m trying to decide which objective diameter would be the best for me. I primarily hunt big game in Eastern Washington in open country. The options are: 2.5 - 15 x 42 4 - 16 x 50 2.5 - 15 x 56 Weight...
  8. DisplacedHusky

    Trijicon Credo® HX 2.5-15x42 user reviews requested

    I am in the market for a new rifle and a new scope. I thought I had decided on the Leupold VX5HD, but the Rokslide Rifle Scope Field Evaluations steered me towards the Trijicon Credo® HX 2.5-15x42. It‘s a little heavier than I wanted but I will take the extra ounces for the durability and...
  9. DisplacedHusky

    Christensen Arms - bad first impression

    I hope I’m not the only one that dorks-out this much, but I am building a spreadsheet around the potential new rifles I am in the market for. I have added all the potential rifles that fit my criteria and I am going to add rifles that are introduced at Shot Show. Mostly it is just because I...
  10. DisplacedHusky

    Velocity increase with suppressors

    To those that have chronographed their rifles with and without suppressors, what is the increase in velocity that you are seeing? Please post your cartridge, barrel length, suppressor and velocity difference.
  11. DisplacedHusky

    Best Leupold VX-5HD sale price

    I think I have decided on a VX5-HD CDS-ZL2 3-15x 44mm Wind Plex. Sportsmans Warehouse Has it on sale, ending today, for $900 with a $90 Sportsman’s gift card. I don’t mind waiting a bit. Does anyone remember a better price on this scope from last years Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals?
  12. DisplacedHusky

    Caliber Crystal Ball - Can you predict the future?

    It has been approximately 16 years since the 6.5 Creedmoor was introduced. I would like start a discussion about predicting the future. What cartridges can you see being released in the next 15 years that will be a commercial success? Please take a minute to read the rest of the question before...
  13. DisplacedHusky

    Dilemma: Semi custom Tikka build on budget vs. 7PRC factory rifle

    I have been soaking up Rokslide knowledge for a while but I’m not much of a poster. I now have a dilemma I need advice about. So, I finally created an account in order to seek counsel from the Rokslide Forum knowledge collective. There have been similar threads about a similar dilemmas but...

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