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  1. Byrdman

    Thoughts on Primary Arms GLX 3-18?

    I really like my primary arms 3-18 for my hunting rifle. I only have the Slx 3-18x50 though. If I ever upgraded I wouldn’t hesitate buying a glx version. I really like their reticle. Customer service has been great so far to. They replaced it once for me due to a little speck in the glass.
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    .243 Nosler Load Data

    I to have noticed that from my own 55 Gr 243 loads with h414. The new data is different than back then. They definitely shoot very well in my tc venture as well. Can’t remember off hand how many grains I was using. I just know I was pushing around 3800fps I only have a little h414 left now. I’m...
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    I want a 6.8 Western…but…

    I understand the factory 165ablr not shooting well. I have been loading it on my fast twist browning 270 and it has been a fussy bullet to get to shoot well. If it that fussy hand loading I could see a lot of guns not liking the factory loaded stuff.
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    I want a 6.8 Western…but…

    I thought about building one but wanted it for an elk hunting trip this year. Didn’t think I would have got it built in the timeframe I have and still get a load worked up and range time before hand. Ended up buying an x bolt western hunter lr with factory 1:7.5 twist. Love it so far.
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    I want a 6.8 Western…but…

    Maybe someday. Just bought a fast twist 270 win that I’ve been working up loads for. Can shoot same heavy bullets as 6.8 western just not quite as high of velocity. So far it pushes 165 ablr to almost 2900 fps and will carry the 1500ft/lbs that most people go by for elk out to 640yds. Plus...
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    I want a 6.8 Western…but…

    I think the 6.8 is a great cartridge. Kinda wish I would have bought one the more I read on it. Hornady is definitely trying to kill it knowing it is an equal to the 7prc. I know a lot of people don’t like Backfire on YT but he had an interesting video comparing the two and questioning why the...
  7. Byrdman

    April 8th Eclipse

    I am not traveling to see it but my wife is. Would rather save my vacation for my elk hunt
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    .243 deer bullet choice

    Definitely trying to minimize meat loss. Sst tends to be violent on impact especially at the closer ranges of the wooded Wisconsin land I hunt. I want to be able to put as much as I can in the freezer.
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    Your Elk Hunting Rifle

    I will be using a Browning Western Hunter LR .270 Winchester this year with a 165 Nosler ablr. Working on finalizing a load so I can hit the range a bunch this summer.
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    .243 deer bullet choice

    I prefer to use the 100gr interlock over the 95sst. I have had less meat loss and feel it is a stronger bullet than the sst when bone is hit. Both are very accurate bullets though
  11. Byrdman

    270win 22 inch barrel, 130 or 150gr

    I was able to push a 165 Gr Nosler ablr to 2900fps with Reloader 26 in a 24” fast twist barrel so you should be able to get close to the 3000fps mark with a 150 Gr bullet if you reload. Otherwise you can’t go wrong with a light fast mono in your 1:10 twist barrel either
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    Guess and get brand new gear!

    Slip on suppressor armor with orange inner lining
  13. Byrdman

    Camera Batteries

    I usually use energizer lithium here in Wisconsin through the winter. Lithium are the only ones that continue to work in the cold temperatures. The rest of the seasons I can get away with cheaper batteries if I am using my cameras.
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    Viability of a 270Win to 1000yards

    if you don’t reload unknown munitions also loads some higher b.c. Bullets for the 270 win. https://www.unknownmunitions.com/product-category/ammunition/270win/
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    Viability of a 270Win to 1000yards

    You might be surprised with shooting the 165 accubond long range. There are people on y.t. getting it to stabilize in factory 1:10 barrels.
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    Awesome trail cam pictures?

    This is my wife’s favorite trail cam pic. She love seeing me happy out doing what I love.
  17. Byrdman

    Mans best friend - shooting vs euthanasia

    Nobody want to have to do it yourself but sometimes there is no choice. When your life long friend looks at you and says I have suffered long enough and it is time, you just have to say ok and take them for that last walk or carry them to their favorite spot and do what nobody wants to do. I had...
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    Viability of a 270Win to 1000yards

    Here is my ballistic table in a 1:7.5” twist factory browning western hunter lr 270win with a Nosler 165 accubond long range. I will never shoot it that far unless I move to the plains states but this is what the Hornady app gives me.
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    270 Win 165 ABLR Load Data - Quickload?

    Here is an update. Got to loading some 165gr. accubond LR over the past few days. So far I’ve managed to get a max charge of 57.7 grains of Reloader 26 for 2930fps. Optimal charge is around 56.5 grains for 2880fps. Found that the ablr likes a lot of jump at .100” in my Browning western hunter LR...
  20. Byrdman

    What Fletching glue are you all using.

    I also use the locktite gel but I use the ultra gel control. Seems to stay fresh for a long time

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