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    WTB - 7mm (.284) Berger 175 Elite Hunters

    WTB - 7mm (.284) Berger 175 Elite Hunters
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    Seating Depth Increments?

    What increments do y'all use when seating depth testing. I have heard folks doing as little as .003 and Barnes says .015. Would love to hear thoughts.
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    30-06 starting powder choice

    Getting ready to start load development. HOWA 1500. 180 Nosler AB and Speer 168 Gold Dot. Hunter or IMR-4350?
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    30-06 175 SMK H-4350 question

    Question...looking at loading some 175 grain Sierra TMKs in 30-06. Hodgdon lists 55 grains of H-4350 as the starting load. Sierra lists 55 grains as the top load before the round is compressed. I have not run into such a difference before. Anyone loaded this before? If so, what grains...
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    168 Speer Gold Dot 30-06 Load

    Anyone have a load for the 168 grain Speer Gold Dot in 30-06? Speer does not list it because it is considered a "self-defense" round. Thanks.
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    30-30 powder suggestions

    I am loading for a session tomorrow with 150 grain Sierra FN. I am planning on testing 2 powders. Lever is a given. However, I have 3 other powders in the stable. Would like to know any results for other reloaders on these and suggestions on which one to try first. H-4895 IMR-4895 CFE-223...
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    Rossi R95 Review

    Took a chance and got one of the new Rossi R95 rifles in a 20 inch. Topped with a Leupold 2-7x33 VX-Freedom. I was not disappointed. Action is smooth, like no other lever action I have handled. Trigger has just a little take up with a crisp break. No need for a trigger job. Best are the...
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    30-06 Recommendations

    30-06 At least a 22" barrel Not over 7.5 lbs Less than $1k 5/8x24 thread MOA guarantee Recommendations?
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    BOSS 20 gauge 2 3/4" #5 for ducks

    I hunt small water for wood ducks. I recently ordered a Beretta A300 Ultima and plan on using it exclusively for duck hunting. I did quite a bit of research on suggested 20 gauge non-toxic loads. I was really impressed with the BOSS shotshells and the company in general. After reading, I...
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    Upland 20 gauge recommendations

    Hi. I am setting up a hunt on a nearby game preserve for me and my late son's best friend. It will be very special. This hunt is for pheasant, chukkar and quail. I don't have an upland shotgun. I would like to buy an semi-auto gas operated 20 gauge for this hunt, and maybe future hunts...
  11. USAF Ret

    What rifles are the least picky with ammunition?

    I will go first...I have a Ruger American in 6.5 Creedmoor. That rifle has grouped well with every ammunition, factory and handloads. Whenever doing load development, I have never seen any groups more than 1.25 MOA. All of my other rifles (some very expensive) range from somewhat picky to very...
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    Ruger American Ranch - Which Caliber?

    They have the rebate going now for $100. Been looking at ranch rifles for a while. Don't really need one, but with the price. Just don't know which caliber. I reload for all listed except the 7.62x39. What caliber and why?
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    Public Land Stand Options

    I am hunting a military installation. Very blessed to have the opportunity. It is the flip of a coin each week as to what areas are open. I bought a new climber. I have used them extensively for bowhunting, but have not hunted for about a decade as life got in the way. I have gotten in...
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    Where to put a stand - Picture attached

    So, I found out today on post that food plots may not have been planted. Bragg has had a lot of cutting of timber, but does have some patches of red oaks. The rest is other hardwood and probably 85% pine. So, I am trying to target food sources and pinch points. Pic below is from OnX. Red is...
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    NC Deer Load

    Need to work a load up for NC deer. Expectation are shots no longer than 200 yards. Got time to work up a couple of loads. Rifles are Ruger American 6.5 Creedmoor - I have a good amount of time behind this rifle. It is set up more for the bench with a Tactical scope, but it eats just about...
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    Fort Bragg (AKA Liberty) NC Hunting

    Not sure if this is the right forum to post. I am hunting Ft Bragg NC this year. My first year doing this. I am going to try and make black powder at the end of the month, but rifle season for sure. I am 90% disabled and scouting has its limitations. Not asking for welfare or feeling sorry...
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    CVA Optima V2 LR DTC Load

    I finally decided to get out this year and start hunting more. Been 2 years since my son passed and I feel his spirit nudging me. I just applied for my tag to hunt Ft Bragg. Black powder season opens at the end of the month. Last time I hunted black powder was with a 50 cal Hawkin style...
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    Cerakote color pattern suggestions for rifle stock

    I am taking one of my rifles to get a cerakote job done at the local custom shop. Single color cerakote - rifle, stock, scope, etc. is $275. Any patterns over 1 color starts running pretty costly. I think he said three colors on the stock, like a camo pattern, doubles the price. With another...
  19. USAF Ret

    WTS NIB HOWA 1500 6.5 PRC Carbon Barrel

    This is a rifle I received from HOWA as a replacement for a 270 Win. It is NIB. Just arrived today. Specs below... Caliber - 6.5 PRC Barrel Length - 24" Rate of Twist - 1-in-8" Weight - 7.6 lbs Capacity - 3 Stock - Green Hogue Synthetic In searching online, the cheapest I can find this rifle is...
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    WTS - Bell and Carlson HOWA Long Action Sporter Bedded Stock (Dark Timber)

    I have a Bell and Carlson Long Action stock for a HOWA 1500 sporter for sale. Color is Dark Timber. The stock has been bedded by a professional gunsmith. This will fit the 270 Win, 30-06, 6.5 PRC or magnum calibers for the HOWA 1500 with the sporter barrel. The stock sells for $380 and the...
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