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    Loading 280 Ackley with IMR 4064

    I just came across a full canister of IMR 4064 and two canisters of IMR 4895. found some info that says Sierra 140 grain can be loaded with the 4064 but nothing about charge weight. Anybody have specific loading data? I'm only needing data for 280 Ackley and my 6.5 PRC. any help appreciated.
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    Cow elk rifle

    I have a tag for cow elk on the Mescalero Apache reservation in New Mexico this November. Have a couple of rifles in the safe that I'm considering. The first is a 280 Ackley Improved with 139 grain Barnes LRX. The second is a 6.5 PRC with 127 grain LRX. With 3/4 of a century behind me I'm...
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    Model 88 Winchester

    Any collectors out there interested in a pre 64 (1961) model 88 in .243 Winchester. Has a fixed 4x Simmons optic mounted. My father-in-law bought it new in 1961. When he passed I bought it from the estate but really have zero use for it. Has a couple of rust spots on the barrel but other...
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    Idaho Fish and game website

    I can't log into my account. Been using the same user and password for over 20 years and today it's telling me that I'm invalid..Anyone know if they have a problem or what?
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    Rebarrel Opinions

    Already have 280AI on an identical receiver.
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    Hornadys new cx bullets

    I have this load for my 280AI.
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    Rebarrel Opinions

    I have a FN action with a mag bolt that is chambered in 30-338 win mag. Don't shoot the 30 mag anymore just cuz I'm old and don't like the thump. Thinking about rebarreling to a 6.5 PRC. Will the long action be a problem doing that? Opinions?
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    Construction loans

    We are walking away from new construction. Selling the land and moving to somewhere we can afford to live. We have done a lot of work on the land and can sell a a substantial profit. Take the money to support a remodel on an existing home. A lot less headaches.
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    Construction loans

    Wife and I are looking to do a construction loan to build a house. Bank is writing the loan at 300K but I think we can do it for 200K. What happens to the left over funds? Does the bank apply them to the principal or do they rewrite the note? Not happy looking at the ARM the are offering...
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    Hornady CX bullets

    I just loaded up a bunch of 150 gr CX for my 280 AI. Don't have load data from Hornady but have been advised to use GMX data. I compared data from Barnes, Nosler and the GMX and went out and shot a bunch of groups. There is no rifle range within a 3 hour drive so I set up along side a Forest...
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    280 AI load

    N2TRKYS, Please explain why a load has to be a max charge. I don't understand the reasoning.
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    280 AI load

    Loaded up some fire formed 280 AI with Barnes TTSX 140 gr and got this group. Started with 53 gr IMR4350 and went up to max of 56.7 gr listed in Barnes data. 53.5 gr was the sweet spot but no pressure signed at max. Everything above 53.5 opened up 1.80 to 2.25. Estimate this load at about...
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    Ok you Oregon deer hunters

    I don't know much about the Steens except that it is suppose to be a good unit. I put in for that one but drew Malheur River, which I know nothing about... You know anything about it?
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    Partitions or CX for Oregon mule deer

    I have drawn a tag for Maleur River unit in eastern Oregon and need to work up a load for the 280 Ackley Improved. I had about 150 rounds loaded for the 280 Remington and fire formed a bunch of cases for the Ackley. I have about 1/2 a box of Nosler 140 gr Partitions, 1/2 box of 150 partitions...
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    Chinook on the lower rogue for a mule deer?

    Will take a couple of people on the lower Rogue for King Salmon in exchange for a shot at a mule deer. I'm old and can't do the vertical terrain anymore but love being where the game is. Equipped to handle a father/son/daughter/spouse. I live in a 5th wheel so no room to accommodate guests...
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