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    Ready for a new 7 mag load

    150gr TTSX w/ Magnum powder. 75.8gr groups excellent for me with V=3085fps. 160gr Accubond w/ R-22 is also great. 62.5gr puts me right at 3k fps. 175gr Partitions have grouped very well. Same 62.5gr of R-22 runs just under 3k fps. I bought a bunch of the TTSX and will shoot those exclusively...
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    Elk Hunting Knives........

    I would expect nothing less than beautiful burl to accompany your collection of firearms! Very nice Sir!
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    Off-season project - 7mm Rem Mag

    I started reloading with my 7mmRM just a couple years ago. I'll admit, that first shot, I stood waaaaayyyy back and just reached forward to pull the trigger. Take your time, make notes of what you've done with each stage, work in small batches, and rewatch youtube videos as many times as you...
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    Winchester M70 long action blank canvas... ideas on what to build.

    7mm Rem Mag settles nicely with what you already have. It has become my favorite cartridge over the past couple of years. Recoil is equal to '06 with higher velocities, easy to load or find ammo for if you don't load. I've loaded 150, 160, and 175gr all with excellent accuracy using a variety...
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    New project to come.....

    Depending on the bullet you pick, with a starting velocity near 3100fps, you should be supersonic all the way to between 1500-1600yds. That last bit where it transitions to transonic is the difficult part with consistency. It will definitely be fun and normally better mirage in the winter for...
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    Did you shoot your first deer with open sights?

    First was with my uncle's Remington Model 6 pump 30-06 with a fixed scope at the age of 12. Next several were with the Mossberg 500 12ga I got on my 13th birthday shooting smoothbore slugs.
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    EOY ‘23 - What Worked, What Didn’t?

    Still have a month left of deer season here in TN, but so far... Worked: 1. First season with Schnee's Beartooths uninsulated. So far so good, but getting some Superfeet insoles soon. 2. Fjallraven Vidda Pro Ventilated pants. Tough, breathable, weather-resistant, adjustable cuffs. Awesome! (...
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    Rangefinder Recommendations

    I have used all of the above. If you want a rangefinder separate from your binos, get a Sig. If you do any long range shooting, find an option with the ballistics calculator, either paired with your scope, kestrel, or stand alone device. If you win the lottery or find yourself with an extra...
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    Google Bot Data Mined Super-Fund Site

    I used to really like that guy and have several of his books. As a young lefty, he was my hunting icon. So damn sad! What a joke
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    Browning T-Bolt

    Have a lefty version and love it. My boys shoot it as often as they can. Very accurate, reliable, and easy to shoot well. I put Leupold rings and rimfire scope on it.
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    Schnee's Beartooth Owners

    I bought a pair of uninsulated beartooths this summer when they were on sale. 25yrs in the military have really jacked my feet up and I have tried nearly every brand/boot/sock combo trying to find "the one". My first time wearing them outside was opening day of deer season. 21 deg that...
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    Caribou - Lets See Them!

    Of all the critters in AK, caribou is at the top of my bucket list! Late Sept, hard horned with a white cape are something I've dreamed about since I was a kid. These pics remind me I need to get serious about making plans and just go! I don't think the herd sizes are going to be dramatically...
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    2 Alberta Bull Elk Draw Tags

    That's one hell of an "I'll think he'll do"! Congrats to you both! Beautiful place to hunt
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    Why do you like your gaiters?

    Had KUIU that tore through around the stitching of the boot strap on first hike out. Returned those and bought First Lite. Happy with them after 6 years, using about 10-15x /yr. They have met all the requirements you listed. Only 2 brands I have tried.
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    What was your first big game rifle, and do you still have it?

    Remington 7400 synthetic 30-06. One of the happiest days of my life was selling that POS! Bought a Browning A-Bolt LH Medallion 30-06 as a replacement 20+ years ago that still gets the honors for first day of every year's season.
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