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7mm-08?
Back to the 7-08, I have a friend that uses a 300 RUM for elk. He grew up using the 7-08, starting at age 12. He took a dozen elk with it. I asked him, since he now uses a 300 RUM, did he have any problems with the 7-08 that led him to switch to the 300RUM? He replied, "nope." He also drives a... -
7mm-08?
@brockel I genuinely don't have a favorite load at this poit. I tend to change up the loads yearly. I think anything from 120 - 140 gr's would work on anything I'm going to use it on. I do have a pile of 125 Nosler Partitions left over from a 260 I used them in. It was insanely accurate in that... -
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Any Remington 788 fans here?
Gravity is still real even though it's "old news." But suit yourself... -
Any Remington 788 fans here?
I helped Rich Barber some with his Remington Lawsuit back in the early 2000's and read piles of classified Remington internal documents, including Mike Walker's court sealed testimony. In his testimony Walker stated he pleaded with Remington to not use his trigger, calling it completely unsafe... -
Any Remington 788 fans here?
Yes they can, but the Walker design will never be safe. Having said that, the 788 did not have a Walker trigger. In this day of safe aftermarket triggers it's utter foolishness to keep a Walker trigger on a 700. -
Sorta curious. A few honest questions for the membership
I prefer to give people the benefit of the doubt.- Brad
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Sorta curious. A few honest questions for the membership
You seriously think this only happened in the past 5-6 years? 24hr's has been like that for nearly 20 years. All that matters there are clicks - the more sociopath's that are welcomed, BS that's tolerated, encouraged, and overlooked, the more clicks that are generated. Randy here at Hunttalk has...- Brad
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Any Remington 788 fans here?
I wrote the above, then did a short google dive into the 788 and found this 1978 Remington ad lol: -
Any Remington 788 fans here?
The 788 was designed to be a cheap alternative to the 700, but the happy accident was its odd rear locking lugs, heavy-ish barrel, and overall design created what is generally considered to be one of the most accurate factory rifle's ever produced. It might be a bit ugly, but "ugly is as ugly... -
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7mm-08?
I recommend the 6.5 CM to new hunters since ammo is plentiful everywhere, can often be had fairly cheaply, and in great variety. 7-08 ammo is generally harder to find, and not nearly so plentiful in variety. Here locally, for every SKU of 7-08 ammo there is 8 or more SKU's of 6.5CM. -
7mm-08?
Theoretically, the 7-08 is a nearly perfect cartridge, and yet inexplicably is one that just doesn't "speak" to me. I've owned and hunted with several, but I'd sooner use the 6.5 CM's or 308's that are in my closet. I just never "loved" the cartridge. Can't really say why. Some years back I did... -
Cow elk rifle
Given the lack of information it's kind of tough to answer. I think it would come down to the specifics of the rifle, not the cartridge it's chambered in. Which is lightest? What scope is on each? Which do you "truly" shoot better? Elk rifles are carried more than they are shot for sure, and... -
The classic magnums - will they see a renaissance?
I think it's actually worse than that. Engine designs that needed a carburetor needed a carburetor. Essentially, the only "magnum" cases that needed a belt were the original H&H's that had very little shoulder. The useless belt on "magnum" cases was there because of marketing. Due to the... -
Flight ideas near or out of Lewistown, Montana?
One suggestion, there are a few backcountry/taildragger forums centered on Idaho, Wyoming and Montana on facebook. You could join any (or all) of those and pose your questions. I've found the backcountry aviation network is a tight-knit bunch with lots of connections far and wide. I bet you'd...- Brad
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RIP Ted Turner
A good read on the conservation of Turner. A friend of mine is quoted at the end of the story. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/07/realestate/ted-turner-ranch-land-legacy.html?unlocked_article_code=1.glA.c5J6.8uErlV3Koojf- Brad
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RIP Ted Turner
I doubt inventing the 24hr new cycle is worthy of praise. On the other hand, there are few more responsible landowners here in Montana. RIP Captain Outrageous. https://www.tedturner.com/turner-ranches/- Brad
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