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  1. jeff_gibbons

    custom rifle suggestions

    Hello HT, I've decided to have a custom rifle made for hunting. Looking for suggestions from this group on which shop/smith to reach out to. In case it helps inform suggestions - here are a couple high-level details. 25-06 AI with fast twist carbon barrel and carbon stock, I'd prefer a 3 lug...
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    Looking for Pheasant Hunting destination recommendations

    I want to make a classic wild pheasant hunting trip. Have been google searching outfits that offer trips in South Dakota. Really appreciate the knowledge within this group and would like to learn from first hand experience. No DIY here. Time is too short so will need to fly in and have turn-key...
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    A new duck hunter

    A HT member joined me for his first duck hunt today. Birds were moving and decoying. May have another duck addict?
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    Javalina AZ Unit 23 Feb

    Hello all, Anyone pull an AZ tag for rifle Javalina this spring unit 23? If so, I’m also going and interested in meeting HTs. Bst, Jeff
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    Positive indicator?

    Was surprised to see Federal Gold Medal Magnum on the shelf this weekend. Expensive but there. Was tempted to pick up the whole brick but didn’t hog it. Just a few sleeves. Hoping this is a sign things are turning around.
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    Loading Nosler Partitions

    Thought I’d pass along my experience with loading partitions in 308 win in hope it helps others. My rifle is a Howa stainless 1500. I’m not sure of the twist. It could be 1:12? Today I tested two charge weights of BLC2 under 150 gr partitions at two different seating depths. Norma brass, cci...
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    7 mag Barnes 150 TTSX Anyone load this?

    Hello all, I’m working up a Barnes 150 gr TTSX load out of 24” barrel and getting about 3,050 fps with IMR 7828. And just under 3,100 with RE22. I’m 50 thou of lands. Anyone find a good powder combo for this bullet? What kind of velocities did you get? I was hoping to get a little better than...
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    One well used rifle got me thinking

    My brother drew a tag for mule deer and we were successful last weekend. But, this isn't a story about the trip or the harvest. We met another group of hunters at a trail head and one of the more senior guys had an old rifle that stuck in my head. He'd found a lion kill and we were discussing...
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    30-30 Win factory ammo trade for 7mm mag reloading components

    Hello HT, I've several boxes of factory 30-30 ammo for trade. Looking to find 7mm bullets or possibly some new brass. Top picks for bullets are: Barnes TTSX 150s, Nosler PT's or AB's 160s, Sierra Gamekings 160's. Open to other trades too. PM me if you are interested and i will send pics of...
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    Do Remington rifles deserve a premium now?

    I've been looking at buying a 280 Rem and noticed that Remington 700's appear to be commanding a price premium now that the company is folding up. What do you think? Is the premium worth it?
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    Maybe I'm the one who's nuts... thoughts on the great ammo & reloading run of '21

    My wife has pointed out my natural contrarian nature on more than one occasion. Maybe that trait is the driver here but i'm watching this ammo and reloading component run develop and can't help but think my fellow shooters, hunters and 2a supporters have gone nuts. I browse gun broker for fun...
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    Paying it forward - 300 Win Brass

    Hi guys, I've had some good guys on this site help me find some brass in a pinch and i want to follow their lead and pay it forward here if possible. I have some 300 Win Brass (WW and PRV) i can't use and want to offer it here if you cover the shipping. Let me know if you're interested. bst, jeff
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    WTB: 243 win or 44 mag brass please..

    Im looking for 243 win and 44 rem mag brass. pls let me know if you have some you are willing to sell. thanks, jeff
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    Texas pig hunting

    Hey guys Any recommendations for a group pig hunt in Texas? Thx Jeff
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    Wyoming Elk Preference Points question

    Hi Guys, I tried to search for this question in previous threads but didn't find the answer. User error is likely cause so pardon if redundant. My question: Do youth applicants in a party app draw the pref point total down if they enter w zero points? thanks, Jeff
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    300 win brass and dies for trade

    >250 pc Winchester once fired brass. Lee dies with neck sizer collet too. Open to offers. Can send pics and exact piece count if interested Text Jeff 7602185569
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    Which WY Elk Zone - 4 pref points?

    Hi guys, I've collected 4 pref points for Wy elk and would like your thought/suggested zone recommendations please. Couple points to help shape it: - rifle hunt - mobile and like to burn boot leather but prefer not to backpack hunt - never hunted elk in wyoming. Driving in from outside state. -...
  18. jeff_gibbons

    Decision: Go Opening Week or Wait a Week?

    Hi, A group of us newbie Elk hunters have been inspired by Randy and put in for a Wyoming general tag 2017. We are beginning the planning stage and have a question that i hope the guys on this forum can help with. Before i jump to the question, here is a little context. We are all simply...
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