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  1. G. McAlister

    FL Resizing Neck Issue

    Hey all, I am reloading 180 gr. TTSX in Norma brass. When loading a new cartridge everything is just fine and the loads cycle like butter. I’ve started processing through my once fired brass to re-size using a Lee FL re-sizing die. Upon reloading these once fired cartridges, they would barely...
  2. G. McAlister

    .300 WSM for Pronghorn?

    Would a .300 WSM shooting a 130 gr. TTSX be too much for pronghorn? At this time I do have other options available but if my wife or son wanted to hunt as well, I would be using my elk rifle. I am new to everything pronghorn so please excuse my ignorance.
  3. G. McAlister

    Rifle Double Whammy

    All right everyone, my wife is getting into shooting and hunting more, however she is having a hard time shooting consistently, a cause of much frustration for the both of us. I have determined that even my shortest stocked rifle is much too long for her frame. Normally this wouldn’t be a...
  4. G. McAlister

    How Much Do You Practice?

    I am prepping for a hunt this fall in Colorado and I am wondering how much range time everyone puts in before their hunt. My goal is once per week five shots at 3-400 yard targets. Unfortunately in Kentucky it is too hot right now to try and get more shots in as barrel cool down time is 8-10...
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    Freezing Meat for Return Trip

    I will be returning to Colorado this fall for my second elk hunt and I am wondering, should I be successful this time, are there local places where I can rent freezer space to get my elk frozen solid before returning home? Should bones be left in so my processor has an easier time back home...
  6. G. McAlister

    Kydex Holster Recommendation

    Can anyone recommend an individual or company that will make a Kydex holster for a Smith and Wesson Governor? Looking to be able to put it on a Razco harness that attaches to my FHF Gear bino harness.
  7. G. McAlister

    7MM-08 Ammo- Sold

    I have a few full and partial boxes of 7mm-08 ammo. 20-140 gr. Nosler E-tips 32-139gr. Hornady SST 9-120 gr. Nosler Ballistic Tip
  8. G. McAlister

    Quickload 300 WSM Help

    Would someone with Quickload be willing to calculate a load for me. There is no data I could find and I just want to know a good starting point and where pressure becomes dangerous. More than willing to compensate someone for their time.
  9. G. McAlister

    7mm-08 150 gr. Hammers

    Just loaded up a ladder test with the 150gr. Shock Hammers. Does anyone have any experience with speed and performance expectations? Where they see pressure signs, etc?
  10. G. McAlister

    Pointer Sport Tek O/U

    Can anyone confirm if the new Pointer Sport Tek O/U has extractors or ejectors? I have a buddy looking for an inexpensive clays gun that will last a while.
  11. G. McAlister

    300 WSM Load Development

    I have been loading for several years now and want to try and branch out to develop a load that isn’t by the book, at least not that I can find. I want to make a 165/168 grain load using either Nosler E-Tips or Barnes TTSX using Hybrid 100V powder. Can anyone give advice, warnings, insight on...
  12. G. McAlister

    7mm-08 Obsolete for a Mountain Rifle Cartridge?

    I have been looking for a 5.75 lb or under 7mm-08 rifle to replace my Howa Alpine Mountain Rifle which I had to give to my wife… The problem is I am just not finding a lot of manufacturers, Kimber, Weatherby etc. making a mountain weight rifle in the caliber. The lowest I can find is seven lbs...
  13. G. McAlister

    Compressed Load Advice

    Morning all, I am looking to load a 165/8 gr. Monolithic for a 300 WSM and need some advice on compressed loads. I have worked up a 180 gr. E-Tip load which is accurate (more than I am anyway) and shoots well out of my rifle. My trouble is velocities seem to be lacking compared to what my...
  14. G. McAlister

    Planning for 2022

    Hey everyone I am looking at going out west again next year and want to burn the five points I will have for Wyoming. Does anyone have any recommendations for units that I could reasonably draw with those points that have decent success rates? I don’t want your honey holes, but something with...
  15. G. McAlister

    7MM-HT Advice

    Hey all, I have a Howa Alpine Mtn. Rifle in 7MM-08 that has a very tight chamber resulting in flat primers and hard pulls when I cycle the bolt with factory ammo. I also handload and when I make loads for it I have to load lower powder charges and can’t make a cartridge longer that 2.795. Has...
  16. G. McAlister

    Colorado GMU 75 Water

    Hey everyone, I have my name in for hopefully drawing this unit for first rifle in October. The camp ground we are looking to use claims to shut off water to the site in early October, which is fine, I have plenty of options to make clean drinking water. My question is there enough standing...
  17. G. McAlister

    Effective Range?

    Alright guys, I have a very accurate handload using 140 grain TTSX bullets and big game powder in my 7mm-08. After running all the data in a ballistics calculator, it shows that the velocity is 2140 fps and an FPE of 1424 at 350 yards. Would this still be an acceptable range based on the data or...
  18. G. McAlister

    Frogg Toggs Ultra-Lite 2 Rain Gear

    I was wondering if anyone had any thoughts or experiences on using this system for their raingear? Based on what I'm reading it's super light, waterproof and breathable. Right now my thought is to use this system mainly to stay dry while glassing, I'm not sure it could handle the rigors of a...
  19. G. McAlister

    Mystery Ranch Pack Sale

    Just a heads up that dvor.com has several Mystery Ranch packs on sale, including the Marshall and Metcalf, each at about $200 off MSRP. Best prices I have ever seen.
  20. G. McAlister

    First Bird

    After 4 years of chasing turkey, I finally connected skill, luck, and opportunity to harvest a great bird with an 11 inch beard and one inch spurs. I think I'm hooked for life.
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