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Ultra light elk rifle suppressed? Christensen Arms Ridgeline FFT 300 PRC thoughts?
Thoughts or first hand experience with the new 2022 Christensen Arms Ridgeline FFT in a 300 PRC or similar cartridge. Its a 5.5lb +/- rifle in a 22" barrel (kicks like a mule) right?. I am putting on a thunder beast ultra 7" suppressor, and a Leupold 5HD 3x15x 44. Total weight with scope...- Ridgerider
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Sighting in rifle and getting barrel jump
I am in the process of sighting in an 7mm rem mag Mauser M18 (about 8lbs total with scope). I have seen some barrel jump (high impacts from various ammo) from the bench with my current gun vise. I recently decided to purchase a front rest Caldwell Rock Deluxe Front Rest Adjustable stand and...- Ridgerider
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Barnes TTSX VS Nosler E-Tip
I have been finding some poor quality control coming from the Barnes Factory Ammo, mostly small dings in the casings. These could be seconds that they are shipping out because of the ammo shortage... It does not seem to be too major yet, but I am seeing more and more bad reviews from what was a...- Ridgerider
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7MM Rem Mag Black Hills Gold Barnes TSX 140 grain, elk medicine?
Just curious what the forum thinks of the 7mm rem mag 140gr. TSX. I had success this year at close range on an elk. Thoughts on pushing this set up out to 450 to 500 yards. Its lighter than I would like to use, and I am looking for a 175 grain TSX factory load for 2021. I was told the...- Ridgerider
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- Forum: Elk
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How to inspect optics for damage or glass distortion?
Looking for tips on how to inspect optics for any damage or glass distortion. I purchased a pair of Leupold BX 5 Santiam 15x binos and want to ensure they are no defects, glass issues, or distortion as they are being shipped from EuroOptics. Thanks for your input!- Ridgerider
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if you had $700 to spend?
Got a budget of $700 for a new purchase. Should I buy a Leupold GR 15-30 50mm $584, 1.34lbs, the Vortex Razor HD 11-33x x50mm $699 1.56lbs, or should I consider going to a bino set up. Currently have entry level Vortex 10x42 binos, and no spotting scope. Main objective is to spot and stock...- Ridgerider
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- Forum: Optics
