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    30-06 175 SMK H-4350 question

    Question...looking at loading some 175 grain Sierra TMKs in 30-06. Hodgdon lists 55 grains of H-4350 as the starting load. Sierra lists 55 grains as the top load before the round is compressed. I have not run into such a difference before. Anyone loaded this before? If so, what grains...
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    168 Speer Gold Dot 30-06 Load

    Anyone have a load for the 168 grain Speer Gold Dot in 30-06? Speer does not list it because it is considered a "self-defense" round. Thanks.
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    30-30 powder suggestions

    I am loading for a session tomorrow with 150 grain Sierra FN. I am planning on testing 2 powders. Lever is a given. However, I have 3 other powders in the stable. Would like to know any results for other reloaders on these and suggestions on which one to try first. H-4895 IMR-4895 CFE-223...
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    Rossi R95 Review

    Took a chance and got one of the new Rossi R95 rifles in a 20 inch. Topped with a Leupold 2-7x33 VX-Freedom. I was not disappointed. Action is smooth, like no other lever action I have handled. Trigger has just a little take up with a crisp break. No need for a trigger job. Best are the...
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    30-06 Recommendations

    30-06 At least a 22" barrel Not over 7.5 lbs Less than $1k 5/8x24 thread MOA guarantee Recommendations?
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    BOSS 20 gauge 2 3/4" #5 for ducks

    I hunt small water for wood ducks. I recently ordered a Beretta A300 Ultima and plan on using it exclusively for duck hunting. I did quite a bit of research on suggested 20 gauge non-toxic loads. I was really impressed with the BOSS shotshells and the company in general. After reading, I...
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    Upland 20 gauge recommendations

    Hi. I am setting up a hunt on a nearby game preserve for me and my late son's best friend. It will be very special. This hunt is for pheasant, chukkar and quail. I don't have an upland shotgun. I would like to buy an semi-auto gas operated 20 gauge for this hunt, and maybe future hunts...
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    What rifles are the least picky with ammunition?

    I will go first...I have a Ruger American in 6.5 Creedmoor. That rifle has grouped well with every ammunition, factory and handloads. Whenever doing load development, I have never seen any groups more than 1.25 MOA. All of my other rifles (some very expensive) range from somewhat picky to very...
  9. USAF Ret

    Ruger American Ranch - Which Caliber?

    They have the rebate going now for $100. Been looking at ranch rifles for a while. Don't really need one, but with the price. Just don't know which caliber. I reload for all listed except the 7.62x39. What caliber and why?
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    Public Land Stand Options

    I am hunting a military installation. Very blessed to have the opportunity. It is the flip of a coin each week as to what areas are open. I bought a new climber. I have used them extensively for bowhunting, but have not hunted for about a decade as life got in the way. I have gotten in...
  11. USAF Ret

    Where to put a stand - Picture attached

    So, I found out today on post that food plots may not have been planted. Bragg has had a lot of cutting of timber, but does have some patches of red oaks. The rest is other hardwood and probably 85% pine. So, I am trying to target food sources and pinch points. Pic below is from OnX. Red is...
  12. USAF Ret

    NC Deer Load

    Need to work a load up for NC deer. Expectation are shots no longer than 200 yards. Got time to work up a couple of loads. Rifles are Ruger American 6.5 Creedmoor - I have a good amount of time behind this rifle. It is set up more for the bench with a Tactical scope, but it eats just about...
  13. USAF Ret

    Fort Bragg (AKA Liberty) NC Hunting

    Not sure if this is the right forum to post. I am hunting Ft Bragg NC this year. My first year doing this. I am going to try and make black powder at the end of the month, but rifle season for sure. I am 90% disabled and scouting has its limitations. Not asking for welfare or feeling sorry...
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    CVA Optima V2 LR DTC Load

    I finally decided to get out this year and start hunting more. Been 2 years since my son passed and I feel his spirit nudging me. I just applied for my tag to hunt Ft Bragg. Black powder season opens at the end of the month. Last time I hunted black powder was with a 50 cal Hawkin style...
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    Cerakote color pattern suggestions for rifle stock

    I am taking one of my rifles to get a cerakote job done at the local custom shop. Single color cerakote - rifle, stock, scope, etc. is $275. Any patterns over 1 color starts running pretty costly. I think he said three colors on the stock, like a camo pattern, doubles the price. With another...
  16. USAF Ret

    WTS NIB HOWA 1500 6.5 PRC Carbon Barrel

    This is a rifle I received from HOWA as a replacement for a 270 Win. It is NIB. Just arrived today. Specs below... Caliber - 6.5 PRC Barrel Length - 24" Rate of Twist - 1-in-8" Weight - 7.6 lbs Capacity - 3 Stock - Green Hogue Synthetic In searching online, the cheapest I can find this rifle is...
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    WTS - Bell and Carlson HOWA Long Action Sporter Bedded Stock (Dark Timber)

    I have a Bell and Carlson Long Action stock for a HOWA 1500 sporter for sale. Color is Dark Timber. The stock has been bedded by a professional gunsmith. This will fit the 270 Win, 30-06, 6.5 PRC or magnum calibers for the HOWA 1500 with the sporter barrel. The stock sells for $380 and the...
  18. USAF Ret

    Magnetospeed Unplugged Bayonet Error

    So, I was at the range today. All things going well and good. Set my rifle to the side for the barrel to cool, pick it back up and get an error that the bayonet is unplugged, when it was plugged in and working fine 10 min before. Anyone run into this?
  19. USAF Ret

    WTB .224 77 TMKs and/or 64 TGKs

    WTB .224 77 TMKs and/or 64 TGKs
  20. USAF Ret

    Ultimate truck/blind gun?

    If you were going to have a custom truck/blind gun. Short and quick. Mid-range, maybe 300 yds. What would it be? Caliber? Stock? Barrel length? Got a buddy who is going to put a rifle together for me, free of charge. Definitely going with a carbon wrapped barrel and maybe a Rem 700...
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