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    6.5 PRC - 6.5 Creedmoor - life of a Carbon Barrel

    I (like many others) am in the market for a 6.5 creedmoor/PRC. I like the savage 110 ultralight with a proof research barrel. Essentially I need a rifle for deer/elk that can shoot well with factory ammo. To me, 1/2 - 3/4 MOA is my target accuracy. I am comfortable shooting elk out to 800 with...
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    Snowshoe recommendation

    I’d like to try to get into a pair of snowshoes this winter. Any recommendations? Will mainly use for winter fitness/hiking. I don’t see my self getting into crazy powder type stuff but will hike steep slops from time to time. I’m 5’10” 170 lbs. I’m guessing a 25 will work for my sizing. Thanks...
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    School me on Arca Swiss comparability...

    Anybody have any info who can explain it to me in layman’s terms? I saw a video of a guy on here who I think was using one off a tripod but can’t find it to reference. Either way, it looked slick. I use a SLIK 634 CF tripod If that helps. Thanks guys!
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    I’ll show you mine if you show me yours...OG hunting pictures, that is!!

    Who’s in to share some OG hunting pics of back in the day? I’ll go first. Mine isn’t super old but still fun finding this in the archives. First bull ‘03, sophomore in high school, lever action 300 savage that my uncle STILL uses to this day. Still haven’t shot anything much bigger 17 years...
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    Brass choices...ABM vs Nosler vs Norma vs Hornady for 300 win mag

    Any preferences? Have a little of everything and a lot of hornady brass sitting around. Wondering which is better to use for the big boom stick?
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    Thinking about giving up reloading/selling my setup...

    I’ve been reloading (mostly rifle) for nearly a decade and while I love it, it is very time consuming for me. I have a young family and another kiddo due mid January. I average around 1,000 hours Overtime from March to September (wildland firefighter) which doesn’t include my regular 40/wk...
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    Any good leads on some peak refuel meals?

    Sorry if this is in the wrong spot but does anyone have a good source?
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    RUMPL down puffy blankets?

    anyone ever tried or seen these? I’m looking for an alternative to my bag. Plan on sleeping in temps around 30 degrees. Between this and a liner it might work? Maybe? Lol. https://www.rumpl.com/collections/the-down-puffy-blankets/products/down-puffy-blanket-black
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    Sell me a tripod that weighs 2.6 lbs or less...

    Any recommendations? My current setup: Vanguard Alta + 233AO at 3.6 lbs. It does the Job but Is old by today’s standards and I’d like to shave some weight. TIA
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    WTS Vortex Viper PST Gen II FFP Riflescope with Warne Mountain Tech 30 MM Rings $950 TYD

    UPDATE: $850 TYD. Wife says it needs to get gone. Help a guy out!! Have a pretty nice scope for sale. Reticle: Illuminated EBR-7C MOA Manufacturer # PST-5256 Scope has been mounted and shot about 50 times and used for one one day hunt. Not a scratch that I can find. All original paperwork and...
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    LEM products ever go on sale?

    Anyone know if these folks do any sort of sale before hunting season?
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    WTB First Lite Uncompahgre Vest, Medium, Fusion

    Looking for this if anyone has one they are looking to offload. TIA.
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    WTS Eberlestock Bino Harness, Marsupial Bino Harness, Stone Glacier hip belt size Large

    A few things up for grabs. All items are in good shape. PayPal F & F or buyer pays fees. Medium Marsupial Bino Harness, Ranger Green with upgrades padded mesh. Used on a one day hunt. $99 retail, $70 shipped TYD. Eberlestock A2CP Nosegunner Bino Harness, Western Slope. $129 retail, $60 TYD...
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    WTS Maven 2XM Optical Doubler B.1/B.2 w/ adapter ring

    A nice Maven doubler I used for my B2’s. Used it on a 7 day backpack hunt in CO and it’s been in the safe since. Will fit on either B1 or B2. Retail from Maven $185. Will take $80 TYD. PAYPAL F & F or buyer pays fees. Thanks for looking!
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    HELP! Stuck breech plug

    Sooooo apparently my breech plug either rusted shut or is torqued down so tight I cant get it Loose. Any recommendations Or something I could spray so that I can unscrew it?
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    Anybody try out Innovative Technologies products for resizing belted magnums?

    http://www.larrywillis.com/ The collet die seems like it could be a solution for those with “belt bulge” and the beadspace gauge tools looks as accurate as it gets. I called the owner today, no answer, then he immediately called me back and walked me through his products for about 15 minutes. I...
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    Cut resistant lightweight latex gloves...

    Do they exist? I’m tired of knicking myself with a havalon blade. TIA for any recommendations!
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    Christensen Arms Mesa 300 Win Mag brass ejection issues...

    Hey Roksliders, quick question for those of you with a Mesa, specifically a 300 win mag. Every now and then, fired brass or loaded rounds won’t eject when the gun is canted with the magazine opening facing up at a 45 degree angle. When the gun is plumb straight up and down like when in a vice...
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    Full length die recommendations...

    Anybody have a bead on some good dies? I’m looking to upgrade my RCBS FL die set for 300 win mag. I was eyeing the gold medal and competition from RCBS but the neck bushings sound complicated. Thanks in advance, roksliders
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    Airport/Traveling with Protein powder...do’s and dont’s

    I recently accepted a 4 month job that requires me to travel extensively. I will basically be living out of a carry on bag and briefcase for the duration and am wondering how you all travel with protein powder/supplements. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
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