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    Reloading scale that doesn’t suck?

    Is the fx 120i the only one that doesn’t? Trying to upgrade my reloading bench a bit. The scale I have now occasionally drifts, and when trickling up can be unresponsive, then make a significant jump and overshoot the target weight. It’s not the end of the world and I’ve been producing...
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    Primer pocket size after multiple firings

    I have two batches of brass that have multiple (3-5) firings on it. The brass looks great in all aspects, zero split necks, still getting consistent neck tension, etc. These are top end 270win loads so shorter brass life is to be expected. My question relates to primer pocket size and what...
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    Hawkins featherweights on 700 footprint rifle

    I am toying with the idea of trying to run the Hawkins featherweight ring/base on my Sauer 100. They use rem 700 bases. Scope is a NF shv which has an extremely short mounting length of about 5.1 inches. If anyone has these rings on a rifle with 700 base hole spacing, I’d be interested to...
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    Arca versus Spartan stability

    I am in the process of switching from a lightweight glassing tripod to a tripod that will be used to glass and shoot off at times. Where I hunt a tripod can maybe be used to shoot maybe 1 out of 3 times, typically because of time constraint, and in the past I’ve done fine with a lighter weight...
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    Rifled slug gun or muzzleloader?

    Looking at getting either a rifled slug gun like the savage 212/220 or an inline muzzleloader. Not because I want to, but because it will open up some opportunity for me close to home. What’s the consensus on what is better? I reload for rifle now so am comfortable with the idea of weighing...
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    Question on MIL dope card

    FFP/MIL is new to me but going to give it a go to see if I like it. Scope is swfa 3-9. While not really long range I am currently very comfortable out to 600 yards using the shv 3-10 on my main rifle. I currently use a dope card taped to my scope in 25 yard increments. It is updated based on...
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    Rounding MOA

    Do many of you round to the nearest MOA on your dope cards? I am new to dialing and set my card up this way in 25 yard increments with everything rounded to The nearest quarter MOA. This results in some solutions being adjusted up or down. In my mind it’s just one less thing to think about...
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    WTB Looking for Barnes LRX bullets in .270

    If anyone has Barnes LRX in .277 that they’d be willing to part with I am in need of some. If you happen to spot some at a local store I’ll happily pay to cover cost and shipping plus a little extra for the trouble. I can’t find any for the life of me.
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    Are all euro barrels slow?

    What is it about barrels on tikkas, sauers and the like that make them slower by about a hundred or so fps than American guns, but also generally very accurate? Are the two related…tight barrel generates accuracy? I’ve got three handloads for my 270 that scream out of Winchester m70’s but are...
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    117gr Hammer

    Anyone here have experience with the 117gr Hammer Hunter in 270 win on elk?
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    WTS Seekins 30mm low rings

    For sale are a set of Seekins 30mm low rings. I took them out of the package and placed them on a rifle, but they were just a tiny bit low for the scope I was mounting. They have never been torqued down and in perfect condition. Asking $100 shipped in lower 48. Rings come in the original...
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    New Gun Regulation

    Some crazy gun regulation that just passed in San Jose, Ca. Requires yearly fees and liability insurance. Story below. It will be challenged in court and is hopefully found to be unconstitutional. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/26/us/gun-owners-san-jose-insurance.html
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    Planned hunt with new baby coming

    Wanted to bounce this off some others since I figured some on here have been through this. My wife will be having a baby this year, mid August. It’ll be our second. I had an elk hunt planned for mid Oct. Fairly certain I will draw. When we found out we were having another baby a few months...
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    • Forum: Elk
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    Wyoming Draw Results

    2021 Wyoming draw results are out. How’d everyone do? Buck tags for my Dad and I.
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    1:9 Twist 270?

    I was recently gifted an older post 64’ push feed Winchester M70 in 270. It shoots ok, but it really doesn’t do it for me. I have another 270 and am setup to load for 270, so wanted to keep it a 270 for simplicity sake. I don’t really need another rifle but since this one was given to me it...
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    WTB 270 Barnes LRX or TTSX

    Looking for 129gr Barnes LRX in .270. Also interested in buying 110gr and 130gr TTSX in 270. Will pay cash, Venmo, etc for bullets. Also sitting on quite a bit of once fired 270 brass if partial trade interested you.
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    Copper fragment in meat

    Thought I’d post this as an FYI since I remember it being discussed a while back. Two days ago I cooked up some wild pig Italian sausage I made in the spring. About half way through dinner I bit down on a pretty small, very hard, bit of something. It hurt my tooth like hell and thought it...
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    2020 Application Numbers

    More of a general question really, but what are your thoughts on number of applicants for out of state (non-resident) hunts this year in light of the covid and shutdowns across much of the country. Anecdotally, do you guys hear about more people not putting in due to health or financial...
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    Scope for infrequent dialing

    Looking for advice on a scope for infrequent dialing out to a max of around 500 yards for targets and around 400 yards for hunting. Rifle is a very accurate savage 110 that I’ve restocked and cerakoted. Currently has a vx-II in 3x9 with duplex reticle. I have a load developed for it with 110gr...
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    • Forum: Optics
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    Load development

    I’m brand new to reloading. I recently built a bench in a spare bedroom and have everything mounted and have all necessary supplies. I have also been reading up a lot to make sure I’m knowledgeable and safe before I start and the time has come to start developing a load for my 270. My...

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