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    6CM clickers

    Yep. The only time I’ve had clickers was with used brass. SB die helped, but didn’t cure it. New Alpha brass for that rifle and the problem went away. The used brass and over pressure load aren’t a great combo. The barrel/chamber are probably fine. OP, I didn’t see it mentioned, do you know...
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    What has actually quit on you in the field?

    Is this thread for firearms failures, or all gear failures? “All gear” makes for a much longer list… -had a M7oo factory trigger start to randomly fire. Trashed it and installed a Timney. -my hunting buddy’s Kimber Montana trigger froze up. Wouldn’t catch the sear and cock. -40C temps for...
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    Tikka aftermarket stock

    The Wildcats are very light and stiff. And a great value if you can finish it yourself. The comb on Stuart’s sporter Tikka stock is just slightly higher and straighter than the Tikka factory stock. The grip is slightly fuller and more vertical. I still like a stockpack to get ideal cheekweld on...
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    How can I like the taste of venison

    This. Alternatively… cook it more. A lot more. Slow cooker shoulder roasts, shanks, and neck roasts will change how you butcher and cook. It’s what we feed guests who aren’t game meat eaters but want to try it, and so far, everyone has loved the meals. Pressure canning is another great way...
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    Any way you all found to get the rubber taste out of water bladder

    Maybe try a different bladder. Like Source Tactical. No bad taste and very durable. With an inline Sawyer or Rapid Pure, they’ve become our go to. I quit the bad tasting hydration bladders a long time ago. Not worth the hassle when there are other options out there.
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    Stone Glacier Avail for smaller bodies

    I have the Avail and agree with Elkslayer. Can’t see it being a load hauler, even for shorter people. Its a great day or EDC pack though. And works as carryon for flying. ETA; mine has adjustable/removable shoulder straps and belt tho. Was there a design change in the Avail suspension at some...
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    Stockys tikka stock

    A buddy had one of their early production stocks. Other than really tight inletting, it seemed nice enough. Im happy shooting traditional spotter grips or vertical- really don’t care either way- but the grip on these seemed setup in such a way that it felt like a bit of a reach to the trigger...
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    Can holdover be more accurate than dialing in a hunting scope?

    This simply isn’t the case at all. When SWFA actually had stock, we brought many of them up. Thru the proper channels. It takes a little more time and money, but can be done. Also, Trij, NF, Bushy Elite Tac, Burris XTR- and probably a few others I’m forgetting- are readily available north of...
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    Who here hunts with AICS mags in a bolt action

    I have one ‘hunting rifle’ set up for AI magazines. APA M5 RTG bottom metal, combined with the MDT poly 3-rounders, is the way I use it most. The metal 5 to 12 round mags just get in the way and are more than needed for my hunting. The only downside to the poly MDTs is their relatively short OAL.
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    Long range shooting challenge from Backfire

    Good point. I’ve been squadded with former/current LEO/Mil snipers at a few PR comps. There have been a few who’re very good shots under pressure. But most don’t finish very high in the standings.
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    Long range shooting challenge from Backfire

    For sure. Lots of areas to improve his shooting fundamentals. He flinched like crazy too. But hey, my fundamentals would probably fall to pieces shooting a 7.5-8 pound 300WM that much. That’s why I don’t even own one. A guy has to know his limitations. Mr Marine clearly doesn’t. Unfortunately...
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    Hunting with Non-Illuminated FFP

    I’ve hunted exclusively with non-illum FFP scopes for close to 10 years. Never a problem with a good reticle.
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    Long range shooting challenge from Backfire

    Hard to know where to start with that hot mess. His ‘Marine long-range expert’ is a more than a little delusional about his own abilities and limitations. He’s a perfect example of someone who’s ‘over-gunned’ and as a result, possibly, has terrible shooting fundamentals. He may just have bad...
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    StaBall Powders Experience

    I’ve shot a bunch of StaBall 6.5 in my competition rifle- 6CM with 115s, and really like it. Great accuracy and SDs. Flows like water, so I throw all my loads after load development. Tried it in the 6.5CM, with less success. But nothing extensive, so will definitley revisit down the road. Shot...
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    your 6.5 CM/elk experience

    1. small late season bull 300 meters 147ELD (1) 2. Nov 4x5 bull 470 meters 147ELD (1) 3. big late season cow 591 meters 147ELD (2, but shouldn’t have bothered with the second) Kilt a bull moose and a bunch of other stuff with the 6.5s and it works just fine...
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    Grinding shank meat

    Yep! My butchering and cooking processes have changed a lot over the years. Now we keep all the shanks, shoulder roasts and neck roasts we can.
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    Grumman vs Grumman Lite?

    Agreed. I own and love the Grumman pants, but have only tried both jackets on in store. I’ll be getting the standard Grumman jacket. The Lite has very limited utility, IMO. But again, I live well north of the 49th.
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    Long Rifle Hard Case options?, Case Club...?

    A friend won a Nanuk case (can’t remember model#) at a PR match up here. Very solid, nice cases.
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    Long Rifle Hard Case options?, Case Club...?

    +2 Mines been great. Super solid and made in the USA. We can’t complain about having no USA/NA manufacturing, then buy Chinese junk when it comes time to spend our money.
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    Spotting scope, glass vs reticle

    The reticle is useful for more than just spotting shots IME. It’s great to have for measuring/judging animals, etc. I have a 85mm spotter w/ fixed Mil eyepiece that is just adequate optically. I’ve been wanting to upgrade for years. But none of the available options are perfect, IMO. The Tract...

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