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    Montana elk observation

    Just got back from a few days in SW Montana. In all 3 spots I hunted, in 3 separate zones (all 3xx) I found no elk in the backcountry save for a set of lone bull tracks that I followed and ultimately bumped him from his bed. I am usually pretty good at finding likely good glassing spots and...
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    New Mexico Elk question

    Can someone tell me if it is possible for a non-resident youth hunter to apply for an elk tag in New Mexico? Or am I just getting confused because there is no special privilege (pricing) to being a youth hunter vs. full price adult?
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    Primer cratering - Ruger American

    6.5CM Ruger American predator. 22" barrel. H4350 powder, 147 eld-m bullets. Seated 0.20" off lands as measured w comparator. Lapua small rifle primer brass CCI #450 small rifle mag primers What do you think? The 10 rounds on the left side of the pic are a ladder from 40.4 - 43.1 Velocities are...
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    WTS/WTT Fair price for rem 7400 30-06

    I have a remington 7400 in average condition - its been carried through the woods and it shows. All intact, everything works as it should. Ive become more interested in precision shooting and just not reaching for this gun much anymore. Trying to figure out what a reasonable ask is.
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    Max COAL vs SAAMI

    Help me think this through. Im loading 6.5CM, lapua brass, h4350, 147eldm. I can load a ladder test to saami spec 2.800 inches and due to the AICS mags im using i can also load to 0.020 off the lands. In that case it will end up being 2.93 or so based on my measurements in my rifle. For the...
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    Ruger American Predator

    Picked a predator up in 6.5CM for my son and shot it for the first time today. Did nothing except lighten up the trigger to 3lb and make sure barrel was freefloated. After a 5 rounds for scope adjustment here is a 3-shot 0.42 inch group at 100yds. These are 147 eldm over 37 gr of H4350.. i just...
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    WTB Ruger American compact (youth)

    Looking for one in 6.5 creedmoor with the 20 inch threaded barrel
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    Vortex turret question

    Quick question for Vortex scope owners.. Is it possible to switch elevation turret from a capped turret to an exposed locking turret - I do NOT want custom yardage, just the standard 0.25MOA marks. I think I'd like to keep my windage turret as-is (capped). Are there any companies making these?
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    WTB Youth 7mm-08

    Looking for a compact / youth 7mm-08 bolt action rifle for my son. Prefer stainless / synth but would consider all.
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    WTT Large rifle mag primers

    MN twin cities area. #500 federal LRMP, will trade for regular large rifle primers or 1lb can of various powders on my list.
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    Reduced load idea

    Tell me what you think about this.. Ive been working on a few reduced recoil 7mm08 loads for my 9 year old to shoot using 120gr TTSX. Main goal being a capable 200yd deer round. Started at 28gr H4895 and worked up to 30. Havent chrono'ed yet but they fly similar to my full power loads at short...
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    WTT Reckoning for Hoodlum

    Thinking about tradng my RG reckoning for a RG hoodlum. Anyone want to make a trade? Used for 2 seasons, meticulously cleaned, no rips or stains.
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    WTT Reckoning for Hoodlum

    Thinking about tradng my RG reckoning for a RG hoodlum. Anyone want to make a trade? Used for 2 seasons, meticulously cleaned, no rips or stains.
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    Best way to buy a suppressor

    I have a 7mm08 kimber hunter that I want to put a TBAC ultra7 on. Looking for an opinion on the best way to buy, complete paperwork, etc. Over the winter I will get the barrel chopped to 18" and threaded. Another question is.. are there adapters so I could screw this can onto an AR15?
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    Help me shoot my Kimber better..

    I'm a backcountry elk guy and recently bought a kimber hunter in 7mm-08. I have a Vortex light hunter 3-15x42 on it. Previously, I was shooting a 9lb savage 30-06. I'll say that there wasn't any particular trick to shooting that gun other than to hold on tight into the shoulder. I would shoot...
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    WTS Leupold Kimber 84 scope base and rings

    Standard height bases 1" tube rings $30 shipped TYD
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    Youth 243 recommendation

    I found some older threads but figured that Id ask for new input with some new options on the market. My almost 9 year old has the hunting bug and Id like to get him a youth rifle in .243 or 7mm-08. He isnt all that big so I was leaning toward the .243 (and I already have an ultralight 7mm08)...
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    Boot recommendation for kids

    As a follow up to another recent post of mine - I'm bringing my 8 year old with my on a cow elk hunt in October at 8000 feet and need to find some suitable boots for him. We are flatlanders from MN and the snow boots aren't going to cut it for hiking. I'll bring them along for camp to make sure...
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    Age to bring son on a hunt?

    Just wondering - what is the earliest age anyone on here has brought a kiddo elk hunting? We took a family vacation this year to the bighorns and my 8 year old was a total rockstar on a 12 mile hike.. so Im considering bringing him with on a cow elk hunt for 4-5 days. He is not new to camping...
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    Scope for mountain rifle

    Looking for some input or alternatives. I bought a kimber hunter in 7mm-08, weighs about 5.5 lbs. I want to keep it light, this will be my elk/deer gun out to 400 yards or so. Im pretty set on keeping scope < 16oz, which probably means a 1 inch tube. Ill be using talley mid mounts. Looking at...

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