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  1. cal30_sniper

    New 109 ELDM vs 108 ELDM

    I’d be interested in the side by side photos. I’ve only seen the 109 ELDMs at GA Precision. Are they something made specially for them, or a new product from Hornady that’s coming online?
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    NX8 4x32x50 vs ATACR 4-16-42

    Yeah, I much prefer the mil Amplus reticles that I got early on vs the MOA that I got in 3-18 on my 6mm ARC. Too bad, it doesn’t look like they’re doing the mil scopes anymore.
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    NX8 4x32x50 vs ATACR 4-16-42

    Nothing other than amateurism and a lack of time. And probably the lack of desire to have results criticized by one faction or another who happens to be unhappy with the results. From my limited observations, it seems only @Formidilosus tests are really taken at face value. I do have a spare...
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    NX8 4x32x50 vs ATACR 4-16-42

    What’s wrong with the Amplus? I’ve been waiting to see somebody drop test one before making up my mind, but I’ve been really pleased with mine in the short term. I’ve only got about 60 rds down the tube with it over a couple years, but I took one heck of a tumble packing out an elk with mine...
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    Recommendations for AR15's in 6mm ARC? Anyone using one?

    I built one up last year. Took it on my javelina hunt in AZ this spring. Didn’t see any javies, but did get some yotes. Performance in yotes with the 103 ELDX was great. Longest one taken so far was at 400yds on the rangefinder. -proof 16” Carbon barrel with TBAC CB brake -JP Enterprises bolt...
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    VV N555 in the prc family

    Following
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    2024 New Mexico Draw Results

    Still pending.
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    Sold ARC Coupe De Grace

    FYSA, you blotted out your address, but it still shows in your attachment.
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    Maven RS1.2

    Are these available anywhere? Everywhere I looked showed them out of stock.
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    6mm-284 lets hear it!

    Following along here. I’ve got Lapua 6.5-284 brass and have been looking hard at 25-284. However, running the numbers, it looks like the 6mm-284 with a 108gr Berger is a lot better fit in a short action AICS mag than the 25-284 with 133gr Bergers at reasonable seating depths. I think I’ll...
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    The cartridge for the next 30 years….

    I don’t really understand all the votes for 280AI. I certainly get the ballistics, but has regular ammo availability become a thing? And will it still be 30 years from now with all that’s going on in the modern cartridge industry? Hard to see what the 280AI offers over the much more popular 7mm...
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    The cartridge for the next 30 years….

    Good hunting ammo is pretty cheap also. It was a solid option for 16yo me. These days, I’m building a 25-284. Money in the pocket changes perspective 🤣
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    The cartridge for the next 30 years….

    Don’t disagree at all on the energy statement. The increased bore diameter with similar cartridge capacity does help with a bit more velocity from a short barrel. Aka, 260, 7mm-08, .308 with 140-160gr bullets results in velocity favoring the .308 even with poorer BCs. For really short barrels...
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    The cartridge for the next 30 years….

    Agreed. An earlier poster remarked it’s hard to argue against .308. No it isn’t. The easiest argument against .308 for hunting is that .30-06 exists. For plinking, target shooting, defense, survival, etc there are other arguments in favor of .308, but not for hunting. .270, .30-06, 7mm Rem Mag...
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    6.5-284 Norma chamber options

    What distance did you find the lands at with the Berger 156s and the Match chamber with .188 freebore? I’m considering this exact combo for a standard bolt face Defiance, but would like to know what range of COALs I’ll run into with the .188” freebore.
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    non factory coyote calibers

    For years my yote combos were a 6.5x55 loaded with 85gr hollowpoints and a .220 Swift, both on Husqvarna commercial actions. Either cartridge is a blast to load for. As I’ve gotten more into the AR game, I’ve pivoted to 6.5 Grendel, and recently 6mm ARC. I’ve done a lot of loading for the...
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    Help me scope a 358 Norma Mag!

    Not in Iowa it won’t. At least if you don’t want to end up chatting with the Game Warden.
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    Your choice for Muzzleloader regulations.

    It’s always been hard for me to understand why iron sights or optics gets paired with the muzzleloader hunts only. More options for iron sight only rifles is what I’d support. I’ve found iron sight hunting with my Model 1895 in 30 US (.30-40 Krag) and it’s vintage ‘Climbing Lyman’ peep sight to...
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    Mountain hunting sidearm

    Thanks! I’ve got another thread on the build. I did a lot of ARs, but that was my first bolt rifle build. I got into the suppressor so I could shoot yotes behind the house without pissing off the neighbors. Seemed like a natural progression to take it on my next ungulate hunt. I know my first...
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    Mountain hunting sidearm

    I use a Razco holster attached to the bino harness. All in all it works pretty well, and I use it equally when hunting as when just prowling around backpacking.

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