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Everything posted by lancetkenyon
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If you don't have time, I have an 11-87 or an 870 you are welcome to borrow. 3" chambers in each.
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S&S Wall Systems. Aaron Simmons is a great person, even better drywall guy, and a fantastic 7 year sober Christian. Had to throw that out, as I am super proud of him for that accomplishment.
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*SOLD* Remington Sendero 264WM TACK DRIVER!
lancetkenyon replied to HNTNGUY's topic in Classified Ads
I will vouch for this rifle. i still can't believe he is selling it. Absolute tack driver. I think round count is right about 65-70 at most. Seller is a bit of a nut case. -
FFP VS 2ND FP, POI change
lancetkenyon replied to CatfishKev's topic in Rifles, Reloading and Gunsmithing
You are correct. Your click now adjusts point of impact 2.5" @ 1000 yards. Should have said 2.5", not 2.5 MOA. -
Call azelkhunter2. That guy is a deer guru.
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Last one I saw was a few years ago in 7W too. Little bitty guy.
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Big baller luxury hunting rig! Nice vehicle, and looks immaculate for an 18 year old vehicle.
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Dude....you never DOWNGRADE optics!
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Why not just get 30mm rings and run them?
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If they fit like a medium instead of an XL, I would have been all over these. I wear a medium in Kuiu, so these would probably be quite big on me. Smoking deal.
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I have a pair of Han Wags for Taylor......awesome boot. Great for rocky hunts where you want a bit stiffer boot.
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FFP VS 2ND FP, POI change
lancetkenyon replied to CatfishKev's topic in Rifles, Reloading and Gunsmithing
Your zero stays your zero (under the exact same conditions) in a FFP or SFP scope on any magnification. But change conditions, like elevation, temps, etc. it will shift minutely. Beyond 100 (or 200 if that is your zero) is where you see a difference in drops from where you usually shoot. Still pretty close out to 400 or so, but changes in POI will occur as conditions change. Go from low elevation cold weather to high elevation summer weather, and drops change significantly out past 400, and big changes occur past 600-1000+. Your clicks stay the same in FFP or SFP scopes on any magnification. 1/4 MOA clicks are 1/4 MOA clicks @ 3x or 24X @ 100 yards. @ 200 yards, they become 1/2 MOA clicks in both FFP or SFP scopes. 400 yards, they become 1 MOA clicks in both FFP or SFP scopes. 800 yards, yep, 2 MOA clicks, 1000 yards, 2.5MOA clicks, and so on. Subtension values are what change at different magnifications in a SFP, whereas they remain constant in a FFP scope. A SFP scope with subtensions are ONLY accurate at max magnification & 100 yards. So say you have a BDC reticle in a SFP scope. Usually*, SFP BDC reticles are 0, 1.5MOA, 3.5MOA, 7.5MOA, 11MOA (or similar). That is @ 24X in a 6-24x50 scope. But, once you turn down magnification, all bets are off. You have to go to half max magnification to get back on track. @ 12X, the same subtensions become 3, 7, 15, 22MOA holds. When you go to 6X, they become 6, 14, 30, 44MOA subtensions. But only @ 100 yards. Start moving out, and those numbers change again, and you better break out a ballistic program and a calculator. FFP subtensions remain constant at any magnification. A 5 MOA mark is a 5 MOA mark @ 6x, 8X, 12.2X, 15.7X, 20.1X, or 24X. At 100 yards. At 200, they double in inches. Still 5MOA, but it is now 10". At 300, they triple to 15" at 400, the quadruple to 20" which is still 5MOA.....@ 1000, they are 10X or 50" but still 5 MOA (yeah, I don't know that term). But magnification has no effect of subtension values. -
FFP VS 2ND FP, POI change
lancetkenyon replied to CatfishKev's topic in Rifles, Reloading and Gunsmithing
OP, you will have to explain what you are asking. I am not following the question. -
FFP VS 2ND FP, POI change
lancetkenyon replied to CatfishKev's topic in Rifles, Reloading and Gunsmithing
I have MANY questions on this post.... 1. What? 2. Are you being serious? (If "Yes", see #5) 3. Are you being sarcastic? (Similar to #4) 4. Are you just messing with us? 5. Are you drunk? -
Be aware.....reloading will NOT save you money. It will, however, allow you to shoot exactly what you want, and develop a load that is best suited to YOUR rifle. Buy the high quality components, you will get more consistent results, and consistency=accuracy. A good single stage press is all you will ever need unless you are bulk loading the likes of .223 or .308 for a gas gun that eats a lot. Hornady, RCBS Redding, etc are all good. Get a full frame, not a "C" frame press. Scales. I have a Hornady Auto scale & throw. I throw to within .3 grains, then transfer over to an RCBS 5-0-5 and trickle up the individual kernel. I have a GemPro 250 electronic that I verify every 3rd charge too. RCBS Chargemaster is good too. But to me, .1gr accuracy is not enough. .02gr is vital in my opinion for low ES, SD, and accuracy. Trimmers. I use a Forster myself. You will need pilots for each caliber you reload. Primers. I use an RCBS hand primer. Calipers. I used a cheap Harbor Freight Pittsburg for a long time. Not terrible. I now use an iGauging EZCal. Way nice. As good as a Mitutomo from many reviews, and about 1/3 the cost. Very precise. You will need headspace gushes and caliber specific inserts for seating depth. Keeping exact jump to lands consistent is imperative to accuracy. I strive for no more than .001" variance in CBTO (cartridge base to ogive). I don't worry about COAL (cartridge overall length) as long as it fits in the mag box. Powder funnel. Get one. Dies. I like Redding die sets for most cartridges. I get a lot of sets with a micrometer seating die, so it makes adjusting seating depth easy. Not necessary, but much simpler. Especially if you load for more than one rifle or more than one bullet in a particular cartridge. Whidden, Forster and Dillon are great. RCBS are good, especially for the price. Hornady are mediocre. Lee are decent as well. Full length (FL) dies are a must in my opinion for hunting rifles where you want the round to chamber easily. Neck size dies have their place, but not my 1st choice for hunting rounds. Learn how to set dies up for YOUR rifle. Shell holder. RCBS & Redding are fine. Don't mix and match once you get a load worked up. It can make a difference in resizing and seating depths. Major head diameters are .473"(standard cartridges), .532" (magnum cartridges), and .534" (SAUM, WSM, RUMs). Reloading manuals. Even though new ones come out every few years, hard to get started without a couple. I have 8 or so. I still reference them. Most bullet and powdermanufacturers have their own. Be careful substituting bullets for similar ones from another brand or weight. There are websites that have reloading info, but not all guns are created equal. What works in one, may be unsafe in another. Lots of reloading knowledge on here. Once you get set up, make sure you glean as much info as you can before buying consumables. I load between 6000-8000 rounds a year. All on a single stage press for quality, not quantity. Ask lots of questions. You will get varied answers, with lots of opinions. Learn from them from people who have done the trial and error before you.
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I have loaded a 140 HVLD over IMR7828SSC @ 3008fps with no pressure from a 24" 1:8" Kreiger with great accuracy in the 6.5-.284 Norma. Pretty cool.little round. Much better suited for a LA than a SA.
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WTB/ISO: 1 Piece of Norma .300WSM Brass
lancetkenyon replied to lancetkenyon's topic in Classified Ads
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Norma shorted me one piece of .300WSM brass, sending 99 pieces in the bag. I need one piece to make an even 100. Brass weight should be around 249.0-251.0gr if possible. Once fired or new, doesn't matter as my die is set perfectly for the chamber it will be shot from. Willing to buy and pay for shipping to Phoenix. Or, I can meet FTF in the greater Phx area, but that would not be until the week of Thanksgiving. Let me know what you have and how much you want for it.
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Bring good optics. Glass until your eyes bleed. Tough hunt. There are elk, but they are in the thick PJs and hard to find. There are still some big bulls, but not many.
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Yes, worth opening half of the unit for hunting.
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Pick a road. Pull off, find a nice spot. Weather can be sunny and 60 to snowing and single digits. Bring everything.
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PM Sent.
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I have one too. 101 & I-17 area. Standard LA mag box, magnum follower and spring..
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It was freaking hilarious. I was just getting ready to squeeze off a shot at 1181, and a squirrel popped up about 10' to the right and behind. I ranged again real quick, and told the spotter to watch. He was sitting on top of a rock, and it was far enough away that I got back on target after the shot broke to watch the hit. I hit about 1-2" low on the angled rock, and the shrapnel blew him 20' in the air spiraling in a tangle of....parts. My spotter said, "No....FU<#!NG.... WAY!". I remained calm like it was no big deal..... I consider it my best shot ever.