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  1. So. Have you made any changes to the way you reload? I just buy one brand of new brass and go from there. I just neck size, trim to spec after three loads and toss them at six. Biggest thing I have come across since I began reloading in the 70's is everyone wants Benchrest accuracy with a factory rifle but even with todays optics and better rifle manufacturing tolerences less than 1/2% of shooters are consistently capable of meeting the mark which is tough to do if you are only shooting 30 rounds from a rifle every three of four months. Not that I'm saying that is you.
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    Cold weather boots

    My cold weather boots are a pair of Rocky Corn Stalkers I bought a long time ago and have had them resoled once. To me "cold weather" means snow on the ground and all day freezing temps. I bought them because they were available in 4E. EW, which is maybe 2E isn't quite enough for me. Equally important are good socks. I wear Smart Wool. They keep your feet warm and don't get matted down even when wet.
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    Hunting/Fishing Items (updated)

    I'll take the shells.
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    What bullet would you use???

    Depends on the shooter's ability. I personally wouldn't go past 300 yards regardless of bullet weight or construction in that caliber.
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    Varmint hunters question

    They're easier to skin with two people.
  6. When you didn't think twice about being two miles from camp as the sun went down way before anyone knew what GPS stood for.
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    XX

    I sure would like to know the PPM levels from a few hundred years ago. In the HVAC world ASHRAE gives us guidelines for Demand Ventilation levels in schools and businesses.
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    Any one get there CC hit yet??

    I spoke to G&F yesterday and they said it will be posted sometime next week.
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    A signed over tag....

    Congrats. 33 is a great unit but is getting a lot of pressure. I hope I can find a spot to camp when I go there in four weeks as there is a hunt going on right up to the day before mine starts.
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    Unit 29 January

    Lack of deer. The fire hasn't helped any.
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    Any HAM (mainly 'h') hunters?

    Why 10" and not the distance you expect the shot to be?
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    dad's last day buck

    Beautiful buck. I bet he was stoked.
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    AMMO WalMart Pwr rd& Southern- Mesa

    I usually just go to Gunbot.net
  14. Just go to NAPA's website and search for both then see if it shows a picture?
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    I phone photos

    DO you have the free NSA App?
  16. Way to stick with it and get it done. Congrats to you both.
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    My first blue grouse!

    They are pretty much limited to the high Alpine Forests of 8'000 feet or higher.
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    My first scouting trip......

    I would say a deer can easily get your scent at 250 yards. I know I can smell someone smoking a cigarette at 100 yards and deer have a much better sniffer than I do.
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    Who uses external frame packs?

    That is all I have ever used for close to 30 years. The current one I have is a Kelty (I believe) with a BOYDS pack attached to it. I don't think i'd ever use any other type of pack. I like to have some air between my back and the pack to keep the sweating down. On occasion I will hang my rifle sling over a corner if I need both hands free so I used some wire ties and attached a piece of foam pipe insulation to one side to beep the rifle from contacting the frame. This is the third frame I have had, it is aluminum and the lightest of the three. The only problem is the cloth screen that stretches across the back to keep the frame from contacting you is wearing out and they seem impossible to find. The BOYDS is at least 10 years old and the zippers are getting hard to move but after looking at new packs for the last year I still have not found anything I like and forget about finding one the is made in the USA.
  20. Does Hodgdon list the pressure for that load?
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    sold

    Obviously happily married.
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    New guy question

    I would go 7Mag just it has a slight ballistic advantage over the 30 cal.
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    Problem with rifle

    Sounds like excessive headspace. Have someone with Go-No Go gauges check it. You could also be setting the Shoulder too far back if you are resizing the cases, try backing off on the locking ring one full turn.
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