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heck, nothing I have likes Winchester dove loads, not even the Winchester I have.

Very nice. That bull is almost wider than your truck. Super sweet. What round, bullet, and distance was that shot? Was there a dude name Clint in your hunting group there? Harley

I remember doing it when I was a teen. They really did a good job and helped me realize I was flinching when I shot. Alot of hunters are not nearly as knowledgeable or dedicated as people on here.

Very sorry to hear about this. Most of these are preventable sadly. A co-worker has a friend of hers die about a month ago as well on a utv. She had a teenage son she left behind from what I gather. Very sad. Seat belts are key to helping you survive a wreck. A good friend on mines father in law died in his jeep awhile back from the same thing. He had been playing near the lake on a hill. He had do it 6-7 times wit no problem. He jumped in for 1 last lap with a buddy and didn't put his seat belt on. That was the last thing he ever did.

I would use that 77gr load and work with COAL. Try 200gr and try 168gr and see if either direction shows better consistency. Harley

Does anyone know of a tall heavy duty hiking pole that could also double as a standing shooting rest? I want something I can use to stabilize a rifle while I shoot standing but is also good hiking pole. I don't need an actual rifle rest, just something tall to rest my haND on so I can put the rifle on my wrist. Basically an ogre size hiking pole. I'm 6'4" tall and 300lbs so it needs to be tough. Anyone have any ideas?

That is a good idea too. I have been thinking about making my own Moses stick as I just don't think the Primos stuff is up to real use as a trekking/walking pole. I have looked at that stuff already. I am not paying $190 for a metal stick from the outdoorsman either. I would go to a metal yard and figure out how to fab my own before I paid that kind of money for 1.

I love Western Drug because it is what America is all about. You can by a tooth brush and a 45acp all in 1 stop. There is enough of everything so anyone can stay entertained for awhile while the rest of the family does their thing. I don't really like Cabela's or Bass pro. They both suck, Cabelas just sucks less. I spent my money at Randalls or Sportsmans warehouse. I wish we had a Scheel's here. They had one in North Dakota when I was there years ago and it was way better then both Cabela's or Bass Pro.

I know they will both shoot well. The savage especially. It has a bargin Simmons 6-18x40 scope on it and it shot 5 remington 180gr corelokts under 1" at 100. I pulled out 50 cases for the 300 win mag last night to start case prep. I am going to send it to get a muzzle brake soon, and probably put a Vortex HS-LR 6x24x50 FFP on it. Harley

So we have been 3 weekends in a row now. The 4 year old said he wanted to do the BIG mountain last weekend. I told him it was long, but he insisted. I switched my badlands backpack for a kid toter and carried the 30lb 1 year old and extra water. The 4 year old did great on the hike to the top other than he kept asking how much farther. We got to the top and took his picture next to the American flag and we had a snack. On the way down though the length of the trail started getting to him. On the walk back next to 5th Ave next to the mountain he wanted to give up and was pretty whinney. We had a pep talk and we powered to the end. We were both pretty spent at the end but I didn't let him know how toast I was. He did great overall, but we will save that trail til later when. He is in even better shape. Harley

If you are ever in the phoenix area let me know. I wold be willing to go $200 on it. I don't need it but if you will let it go for that and are close by I wouldn't pass up the deal. Pm me if you need my phone number. Harley

I am just starting to work with them. I put some 162gr in some 7x57 cases last night and have some 175gr going in the 7 Rem mag soon. I will probably get some of the 30 caliber flavor soon too for my buddies 3006 and a 300 for me. I hope to put an ELD-x or a berger VLD in a cow elk in a couple months. Harley

Has anyone used the new Hornady eld-x on game yet? I am thinking about using them on an upcoming cow elk hunt but have not seen much feedback on how they perform on deer and elk. I will probably be shooting the 7mm in either the 175gr or 162gr. 7mm Rem mag and or 7x57 mauser. Thanks Harley

Titan bolts are where it is at. 1/2" x 3" long and your pretty stout. I would just drill it honestly. It is doubtful you will hit a cable.

When I started shooting my 257 weatherby I used imr4831 and it shot ok. I was using 4831 as a compromise so I could load my buddies 3006 with the same powder. I switched to h1000 and the gun shot great. With berger hvlds I shoot sub MOA no problem. I switched my buddies 3006 to RL22 and it is doing better too. For a mag caliber 4831 is a compromise to me. Try a slower mag powder and I bet you do better. Try different bullets too. My 257 shoots nosler ballistic tips ok, but it shoots berger HVLD and hornady BTSP lights out.

I carry a 9mm on purpose, apparently I am not smart. Velocity, energy, and shot placement all count. If you don't have all 3 you are not in good shape.

You are thinking of the HS-LR. That one is capped windage and 1/2 moa elevation.

Weatherby mag or Win mag? I would try a different powder. H1000, Retumbo, R22, R25 should all be good powder to try. Try changing your length too.

Has anyone used there rings and bases? My dad's 300 win mag savage 110 has them and I am trying to figure out if they are worth a darn or if I should look into a 1 pcs base or rail when I put a new scope on the rifle. http://www.opticsplanet.com/reviews/reviews-millett-turn-in-two-piece-bases.html?_iv_type=all&_iv_sort=newest&_iv_page=1 Harley

Just curious. I normally use a typical "hunting rifle" with a sporter barrel and normal optics. I am considering working with a new rifle that is a heavy "tactical" barrel. I just don't like the idea of carrying the extra weight around. Harley

I am completely torn. I was pretty set on the weatherby, but today I was thinking and flip floped to the savage.

The rifle I am thinking about working with is a Savage 110FP that is 9lbs bare. After a scope, bipod, and sling I imagine I will be 12lbs ish.

You have a pm about where I saw goats up that way last.

I have never been sold on Michael Floyd. They better not pay him IMO. Let him walk.

Loose primer pockets and split necks are the 2.things I get most with my cases. If the primer seats to easy I mark the brass and toss it after the next firing. If it splits it's trash.