forepaw

Check pricing with Dave Smith Motors, Kellogg, ID. Fly in to Spokane, and their shuttle will pick you up and take you to the dealership, about 40 min. away. Conduct the transaction, then enjoy the beautiful scenery on the way back to AZ - either through Missoula, or through Lewiston. If you go through Lewiston, the Jack O'Connor Hunting Heritage and Education Center is a must-see for anyone who is remotely interested in hunting, fine guns, world-class taxidermy, and some of the memorabilia of the Dean of Outdoor Writers. Last but not least, you can stop at the casinos on the way home (Jackpot, Wells, Ely, Las Vegas).

Good point. Opportunity closed with the draw.

The longer it goes without updating, the more chance they will sell a few more point guards.

PM sent.

PM sent.

Pretty nice. What scope is that.

Lots of good suggestions. One that has not been mentioned are the 3M Peltor EEP-100's. Affordable, rechargeable. Have had best luck with Skull Screw ear tips - an extra item but many have found these better than the included ear tips.

Been awhile, but the last javi I got (sow) was good. I hung it up, rinsed with water/vinegar mix and let it chill overnight. Then I boned it, and ground coarse for chili using about 10% pork fat. Added some seasoning, and into the crock pot it went. Actually, made several crock pots, and froze some. You could tell it was game, but still good. If you and you buds are dead set against eating them, I suggest you consider snooping around south of Patagonia. I understand there are feral hogs there, and those are not considered wildlife, so no tag needed. They might be pretty good eating, and they dam sure need to be shot. Just an idea.

The buyer got a great deal. These are underrated bows in my opinion. Even though they are entry level, if you add good sights and rest, and have someone tune who knows what they're doing, they really shoot. The draw cycle is decent, but wall tends to be a little mushy. For a backup or kids bow, this is a very decent piece of gear. Even if you add new string and cables and a heavier stabilizer, you are still under $500.

That is great info. I will print that and put it with my die sets as a reminder. I didn't think there was that much brass working going on with the body die. I have come pretty close to getting a couple sets of bushing-style dies, as they really look like the way to go. Once you have your basic dimensions, just order the bushing size you need. If you rebarrel, just order another bushing. The other thing that might be mentioned for the other readers, is the subject of neck turning. This step is usually for precise match chambers, i.e. benchrest shooters, and if you neck turn brass with an ordinary factory chamber, even a SAAMI chamber, you might end up with sloppy neck fit, which will likely not help groups. Thanks again.

Thanks @10Turkeys for the UR vid. Good info and good explanation. And also good to see the equipment available if you want to tune your handloads to perfection (and can afford it). Possibly not needed however, for those of us with less demanding handloading needs. In my case, and with respect to the two rifles with the highest round count, I don't pay any attention to shoulder bump. I neck size using Lee dies, then I body size using a Redding body die. Chambering is reliable and easy. Case life is long, and accuracy good. In one caliber, using Lapua brass, I am on the 21st firing, with easy chambering and no sign of incipient case head separation. Possibly, the Lee neck sizing die or the Redding die have built-in shoulder setback in the ideal dimension, but I have not been able to detect it. Possibly someone with more knowledge can confirm this. I normally anneal (using the candle method) after every 5 firings, and probably should be more attentive to doing that, but burned fingers gets a little tedious.

This match accommodates a variety of skill and equipment levels. It is family friendly. If you want to shoot a Mini-14, or Thompson Contender, that would be ok. If you prefer a heavy-barrel bolt gun, with rangefinder, Kestrel, and ballistic software, that is fine too. Chronographs and spotting scopes welcome. Ditto tripods, shooting sticks, you name it.

Not at all. I shoot 100 gr. 6.5 Nosler BT handloads at 2980 fps. Seems to work. But I think there have been some 6.5 shooters using 140 gr. Nobody seemed to care.

Well . . . it is loosely correct. It was the old requirement, when the match was run by a different MD. I am not sure the new guys pay much attention to it. With less than full power handloads, heavier bullets would probably not damage the steel targets. The problem with heavy bullets is they impact with so much energy that sometimes both targets fall, since they are in sets of two. Then you have to stop shooting (I guess you could claim an alibi for lost time) while both targets are reset, then shoot your remaining target. Seems to happen every match to one of us. Calibers are mostly .22 CF, though there is an occasional .308s, 6.5x55, etc.

For those who are interested in precision rifle shooting, the varmint silhouette match at the Sierra Vista Rod & Gun range has been reactivated, and is scheduled every 4th Sunday on range #6. (The February match will be the 3rd Sunday, since The Tactical Games will be held the 22nd and 23rd) The fee is $10 and the targets consist of two rows of 10 each from 200 to 420 yards. The targets are resettable via long cables, and this is handled by the match director and assistant. There is a covered shooting area, concrete benches, restrooms, and plenty of parking. Safety briefing and random drawing for firing position starts at about 0830. You can shoot from bench or prone, bipod or rest. If you need someone to spot and score for you, one of the other shooters will give you a hand. This match is informal, and new shooters are welcome. You can pretty much have as many sighters as you need, though the course of fire for record is timed at 10 minutes (10 targets), with a 2 minute prep. time. The only restrictions are no magnum calibers and no bullet weights over 125 gr. Generally there is time before and after the match to check zero, etc. When the match is over, you can do more shooting on the public range if you would like to do so. The SVR&GC range is located on the south side of Hwy. 90 between mileposts 334 and 335. This is not long range shooting, but the targets are small and the wind can be a challenge. This match does not have any set up or take down to speak of, and is a good time to really check performance on deer and varmint caliber rifles. Perfect scores are few and far between, but you might be surprised at how many you knock down. Come on out and give it a go!