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    Favorite Bino harness

    For some years now I've been using the BinoBro by Oregon Packworks https://www.oregonpackworks.com/products/binobro-the-binocular-pack I have a couple. They are simple, lightweight, with minimalist straps and buckles to get between rifle butt pad and shoulder, but still...
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    .243 Barnes TSX & TTSX Lapua cases Vihtavuori N550?

    Thank you Gentlemen, that's both helpful and reassuring - now all I need is some time to myself to load some up and check MV and zero! alasdair.
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    .243 Barnes TSX & TTSX Lapua cases Vihtavuori N550?

    Thanks azsugarbear, I appreciate your advice and respect your wisdom. But here's the problem: for .243 TSX 85 gr, Lapua case Lapua/Vv recommend starting load N550 39.5gr to maximum 42.0 gr. My best load to date seems to be 41.4 gr. But Lapua/Vv don't give a recipe for the TTSX. As you...
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    .243 Barnes TSX & TTSX Lapua cases Vihtavuori N550?

    Hi there, novice re-loader from Scotland, where I principally hunt Roe Deer, I've been trying out loads for .243 Barnes TSX (85gr) & TTSX (80gr) using Lapua cases, for my Sako 75 (stainless, synthetic) 21.5" barrel. I've had a good search round different threads here and elsewhere...
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    new member introduction

    Re: new member SCOTLAND! Sorry!!!! didn't read instructions properly and failed to say in thread title that I live in Scotland. http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/images/smilies/light-bulb.gif - don't know if there is a way to amend a post, once posted...
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    new member introduction

    Hi there, name's Alasdair, recreational deer stalker in southern Scotland; not really a long range stalker, but good to have the ability in case it's needed! Comparative new-comer to stalking (five years) and absolute beginner to re-loading. Mostly Roe deer, using Sako .243 and (since...
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