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    Leupold Scope Warranty Service

    I have never had to send back any Leupold product, but my hunting buddy dropped a pair of Wind River and broke them. They were at least 30 years old(I had sold them to him for $50 in 2005 when I bought a pair of Zeiss) Leupold sent him a new pair of cheaper Bino's cause they did not make the...
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    Painting a stock

    I have painted 3 stocks(all were High Tech Specialty)(Bansner). Used "Illinois Bronze" Wrinkle Finish, comes non slick wrinkle as it dries. The only colors that I have used are black,grey,&forest green! You could probably get stencils and try to get creative,but I just striped it!
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    Pack size?

    On a Dall Sheep hunt I had a 4500 and all the spike camps were set up by the outfitter ahead of time. The tent and stove were there so all I had to pack was my personal gear (,sleeping bag,pad ) got dropped once at the camp. We pack freeze dried food & snacks and drank out of the creeks. That...
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    What is your favorite rifle in your arsenal?

    Husqvarna model 8000 crown grade 7Rem Mag. High Tech Specialty composite stock. Conetrol Scope mounts & bases. Fluted barrel & bolt by Kam Kampfield. She got a new scope last year ,a Swarovski Z5 3.5X18X44 P BT Plex Weighs 7.75 fully loaded.(3 rounds)
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    Mauser build 338-06 or 338 Win mag

    I was planning to buy a Husqvarna Mauser 98 in 30-06 rebarrel it to a 338 RPM Weatherby. No hassel fire forming brass(you can buy once fired brass from Weatherby for $1. each + shipping. I came to my senses when I realized I don't need a 338 !
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    Bear protection handguns?

    A guy killed a Grizzly in eastern Montana couple days ago. Was charged by a 4 year old female /with cub of the year. Story goes he hit the bear twice with a hand gun at close range! Killed it dead ,one shot must have hit it in the head! NO info on the caliber! You can probably find more on the...
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    If you had $700, what would you get for reloading?

    I would just like to buy 300 rounds of Federal 130gr 6.5 terminal Ascent bullets! Sorry out of stock, we will inform you when they are available!!
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    What are some of the best things you have ever heard ? Looking for quotes or inspiration that help us all through life . Above all have fun with it .

    No substitute for cubic inches ,except rectangular money! Speed costs money, how fast care you afford to go! No such thing as too much power ,just not enough traction!
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    280 AI Production Rifle Recommendation

    I think you can get the steel Weatherby Backcountry in 280 AI for about $2500 from some online discount dealers. Like Buds Discount Guns! 5.4 lbs ,Great hunting rifle!
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    How far out will you kill an elk by yourself?

    I am 78 ,but I keep a full size piece of 3/4" OSB and a cable come-along in my truck. I have loaded several good bulls in my truck by myself!
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    Your going your hunt of a lifetome what are you hunting and what rifle are you using ? Mine is easy

    Mexico for a desert ram, probably take my custom Husqvarna 8000 crown grade in 7RM!
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    How far out will you kill an elk by yourself?

    I killed a nice bull south side of Fort Peck Lake(312BC) I was 1&3/4 miles from the lake (GPS). Got him quartered and hanging in little burned trees. Next morning started at day break with two pack frames. I would load both frames and leap frog them ,drop one go back get the other ,haul it about...
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    Is it time for to me to give up on my wildcat?

    Sorry ,but I can't see any reason for this wildcat, because there are several SA 30's out there. If you want to make a .473 bolt face 30 mag. start with a 6.5 RPM Weatherby,. Buy some once fired brass from Weatherby and neck it up. I guess I would rather take the easy way than go through all the...
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    7prc > 7rm ??

    Just as an example when I bought a Weatherby Back Counrty 6.5 RPM had to buy Factory to get brass. 140gr Acubond advertise at 3075 I got 3042-3062 . Pretty close for factory.
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