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  1. J

    ? Downside to Lightweight Rifle

    John, What about a removable muzzle brake? Use it while working up loads, sighting in, etc...., then remove it for hunting. I have not done this, so I certainly cannot speak from experience.
  2. J

    ? Downside to Lightweight Rifle

    Ok guys, I am thinking of a new rifle (having bowhunted only for the last decade). I got great info from a prior post and just scanning through prior threads. My question is what is the downside of a light weight rifle if its only purpose is "long range" hunting. I know that a heavier rifle...
  3. J

    Dream Setup

    Thanks for the input guys, and keep them coming. COBrad, It is funny you mention those 2 rifles. When I stopped rifle hunting over a decade ago. I sold my .284 Win Ultra Light Arms and my .300 Jarrett (made by Kenny). I was always partial to the .284, but that .300 would shoot great groups...
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    Dream Setup

    Thanks! I guess it would help to know what I am hunting. I have done a fair amount of traveling to hunt with my bow, but I am pretty much locked into mule deer and elk these days. Maybe the occassional antelope. Most of my hunting is done on foot, so weight is of some consideration. As far as...
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    Dream Setup

    Hello. I just found this site. I am looking to get back into rifle hunting (I have only bowhunted for the last 12 years). I did a lot of benchrest and long range shooting years ago, but things sure seem to have changed. I would like to put together the ultimate western long range shooting...
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