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    25-06 with a Barnes 80gr ttsx

    My go to powder for the .25-06 was H4831sc. That was my only hunting rifle and cartridge for over 20 years. I put my 4th barrel on it when I finally chose to go to a .300WSM. I absolutely loved my .25-06 and killed a mountain of game with it. Including hundreds of coyotes and too many prairie...
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    USPS disgust….

    FedEx lost a helicopter firefighting bucket we purchased from another operator. The operator didn't want to jack up the cost to ship an 88lb big orange bag with the bucket in it. Without added insurance, FedEx will only cover $500 of a $23k purchase. Yes, always insure expensive items.
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    What’s your favorite cartridge?

    My favorite cartridge and rifle combination for hunting has been my .300WSM. I have it chambered in my Kimber Montana. I have hunted all over North America and parts of Africa with it. Pushing 180gr Barns TSX, It has killed a pile of animals with one shot.
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    Whats the cartridge you LOVE to HATE?

    The 26 Nossler. I worked with this cartridge in a Nossler rifle. It was finicky and very hard on barrels. It would shoot an acceptable group. The send bullets out in a 6" or larger area. It is a fast cartridge, but ridiculous to deal with. I have a very experienced custom gunsmith friend who...
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    WARNING: NORMA "Whitetail" 6.5 Creedmoor 140gr. SP ammunition- Overpressure!

    A friend had pressure issues with this ammo in his Bergara. It shot fine in my Ruger Predator and the groups were fantastic!
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