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    Another newbie looking for hunting rifle advise

    Welcome! I'm fairly new to LRH site as well. Finding your question most interesting I figured I'd throw out my 2 cents worth. I just bought 2 Ruger American rifles in 270 Win for my daughters. They both shoot Great. I'm getting 3/8" groups at 100 yards from both of them. with factory 130 grain...
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    Organized CompetitveShooting in AK

    Does anyone have any info on any organized rifle shooting in Alaska? I just hit the 40 year mark, which means my body cant take all my other hobbies much more. Shooting has always been great fun, I'm a super competitive type. I'm more interested in 500 yd plus stuff. if anyone has any info at...
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    OK, so I violated common knowledge

    So I did it. I live in Alaska and love to hunt. obviously Alaska is famous for moose. (& some other stuff) So about 8 months ago I sold a 300 RUM not being a fan of the recoil, cost of ammo, etc etc. So this year I packed the old 30-06 into the woods. Guess what else? there's moose meat in the...
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    The new guy with the age old question

    thanks for the thoughts. I have a 300 Rem Ultra already, hence my mention in original post. I understand validity of 300 Dakota. Im steered away by cost of Brass & availability. That's my main gripe with the Ultra. it just so happens I came across 100 pieces of once fired today. Im going to...
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    The new guy with the age old question

    Howdy folks, so im new to both this site and truly LR hunting in General. Meaning I never set out with the idea of a 3,4,or 500 yd and beyond shot being the end goal. Over the years due to population growth and tech advancements life & hunting have changed in Alaska forever Im afraid. the days...
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