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    What is your favorite make of brass you reload and why?

    For 308 I prefer either LC LR or Hornady Match. Both are very consistent and not picky with their loads whatsoever.
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    300 PRC or 28

    With ADG dropping the PRC brass I think that would make a difference to a lot of people. And ditto on the elk comments...that crap is getting boring.
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    What ballistic program to reverse engineer dope from known drops

    Strelok pro has that feature. I do it all the time to true mu data since I dont have a chrono.
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    Bushnell Nitro Gun metal with black turrets

    I have the engage model that is all black. I would buy one of those in the same magnification and reticle if I could get a deal. I think they look good and the glass is crazy good for the price.
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    Amputee training

    I am not an amputee but did work with the Warrior Transition Battalion before retiring from the Army. I have worked with dozens of amputees and have a sense of your frustration. Hard work and not quitting. Thats it brother. We had double amputees climbing mountains and going on hunting trips all...
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    New Howa HS Carbon Fiber introduced at Shot Show

    Way too pricey for a Howa not matter what barrel is on it. And heavy as heck for that. Pass, but I hope it does well for someone else.
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    Ballistic Coefficient (BC) - How important is it?

    BC is THE determining factor for charting and predicting bullet performance downrange. Unless of course you want to fire hundreds of rounds and walk them into long range targets until you figure out how many clicks or how much Kentucky windage you need. It is literally the starting point for...
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    Strength training Cycle for the fall starts NOW

    It may seem a bit early but if you break down your year into training cycles it makes more sense. I am jumping the gun a bit though. February is what I really mean to begin your strength training cycle. This is the time to develop your big lifts and create a strength and power foundation to...
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    Short rifle

    In a 16" I would still go 308 shooting either 165/168 or 178 variety of ammo. I do this and still manage 1000 foot pounds out to 600 yards with 178s without hurting any accuracy.
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    Heat acclimation to prepare for altitude

    Good organizations putting this stuff out but the test numbers, and number of individuals used, are far to small to call it doctrine at this point. It its all you got, rock it! A great, not good, cardio base will serve you the best. Athletes used in these limited tests are generally already in...
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    Longest Kill Shot ?

    Deer: 98 yards Elk: 42 yards Elk (bow): 8 yards (yes, thats my longest) Antelope: 242 yards All rifle kills with 178 ELD-X from a Ruger American Predator in 308. No complaints for the rifle or bullets.
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    Brass weight to load weight correlation?

    I doubt most hunters, or even most shooters, are actually getting consistent 1/4" groups. No cherry picking allowed. At some point it would turn from showing off harvested animals to holes in a target. One matters a lot more than the other. I do submit that my average group size did NOT increase...
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    Brass weight to load weight correlation?

    Ive been able to maintain load consistency over 4 types of brass: Hornady, Federal, LC LR and Match, Winchester. There has been no real difference in impact locations, group sizes or pressure signs (none).
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    178 eld in 308

    Varget, RL15 and 8208 XBR are all fantastic in my reloads.
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    What type of shelter do you use most often for backpack hunting during rifle season?

    Currently using a Mountain Smith LT Shelter. Tarp, stakes, hiking poles and ground cloth weigh 2.6 pounds and is crazy sturdy in high winds.
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