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    Howa mini actions?

    My son had a 6.5 Grendel in a chassis type stock that I shot a bit. I didn’t like the magazine set up. My experience was that cycling the bolt to load and extract cartridges was hampered by the magazine design. I occasionally had to fiddle with the magazine to get things to work. I wanted a...
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    12GA Rounds for Grizz?

    The ever-entertaining subject of what to carry for bear protection; after reading the attached I’ve changed my strategy. (That it supports buying another firearm is a side benefit). I have a (we’ll maybe more than one) 45LC with some +P loads that I carry but I’m limited to 6 rounds and they...
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    1885 custom build

    Got it and tried to profile post 6-06. Thank you for reaching out.
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    B78/1885 Highwall in 223 with 6mm barrel (both are octagon and I think 26”). Not sure what it’s...

    B78/1885 Highwall in 223 with 6mm barrel (both are octagon and I think 26”). Not sure what it’s worth but will entertain a fair offer after you look at photos (next week). At the risk of getting in trouble my email is [email protected]
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    Yours came through, I am trying to figure out how I can PM him. It’s probably dead simple but I...

    Yours came through, I am trying to figure out how I can PM him. It’s probably dead simple but I don’t have my grandson around to make me feel foolish so I’m struggling.
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    1885 custom build

    Dang - Now I have to figure out how to pm. . . .
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    I was out and about, I’ll double check for a note

    I was out and about, I’ll double check for a note
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    1885 custom build

    Hmmm, I have an 1885 (could be a B78) Highwall in 223; it was for a project that has not happened. I also have a 6mm Remington barrel off a B78 (it became a 270 which I foolishly traded away). It (with barrel) might be available, I could send pictures next week (It’s in Alaska, I’m currently...
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    .223 Remington semiauto rifles that don't look like ARs

    I used to tell people that the only “Assault” rifle I had was a Martini-Enfield made in about 1899. (No need to get anxious about whether it had a clip or a magazine.). Then, I retired and started spending time in AZ where my son lives. He got me interested in ARs. They are a terrific way to...
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    Is the 6x45 too small?

    I have a friend in NW Alaska who really can see Russia from his back yard (somewhere north of Nome). He uses an AR15 in 223 for seal and caribou. I don’t think anything is beyond 200 yards. 6x45 is an interesting round but it falls a bit (a small bit) below what I have set as my minimum...
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    12GA Rounds for Grizz?

    I suggest googling the ADFG (Alaska Dept of Fish and Game) for firearms for Alaska hunting and bear protection. They have at least 2 articles with relevant guidance. There is also an interesting article on the Forest service site (fs.fed.gov) ranking different firearms for bear protection...
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    50 Alaskan

    Alternately, Google Powley Computer and play with that
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    50 Alaskan

    You may find something in an older copy of Barnes “Cartridges of the World” or P.O. Ackley’s books.
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