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    Could milling rings from 34 to 35 “Hawkins hybrids” show strength/integrity problems on larger calibers?

    I'm a big fan of Near's Alphahunter. Not sure if he makes one for your action, but might be worth a look; https://trg42.com/alphahunter-mounts/
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    Could milling rings from 34 to 35 “Hawkins hybrids” show strength/integrity problems on larger calibers?

    According to some in the industry, raw aluminum gives better grip than ano. Area 419 had some testing done on this. You'll be removing less than .020" of material - from an engineering perspective, that's really not a lot. Practically speaking, the biggest challenge I see is fixturing. Might...
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    Your going your hunt of a lifetome what are you hunting and what rifle are you using ? Mine is easy

    Makes sense to me. I am not crazy about goats though - sheep taste so much better. 😜 ...but who am I kidding - if I get to do any shooting in the Himalayas, it'll most likely be with a camera 📸 Good luck with your Marco Polo - hope we get to see some pics!!
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    Your going your hunt of a lifetome what are you hunting and what rifle are you using ? Mine is easy

    Being a part of this site has introduced me to all kinds of possibilities - many beyond my wildest dreams. Blue Sheep in Nepal for example; https://www.longrangehunting.com/threads/nepal-himalayan-blue-sheep-march-2022.299446/ Markhor in one of the 'stans would be an amazing experience...
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    Demonizing Hydroelectric?

    I can't get past the part where CO² is supposedly a problem. It's heavier than air... How does it become a greenhouse gas if it falls to earth for plants to breathe and turn into oxygen. The whole precept makes absolutely no sense 🤷‍♂️ DONT THINK FOR YOURSELF TRUST THE AUTHORITY (wait...
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    I’ve been fighting this for 20 years 🤦‍♂️

    Y'all clearly don't have cats. I was an over the roll believer for years, but now I know better;
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    Hammer Hunter 166gr bullets in 30-06

    Fixed it for ya 🤣
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    Want a canoe, know nothing about them

    Look into kayaks as well 😉
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    Hammer Hunter Load Data, (See page 1, Post 8)

    Great resource indeed! I'm confident George will put them back up here now that he has been informed 👍
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    Hammer Hunter Load Data, (See page 1, Post 8)

    I think @Reemty J means the hammer site - they have official load data posted there now. But I see what you mean, it appears the attachments are missing from @GLTaylor post #8 in this thread for me also
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    Vortex lht comments?

    I had both LHT's, 3-15 and 4.5-22. Went back to Bushnell LRHS and LRTS. Of the OP's three choices I would only be interested in the NX8 4-32 foryself personally.
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    3 Different Cartridges, Same Weight & Velocity Terminal Performance

    I think this is a hard question to answer because there is so much variability in bullet construction. Take for instance; -FMJ, -Bonded bullet that retains 99% of its weight (interbond or A-Frame) -mono that retains 100% of its weight (Barnes) -mono that retains 60% of its weight (CEB)...
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    Win.M70/NX8 Issue

    Sweet rifle! Not trying to be smart here - I've had the same situation a few times with LPVO's where I see the barrel at low power. Maybe it's because I started with open sights, and couldn't see *anything* below my point of aim, but this has never caused a problem for me, HOW is it a problem...
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    Northkill, what's your :20

    Anyone had contact with @Northkill Haven't seen him 'round these parts at all this year, and missing his contributions. 🙏 Hope all is well 🙏
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    If your oldee is recoil getting to you

    Friends don't let friends....
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