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    restocking a save model 10 predator hunter max 1??

    Hey fellas, So I purchased my first savage rifle the other day. A savage model 10 predator hunter max 1 in .243. Shoots half inch groups with 100 grain game kings. Its my new long range coyote rifle. However the accustock is super ugly and thin as a pencil... I cannot find an aftermarket...
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    Savage model 10 predator hunter max1

    hey guys, I actually bought the savage model 10 predator hunter max 1 in .243. shoots awesome.. sub moa with 100grain game kings. However, I hate the stock.. ugliest thing I have ever seen. I have called stocky's and they do not carry a stock that will fit it. My question is ... can i have...
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    What high BC 223 coyote load for 500 yards?

    I have the same rifle and it shoots clover leafs groups with 68grain hornady hpbt and h322. Drops coyotes but leaves massive wound channels. Took one out in colorado a few weeks ago at 450. My go to round in the sps tac. is 60 grain nosler boat tails with 23.4 grains of h322. it also pin...
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    Nosler 60grain ballistic load problems..

    So I went out last weekend with a load that consisted of 24 grains of tac pushing a 60 grain nosler ballistic around 3100 fps. The load clover leafs at a hundred yards. Anyhow, I called in eight coyotes in three hours and shot four of the eight " my partner shot two more" but I only recovered...
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    Hows your coyote season going? Have any pics?

    I began coyote hunting in late October. So far my partner and I have killed roughly 30 coyotes this season with the best yet to come. Here is a pic of a double we called in and shot. Also shows a good pic of the kind of custom rifles we shoot.
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    Predator Preparation

    load and shoot... have a remington sps tactical in 223 and rigged up a yote smokin load that shoots .25 in groups at 100. 23.4 grain h322 and 55grain nosler ballistic. Now that I have the load I will do a lot of shooting and set my turrents on my nikon 6x18 out to 600 yrds. Ive also added a...
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    Scope Advice

    In my opinion the best coyote/ pdog scope for the money is the Nikon 6x18 buckmasters. The scope has all the essentials.. side focus, screw on shade, adjustable turrents.. and you can get it in mildot. It also threads for the honeycomb end cap that blocks out shine for coyote hunting. I have...
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    Anyone do much late season coyote hunting?

    I went on a P-dog trip in Colorado in early June. Wind was horrible but shot a ton of prarie dogs and smoked 3 coyotes " one each morning." Got their attention with integragation howls and sealed the deal with the Randy Anderson cat nip. Would have never seen them though without my Nikon...
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    Lets see your best rifle paintjobs!

    Looks great Mark! Those are a couple of really cool pics. And your rifle looks to be a coyote killin machine. What did you use to do your pattern?
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    Lets see your best rifle paintjobs!

    Yeah it definately changes the hogues texture and feel. What kind of pattern are you thinking about going with?
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    Lets see your best rifle paintjobs!

    It wont hold up well unless you apply a base coat of Bulldog promoter. It can be picked up at o reilleys for around 15 bucks. You apply it and let it dry for five min. Apply your paint, after the paint dries I apply a Bulldog protective clear coat. So far its held up great. I use krylon...
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    Becoming a better coyote hunter during the off season.

    Shooting sticks are definately the way to go. And very smart thinking practicing with them.
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    Rem sps tactical pushing 60gn v-max, best powder?

    Bought 300 some 60gn v max on sale and was wondering if anyone has shot them through a sps tactical. It has a 1:9 twist and im hoping it shoots them well. It shoots 55gn nosler ballistics with near same hole accuracy with 23.4 gn of h322. If anyone has any pointers they would be appreciated.
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    Becoming a better coyote hunter during the off season.

    Do you do anything particual to better yourself as a coyote hunter during the off season? The off season for me begins in March and ends in late Sept. Besides reading coyote hunting articles on LRH during the off season I work on coyote loads for my .223 and do tons of shooting. I go as...
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    My Remington 700

    Out of curiousity how did you fit a mag in a remington VTR? i like the looks of the mag in a bolt action and I was wanting one for my rem tactical. thanks
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