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    2015 LRH Group Hunt For ELK - RIFLE & ARCHERY choices

    My 2015 trip with Non-Typical Outfitters began in 2014 when Len with the Long Range Hunting Forum sent an e-mail announcing the upcoming trip. I didn't notice this announcement, but my wife did when she logged into my account. That night after she read the announcement, she told me to sign up...
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    2015 LRH Group Hunt For ELK - RIFLE & ARCHERY choices

    I am bringing a Remington 700 CDL w/ Bell & Carlson stock 30-06, just working thru loads with 180 partitions. Have 2620fps with great accuracy to 500 yds (4fps spread), working on 2750 fps (11fps spread) using H4350 or W760/H414.
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    Effects Of Cartridge Over All Length (COAL) And Cartridge Base To Ogive (CBTO) – Part 2

    I have several Hornady cases for measuring the distance from the base to ogive and use a comparator nut with caliper to get the distance. I thought this "worked" for some time until on one rifle the reloaded cartridges when inserted into the chamber made it hard to close the bolt. I then...
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    Exterior Ballistics - POI vs Velocity Question

    OK, now knowing its harmonics, what rifles have less harmonic shift than others. If someone has a list of "Preferred" rifles with little or no shift please let me know. Paul
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    Exterior Ballistics - POI vs Velocity Question

    Thanks everyone, I was thinking it could have been barrel whip from the harmonics, along with federals soft brass which showed signs of pressure. I just ordered a chrono and am going to re-do the test using R-P or Winchester brass. Yes, it didn't make sense to me that a slower bullet would...
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    Exterior Ballistics - POI vs Velocity Question

    Today I sighted in my 30-06 using 180gr Gamekings at 100yds (54gr IMR 4350, Win Cases & primers). After sighting in and getting 3/4" groups I switched to begin pressure testing for some RL-19 powder. These loads are 180gr Horandy Interlock (NOT SST) with 53gr in Fed cases and Win primers...
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    2015 LRH Group Hunt For ELK - RIFLE & ARCHERY choices

    Yes, I did and have a response back from the outfitter. (Sorry I didn't get back sooner, but I was out deer hunting.)
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