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Thanks for the insight, I hadn't heard about the Ruger American Gen II.... looks like a pretty nice rifle for the price. I might just end up with one once the kids are ready to cartridge up.

While I'm ahead of the game by a couple of years I have taken the first step towards what will be my kids first hunting rifle. Due to sales and availability I purchased a Howa 1500 Mini in 6mm ARC barreled action (20" heavy with muzzle threads). I really like the mini actions reduced size and I...

Really not sure what it is or how it occurred. I bought 2 boxes of Federal 280ai awhile back and finally got around to putting some lead down range. After shooting some I picked up and inspected the brass only to find crease/wrinkle/bulge near the case mouth on one of the cases. After...

@COhntr PM inbound with questions regarding the Viper HST and payment options.

I have had good results with the 6.5mm 140 gr. SMK in a factory savage .260rem. Accuracy wise it is 3/4 MOA on average, only killed one deer at about 300. shot was slightly back, 3" from the shoulder crease and passed completely through. Deer was DRT. I am using 41.5 grains of IMR 4831, Nosler...

@BigGuy, Its a bummer you just recently left Rucker, I'll be attending the CH-47 course once I complete BAAC.

If we are talking center fire rifles only: 1) 5.56x54/.223 Rem. 20" M4 profile. For varmints and plinking 2) .25-06 Rem. 26" light varmint w/ a 1-8" twist. For varmints and range time. 3) .280 AI. 24" magnum sporter w/ a 1-8" twist, throated long. For open country on medium to large game. 4)...

These days I've been fortunate to do my live fire shooting on the Army's dime, uncle Sam's pockets are deeper than mine plus I get paid to play. I was just getting into the reloading world, I guess I have really bad timing.

Ruger M77 tang safety in .25-06 w/Boyds thumbhole laminate running 85 grain Nosler BT's around 3,400fps. Neither yotes nor whitetails seem to know what hit'em.

I'll Take the .260 rem Dies, .260 rem Brass and the .25-06 Dies. I'll send you a PM to coordinate/determine shipping costs.

Well, I still haven't been able to access the range I frequent that has a bench, I finally broke down and went to a piece of BLM land that is decently secluded and has reasonable road access. After initial sight in and cooling I fired this 5 shot group @100 yds. I was prone in dirt shooting off...

Well after graduating from college, getting assigned to a unit, getting slotted for flight school and COVID I finally got her finished. The ammo arrived yesterday and this weekend I'll be starting barrel break in and get the scope sighted. I will be sure to post range results later this...

I just measured my 116 in .30-06, internal mag box is 3.5" on my ruler if I find my calipers I can take a more precise measurement later. I really like mine, it is the first rifle that I ever wanted. Mine has the accutrigger and accustock and has always been a shooter, I would snag that one for...

Awesome pictures! it is a bummer that the GMUs with lots of elk are spike or true spike only.

+1 for Dura Coat. I used the aerosol kit to coat the barreled action of a Ruger M-77 tang safety and it really turned out well. I used the Tactical Black but they also offer Dura Blue kits that are supposed to replicate the classic look of bluing...