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    Len's book reading list - featuring the "Bob Lee Swagger - sniper" series

    Jack Higgins is a favorite author, especially The Eagle Has Landed, Flight of Eagles and the Sean Dillon series. A big fan and always enjoyed his novels.
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    On a day of thanks

    “to recommend to the People of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many signal favors of Almighty God” In President George Washington’s Thanksgiving Proclamation on Oct. 3, 1789. So very thankful today!
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    Prayers are Needed Please

    Praying
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    340 Weatherby with 300’s ?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

    When considering a new barrel would doing away with the longer Weatherby throat length be recommended?
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    340 Weatherby with 300’s ?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

    I’m starting to work with a 340 and was wondering what you have found to work well with the 250 grain bullets.
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    Another Fatal Grizzly Attack

    “And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.” ‭‭Genesis‬ ‭1:26‬ ‭KJV‬‬
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    Truck tires

    Toyo C/T Open Country. A set of tire chains makes a huge difference, got us out of many bad places, wouldn’t go without them.
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    6.5 Creedmor- the Holy Grail?

    For sure. I enjoy the conversation too.
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    6.5 Creedmor- the Holy Grail?

    “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” Merry Christmas!! For some reason the 6.5 CM doesn’t seem all that important...
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    Bumpstocks banned

    There are several Second-Amendment organizations that are challenging the bump stock ruling. https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/constitution/item/30964-trumps-atf-playing-with-fire-in-banning-bump-stocks
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    New elk rifle 340 Weatherby

    I’ve been working with a Mk V 340 Weatherby. Started out with a couple different 250 grn bullets and grouped at best 6 inches at 250 yds. Tried other bullets with the same results...the 210 Nosler Partition showed some hope with a 3 inch group. This is all after rechecking screws and...
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    True MACHINIST gunsmiths? (a rare breed)

    The advancements the lr shooter can take advantage of today are very impressive...custom high BC bullets, actions, etc.; all push the envelope and standard of yesteryear. Many of the advancements we enjoy as lr shooters are made possible because of the passion and innovation of individuals...
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    How did you find us here at LRH.com?

    Found lrh while searching data for the 338 RUM. I enjoy learning and the information found here through the forum and articles. The advice found here has helped make better decisions when purchasing my last scope and range finder.
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    Ballistic calculators are OK, but...

    Thanks and will sure look at the Sig Kilo 2200.
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    Ballistic calculators are OK, but...

    I’m considering the Kestrel 5700 and along with it a rangefinder that links with the Kestrel. Any recommendations on which rangefinder to consider would be appreciated. Thank you.
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