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    Ah, the past.

    It not just affecting the shooting world, it's also going after the American way of life that we all come from.
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    Canned Deer

    First off, I'm old. I have plenty of big antlers on the wall Do I need more, not realy. Not saying thaif some old big bruser came within range I wouldn't shoot it. But I hunt with my grandson, rather he shoots it and grandpa will shoot that doe for the meat. Hunting in a fenced in managed area...
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    Anyone know what this cartridge is?

    I got this cartridge form a friend estate when we were cleaning out his house. Is seem to have a piece of string in the "primer' hole so it must be ignited by a musket cap or maybe a needle gun. Specs: Bullet dis aprox .530 Case length 1.620 COL 2.330 Case dis .550 Grove dia .515
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    204 or 223 for Prairie Dogs

    Been shooting 'dogs' for years. I have a 17 Mach IV, 17 Remington, 204, 221 Fireball, 223 and a 22-250. The ones that 'bucks' the wind the best is probably the 223 and 22-250 with 50gr V-max's, but that said I like all six centerfire cartridges. A lot of us have started using 17 WSM rimfires -...
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    What is your best deer rifle

    My old standby is a Ruger No1 in 6mm Remington. Backup is my old trusty Model 94 in 30-30. But now it seems my Grandson likes the Ruger, so might have to go back to my old Winchester Model 70 in 30-06. People keep telling me that the 6mm Remington isn't "powerful enough', but a lot of whitetails...
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    vernier sights for muzzleloading hunting

    See what Lee Shaver can do for you. I use one on a BPCR out to 1000 yards https://stores.leeshavergunsmithing.com/
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    Is the 243 the best whitetail deer cartridge?

    I hunt Nebraska, Wyoming and South Dakota, along with Texas. Here in Nebraska I have a 50-50 chance of looking at either a Whitetail or a Mulie, and we are talking some good sized corn fed bucks at any where between 50 to 200 yard shots. I shoot a Ruger No 1 in 6mm Remington (100 gr Sierria...
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    270 win. Compressed loads?

    I will take accuarcy over speed any day. You don't need a dragster to drive to the supermarket! I have found that less than the top amount powder from a load book normally gives me a better accuarcy most of the time.
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    Reloading first time

    Lock the door and leave the cell phone in the house.
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    Reloading first time

    Right now primers are "gold", if you can find them. But I agree on the best first place to start is a good manual. I have a ton of them, and yes read the first couple of chapter FIRST. Ther are some good books outh there that are just about reloading. Lyman is one, but most bullet/powder manuals...
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    How many of you enter shooting competitions?

    I belong to a gun club and every Sunday we have some type of match. Some for precision shooting, some for speed. Granted we can only shoot to 200 yards, but what we do does keep us on our toes so to speak. I will also travel to distant locations to shoot long range buffalo rifle matches at...
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    1885 custom build

    Try Montona Vintage Arms https://montanavintagearms.com/winchester-parts/ Your still looking at $1400, but they make quality parts. Have two of their soule tang sights and I am very happy with their sights and service department.
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    Whitetail vs. Mule Deer

    @FEENIX People just don't understand that you can't eat them there horns. No matter how much you boil them - LOL!
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    100 Gr. Hammer Hunter in 270 WSM

    Thanks. Will probably go with the 100 gr. Do some Pronghorn hunting out in the Sandhill here in NE. Shots are a little longer.
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    100 Gr. Hammer Hunter in 270 WSM

    I would like to here the results on a deer/pig. I have a 270 WSM in a Tikka T3 that I will be bring down to the Junction area in November. Been thinking about the Hammer bullets, and I have plenty of RL15.. Friend has a deer camp there, but lives in Boerne. Should be a little bit cooler then.
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