Recent content by RidgeTop

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    Top go-to powder for 30-06 with 168-172s

    I use IMR4350 because I only use it in winter temps. I think a double base performs better in colder temp.
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    M1A1 have you heard the next version is M1A4(skipped A3), Tracks moving target and lighter...

    M1A1 have you heard the next version is M1A4(skipped A3), Tracks moving target and lighter weight. Going to Ukraine.
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    If you could only have 3 long guns, which would you choose?

    All the famous white tail hunting Benoint family members of Vermont all used Remington 760's in -06. https://www.fieldandstream.com/hunting/best-whitetail-deer-hunters/
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    What 17 HMR is everyone shooting?

    .17WSM (WinchesterSuperMag) beats the .17HMR by 50% in EVERY measurable parameter.
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    What 17 HMR is everyone shooting?

    Savage B Mag .17WSM. A couple different loads and ammo mfg's is about the same price as other .17 rim fire. Up to 3,000 fps at the muzzle.
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    How to harden schools.

    The shooter was seen on outside video driving by the school BEFORE parking and entering.
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    How to harden schools.

    Here are some thoughts I sent around I think every school should have at least one RSO - trained by local poolice. In addition, I think they should be plain clothes and move around on a random basis on the first floor near possible points of entry - loading dock, etc. A uniform RSO is a...
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    Best position for groups

    Bang, I got a new Weatherby Mk V in 1980 and I heard Weatherby would not stand behind a stock when the rifle is fired in a no give rest like a lead sled.
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    Best position for groups

    I practice 'off hand' because I never find a table when I see an animal. This is my Remington 700 30-06 with Remington round nose Core-Lokt (I use a lot in the N.Y. Adirondacks) I think the X shot came first - a little off. Then I got excited and made the second shot that split the ring...
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    A Semi Auto Pistol Question

    All my semi pistols have the disconnect except my Browning Challenger circ. 1965.
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    What is your recoil threshold poll?

    A sports writer did a review on the S&W .500 when it first came out. Loaded the gun and shot, unloaded the rounds unfired, packed his things and went home. Not everybody can handle recoil. I shoot my .340Wby but not from a bench, and for practice, nothing over 250gr.
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    What is your recoil threshold poll?

    I am old and I still don't feel recoil when I shoot game (usually I get close so one shot works)
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    Results of favorite deer rifle

    My favorite for the woods is the Remington 742. I have it in .308 with LH stock, LH safety and BDL Checkering. I also have the carbine barrel for it. I also have a Remington 7400 in 30-06, synthetic stock.
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    When do you stop chasing accuracy?

    I stopped on my Remington 700 22-250
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