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    "Mountain rifles" for backpack hunting

    Saving my coin for a 6.5CM Barrett Fieldcraft! :)
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    .22lr Scope 4 LR shooting

    Really want to stretch my .22lr out to 3,4,5,600yds. Whats your favorite scope for the job? Thanks All!
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    Lessons learned from first mountain hunt

    First, I hope your clothes aren't cotton. Second, Cut a Thermarest Ridgerest in half to sit on. The heat they radiate is mind blowing. At night put it under your inflatable sleeping pad. Third, obviously the better the shape your in the better the hunt. Squats are easily my favorite...
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    Boot Suggestion

    Im on my second pair. Comfort? Awesome. Support? Off the chart! Waterproof? If its wet wear Gators and your feet will stay dry. Love mine.
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    Shot my lifetime mule deer!

    DF8, Congrats! Thats a great big buck! Any Idea how old that buck is?
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    My new Stone Glacier Pack just arrived.......

    Please start breaking that sucker in and let me know how it goes!!! :)
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    6.5x55

    Awesome! I can get 2750fps in a 22" tube outa the .260rem with 140's. I'm kinda giddy about the x55 if I could get 2850! More would really get me jacked, but. Wish I could get my hands on a Sako A7 in the x55 but they dont make one. :). So a Tikka T3 will work just fine.. Love the...
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    High Buck Hunt

    That looks like some nice country! I really like the looks of the hillside just above you in the 5th pic. 64lbs isn't all that bad for your first trip.. =) Its an addiction! The better the shape your in the more you'll enjoy it! Enjoy finding what works best for you!
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    6.5x55

    When handloaded to it's potential how fast can I expect to push 140gr bullets??? Any load info would be great. Would I be wrong to assume the 6.5x55 would have similiar ballistics as the .260 AI. ?? Thanks all
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