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I got a McGowen prefit for a Ruger M77 tang safety last year. Debated whether to mess with rebarreling that rifle at all for a long time, but it has some sentimental value so finally decided to take a chance. McGowen was one of the only prefits I could find for that Ruger, and I was absolutely...

To the original request, 131 Blackjack, 59.9 grains of Ramshot Magnum, CCI 200 primer in fireformed Rem brass. This is not a hot load in my rifle, I went up to 62 without any crazy pressure issues, but stopped there, and went with where I had accuracy and the best ES and SDs. Getting around...

I’ve got a pair of older Terex GT shoes (low top) and I’ve really like them, but, you have to know their limitations, and packing any moderate load is beyond it. They have a place in my hunting gear closet though. With a day pack, water and snacks, you can go hard and fast for scouting without...

I could get way off down a rabbit trail on safes, but will try and stick to the original question. Keep an eye on Craigslist, estate sales, and maybe even EBay for an old UL rated, legitimate safe. I got a Mosler that, best I can figure, was built in the 1960’s, UL t-20 burglary and B fire...

I haven’t gotten through all the posts, but this nails it. To add to the logic, consider potentially reduced accuracy compared to a traditional scope in the daylight. Are you getting a thermal with rangefinding capability? It’s tough to tell distance precisely enough for making a solid...

I’ll add a couple of more points. Easy one first, Accurate/Ramshot sent me some .25-06 AI data when I emailed them. I’d be happy to forward that on to you, or I’m sure they would if you just asked. It’s limited, and for “traditional” bullets, but you can be confident in it as a starting...

Best bet to have all the critical dimensions would be to have your smith do a case gauge while he’s at it. You could also get the reamer specs from him. Otherwise, trim to recommended length for the standard case. Factory ammo would be just fine for hunting and accuracy can be excellent when...

131 Blackjack’s are coasting at 3070 from my 1:7.5 Bartlein, 23” bbl, AI. Went over 3200 (Ramshot Magnum) with no real pressure, but no need to push with that bullet, so stuck to the best accuracy and consistency. I haven’t had a chance to try other bullets or powders yet, but have some of the...

My blackjack load is with Ramshot Magnum, just because it was handy at the time I started. I’m pretty happy with it though, good velocity, good accuracy, ES and SDs are respectable, measures well, and it seems to burn clean. I’ve got some of the Berger 133s that I’m going to try with something...

I’m shooting the 131’s in a .25-06 AI. Bartlein It’s coasting at I’m shooting the 131’s in a .25-06 AI. Bartlein 7.5 twist, and it’s coasting at about 3075 at the muzzle. Went up over 3200 without any real pressure signs, but I settled where the accuracy was. I had to true the BC up to .340...

I will build a .25 creed sometime soon, probably in a large format AR platform for a dedicated, thermal wearing, night coyote gun. A .25-06 was my first centerfire rifle that my dad and I built on a mauser action. I’ve had something in .257 since then, and have accumulated a lot of bullets from...

If the horse ain’t dead yet, I think he will be real soon…. Maybe I’m thinking about this just a little differently though, and no doubt age and stage of life is part of this conversation. I’ve got a job that takes more time and attention than I would like it to, but it pays **** good. Taking...

Well said! The way you describe the wall at the second stage signaling your brain is what I was struggling with explaining. Also agree with the safety aspect. There is no room for control error with a very light (<=1lb) single stage trigger. I’m going to look into Huber Concepts.

I have only competed in a couple of long range shoots (local PRS type), and don’t really have a rifle set up specifically for match purposes of any kind, so my response isn’t exactly well informed for the intended purpose. That said, for hunting and informal long range shooting as practice for...

95 grain V-Max with 8208 worked out to be the most accurate combination I’ve run through my 20” JP upper. It’s good across a pretty wide range of charge weights. I’ve been a little disappointed with performance on coyotes though… CFE and 123 SSTs was the first load my Old Man and I worked up...