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    Barnes Bullets

    I've shot numerous elk, nilgai, literally hundreds of hogs, close to 200 whitetails on high fence Doe reduction hunts, and many exotics on population control hunts. Barnes X is my favorite hunting bullet. Never had one fail. The 7 STW demands a tough bullet when using full throttle loads, after...
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    best production rifle out there

    I've had a pile of rifles over the last 35 years, enough for 3 48 gun safes full and a 12x12 gun vault room in my house. One of my favorite semi custom rifles is H.S. Precision. I've never had one shoot outside their 1/2" guarantee, most have been in the 3/8 ths area. I've paid a lot more for...
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    7mm-08ai vs 7mm-08 vs 6.5cm short action

    If your worried about recoil screw on a good muzzle brake. I put a vais muzzle brake on a lightweight Limber in .270 WSM. and it feels like a .243. I've killed quite a few elk and I personally feel a 6.5 is light .....unless your 100% sure you get excellent shot placement. I'm in the camp you...
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    Wanted Elk hunt for 2 fall 2018

    I have hunted with Try State outfitters out of Eaton NM . it is run by Bridge Petrini. I have hunted both in Colorado and New Mexico with them. All private ranches, tons of elk, no lack of opportunities. First class service, no games, excellent guides. No reservation about recommending these...
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    BLUEPRINTED 700 vs. CUSTOM ACTION

    I have had several Remington Model 700 and 40x actions done by the Remington Custom Shop 15/20 years ago when working in the industry. All were sub 1/2 rifles. I have several rifles on the older Neisika Bay actions using Schneider barrels and several will shoot sub 3/8 this groups. I also have...
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