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    Optimum .338 Norma Magnum barrel length?

    Will do - my cousin has the exact same rifle that's shooting well with Norma Brass CCI 250's 92 grains of Retumbo 300 grain Bergers 0.005 off the lands He's right @ 2775 fps I just loaded up a string with the same components from 88 grains up to 92 I'll let you know where I land...
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    Optimum .338 Norma Magnum barrel length?

    I recently built one with a 28" barrel and am just working up a load. Where in SoCal are you? I'm in LA
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    SOLD/EXPIRED WTS: Bell and Carlson Remington 700 Rifle Stocks

    What is the weight of the (BELL AND CARLSON TACTICAL MEDALIST A5 STYLE FULLY ADJUSTABLE STOCK- REMINGTON 700 BDL LONG ACTION) ??
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    338 Norma barrel length

    Thanks for the load info sp6x6!
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    338 Norma barrel length

    How much and what powder are you running? Also what is your total OAL and OAL to ogive? Also with your load is your is it compressed or do you have additional case capacity? Sorry for all of the questions, I'm just starting a Norma build and am very curious on how others have had them...
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    SOLD/EXPIRED Accuracy international 1.5

    what is the weight of these stocks?
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    Choice in Knives ?

    I use a box cutter with replaceable blades. It's super cheap, light weight and all around awesome.
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    2011 Montana Public Land Bull

    I had a little bit of luck on opening day and wanted to share. While I had a long range rifle he was only taken at about 150 yards after we watched him breed 2 cows during Montana Gun Season.
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    Eberlestock X1 for packing a deer

    The X1 will handle a boned out deer and head no problem, i personally have one and it's great. The biggest thing in my opinion is if you really want an integrated gun scabbard. A few of the Mystery Ranch packs sit on you hips a little better and might be a better choice for packing out an...
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    I need a gunsmith!

    I would try the Griswold brothers out of Ventura if your in San Diego, they are great. Griswold Bros Gunsmithing
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    338 edge v.s 338 lapua

    I've been going back in forth for months now trying to decide on one vs the other. Besides the cost of brass what else are the pros and cons of each caliber? If you went lapua what would be your preferred action? Any advise will be greatly appreciated.
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    Tell us about your choice of outfitter, state, game species for your 2011 hunt

    Good Luck to everyone on their hunts this fall. I'm currently looking for a big Black Bear and wolf in Rural Alaska, then maybe off to Africa this summer for another work / hunt trip. Then Elk and Muley hunting in MT either bow or gun based on when I can get off work.
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    Stoney Point bipods

    I had the exact same problem. Mine lasted about 7 shots, I threw them away and put a real bipod back on my rifle.
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    GIVE AWAY CONTEST - "How To Dope The Wind - Beyond Belief" Video

    "Enter Me In The How to Dope the Wind - Beyond Belief Video Contest"
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    Are you on Facebook?

    Growing up I remember always hearing adults talking about how important it was to pass our hunting, fishing and trapping traditions on to the next generation. With social media dominating the way 90% of young americans communicate, I don't really see a better way to get young outdoor...
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