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I have shot 7 with my 20" rifle. The load is a 300 gr cast bullet at just over 1700 fps. All the shots were 120 yards or less and all the bullets went through. I am sighted 1.5" high at 50 yds, .5" at 100 and - 2.5" at 125. At 150 yards it gets into the 6"+ low area - too mu...

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If you really need to see something you will appreicate 45X. More requires a larger objective and a very high quality glass. Also, past 45X you must have it on a solid tripod. The slight movement from a car engine running or trying to hold it still on a monopod will show every little movement. I nee...

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Excellent combo!

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Very Nice. I went with the Martin custom shop recently to put together a OM sized cutaway for me. It was the first I had seen without the paper trade label in the soundhole. My guitar info is found in the base of the head. I see yours has no label either and has some info on the support. Looks like ...

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I have the Lyman 66WB on my 1886 Extra Light. Tip - buy two. Sight in one with your hunting load. The top comes right off with the press of a button. Sight in the other top with your target/practice load. When you put the top back on it is still sighted in thanks to a set screw and the locked wind/e...

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Good for you. Between NRA and SCI there isn't much else with the ability to make a statement. I don't always agree with either, moreso recently but unfortunately thats all we got.

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CRS purchased a Leupold 15-45X for around $300 to use on our recent New Mexico hunt. I have used a number of spotting scopes extensively. This one was good. It was easy to aquire focus and adjust the magnification while looking at an animal. We glassed elk out to over a mile away. The scope loses so...

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You can get in on one of the Levergun safaris or we have hook you up with a hunt for your own group. Considering the average price of a guided mule deer or elk hunt, Africa is a bargain. Figure $1250 R/T from NY direct to J'Berg. The hunts with 3 or 4 animals will run around $3000. Save your tax ref...

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We still have openings on our Africa trip in May. I can answer any questions.

Joe @ (516) 804-9750

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Ditto: I just shot 100 various round of reloads in the 45 Colt. I ran the bore snake down there after letting bore foam soak for an hour. I was sure I would have to get a rod out and do some real scubbing. I was surprised that using the bore scope, the inside of the barrel was perfectly clean with 5...

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Mike got his hand stuck in an automated casting machine. The machine belt-feeds and cuts and then sends material to the pot for liquifying. Well the microprocessor shorted out and it dragged Mikes hand into the machine where it promptly sent a pin through his hand. His arm was then stuck against the...

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I shoot off the bench until I find a load that consistently produces small groups from my gun. After that I shoot from field positions at animal targets and sillouette plates. The idea of the smallest groups is to determine consistency and to dial in the rifle for the trajectory I want. When I shoot...

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I always recommend Briley in Houston or Colonial Arms in Alabama. Both have excellent service and selection.

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I described this on another thread but it is easier to see it. REAR: Put a thin piece of suede or calfskin between the buttplate and stock. Make two holes in the calf skin to correspond with your buttplate screw holes. Leave a 2" tab sticking out the bottom of the buttplate. Fold the tab over a...

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If you want to come to TX I will give you a couple of dead cows, or in the Spring a several hundred pound shark to do some real testing with.

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YK - that was the third wedding party this year. These folks are 12 years younger than me. The other two weddings were second time arounds.....

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Lobo : I tried to measure the jacket thickness on one but I couldnt get it real accurate. I know what the Kodiaks do with the different jacket thicknesses. The Speer is not bonded core so the jacket might separate sooner. Using an apples to oranges method, or replacing X with Y when X is unknown (yo...

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I got the kind that hangs behind the front seats, attached to the front seat headrests. I hold 3, but the cases can be separated to only have one or two. The gun is reachable by the driver or passenger if need be. Not the most concealed thing but I have a 4 DR PU and the rear windows are heavily tin...

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My friend Mike gave out custom Victorinox swiss army style knives to all the men in his wedding party. This is a cool knife because under the custom program, you pick the blades and handles and they put the knife together and engrave your name on it. It is a little heavy and big to drop in my front ...

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I use CCI CB's a lot in my Marlin 39 and other rimfires. They are quiet and accurate. Don't think they are like an air rifle pellet or something that should not be taken seriously. I went on an eradication shoot at a Federal facility where a lot of deer were shot at night with spotlights at close ra...

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CRS and I just experimented with this method. Take off the butt plate and put a think piece of suede or deerskin between the stock and butt plate. Use the two screw holes to go through the skin to hold it. Leave a tab about 2" sticking out the bottom of the stock. You can cut it to match up rea...

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Good bidding. That was a chance worth taking....

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Gracias.

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That's awesome. There aren't any shooters in my family so we've never had anything of the sort. My niece is the only one interested and she has adopted my Marlin 39A. I hope when my boys are bigger and there is a place we can shoot a tradition will be started. Meanwhile, if you want to introduce me ...

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I saw a 20" stainless one used at Cabelas (of all places) for $300. There is a blued 16" at a local shop for $429 (I think used but it looks new). Most of the time I see noticably used but good shape for $325-375 and like new for $425-450 depending on whether it is a private sale or offerr...

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I have some RCBS reloading dies, the 2 die set. They are marked "307 and 308 Winchester". Can I run either case through them without adjustment from one to the next and get the right resizing, bullet depth, etc? What is the difference between the two cases, in lay terms?

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Barnes: Specifically the 400 grain for use in 45-70. Is this an all copper bullet? If not what is the construction? Any experiences on game? Accuracy and recipes? Woodleigh: Specifically the 405 grain for use in 45-70. I have used the .411's and they say Premium Jacketed Soft Nose. I would call them...

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"Change is good", I've heard it a million times and it has been proved true most of those times. While it might be good this time too, it feels kinda sad. My two best and longest friends that I have known more than 2/3 of my life and I got together for a hunt. We decided to seek nostalgia ...

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One guy that I have recorded used a 375. He shot a bear in Canada with the Buffalo Bore 38-55 offering and one in Maine with the Winchester 375 factory load. Both 1 shot kills at around 45 yards with exit wounds and no problems. I'd take it if you knew you were shooting 75 yards or less with woodlan...

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The CVA Kodiak models have Bergara barrels and we have 3 of them that put the 245gr or 295gr powerbelt and the 300gr Nosler with black nosler sabot into an inch at 100 yards (off bench with scope) using 3 regular 777 pellets. The Wolf you referred to has a 26" barrel while most other models hav...

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Joe Jakab out of PA, but guides in Ontario has been in his own business since 1983. His clients have taken 647 bears with him as of last year. He recommends a levergun in 35 Remington or 45-70 . Wayne Bosowicz owns Foggy Mountain Outfitters in ME. He has been in business since 1964 and his clients h...

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Most of the stuff we are after is thin-skinned and weighs 175 pounds or less. The range will be no more than 150 yards in the open, 100 yards from a blind. Any of the 30-30 loads should be fine. Bring a small flashlight. That's about the only thing you'll need. You DO NOT need knives or binoculars. ...

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I guess based on the title alone you could think it was a negative or a positive. Well this is about the positive: The unbelievable, generous, unselfish, caring members of this forum have pulled off the following just this month: Sent two deserving hunters on a trip of a lifetime with fellow members...

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Federal and Winchester both have one coming - but I don't know if they'll be available in traditional levergun cartridges.

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Just a reminder of what Ji and Terry Barlow (father of Chris37) are getting: Round trip air transportation from home to San Antonio, TX airport and round trip ground transportation to/from ranch. Hunt with Action Outdoor Adventures for trophy ram, hog, cull or meat animal of their choice including: ...

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WOW - that was fast. You guys are truly generous and sincere. That'll do it for the licenses. Anything else that comes in will cover both hunters eat-out food bills and we'll even tip the workers for them so they don't have to spend a penny.

THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!

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THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR THE GENEROUS CONTRIBUTIONS. We have issued Ji and Terry Barlow R/T tickets and sent in the payment for their hunts. Their amenities are covered. We even had some donations of useful items they will be presented with upon arrival. What we could use is $90 more to pay for their ...

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In NY first and foremost it is 12b slug guns in pump or semi-auto. Next is rifles of bolt action mechanism in 30-06, 7mm Mag and other bottleneck cartridges. At the TX place the local most often have bolt actions of 243, 22-250 and 25-06 with a distinct jump to 300 Mag class as MOST popular. Really,...

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I do agree with his assessment of the prescribed limitations when they are FOR THE PH to abide by. After all, the PH has a job to do that may include bringing a deadly encounter to a screeching halt. If you are taking into consideration the most reliably consistent attributes, .300SD and the bullet ...

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Kevin Robertson is a D.V.M. and PH in Zimbabwe and South Africa. He studies terminal ballistics and has written a number of books on dangerous game and rifle ballistics. He is a great guy with a ton of knowledge. However, he just won't warm up to leverguns. Some of you may remember the exchange I ha...

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I read the NICS Improvement Act in detail before, during and after passage. The NRA helped to clarify issues, make more specific definitions and build in safeguards. The story you linked is flawed in several ways - see for yourself after reading the NICSIA. NRA is the only voice we have with enough ...

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The water buffalo is my favorite exotic species to hunt. For the same reasons you cited, I keep very few on our ranch. They have wrecked fences, turned over ATV's and smashed the door in on a truck. We have been charged twice. One buff just squared off for a charge on last years TX Levergun Safari w...

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UPDATE: This group is meeting in N.Y. We have been offerred free overnight accomodations at a "mansion" in the Hamptons. The following day we will proceed to J.F.K. Airport and take South African Airways direct flight to S.A. The R/T ticket costs $1234 . We are using Air2000 to facilitate ...

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I've shot all the Grizzly 45 Colt offerrings a lot. They all shoot higher than standard loads out of my 20" barrel. I usually see around 6" high. If you're aiming at the middle of a 9" plate, your over it by 1.5" at least.

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You can read about the Officer, or leave a message here:

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Just use 45 Auto Rim ammunition and don't worry about the clips.

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.450/400 3"

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I sent PayPal yesterday.

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I had an old military trainer rifle in .22RF. It had a rough bolt, and did not fire. I am a shotgun guy, I don't mess with stuff I don't know about. I set out to find someone to make this work. TWO gunsmiths said it wasn't worth messing with and wouldn't touch it. Another one told me it COULD NOT be...

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