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Recent content by GMZ

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    Pistol on Kifaru Hunting Pack

    I’ve used several holsters with various “quick clips” to clip into the molle on the hip belt with good results but the Kenai is tops I really love it even for the drive. Edit: Timberline and ZXR packs.
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    7 PRC is released. Any thoughts? especially on the action length?

    Backfire guy made up a 7 PRC with RCC brass. Looks like he tested 175 ELD and 195 EOL with H4831SC, H1000, and Magpro. I bet she’d sing with some R26. https://backfire.tv/7mm-prc/
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    Recession - 2022 / 2023 / 2024

    It’s not just corporate America that’s losing old hands, the trades are too which is a bigger problem in my opinion. Many trades will start you out at 20+/hr and 4 years later top you out at 40+/hr. No debt and full benefits the whole time. I don’t understand why people aren’t trying to get in...
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    Ball Powder History and Advancements

    Very interesting.
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    Maggie’s What are you drinking right now!?

    Nothing fancy today but this shit was earned and damn if it wasn’t good. Gave up the unhealthies for a reset. No caffeine, booze, or junk. Just steak fruit veg and butter. And lots of cardio. Feel like a million bucks.
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    7 saum

    Got some rounds down my Proof TL3 pre fit, 8.4 twist 24” with Nomad-LT. Trying a different method of using cheaper more available components for the first 100 rounds in order to save my better components until after speed up. Loaded 100 rounds with Ramshot Magnum and 162 ELDs so by the time I...
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    16” ultralight SAUM caliber choice?

    No, just a recommendation based on what you laid out. I have a few 7 SAUMs they are all 24-26”. I run 180 VLDs and 168 ABLR primarily. There is some recent short barrel data from multiple posters in the 7 SAUM reloading thread, pg14. The 150 ABLR bullet has a good bc for being that light...
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    16” ultralight SAUM caliber choice?

    7 SAUM/150 ABLR
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    Proof Barrel Markings

    ^^^ that does look like ass I have an older 6.5CM and a newer 7 SAUM TL3 pre fit both are at the same spot a little high but close enough for me.
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    Official (DTA) SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Thread

    There are a couple of recent posts on pg14 of the 7 SAUM reloading thread with data on 18” barrels/speeds. If you don’t reload though it’s moot to consider the SAUM. Maybe see what the 7 PRC looks like when it launches.
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    Best polarized sunglasses around $50?

    Heatwave has a bunch that are Z87, lot of trade guys love them.
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    Help me choose the best hunting system (tripod/bipod/etc)

    Don’t have much to offer but here’s what I got. Started with RT-90 + Anvil. Solid as a rock but heavy af. Even my shooting spots are a couple miles hike in so this got old. Switched over to Sirui 284 legs and XB44 ball head. Not quite as stable as the above but much lighter and the Sirui...
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    Phoenix Custom Rifles pics, reviews, lead times

    Keith built me a hell of an elk blaster, came in right at target weight about 10 lbs scoped. Definitely isn’t the weak link in my setup. M70 7 SAUM 1/8 Brux #5 @26” McM Game Scout 180 VLDs and 168 ABLRs
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    7 saum

    Part II Finally, fucking finally, found a great mid range shooting spot with 480y-655y plus a long shot to 1 mile. Has everything: angled terrain, variable winds, a ball busting 2mi hike in, and some damn nice views. Good training for hunting season with a 50 lb ruck and with the hike in I dont...
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    7 saum

    Here are some measurements with various bullets for the Proof pre fit. Thanks @Front Range Precision for a great deal on the barrel. Measurements are COAL/CBTO. Initial testing of this barrel will focus on 180 VLD and 168 ABLR. 184 Hybrid 3.070/2.200 180 VLD 2.965/2.150 175 ABLR 2.945/2.165...