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    Recommended .22 WMR rifle and loads for hunting hogs?

    If you can dot them in the eye...possibly. I took out a 300+lb Russian boar with an 168gr Sierra gameking from a .30-06 at about 50yds. Bullet entered at right shoulder, broke two ribs, took out right lung, top of the heart, top of left lung, bounced off the left shoulder, broke another right...
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    Trying to decide on a .308 - Opinions on model and barrel twist

    Look at the Savage 10T at Cabela's.
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    .22LR lever action recommendations

    I've got the henry with the big loop. I like it because it matches my Rossi '92 puma with the big loop in .44mag for size and function making great to practice with. Great fun in Texas in the summer out in the grasslands popping big grasshoppers with .22 ratshot.
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    Keeping your powder dry!

    If the powder is sealed, humidity should not be an issue. I believe the biggest issue with storing powder is the temperature it is stored at. Primers on the other hand may need to have their humidity controlled being their package is not airtight-ish.
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    What aftermarket stocks for a Savage Model 10-TR?

    What about a Choate ? I have a 10fcp with DBM in a choate stock...
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    help with caliber choice for a future build.

    Re: help with caliber choice for a future build. Seems like a good starting point for a new centerfire shooter would be a 223....and a later progression to a 243 or a more powerful cartridge than 223, plus the cheaper cost of plinking fodder and cheaper to reload... Someone on a different...