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    Gunsmithing Black Teflon

    Re: Black Teflon thanks for the input...
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    Gunsmithing Black Teflon

    Re: Black Teflon Just spoke with Dakota..they now have the proprietary Falcon finish and recommend this highly.... decisions, decisions...
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    Gunsmithing Black Teflon

    thinking of adding as an option on a Dakota Safari rifle I am ordering. Any suggestions/experience? thanks Pete
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    New Rifle - advice

    Looking at ordering a Dakota 76 Safari in .375 H&H for a couple upcoming hunts. Was thinking about adding the <span style="text-decoration: underline">black teflon finish </span>to the barrel and action. Any thoughts/experience with black teflon? Improve durability in bad climates? Create...
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    Hunting & Fishing African Safari Question

    Hey guys: Need help. Looking to book a safari and wondered if you know of any websites or other areas I could get unbiased reviews of safari outfitters and PH's. I am looking to do several plains game species and cape buffalo. Appreciate any help you can provide. Peter
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    Hunting & Fishing pronghorn rifle.

    Re: pronghorn rifle. I use a .270 with 130g barnes ttsx..at about 3,100 fps. Drops them where they stand.
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    Hunting & Fishing Rifle Choice

    Hey guys quick question: Looking at a rifle for some hunts out west (mulie/elk) over the next couple years. Need a .30-06 in my stable and was considering the following in that caliber: Kimber Montana Cooper Excalibur Sako synthetic or Finnlite Any comments or suggestions would be...
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    Rifle Choice

    Hey guys quick question: Looking at a rifle for some hunts out west (mulie/elk) over the next couple years. Need a .30-06 in my stable and was considering the following in that caliber: Kimber Montana Cooper Excalibur Sako synthetic or Finnlite Any comments or suggestions would be...
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    Rifle Scopes Heavy Caliber Hunting Optics

    Re: Heavy Caliber Hunting Optics Thanks for the good information. I appreciate all the comments. Based on this I think I will consider the swaro 1.7-10 Z6i with quick release rings. This will probably give me the most flexibility in using on close in (ie elephant) and mid distance game...
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    Rifle Scopes Heavy Caliber Hunting Optics

    Guys...quick question Purchased a .416rigby for a dangerous game hunt I am going on later this year in Africa. Want excellent and durable glass for short and mid range shots and easy target acquisition. (say 1-4 or 1.5-7). Need a recommendation. Budget is open thanks much! PC
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    Rifle Scopes S&B Precision Hunter

    Gents and Ladies: Just a follow up on the overwhelming recommendation I received from this site to purchase the S&B over the Swaro. Now having ranged my .300 wby mag at 100, 200 and 300 yds this is the finest scope I have ever used. Clear and precise. Many thanks on the great recommendation...
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    Need Help Selecting long range hunting rifle

    Will be hunting elk, caribou, sheep and african plains game and need something to reach out 400-500yds with an appropriate amount of practice with the rifle. the list has been boiled down to the following: .300 win mag .300 weatherby mag .338 win mag I already have a S&B precision hunter in...
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    Rifle Scopes Zeiss Victory Binocular

    Re: Zeiss Victory Binocular Have the Zeiss victory T* FL binos in 10x42...no range finder though. the finest and clearest binos I have ever owned...slightly better than swaros too. Good choice...
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    Rifle Scopes Swarov vs. Schmidt & Bender

    Re: Swarov vs. Schmidt & Bender Received the S&B PH 4-16 x 50 today. Wow...what a well built scope...I like my Swarovs and Zeiss but what a piece of quality workmanship this S&B is. Looking forward to mounting and testing at the range. Thanks for the recommendation....well spent money i do...
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    Rifle Scopes Which rangfinder?

    Re: Which rangfinder? I have the Leica 900 as well. Flawless performance, accurate and lightweight. I have owned others and the Leica 900 and 1200 are the best of the best.