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    Hunting & Fishing Ageing Deer quarters in Fridge.

    Re: Ageing Deer quarters in Fridge. Doesn't matter whether it's deboned or not, it'll age in frig just fine. We debone it, wrap it or submerge in water and cover, and let sit a week to ten days depending on age of deer.
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    308 advice

    Re: 308 advice Buy something cheap already built in the calibre and action of your choice and just shoot, a lot. After a few thousands rounds things will become clearer.
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    Hunting & Fishing New member, new gun, same old questions

    Re: New member, new gun, same old questions I had an 8mm Mauser years ago, a tack driver. When you stop shooting it, keep plenty of lubricant in the barrel, it seemed to go to rust quickly.
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    I am Honored

    Re: I am Honored Thanks for telling us about a great man.
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    Boots

    Re: Boots The Danners are great boots, but too heavy. Your Service boots would be fine, it's the insole that you may want to look at. Try some Sorbothanes, they seem to last longer than the boots, I've used them for 30 years and wore boots every day for 27 years.
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    Backpack for the Appalachian trail?

    Re: Backpack for the Appalachian trail? I used a Jansport external frame, D3 I think, for years on the AT. But would recommend the new packs, they are much nicer. The mesh screen that creates an air gap between your back and pack is nice. The recommendations to go to REI or Blue Ridge...
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    6.5 grendel or 308 Semi

    Re: 6.5 grendel or 308 Semi Grendel, recoil is light.
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    Dirty referrees.....1800 years ago

    Re: Dirty referrees.....1800 years ago Good story, enjoy ancient history myself.
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    AW Barrels Fluted vs Standard

    Re: AW Barrels Fluted vs Standard Was up there a few months ago and thought they were saying all the barrels now are from Bartlien, but check with Stacey at AI to confirm. They can also answer your other questions, nice people.
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    Sidearms & Scatterguns Need 380 weapon suggestions?

    Re: Need 380 weapon suggestions? Sig p230/232, black version is lighter than the stainless. The magazine has a plastic piece on bottom that makes it comfortable in a large hand.
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    Best caliber/rifle for 600-1000 yards.

    Re: Best caliber/rifle for 600-1000 yards. .300 win mag, and for that money, spend it on a good barrel and put it on a Remington 700 that has a stock you like.
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    Rifle Scopes Exposed or capped turrets on hunting rifle?

    Re: Exposed or capped turrets on hunting rifle? On longer shooting w a magnum I use exposed because I use the dials but on a short range rifle I don't find a need, so they are capped.
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    tactical stock choice......

    Re: tactical stock choice...... They are all good, its personal preference by feel and fit for you.
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    Rifle Scopes How does March compare to S&B?

    Re: How does March compare to S&B? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: shar</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have the money ready to buy either the S&B 12.5x50x56 or the March 10x60x52 tactical. It is basicly a coin toss from everything I have read...
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    Gunsmithing Need a good smith around Northern Va

    Re: Need a good smith around Northern Va May be too late with this, but Clay Spencer is in Scottsville, excellent gunsmith.
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    Rifle Scopes SWFA Super Sniper 5-20X50HD

    Re: SWFA Super Sniper 5-20X50HD And that answers that, was curious myself of the design.
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    Curios about 6.5 Grendel

    Re: Curios about 6.5 Grendel Have a look at the JP in Grendel, I've been very happy with one for several years, round and rifle. Haven't thought to try it at that distance, but out to 300 yds I've been pleased.
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    Hunting & Fishing Daughter's turkey

    Re: Daughter's turkey Congrats to both of you, it makes for great memories. When my daughter started wearing make-up the end was near for hunting.
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    Hunting & Fishing GOOD turkey day!

    Re: GOOD turkey day! Great post. My daughter doesnt go anymore, enjoy the days.
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    Rifle Scopes USMC Contract to Leupold Mark 8™ CQBSS™

    Re: USMC Contract to Leupold Mark 8™ CQBSS™ They will work well on both with 3.7-3.3 eye relief, if it's in feet.