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    Hunting & Fishing Success coyote hunting with foxpro?

    Lightning Jack is my top choice for areas that aren't hunted hard. Try a vole or maybe baby rabbit or woodpecker before and after it to entice the shy ones. Unfortunately, all of my neighbors started using it and now it doesn't work well on some farms. I rarely used coyote vocals (never worked...
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    Hunting & Fishing Hunting and Fishing in SE Alaska (Ketchikan)

    I'm headed to Ketchikan soon to chase Halibut, Salmon, Crab and Shrimp. Is anyone familiar with the area? I've been there many times but I was curious if anyone here was a local and or spent time hunting or fishing in the area. Let's see some pictures and hear some stories! I would love to...
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    Hunting & Fishing Nosler ABLR performance on game

    I don't have any experience with the smaller calibers but I suspect they will perform very well. I forgot to mention that I also used a 225gr .338 at just over 3000fps (.338 Lapua Mag) on a sub 100yd antelope. (broadside behind shoulder) Pencil hole in and a golf ball sized exit wound. It...
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    Hunting & Fishing Nosler ABLR performance on game

    I run 260 ABs at 2800fps in a .375HH for Elk. Shots behind the shoulder give excellent pass through performance. I shot a bull at 35yds through both shoulders (deliberate as he was on the edge of a huge ravine and I didn't want to risk him going over the edge) It dropped him on the spot, broke...
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    Looking for Silhouette rifle suggestions

    Update- I received the Volquartsen and it is absolutely beautiful. (Stainless snake flute with forward comp in a blue laminate silhouette stock) I slapped a Leupold 6.5-20 Target Dot on it and started to zero it in. I fired multiple 5 shot groups with each of 10 different ammo choices. I...
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    Looking for Silhouette rifle suggestions

    Great information! Thank you! I couldn't find an Anschutz 1712 in stock so in a moment of weakness I ordered a Volquartsen. (I will add the Anschutz later) I hope to have it in hand by this weekend. (snake flute with removable forward blow comp in a high gloss blue laminate Stocky's Eliminator...
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    Looking for Silhouette rifle suggestions

    Thank you for all of the great information! (Please keep it coming) I will keep the kids shooting iron sight match rifles for 3P and 4P but I am open to bolt or auto for Silhouette. It sounds like the Anschutz 1712 is the gold standard for Silhouette and that there aren't many semiautos in the...
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    Looking for Silhouette rifle suggestions

    G2G-Is it a common consensus that Volquartson is superior to Tac Solutions? ivan-The 10/22 1237 looks like a great "bang for the buck" (I found some excellent reviews) and might be the perfect option if we have several shooters to outfit but I will also want at least one higher dollar more...
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    Looking for Silhouette rifle suggestions

    I am a 4-H shooting sports coach with experience in many forms of competition but Silhouette is not one of them. I've never shot nor even seen it. I want to get my better shooters started on rimfire Silhouette in preparation for a National qualifier being held in the fall. One of my...
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    Sidearms & Scatterguns Belt Sander Sharpener

    I believe that unit is 1800 ft/min? That is a good place to be. I will run my Bader B3 at ~3000ft IF i have a fresh and or coarse belt and move quickly. The 180-500grit will serve you fine. I don't think you will see much advantage to using the 1200grit, especially if you finish with the...
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    Your Thoughts On CCI Standard Velocity .22lr

    I've fired a few thousand of them and have usually been pleased with the performance. They work great in several S&W M41s that tend to be a bit finicky. I've shot a 392/400 in 4P on A17 targets with it from a Winchester 52C. the downside... An occasional unexplaineable flier and it...
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    Rifle Scopes 50mm vs 56mm

    I bought one of each with the same reticle and compared them at an improvised eye/color chart as darkness fell. Academically speaking, the 56mm should have been superior but I could not tell any difference. None, not 2-3 minutes, not 2-3 seconds. I still own some of both but I never buy the...
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    Hunting & Fishing Looking for a custom hunting knife

    Re: Looking for a custom hunting knife $250 should be very realistic for a top shelf quality hunter with a basic sheath and handle material. Add damascus, ivory, mokume, engraving, etc and the game changes quickly. A decent sheath will usually cost $25-50 and will double or triple with...
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    Sidearms & Scatterguns reshparpen knifes as good as new?

    Re: reshparpen knifes as good as new? There are many sharpening options and most will get the job done IF you devote the time and attention to it. I am a knifemaker and would use my Bader B3 (2x72 belts)for a blade that had never been sharpened or was heavily chipped and mangled. If you are...
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    Rifle Scopes NIGHTFORCE ULTRALITE RINGS OVER STEEL WITH LEVEL

    Re: NIGHTFORCE ULTRALITE RINGS OVER STEEL??? Warne 20moa. VERY close but not quite with the 56mm NF
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    Rifle Scopes NIGHTFORCE ULTRALITE RINGS OVER STEEL WITH LEVEL

    Re: NIGHTFORCE ULTRALITE RINGS OVER STEEL??? Steel vs. UL rings? Same quality and price UL will not rust if you neglect them. I love the UL rings but if steel gives you more confidence then go with it. If you break either one of them you already have bigger issues. (scope, base screws...
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    Sidearms & Scatterguns smith & wesson titanium

    Re: smith & wesson titanium I have the SW Ti 38/357 (340PD) It is easy to carry and low maintenance but it is not a user friendly piece to shoot. I like the Speer Gold Dot 135 JHPs but I honestly doubt that the load will matter. I assume if someone pursues your wife they are not looking for...
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    Why wont my bolt close on some reloads?

    Re: Why wont my bolt close on some reloads? I was having the same problem before I started lubing the inside of the necks. A Qtip and Imperial made a huge difference!
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    Hunting & Fishing 19lb Rainbow Trout on the Fly

    Re: 19lb Rainbow Trout on the Fly Judging by the leopard spots and the background, I will guess Bristol Bay area of Alaska...on a mouse pattern. Am I close?
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    imperial wax

    Re: imperial wax I use Hornady 1 shot and Imperial. I have stuck a few cases with the Hornady but never with the Imperial. I am having better luck with the Hornady now that I use more of it and let it sit longer before sizing.
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