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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.
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    Rifle Scopes Swarov vs. Schmidt & Bender

    Re: Swarov vs. Schmidt & Bender bought the S&B precision hunter 4-16x50 mill dot. the strong us dollar makes the price unbeatable if you purchase form a dealer in europe/uk. $1,900 for the S&B versus $2400 for the Z6...seemed pretty clear to me (pardon the pun) thanks for the input....
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    Rifle Scopes Swarov vs. Schmidt & Bender

    Looking for a new scope to mount on a .300 win mag for open terrain elk, sheep etc hunting out west. Opinions on Swarov Z6 in the new 3-18X50 or the S&B 4-16X50.... appreciate input... P
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    Rifle Scopes Need help or suggestions

    Re: Need help or suggestions Did bring it to a good reputable gunsmith and he recommends a shim. He will craft one himself out of alloy and make it look professional. He did say that although the TC pro hunters are great black powder and slug tossers, he is not all that impressed with the...
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    Rifle Scopes Need help or suggestions

    Re: Need help or suggestions interesting point....the top of the barrel is not flat it is convex and tapers down at the front of the scope base where the bullet seats and rifling starts inside the barrel. maybe the top of the barrel construction is the culprit...so possibly the pro hunter is...
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    Rifle Scopes Need help or suggestions

    Re: Need help or suggestions I have a standard leupold single piece base with 4 screws. Using leupold high profile rings as it is a 50mm objective lens and need clearance. I believe the base is alloy. I have dialed the top turret to allow the scope to shoot as low as possible, meaning the...
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