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Re: How many on Hide use their precision rifle for... I use target/comp mostly as training for hunting. Improves confidence and quickness at shorter ranges, and accuracy at longer ones. That way I can think more about the non-shooting part of hunting. Yes, I only carry heavy rifles. On a...

Re: accuracy of savage rifles??? Very good precision (repeatability) for the price. With those calibers noted for being inherently 'accurate', at least.

Re: 20" 300WM with a can? Why not? Been shooting the 300 for 25 years in one sort of Browning or another and think any barrel less than 24-25 inches is a bad idea. 20 or 22 inches is insane. This ain't a 308. In order to get decent/typical MV (say 2900-3000fps) you'd typically be using a...

Re: 300. win mag experiences!! A 180-gn bullet works best and is typically used in the 300wm. Haven't used anything else in that cartridge for years. 76gn RL22 works fine with the BOSS adjusted to the standard recommended setting for that setup. It's a good all-round cartridge for our...

Re: Hunting rifle weight? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: c_bass16</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Keep it under 20lbs and call it good. :o)</div></div> Pretty much. Larger game at moderate to longer distances needs enough ballistic energy and...

Re: Shooting in extreme cold <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: sinister</div><div class="ubbcode-body">[...] It was 17F outside this morning (feels like 6). The 7.3 F-350, even with block heater plugged in wasn't cranking. Had to hijack the wife's...

Re: Shooting in extreme cold <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: usmcsniperone</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The cold really does effect people differently. I have taken 4 or 5 different buddies out night hunting in Jan and Feb here in upstate NY over...

Re: Differences shooting gas versus bolt guns? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sterling Shooter</div><div class="ubbcode-body">There is no difference when shooting a bolt gun or a gas gun. Any gun requires the shooter to complete the firing task in...

Re: # of shots between cleaning ? Isn't the point of cleaning to reduce irregularities on the barrel's inner surface? (As well as chemical stabilization in chrome-moly steel, etc). A buildup of copper, carbon, lead or other crap in the barrel which would change the effective diameter...

Re: What cartridge has the best ballistics...? Seems to be a lot of lousy answers so far. Largely confusing 'cartridge' with 'bullet', and just dumping out a few favourite or familiar names. I'd roll your definition into attaining highest consistency and best accuracy using optimal bullets...

Re: Wondering about Max cal size for hunting. <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Greg Langelius *</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I a .30-'06 won't do it for you in North America, you need an airstrike. ...</div></div> Umm, no. The whole point of...

Re: Wondering about Max cal size for hunting. You can't use hearing protection when hunting, because hearing and sight are the two main senses you use to detect game. When a shot is fired, you will get some temporary ringing and deafness that will take several minutes to 'go away'. But if...

Re: Want input on long range bolt hunt rifle 7mm mag would be a very good all-round choice. Don't go too light on the rifle - better to invest in a bit of exercise and conditioning instead. A heavier, shorter high-grade barrel (maybe 24 inches, but not less) would be best. Practise with...

Re: pronghorn rifle. A 7mm or 300 with lighter bullets would be just fine. Those are made to reach out and touch something at greater distances. If you want to downsize a bit for a pure antelope, coyote, small deer and hog rifle, this might be the perfect reason to set up a 6.5-284 custom...

Re: Harris bipod in snow? For most kinds of terrain outside of golf courses and wind-packed deserts, a shooting stick tripod is more useful than a stock-attached bipod. The tripod adjusts quickly between high kneeling and prone height, and is useful on steep, uneven, slippery, soft, rocky or...

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Re: Extreme Weather Shooting As mentioned, temperature affects speed of pressure developed and maximum pressure reached, in any given cartridge; sort of like altering both the type and volume of powder. Obviously it also will affect trajectory. These are additive. That means when it gets...

Re: How Many Diff Bullets per Caliber do you Stock? Less is best, but every once in a while I'll try something new to push the envelope. However, as hunting is the real meat at the end of the day, I'll try to optimize my gear for a particular best hunting bullet for a particular set of...

Re: Pact Mark IV Chronograph Tips? Assuming the unit is working the way it was designed, maybe whatever you´re shooting over it is outside of the parameters it was designed for - just a guess. For example, maybe the projectile is a lot faster or slower than what the unit can handle, or it´s...

Re: Angle Cosine Indicator VS. Angle Degree Indicator <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lindy</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">...absolute elevation above sea...