Woodman Arms Muzzleloader
I got a new Muzzloader the other day. I had Mark Woodman make up one of his Patriots with a 1-18" Brux 45 caliber barrel. The plan is to shot 45 caliber bullets with no sabot and smokeless powder in...
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165gr Ballistic tips!!
Got outstanding performance in my 300wm this evening! 275 yards in the elbow crease. 77gr Reloder 23 at 3300fps. I was very scared this load was too fast for a light bullet for whitetail. But he hit...
View ArticleUniversal AR barrel nut wrench
I got tired of chasing down all those oddball size crowfoot wrenches to torque the barrel nuts on AR free float hand guards. Wish they would standardize the size!! May be a rednecky solution, but I cut...
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Keeping up w/ @nydan; also loving the 7mmWSM...
Like Dan, I acquired a 7mmWSM this year. I haven't dialed it in, but 160g AB were going over 3100 and functionally accurate. The accuracy was adequate, but the terminal performance was amazing. Great...
View Article7mm-08 with short barrel - to AI or not?
Having a Tikka 7mm-08 cut and threaded at 17 inches. Want to play with a short barrel with a suppressor. I understand some cartridges benefit from AI (280AI') and some it just doesn't matter. Planning...
View ArticleAlaska Update
Just got off the phone with the nurse recruiter. I’m headed up the middle of January and told her I’d like to start the middle of February. It will take two to three weeks for my vehicle to get to...
View ArticleUnfired or fired cases for ladder test
Hi and Merry Christmas to everyone!! Over the Christmas break I'm going to do a ladder test on a new powder, load combination on my 300WSM. My question is: Does it make a difference if i use brand new...
View ArticleI'm not needed any more :(
Well my wife did it again!!! This weekend the weather was perfect for hunting in WI. My wife and I hunted together Saturday and had a great day. She couldn't hunt Sunday morning because of her master's...
View ArticleTTSX 185 va 210 in 338-06?
My hope is to have my 338-06 back soon after Christmas. I have never used the TTSX bullet and am wondering what one you recommend. The 210gr at 2700fps or the 185gr at 2900. The goal will be to deer...
View Article160 Grain CX Bullets
Just picked up a 7mm PRC for an elk hunt I am planning for 2025. I Also picked up some Hornady Outfitter ammo loaded with 160 grain CX bullets. I have had good luck with Barnes bullets but have not...
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Last Range Date of the Year
For late December it is down right balmy today. 40* today but had to deal with fog and mist in the air. Took 3 rifles with me 338 WM , 35 Whelen , and 375 Wby. First up the 338 WM with 210gr TTSX in...
View Article6.5 grendel scope
So I finally broke down and I bought a Ruger American predator and 6.5 Grendel. No idea what the heck I'm going to do with it I just had to have one. If it were yours what would you scope it with? I'm...
View Articlestuck case removal
I just received an email from Brownells advertising this new tool . it looks like a good option to the drill and tap the primer pocket method . although I've never had a problem drilling and tapping...
View Articleanybody been to Hodgdon's reloading site?
Think they screwed the pooch on that one, seems you can't pull up more than 1 powder, 1 bullet, can no longer compare anything.
View ArticleNY gov Hochul getting into game management ?
I thought it was worth reading . these things seem to start small , then try to get other states onboard with the plan . MSN
View ArticleNosler's Bonded Performance 64 Grain Solid Base bullet performance on game?
Anyone tried these on game? I know they are designed/marketed for self/home defense, but I would think they would be great on game, whitetail, varmints and pigs at reasonable distances. More interested...
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another good article on game management
I thought this article was worth reading . it explains the question I often have of ; why is the game commission doing this MSN
View ArticleI found this
Twas the night before Christmas, cold, dark and foreboding, as I sat at the workbench, quite busy reloading. The empties from autumn were polished so clear for primers and powder, and bullets from...
View ArticlePlanning a Christmas break hunting trip for next year, need input
My son has anything that he would ever really need as a kid and is only into hunting and sports so for next Christmas I want to plan a hunting trip that we could take during Christmas break. My two...
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