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    Re: What kind of bases are these?

    John, I believe they're Standard Leupold bases. http://www.brownells.com/optics-mounting/rings-mounts-amp-bases/rifle-bases/standard-two-piece-rifle-bases-prod7863.aspx?avs|Manufacturer_1=LEUPOLD
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    Re: 2013 Kifaru Colorado Rendezvous

    12271122721227312274Took a run out to the site today. 1"-1.5" of snow in the open. It was snowing grapple when we arrived but then cleared for a bit. Started up again just as we left and by the time...
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    Re: 2013 Kifaru Colorado Rendezvous

    Any one know what the conditions are at the site? Wondering if they're getting any of this snow.
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    Prayers on National EOD Day

    As I write this the names of the fifteen Explosive Ordnance Disposal Soldiers, Marines, Sailors and Airmen are being added to the National memorial at Eglin AFB. These are the fifteen Operators who...
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    Re: How finicky are chronographs

    I've an older Ohler M33 and have had issues with it only twice. Once from an experimental aircraft radar in Albequerque NM (the Ohler tec knew what was going on and where I was shooting when I...
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    Re: 2013 Kifaru Colorado Rendezvous

    I'll be there. Wind or not.
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    Re: 6man vs 8man

    +1 on the 8 man for just the reasons Sawrooth pointed out. I've a six man and with my wife and 2 dogs it gets a bit tight. The 8 man will give you a bit more headroom as well. I'm 5'11 and the few...
  8. Thread: Multi Tool

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    Re: Multi Tool

    Joe, I've got a bag full of multi tools from my active duty days, but never really cerried them as an EDC item. I had one on my plate carrier and always had one in my kit bag when not deployed, but...
  9. Thread: E&E

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    E&E

    Wow, I bought an E&E for a friend of mine on his retirement and it just came in. I’ve never really looked closely at these before and really like the looks of it in my hand. I’ve used the Long...
  10. Thread: What ax?

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    Re: What ax?

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    Pathfinder,
    Sorry I just hoticed the request. http://hillpeoplegear.com/Home/tabid/675/Default.aspx
    This doesn't have a retention strap but a short piece of cord or bungee is looped over...
  11. Re: Crimping the bullet in .375 H&H handloads

    John,
    I use a washer under my seating die to seat the bullets. The washer came with my .44 special/Magnum dies from RCBS; removing the washer to crimp in the final step. My crimps on 260 &...
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    Re: What ax?

    The Hill Brothers made a kydex sheath for my trail hawk that works just fine without a retention strap.
  13. Thread: New build

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    Re: New build

    Nice gun Smoke. Do you OWN any factry std chamberings? Is hunters edge your choice in stocks?
  14. Re: 1911 ambi safety conversion to a left side/standard safety

    If I'm completely missing my right arm I'll be sufficiently motivated to make it happen:) Several years ago when I took off my pistol (with an ambi safety) at the end of the day it was off safe. ...
  15. Re: 1911 ambi safety conversion to a left side/standard safety

    I don't care for either laser sights or ambidextrous safeties. 1911 safeties are reasonably easy to install for someone with modest skills. Over the years I've had a couple just "drop in”, but...
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    Re: Dev Gp Surrvival Kit

    Here is a clearner version of the kit, showing inches and feet.

    The hard case is 4-by-2-by-1.2 inches, weighing six ounces or less, and available in both “Desert Tan” or “OD/Forest Green.”
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    Re: Dev Gp Surrvival Kit

    Rob,

    I do believe the snare wire is 2 feet. I've not attended their survival training and don't know what the detailed philosophy is. Sometimes the requirements have a not so obvious utility.
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    Re: Small Fixed Blade Do-It-All Knife

    Saw,

    I bought a Knives of Alska Alpha Wolf a couple of years ago and am in love with it. Much tougher than it appears, though I do like the look of the esee3, and Moras are a lot of knife for the...
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    Dev Gp Surrvival Kit

    All,
    Thought you might enjoy this. Sent to me from a friend on the inside.

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    Special Operations

    You¹re a SEAL Stranded in Hostile Territory: What¹s in...
  20. Re: Which shotgun should I use for turkey hunting?

    My own turkey gun is a 20" 12 ga wingmaster with an extra full Turkey Choke. You could buy an extra barrel for the 870 and it well serve you well. Additionally I use a 3" shells with 2 oz of #6...
  21. Thread: Walther PPS

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    Walther PPS

    A colleague of mine asked me about my recommendations regarding the Walther PPS. I've no experience with the various striker fired platforms available and told him so. He asked what I carry, and we...
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    Re: 300 H&H or 300 win mag

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    I was shopping for a 300 H&H when I found my first 300 Win Mag. I abandoned the chase and never looked back. I shoot a 7X57 and that too is hard to find brass for, so I understand. The cool...
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    Re: Denver Fly Fishing Show

    andrew, I'm going to try to get up there on Saturday. Dang Sawtooth has piqued my intrest in his caveman fishing system. Just what I need...another hobby.
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    Re: Ruger 480 shotshells

    elmbow,

    you beat me to the punch, but just in case John I've plenty of room for your Parker in the safe.
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    Here we go, Bears, Guns & Safety

    Hate to do this (not really) as the subject of bears and handguns brings out the best in us all. Sports Afield occasionally sends me a promo copy trying to entice me to subscribe. In the Sep /Oct...
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