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    Re: 260 Remington Barrel Twist, and Which Rifle?

    I don't shoot plombs, I shoot a plomb. One shot, one kill is my preferred method. :)
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    Re: 260 Remington Barrel Twist, and Which Rifle?

    I have a Remington model 7 stainless .260 that shoots 120 grain speers like a charm. It has done the deed on antelope, deer and I wouldn't hesitate on it with that load.
    I also have a MGM heavy...
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    Re: Can I hunt with one Big Game Load?

    If it can't be killed with a well placed partition, there is something abnormal about the animal.
    I have killed elk with a 125 partition out of a .260, deer with 100 grain partition, 150 grain...
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    Re: 24 hour Sniper Challenge

    Darn tough's look good. I have had great luck for many summers with Wright Socks. The lo crew's are the bees knee's for summer hiking into fall. Double layer helps on moisture and blister...
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    Price Check, 1917 Enfield 30-06 AI

    I have a "US Model of 1917 Remington" Serial 118xxx in 30-06 AI that appears to have been sporterized.
    Has Weaver bases, new Pachmayr Decelerator pad, nice wood, clean bore, Uncle Mikes sling...
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    Re: Compact Camera Choices

    I still love my Olympus TG 810 as mentioned above, I had a Tough before, swam in the ocean, dropped it down a 14er, hunted in rain, snow, etc. and always took great pictures.
    When it stopped...
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    Re: 2013 Kifaru Colorado Rendezvous

    I am trying to convince the wife and newly born daughter Kendall Elliott (5/1/13) to come up for the day. I may try and spend the night with or without Kimber as she keeps wavering on whether she...
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    Re: 2013 Kifaru Colorado Rendezvous

    MDS,
    Let me know if we can help with some gear loan, if you get up there early, you can snag a tipi to sleep in, just be ready for visitors to check them out for size. I have enough gear you could...
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    Re: Hand reloaders, powder, primers and bullets?

    Get a reloading manual, Nosler, Barnex, Hornady, most manufacturers of bullets and powder make one. RCBS also has one online, I am sure there are others available as well.
    Start at...
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    Re: Be wary of sudden cold fronts?

    In that third picture I can't even make out the chimney, that's a lot of snow for sure. :)
    We got 13" yesterday, 7.5 after 6 p.m.
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    Re: Walnut media

    I was just at Home Depot buying a 5 gallon bucket of paint. How many times would I have to ask them to shake it really well before the cleaning would be done?
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    Re: New build

    That's a pretty good group for sure, looks like a keeper!
    Use those dimes and buy more like it, then send them to your buddies in N. CO and S. WY.
    How was the wind out there today?
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    WTB 870 Express, hardwood, 12 ga

    As title says, looking for one for a wedding present for a great friend. Barrel length is not a huge concern as we will probably cut it down for him. Please no laminates, as I have heard those are...
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    Re: Talley ring height ? on Remington 700 Mtn

    Got a set of lows coming to replace the mediums, now to see if I can find a place for the mediums or send them down the road.
    Thanks gents,
    Jon
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    Talley ring height ? on Remington 700 Mtn

    I have a Remington 700 Mtn and like the Talley lightweight rings. I got some mediums from the campfire but when I get a good cheek weld, I only see black. I can see the cross hairs, the horizontal is...
  16. Re: 1911 ambi safety conversion to a left side/standard safety

    Thanks for all the ideas, dremeling, switching to strong side only, leaving it alone, letting a smith do it, etc. I also saw Kimber sells a bobbed right side safety for $21 or so. Might look a...
  17. 1911 ambi safety conversion to a left side/standard safety

    I have a Kimber Tactical and am considering removing the ambi safety and installing a left frame side only.
    Any thoughts on doing it myself, I have heard conflicting reports on needs fitting vs...
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    Re: Marmot 850 Down Long Sleeping Bags FS

    Here is the 15 degree bag with specs and all
    http://www.rei.com/product/762528/marmot-helium-sleeping-bag
    If it doesn't show you specs right away, just below the picture and video is a gray bar,...
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    Re: Colorado Kifaru Winter Rendezvous

    I might have two .357 lever guns, if'n you're providin' ammunishun, I might just bring 'em bof!
    One is a cut down stock, the other is full size. Will get them ready
    My sled's getting heavy and I...
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    Re: Help Me Build a Rifle Please

    I will gladly help. Once you get the rifle and parts together. Ship it to me, I will mount, boresight, and sight in your new rifle. I will send pics of 100, 200, 300, 400 and 500 yd groups if you...
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    Re: Help Me Build a Rifle Please

    I have a Remington Model 7 .260 in stainless that is light, a dream to shoot and harvests deer, antelope, and elk with equal aplomb.
    I know this is a 700 with a slightly longer barrel, but bet it...
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    Re: Colorado Kifaru Winter Rendezvous

    Thanks for the update:
    We cut plenty of wood and look forward to seeing some good folks in two weeks.
    Who's coming and what are you bringing for us all to play with:
    Recipes
    handguns
    axes
    other...
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    Re: Colorado Kifaru Winter Rendezvous

    How tall you reckon that tree was, makes Big Jon look rather small! Good times for sure!
    Warmth will be waiting, piled under a tree.
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    Re: Colorado Kifaru Winter Rendezvous

    Good times were had. A new spot picked out with more room, significantly improved views, and enough wood to last a long time! We cut down two 60 footers or so, got some split and most stacked in...
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    Re: Free Archery Backstops

    I will stop down sooner than later, could use a broadhead one. I will bring you all the beers in my fridge in exchange. Not many, but since I am not drinking with the wife being pregnant, they just...
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