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Best powders in my 275 rigby improved, 22 inch barrel, short action- Imr 4350 Rx 17 W Staball 6.5

i have a 375 ruger that is light weight. It does hurt to shoot full power 300 grain bullet loads. I even put a small sand bag against my shoulder on the bench then. However hand loading makes it a much more useful gun. grouse/bunny/gallery- round ball and 5 grains bullseye off hand practice...

Cons: "another cartridge to load for. " I think you meant Pros:

I have seen people say that Magnum Primers are useful with Ball powders, esp. in cold weather. Would that be a thing with the new Winchester Staball powders?

How many is a case?

Cast bullets seem to settle down and shoot better groups after the first few down a clean barrel for me.

Titegroup seems to be a useful replacement. It's $34 per lb at North 40

The only powder I had go bad was from WW2. Surplus 4895. H335 from the same time worked okay. I am currently shooting the last of a can of Dupont Pistol #6 in a 44 mag. Using Primers in wooden trays.

Local place had it for $27. I think Sportsman and others are gouging.

I saw the 195 grain 308 and wondered what cartridge they were making those for. At first I though they were the 190 bullets for subsonic. a 134 grain 25 cal! here is all of them https://www.midwayusa.com/s?searchTerm=bullets%20seconds%20flat%20point

Jackrabbit grilled with BBQ sauce is tasty if a bit chewy. Young bear was liked by even my curious vegetarian friends when made as swiss steak. Pig is excellent.

Anything I have to buy a big game license for is big game Anything I legally can't shoot with 22 rimfire is big game Anything I can't just pick up and carry with one hand to pack out is big game

Half my hunting area was closed due to a wildfire.

You bring two Prusiks or ascending devices. Climb up or down as needed. Here is a good video of one method. I have pre-tied cords I keep on my harness that are the two lengths needed so i don't have to futz around with extra slings and carabiners. You are right about the athletic ability...

Good question. I don't have experience with tree stands. Maybe the most similar type of climbing activity would be following a fixed line where you would be attached all the time to a rope which is tied off from overhead and possibly behind, with you sliding friction knots (Prusik) or...