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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...

interesting. As a rock climber I hadn't heard of this. Apparently having your feet against something, like a rock face, and being able to move against it helps prevent this. Having hung in harnesses for a long time while belaying isn't the same thing as hanging motionless and free in the air...

Three shot groups at 50 yards. Staball Match powder. WW primers. OAL 2.8 after the starting load. Looking forward to trying at 100 yards with higher charges and chrono. (lower bullet hole second group from left from another gun)

Yup, No Kings here

Reviews say they match Sierra Pro Hunters. A very accurate bullet in my experience

Just came back home after getting chased out by snow. Hiked up to spike camp in shorts, came down the next afternoon in down coat and rain gear. NE WA. Friends tent

150 grain soft point flat base. $.13 each for 500