Recent content by Cowboy307
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What is "reasonable" accuracy for a hunting rifle?
Very interesting! Thank you, Dan, for going to the effort to find these targets and notes. -
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What is "reasonable" accuracy for a hunting rifle?
I very much appreciate your detailed comments, Blkram. Undoubtedly, a great marksman could have done a better job than me with the ammo I tried. For what it's worth, I have a few rifles that I can consistently shoot better than the A-Bolt, i.e., 1 MOA groups with factory ammo. The riflescope... -
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What is "reasonable" accuracy for a hunting rifle?
Hi, Dan: Thank you for your thoughtfulness. I'm currently visiting NC, but I'll be traveling back to WY in a week. Based on the excellent feedback I've received - thanks, guys - I'll probably pick up a few more boxes of various factory loadings, knowing that my current best-case Barnes TTSX is... -
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What is "reasonable" accuracy for a hunting rifle?
Hello, Nosler Reloading Forum Members: I've spent the past two days shooting my Browning A-bolt in 7mm RM. I recently had this rifle's barrel hand lapped, the Bell & Carlson stock is glass bedded, and the barrel is free floated. I went through four different boxes of ammo: Federal Premium 155... -
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Lose of our son.
I'm very sorry for your loss. May your son rest in peace. -
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Use of lead sleds
Thank you, guys, for these great suggestions. I'm going to further investigate both the Bulls Bag X7 system and the PAST recoil pad, and I may acquire/try both. I appreciate the thoughtful advice. Kind regards, Cowboy 307 -
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Use of lead sleds
I'm aware of the valid reasons for advising against the use of lead sleds when sighting in rifles (broken scopes, cracked rifle stocks, etc.). However, in the interests of not further damaging my aging and surgically repaired shoulder, I'm thinking of acquiring and using a lead sled to sight in... -
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Itinerary Change
Prioritize your health, Brother. The hunts will always be there... -
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Elk bullet in 6.5x55 Swede
This link is to an interesting article that compares hunting bullets in the 6.5 PRC cartridge. While this article is not about the 6.5x55 Swede, you may find some of the observations to be useful/relevant to your decision... -
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Elk Camp Etiquette
Area 67. I'm a Wyoming resident so I bought the license over-the-counter. No points required. -
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Elk Camp Etiquette
Update! My hunt went well. I harvested this nice bull elk at 7:30 on my first day of hunting. I went with SNS Outfitters & Guides out of Casper, WY, whom I highly recommend. Hunter (his name) was my talented guide and I was teamed with a great hunting partner, Greg. My first shot at this... -
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What did you use to kill your first deer?
Remington model 760 in 270 Win. 51 years ago. In the hills of western PA. -
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Norma Bondstrike - a compromise?
Sincere thanks for the information, guys. I'll stick with Bondstrike.- Cowboy307
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