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DrMike reacted to xphunter's post in the thread Follow-up to Douglas Barrels discussion 07/14/26 with
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Kudos to the owner of Douglas Barrels for taking the bull by the horns. I am not sure who I spoke to in the last couple of years, when... -
DrMike reacted to salmonchaser's post in the thread Follow-up to Douglas Barrels discussion 07/14/26 with Like.
The customer service aspect of this is important. I complained on the forum, he saw that recently and followed up with a PM to me along...
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DrMike reacted to salmonchaser's post in the thread Follow-up to Douglas Barrels discussion 07/14/26 with Like.
I got a call yesterday afternoon from the owner of Douglas barrels. He had seen my lament posted on my inferior Douglas barrel while...
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Finally got to shoot my first antelope ever in Wyoming! It was a 200 yard shot made with my old .30-06, Old Reliable. Not a monster but...
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DrMike replied to the thread Back from Cerakote.What does "slope rider" have to do with the Cerakote process you love for the details?
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DrMike replied to the thread 2026 Hunting Season.Your Dad and I are in the same age bracket--we've managed to live in nine separate decades, witnessing a lot of transformation. Seeing...
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Not many rats have a pouch and three babies on the go at once all at different stages of development. It is part of the reason so they...
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I’m with the others and say 165 gr. The SB or AB will work nicely on deer at 3000-3100 fps. IMR/H4350 mid range loads should get you...
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Sorry, haven't tried anything but the 180 or 200 gr bullets in my 300 WSM (bolt action). The 165 gr would get my nod for a lighter...
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H4350 and anything 165. No need to hammer on it, I’m better you get a cool, easy shooting 3000 or more out of that load without being at...
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Either will work for a very short range and out to 600 or so if needed. I'd go with the 165's!
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I just had a pinch me I’m dreaming range day. Took the 270Win out with a ladder and two other loads to verify. First my first load is...
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DrMike replied to the thread 2026 Hunting Season.Excellent introduction for your granddaughter! You did well, grandpa! Congrats to your dad, even if it did require two shots!
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Saturday the 26th dad and I did our annual antelope hunt. This year was a little different and even more special. About 6 weeks ago my...
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First, I use a 200 yard zero for my hunting rifles (except the 358 Win.). Then, I pretty much limit myself to 400 yards shots on game...
