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IIdahoCTD replied to the thread Back in the 1990's.I put in for muzzleloader hunts for deer, elk and antelope this year and didnt draw any of them. My kids will get muzzleloader tags for...
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IIdahoCTD replied to the thread Back in the 1990's.I used TC Maxi Hunters, I think they were called, and Buffalo bullets. The TC's are a pre-lubed solid lead bullet.
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IIdahoCTD replied to the thread Back in the 1990's.Mine is a Renegade .54. I shot some hogs, a deer and a few elk with it. Still have it too.
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IIdahoCTD replied to the thread Weatherby MZY.For that I'd use proven components like a Brux barrel. It may not be much cheaper to build your own but knowing what components are used...
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IIdahoCTD replied to the thread Douglas barrels.If I wanted a cheap barrel I'd do a Wilson from Ragged Hole Barrels. All of the ones I've used where pretty accurate with one being...
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IIdahoCTD replied to the thread What is "reasonable" accuracy for a hunting rifle?.I would try again with 3 shot groups and throw in another box or two different ammo. Browning rifles tend to have very thin barrels and...
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IIdahoCTD replied to the thread Daydreaming the next rifle build....You have to heavily modify a factory action to remove a good deal of weight. Defiance takes 4-5oz off the bolt with heavy fluting...
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IIdahoCTD replied to the thread Daydreaming the next rifle build....A complete BDL Remington 700 LA weighs about 2.25lbs without any lightening. Some of the lightest carbon stocks, classic style, weigh...
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IIdahoCTD replied to the thread Daydreaming the next rifle build....A 25-06, 270, 280, and 30-06 are all basically the same so a donor in any of those will work in a Remington and I would assume the same...
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IIdahoCTD replied to the thread 6.5/06 AI fireform.The 147's dont like going fast. Anything over 3000 and the accuracy gets eradict. They work well in a 6.5prc in the low 2900's. My kids...
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IIdahoCTD replied to the thread Barrel replacement.Prefit barrels for Mausers dont exist because the consistence isnt there from action to action. There are some short chambered barrels...
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IIdahoCTD replied to the thread Current Production 280AI Rifles.If the barrel isnt going to be kept you can take a parting tool to the barrel next to the action and get most any barrel off, even if...
