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    signs of spring

    bringing this one back up . I'm still taking Sally for a walk about everyday , weather permitting . we walk the woods , she enjoys being lose and checking things out . we go for at least an hour . maybe two weeks ago we had a very nice morning . right at day break we heard turkey...
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    7mm Rem Mag

    yes for sure , I was dumb on the Grand powder .
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    Alaska Big Game Hunting Bear Hunt

    I've been called a couple times , 2 or 3 , for reference on a hunt / guide service . I was always more than willing to talk honestly with the guys . I enjoyed that too . kind of relived the hunt . keep in mind , you can have a bad hunt and still score on the animal . tagging one is...
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    And I don't even have the rifle yet!

    over the years I've found having a spare scope lying around is an expensive item . it makes it way too easy to justify buying a rifle to mount it on .
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    And I don't even have the rifle yet!

    and then momma says just buy the darned thing and put this stuff away , it's gettin on my nerves . LOL
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    7mm Rem Mag

    about a year ago , I screwed up . I think it was midway usa had 8 pound jugs of Grand for something like $275 , and I passed . still kicking myself over this dumb move . ☹️
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    Current Production 280AI Rifles

    I've read a few times about Browning actions being twisted trying to remove the BBL . heating them up is probably the answer .
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    Alaska Big Game Hunting Bear Hunt

    you could ask Alaska Big Game outfitters for references , keep in mind if they supply the reference it will most likely be positive . have a list of questions you would like to ask , sometimes I go blank when I'm talking with someone like this . or better yet get another guy from...
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    article from my morning feed

    here's another one , that's interesting to me . hope you guys like this stuff , or tell me to stop ...
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    Nosler vs Hodgdon load data, WAY different

    I understand , cabin fever gets to all of us .
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    Weatherby's New Cartridge....

    when I was hot for a bigger 7mm , I was thinking about the STW . I had a few guys tell me if I went for a 7mmSTW to get McWhorther to build it . they supposedly have something figured out on the cartridge that is very favorable .
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    CO hunter Ed requirements for non-residents

    I've hunted CO a fair amount never had a problem with my PA hunter safety card . I've bought CO license in person at the walmart store , and I've bought licenses through the draw , never a problem . I "THINK" when I went through the draw , I had to check a box or something like that...
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    129gn ABLR

    My Dad always said , " just when you least expect it "
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    Nosler vs Hodgdon load data, WAY different

    Welcome to the Nosler Forum . I dug out my books , you're going to be good . if I could make a recommendation , don't load so many until you shoot a few and be sure they are what you want . loading ammo is fun , tearing ammo apart , not so much . Hope this answers your question . my...
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    Weatherby's New Cartridge....

    these guys are chambering rifles in the 7mm/6.5PRC . I caught the tail end of one of their tv shows . https://www.mcwhorterrifles.com/
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