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The majority of today's budget rifles like the Axis, American, 783, and XPR don't have ejection ports that'll allow you to top load the magazine so you have to use a DBM to shoot them. Tikka T3 rifles probably fostered the DBM revolution in hunting rifles by being so dang accurate outnof the...

Had the hardware removed on Thursday, and was released from hospital on Saturday afternoon. During surgery the Dr's found I had a nerve running between one of the breaks and it was probably the main cause of the majority of the pain is was feeling these last few weeks. They were able to maneuver...

Since I broke my leg I'm living vicariously through a good friend of mine and posted this earlier today on 24hr. Not bad for his first ever bull elk! LINK TO STORY

Hurting like hell, but I hope that means it's healing. I have 13 pins sticking out of my leg and that's where most of the he pain is coming from. Takes 10mg percoset about every 4-5 hours to stay comfortable. 20mg will get me 6-7 hours of sleep before the pain wakes me back up. I've had a...

Dewey Thanks! I thought I put 105 grain A-Max in there which is what I'm wanting to shoot. You answered my question if 2600 fps was possible or not,and it looks like there are several powders that get me there, but I'm better off sticking to the 6X47. At 2600 fps the 105 A-max will act like...

I'm getting ready to rebarrel my 6X47 (6mm-222 Rem Mag) rifle with a 1:8 twist barrel 20 to 22" long. Max COAL in my rifle is 2.5" and h2o capacity is 34 grains on average of 5 previously fired cases. My goal speed is 2600 fps as long as it's accurate, is this possible? My current set of...

Got some new hardware to wear for the next 6-12 weeks. Say hello to roboleg!

Ouch!

I have pre-op on Monday and surgery on Thursday, I will keep everyone posted. Thank you all!

I didn't like the EW factory B&C stock it was way to thick for my tastes in forearm and wrist area. I have had my EW three years now and it resides in a McMillan stock now and love the rifle. I don't know if the newer generations have slimmed down the stock any or not. I found mine used in...

Now that I'm gimpy I'll own one for sure.

I really appreciate all the prayers and well wishes, and hope they keep coming. Talked with the orthopaedic surgeon today and a full recovery isn't probably in the cards. They think the best option is to fuse the ankle to prevent arthritis and long term chronic pain. So running a mile or a...

Well Tuesday night honey do's list wasn't very kind to me, I waited 9 years to draw an elk tag and I have to turn it in real quickly so I can get my points back to use for next year. Anyway I fell about 15 feet from a ladder replacing a window screen on a second story window. I'll let the...

The 105 Amax and BTHP from Hornady stabilize just fine in current factory twist barrels from Remington and Savage since they both use the 9.25. However 105 VLD's will benefit from the fast twist, and depending on elevation the 115 DTAC bullets will probably work as well once you're a couple...

Well I might have done all that work for naught! I took it out today and tried to get in on paper with a brand new box of 130 grain Federal blue box. 5 rounds to hit paper once at 25 yards and couldn't repeat it with another 3 rounds. Going to swap out the scope when I get a chance and give...

I own several and they shoot really well, but all of them have custom barrels. Except my daughter's .223 that she has used to kill a couple of deer and several prairie dogs. I've hardly shot it but it's accurate enough.for my daughter to.get the job done. I'm not complaining.

First off what is your goal weight, figure it out and then go with a contour that helps you get there. Easiest way to loose weight is in the barrel. Second it's better to twist 8 and not need it than to need 8 and not have it. I'd probably go with a 3 groove as they are supposed to clean...

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6mm Rem has never crossed my mind, brass isn't always easy to find to reload. I've tried a few AI's and for the most part they're over rated if you're looking for much improvement in the velocity department. When you're done with the brass prep the AI cartridges are pretty nice, but that is...

I had a long range .243 that I was shooting Berger 105 and 115 grain bullets in that I sold because it weighed over 12 lbs with scope and bipod. I always had plans to build another with a twist fast enough to run 105's again, but light enough to take hunting if I wanted to. The .243 with the...