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The short answer is that your load is at the pressure limit for that manufacturer and lot of brass. Is it reloaded factory ammo or new brass? I don't know who makes brass for this caliber. This short brass life is just a reality that you have to work with. In my experience, Hornady is another...

I currently have both 280AI and a 284 Win. The 280 AI is an H-S Precision Series 2000 SPL and the 284 is an F-Open 21# Match rifle. When I was young and dumb, I had a 284 Win Model 88 that I found in a hardware store in Upstate NY. Not realizing what the 284 would become and not liking the Model...

I’ve had a FX-120i for two years. Responds to a single grain of Varget, 4831SC and does not drift. Settles rapidly while trickling. Put a good power conditioner/ surge protector on it. Had a Gempro 250 until it croaked. Grizzly had a $40 electronic scale That stood head and shoulders above the...

I have a Leupold VX3 1.5x5 with the Heavy Duplex. I prefer the standard duplex and would be willing to part with this one. I had it on a Ruger No 1S 45-70.

Why don't you handle them both, together if possible, and see which on feels better in your hand. Try the triggers, cycle the bolts, and operate the safeties? Which one is best for your style of hunting?

I like Skinner Sights on lever guns. I have to ask, the picture in your initial post shows that the rifle is factory drilled and tapped for receiver sights. Why not look for a receiver mounted Lyman 48 or Williams 5D instead of drilling and taping for the Skinner?

H-S Precision 2000 Series SAKO if L-series or A-series Tikka Howa with the H-S Precision stock The common thread for me is a bolt lock safety. H-S Precision really are not at a price point much more than a new Weatherby. They have the Model -70 three position safety and leave the factory with...

Your point is well taken. The same applies the 7mm Rem vs the 280. However, I have a very good 338WM.

280 Remington: I had this caliber in three different rifles. Those rifles are gone but I currently have a 280AI. All in hunting rifles. 284 Win: Found a new/unfired Model 88 in a backwoods hardware store in Upstate NY in 1968. Bought it with the hangtags for $135 USD. Couldn’t stand the Model...

This is a classic example of the shortcomings of internet forums. The anonymity afforded by the use of an alias emboldens the ethically weak spineless examples of our race to come out of the woodwork and ruin someone's day because they can. They don't have the 'nads to confront a person eyeball...

Tikka T3 is a great value. At that price point, the Howa is worth a look. Both have bolt lock safeties and reasonable triggers. Great hunting rifles. I picked up a new model 70 FW in the LGS last week. Bad bedding. I'd take the Tikka over any current Rem, Winchester, Salvage or Ruger anyday.

I've liked the comments in this thread that I am in concert with. Additional comments: Social media has spawned a "look at me" community of contributors who are more interested in their own notoriety and commercialism than ethics and respect for the animal. Magnumitis is an affliction that...

Thanks to everyone for the compliments. There's a Leupold 2.5x8 sitting on top of it. If the weather and my schedule stabilize, it will go to the range to fill in between some other testing that is on the docket.

I would have trouble walking away from that one too. Beautiful!

Good work! What WMU were you hunting?

Charlies setup is the same configuration that I use. A properly bagged tripod rest and a rear bag. I have a number of rests with various bag configurations that match the forend contour of the rifle. Front rest placement is important and dictated by the type of rifle and bedding system. The...

Very nice pairing of the cartridge and model. I like the Alex Henry forend. Great rifle. How will you scope it?

I found this L-461 222 on GI for sale by Guns.com. Guns.com does not do a good job with pictures but I noted the orange wafers on the original swivels. I couldn’t get a better picture out of them but did get verification that they were paper. Having purchased Sakos back in the day of this...

Had to go out. I have 5 horses to care for. By Christmas eve AM it was -10F inside, the barn, -20F outside, with 30 mph winds, gusting to 50 mph. They were in their stalls until Monday. Filled a lot of Muck buckets. The older horses were OK with it but the 2 year old colts were a little testy...

Some guy"FUZZT" PM'd me on AS that he can't seem to join. Needs help. How does he get to an admin?