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Having many of the 06 family rounds, I was thinking about a 338-06 but have a few questions about options for the project. I have my dad's 30-06 that I would like to have JES rebore but I don't have permission from him yet. If that option doesn't work, what rifle would you look at buying in a...

Well my wife did it again!!! This weekend the weather was perfect for hunting in WI. My wife and I hunted together Saturday and had a great day. She couldn't hunt Sunday morning because of her master's program but at 11AM she text me and said she was going solo to a different property than I...

Awesome trip and shooting!!!

I'm having a blast with the 45-70. I loaded up 5 rounds this morning with 45.0gr of Varget and shot them after work. the first 4 shots made a 1.632" group at 50 yards. I shot the last shot off hand just to see how good I was. I don't think Varget it the best option for the 45-70 but for now...

I shot again last night with 40gr of Varget and the 405 hard cast. I shot a 2.8" 5 shot group at 50 yards. I've been using the trapdoor loads to keep the recoil down and so far it is a joy to shoot. I would like to keep recoil, but I'm willing to step it up if it produces smaller groups. My...

Thanks. I used the Lee/Hodgdon website C.O.A.L. as my measurement. It hit right in the crimp groove of the bullet. I will try bumping up the charge to 30 and 31grains and see what 5 of each looks like. I might need a different powder with the 405 hard cast from what I'm reading. I have...

On rounds like the 45-70 when you have a group with a few hitting high, can you change the seating depth to bring the group together? Or would you try a different charge first. I picked the middle charge from my Lee manual with the 405 hard cast and H4198. Book max is 31.0 gr.

It is a brass bead front sight. The target I used allowed me to cover the black area and have a black ring around the edge of the bead. (hopefully that makes sense) I have a similar set up on my muzzleloader and can shoot a 3 shot group at 50 where all 3 are touching. I think right now, I...

I couldn't wait to shoot the new rifle so I went after work today. I had 10 rounds loaded. The goal was to get it on paper at 50. I'm not very good with a peep sight but I got it on paper. Now to get those 2 high ones into the group. This load produced a very mild recoil. I would compare...

This weekend I went home and picked up my new rifle from a local store. I added a Skinner peep and drifted out the rear sight. I need to find a dovetail slot blank to fill in the barrel slot. Hoping to break it in soon. If I'm lucky I will get to use it next month for deer season. I really...

I'm guessing the mess window is causing an issue. If you are using a short high profile vane it might be causing the issue. Are you practicing with broadheads prior to hunting or just using field points and then putting on the broadhead to hunt? Your bow might not be tuned correctly and the...

I use IMR 8208 XBR in my AR with a 16" barrel.

Open sights. Going with the Skinner. Just need to pick the color. Black/gold or case hardened???

Great info in your write up Guy. I think I will be happy with this rifle. I ordered brass, dies and bullets this morning. I need to look at the Skinner Peep Sight next. I think that would be a great addition to the rifle.

I do plan on loading for this rifle. The store is back home so I don't know when I will get there because of archery season going on now in WI. My hope is to shoot a doe this weekend and run home next weekend to see my parents and pick up the 45-70. Kinda funny. The rifle was built 3 miles...

The check is going in the mail tomorrow morning. If I ever need the money, I will post it on here and one of you guys will have to buy it from me!!!

The phone just rang... one store just got a rifle in. He is $100 more than the other store but I will have it 4-5 months sooner. Hmmmm

I'm on the list and waiting for a phone call. JD338s list is very close to my list of reasons why I need a 45-70. I should buy a box of bullets, brass or dies first then I have to buy the rifle!!!

Great info guys. I'm not worried about weight. I will be walking to my stand and sitting over small plots, water tanks or trails. Joec7651, I like the load you posted. Please keep posting on why I need to buy this one.

Bowsite and TradGang are good ones.