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Picked up barrel today. Cute little guy. The gunsmith suggested shooting in low light with various powders to ensure all the powder burn is within the barrel as to not foul the suppressor too much. Off spring bear hunting tomorrow for a few days.....the sun is out and the bears will be...

Thanks. I have used RL-22 in th past too. Dropped of the barrel action for cutting and threading today. Will get it back next week. Have 160 ABs loaded with H4831SC, RL-22 and 7828 SSC then some 150 Etips with 7828 (which shot great with the 24 inch barrel)

Barnes's data show impressive speed with Ramshot Hunter. Ramshot doesn't list in their own data (electronic and verified with phone call) I found 160 PT with 58 gr of Hunter. Was going to substitute a 160 AB. Anyone used? input compared to H4831 and 7828 (my stand bye) Cutting my M48 to 20...

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140's was my thought too. I know the 120's are a tough bullet, but the carried momentum and energy is nice. If you ever wonder what a Tikka with a 17 inch barrel looks like......(M48 280 AI in the back). Barks without the suppressor, but awesome suppressed.

My 17 inch Tikka barrel is back. Shot some great groups, now working on finding the right combination of bullet and powder Stuff loads of Big Game group well. 120 gr BT @ 2825 140 gr BT @ 2700 Anticipated the velocity drop, so not worried about that as the rifle handles great with the can...

Barrel is scheduled to FINALLY get back to me this week. Tikka 7mm-08 cut to 17 inches. Ordered a couple more suppressors, one is the Nosler 30K. Held it yesterday at the FFL, excited to see how it will preform on this barrel....hopefully my suppressor approval time won't be too long...

Seems so many of us were influenced by the early writers....JOC. Makes me wonder in the age of the internet, YouTube videos, etc....some many people listing content, some good, some pretty bad....what will influence this generation. The PRC calibers have certainly made an impact, but...

Tikka's are 22 from the factory. Didn't chrono before. Agreed that no game, mostly deer and bear, will know the difference. With a suppressor, the barrel length will be essentially back to factory length, but quite and less recoil. This is truly one of those, the rifle is sitting in the...

Having a Tikka 7mm-08 cut and threaded at 17 inches. Want to play with a short barrel with a suppressor. I understand some cartridges benefit from AI (280AI') and some it just doesn't matter. Planning on losing about 25 FPS with the barrel cut. What about trying to offset this with an AI...

I have also enjoyed the 338 Federal for years. Found the 185 TSX with a stiff load of TAC shoot very well in my Sako and Tikka. The chrono shows 2745 fps. Multiple black bears take with this load and they tend to not go very far!!!! Just this month, I have been experimenting with 200 gr AB...

It is in great condition. Won't give away as would rather keep

Really nice Winchester 100 in 284 Metal and wood in really nice condition. I have owned for years and shot it once. It was a sentimental purchase years ago, but beyond that now Will include mount and rings and one box of factory ammo. The scope pictured is NOT included. $900 shipped

Anybody have some 6.5 cal 130 gr ABs that need a better home. Promise to take them backpacking in October.

If a can is legal hunting in your area, might consider that in the length.

Midway has seconds of these for a decent price. Looking for a range bullet for 300-400 yds practice in my 280AI. Have a 150 E-tip load for hunting that shoots great. Any other "cheap" 7mm bullets for moderate range work people suggest. Accurate and cheap preferred.

I have used shooting sticks for years. Sitting position, leaned against something and been very successful. Can also use your backpack the the "third leg" to support your chest when sitting. Prone seems challenging with the terrain I am mostly in. This year started to use trekking poles...

I took a bear there a couple years ago. Was walking up the bottom road and he was moving up the hillside. This afternoon I decided that I didn't have time to relocate, so sat until dark. Nothing appeared, have had multiple elk come through this area in the pass. Western OR bears like the...

What do people think...... Was out looking for spring bears....went to a place where I know there are bears, water down below and timber behind. Lots of grass along the closed dirt road. I hiked upon the backside hill and was 95 to 160 yds above the area I was watching. It was a 35 degree...

I have a couple Marlin 375s years ago. Sold them.....big oops. Still have the dies, brass and plenty of bullets Everything Marlin is crazy priced. Have a Marlin 336 sitting in the safe. JES Reboring is about 2 hrs away and will be driving by in a couple weeks as I go bear hunting. Keep...