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    Colt 1911 Goverment Model .45acp ?

    Good morning. I used Tenicor for years professionally with daily carry. They predominantly are inside the waistband (appendix carry for me...) but may have other options, they have good retention and are comfortable. All of my experience is with Glock models, RMR cut-out and with a weapon...
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    2025 Hunting Season

    Congratulations! Great deer and experience with your daughter!
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    45-70 wet newspaper vs Sierra 300, Speer 350+400, 325 FTX...

    Love this thing...
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    45-70 wet newspaper vs Sierra 300, Speer 350+400, 325 FTX...

    I am pleased with my results from both handload and factory Hornady FTX 325gn in my Marlin 1895 Guide Gun. That was using a Leupold VX-3 1x6. They have performed great with whitetails.
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    2025 Hunting Season

    I certainly can see the desire to anchor them with hills like that. I imagine they could even slide away on their own in that terrain. I can't relate to that demanding of hunting at all...
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    2025 Hunting Season

    In this specific scenario, I couldn't see all of his vitals due to the terrain and brush. I took what he gave me within the ethical limits. It was only an approximate 140-yard shot while supported with shooting sticks, so I felt confident enough to take the shot. It's my understanding that the...
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    2025 Hunting Season

    Decent farm buck rutting hard from about 2 weeks ago... It was about a 130 yard shot with Tikka Lite 16" barrel and 7-08 Barnes 120 TTSX going 3000 FPS with a high shoulder shot. Dropped in his tracks but very small entry/exit hole. Vitals were wrecked though. I saw him and three other bucks...
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    Twist rate for .257 115 to 130 monos; 257 AI

    I also had PacNor make a .257 WSM barrel for me years ago and it does great with 115-120 cup and core and 80-100gn monos. It is only a 1/10 and has a tight throat so I haven't tried anything heavier. It produces great accuracy with traditional loads...
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    110gr TTSX

    Congratulations! How far? Good blood trail? I am curious as I am still experimenting with coppers. Still seeking facts outside my own observations. Many thanks.
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    Load Development Methodology - .257 WSM

    I think that your suggestion to compare the 257 WSM to the 25/7PRC may be spot on. West Texas Ordinance ha some good data it seems. I didn't even know that it existed.
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    Load Development Methodology - .257 WSM

    I really appreciate the info. This is helpful. Essentially, I trying to develop a standardized method of determining a start load for a given power absent any reloading data. I think 3200 FPS out of a 130gn .257 sounds great. If a 257 Weatherby can use Ramshot Hunter, IMR 4350, RL19, etc...
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    Which truck / Chevrolet or Ford

    Not seriously yet. It's just a hunting and farm truck. I don't plan on a new truck until I fully retire. I'm probably only putting 1000 miles on it per year.
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    Quick Load Request - .257 WSM

    Yes. Thank you. Cartridge: 257 WSM Rifle: Kimber 8400 w/ 23” barrel Bullet: Barnes TTSX 100gn Brass: Norma (270 WSM parent case) Primer: Fed GM215M COAL: 2.75 B.T.O: 2.21 Trim Length: 2.09 Powder: Alliant RL23 & Ramshot Hunter Total Case capacity H2O: 74.7gn
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    Quick Load Request - .257 WSM

    If not too much trouble, would someone mind running a Quick Load for the following 2 powders? Cartridge: 257 WSM Rifle: Kimber 8400 w/ 23” barrel Bullet: Barnes TTSX 100gn Brass: Norma (270 WSM parent case) Primer: Fed GM215M COAL: 2.75 Base To Ogive: 2.21 Trim Length: 2.09 Powder: Alliant RL23...
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    Which truck / Chevrolet or Ford

    I still enjoy my 1995 GMC K1500 but it is getting a little long in the tooth. This was the last day of deer season 2024. I think a Ford may be in my future but not until this one gives up the ghost...
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    Garmin zero refurbished Midway

    Just picked one up. It's time to replace the LabRadar. Thanks for the heads-up...
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    Nosler 125gr AB

    Congrats! That's a beautiful rifle. I am a big fan of the Sako Foresters. I have one in .243 Win sans the Mannlicher stock...
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    RL22 vs RL23

    Thank you. That's helpful knowing you had good results with RL23 in similar type cartridges.
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    RL22 vs RL23

    Thank you.
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    RL22 vs RL23

    Good morning. I have developed a few successful loads using RL22 but with my stock dwindling I am looking to expand my available power options. I have already experimented with other options such as IMR 4831 and Accurate MagPro but I haven't tried RL23. I believe it to be in the appropriate...
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