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I got a 6.5 PRC just after the caliber debuted. I have been extremely happy with it's performance on deer at all distances as have my two stepsons. The youngest shot a big bodied buck at a lasered 320 yds and dropped him in his tracks. We've never had to track one as they've fallen very close...

358Goat, back 2013 I bought a used Remington 700 in 35 Whelen and developed a load using RL-15 and 225 ABs. It was using 2 grains under max load. I didn't chrono it so I don't know the velocity. I killed a big bodied 10 pt at about 90-100 yds and my oldest stepson used it to kill a button...

I have two (sorta), both with Ballistic Tips. One was many moons ago and I shot them out of a Tikka 6.5x55. I killed a buck at about 230 yds. It went in behind the right shoulder, hit a rib, and deflected upward taking out a chunk of spine. He made one last leap off a steep creek bank. I...

No, cardboard got wet and soggy in the dew overnight. I did, however, tie a little metal wagon upside down behind my tricycle so I could have a tractor and brush hog like my daddy. Ron

3 Yrs 11months old, probably outside playing in our yard.:) Ron

Thank you, guys!!

I was never a big fan of optical sights on defensive handguns UNTIL age and diabetes took their toll. My duty gun wears a Holosun as do some of my off duty guns. I also have some Veridian and Vortex models. I prefer green over red reticles because at times the red can "wash out" somewhat in...

Sierra Makes Gamechangers in calibers from 22 to 30. They have a 145 gr 6.5mm made specifically for 6.5 PRC, etc. I and my family have used the 130's and 140's from Creedmoors to kill multiple deer with no issues. Ron

I know it's not the exact same thing, but I used the 165 GK from a 308 to take a doe last year. Like you, I was curious to see how it performed compared to other bullets. The shot was 88 yds and she was relaxed. She hit the ground at the shot and never moved except for kicking her hind legs a...

Yesterday, several deputies from my agency went to Black Rain Ordnance in Neosho, Missouri, for a Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. In the last year and a half we have bought upwards of 50 Black Rain AR's for duty and SERT as well as four of their 308 bolt guns for the snipers. One of the...

Yesterday some friends/family and I made a trip to Bass Pro to look around. Among the used guns, I found three Sauer 202's. They were chambered in 270 Win, 30-06, and 6.5x55. The 270 and 30-06 were synthetics and the 6.5 is wood. I have a 202 synthetic 25-06 and recently gifted a wooden stocked...

I wasn't thinking anything like that, XP, I took it as food for thought. Examples like that are how the rest of us can learn and be safer with our gear. Ron

JD, I'm not 100% sure yet. I got home late from work and didn't have the time to make an in depth bullet inventory but one that caught my eye are some 150 gr Solid Bases I bought a year or so ago. In my mind I would like to stay with 140s or 150s since my primary game will be deer. I have some...

So, I bought the 280 after work today. I did a lot of online research and didn't find anyone with horror stories about the Encore. I really didn't want another large caliber like the 7 Mag and decided to give the 280 a try. I checked my bullet stash and don't have as many 7mm bullets as I do...

Elkeater, that's the info I was looking for. I've never heard of T/C' s being problem children but I don't know anyone who has personal experience. Scotty, the 280 is the one I was interested in. I already have two (Remington 7600 and Sig SHR 970) so I have the reloading stuff for it...

Well, since you asked, YES!!

I don't have a single shot of any sort in my rifle collection. I've always thought I wanted one but ended up with repeaters one some sort. I have tried three different ones in the past 3-4 years and none have worked out. They would all shoot minute of deer but that is being wishful. My local...

Thank you, Bruce, that's the info I was looking for! I don't have a Swift but I DO have numerous 223s and a 22-250. If I can develop a load, I may try to put one through a doe's lungs during our early antlerless season. Ron

While I truly appreciate the offer, Scotty, I'll have to pass. I'm into these pretty deep ($20) so I kinda want to see my investment through. Ron

I was in a gunshop today perusing their assortment of partial and "used" boxes of reloading bullets. I found this sealed box of 60 gr. Solid Base bullets. I haven't used any Solid Bases before on game but most I've seen have been larger diameter/ weight. Could someone tell me if these are...