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Blessed with lots of meat.

Necking up the 338 Win Mag to 358 creates a 358 Norma Magnum. The Norma was introduced as a direct competitor to the 338 Win Mag. Designed by Nils Kvale in Sweden at Norma along with the 308 Norma Magnum and 7mm S&H. It never really became popular here in the USA. It's intended for big game such...

Thanks for the tips on keeping leaves to mimic scratching (again, used sparingly just like calling) and not calling across streams or major obstacles as turkeys won't cross them. I'll keep this in mind. Looks like if I listen for gobbles at dawn, get setup in a proper vantage point, be patient...

Beyond wildlife agencies desperately trying to generate revenue, hunting continues to move toward becoming a rich man's "sport". Landowners, outfitters, rich fat cats with man boobs going out west to "hunt" trophy elk. I used to work in a financial institution and would routinely witness...

I do want to challenge myself and get it done exclusively on public or open to public land this year. I am keeping it close however if I extend the drive out a bit there are plenty of high quality habitat options. It's just been tough looking for signs right now so I think I'll start doing the...

Eastern Wild Turkeys are the species here. True on the toughness, it's difficult, they are all deeply hidden and wary of human presence. I haven't been able to find any tracks, droppings or scratches, only feathers and I have seen wild turkeys in that area before. My plan on the calling is to...

Southern Wisconsin.

I have been scouring nearby public lands for turkey signs so that I can find a nice spot to get set up when my tags are valid. Currently I am looking for v shaped scratches in the leaves, turkey droppings, tracks, and feathers as my main signs for turkey activity. I have a few spots now that I...

Beautiful, reliable, and rugged shotguns. Good luck. Hopefully you'll find one at a great price!

If anyone has some 8x57JS SMKH ammo available, please let me know. Thanks.

It's 100% individual choice. Lead is always more economical and has heavier options over monolithics. I personally don't see myself ever going back to lead but do wish there were some effective non-toxic options available for .22 LR.

225 GR TSX no questions asked. That and or the 200 GR TSX. I don't even know how lead bullets are staying relevant in this day and age especially in hunting situations. I don't know about the meat quality on Alberta bears but I assume you likely won't be eating it however for hunting bears that...

I agree. We need HBN coated factory loads. A HBN coated E-Tip 6.5x55 SE factory load would be amazing.

My first rabbit ever.

However I would be fine with running regular Barnes bullets through it. If I need to run longer bullets, I am fine with the possibility of single feeding.

I shoot all copper so I have the same concern about magazine space. I will consult a gunsmith about a possible conversion to 35 Whelen or 280 AI.

The cartridge I was referring to was the belted magnum 308 Norma not the modern 300 Norma which would obviously be a completely impractical choice.

Are there any other cartridges that would be a more appropriate choice? Such as 280 AI?

I have a Brazilian M1908 large ring pre war Mauser that has a worn and corroded barrel, corroded bottom metal/trigger guard, but the receiver and bolt are in very good condition and operate very smoothly. I have shot this rifle and it does not do well with high BC monolithic bullets. Every other...