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I am currently doing a search for a new hunting rifle. I find a model I am very interested in and it comes in two versions. One version has a 416 SS receiver and barrel with a matte finish and the other version has a steel receiver and barrel (I think 4140) that has a tungsten Cerakote finish. I...

After I clean my barrels, I have been running a patch with some rem oil on it through the barrel to provide some corrosion protection for longer term storage. Someone recently told me this is a no no as you should not use any oils that contain teflon or silicon on the inside of the barrel...

So I am having much consternation regarding a light weight rifle for Elk that would also be suitable for Mule deer. Shots on both, out to 400 yards but no farther. I like the Tikka T3x rifles and am eyeing the new ROUGHTECH with a 24 inch SS barrel and SS brake in 7mm Rem Mag. Curious if there...

Happy Thanksgiving Everybody! I currently have a 300 Ultra Mag (300 WBY) and am looking to size down a bit to a standard 300 Mag. Looking at the Tikka T3 in 300 Win Mag or 300 WSM. Ballistically, they seem the same while the 300 WSM is a shorter action. Looking for thoughts on accuracy? Will...

I am planning on booking an elk hunt in western Wyoming for the 2026 or 2027 season and have been searching around on the internet for a good outfitter. If anyone has had good experiences with an outfitter in this area I would appreciate your thoughts and suggestions. As this will be my first...

I have been patiently waiting now for about two years for SAKO/Tikka to start producing rifles in 7mm PRC and am surprised this has not happened yet. If anyone can share any insight as to when this might happen (or nor) it would be appreciated.

I am looking to pick up a new rifle in a 6.5 caliber. I know the 6.5 PRC is very much in vogue these days, but I am also considering the Weatherby 6.5 RPM and the Weatherby 6.5-300. I love Weatherby Accumarks so I am leaning towards the Weatherby calibers. I think the 6.5-300 may be overkill so...

I was not sure where to post this question so I am hoping the reloading page will work. Organizing my gear and ended up with a dozen boxes of older ammo that are half empty. They were either loads that did not shoot great or for rifles I no longer have. I need to destroy and/or safely dispose of...

My collection has been growing and it's time to look at insuring everything in my gun safe. I am looking for suggestion or recommendations for reputable companies that insure firearms. Is it good to insure through your homeowner's insurance or is it better to insure through a company that...

As a general rule of thumb will fully bedding the action in a fiberglass stock on a bolt action rifle improve accuracy? Are there different types of bedding and if so what is the preferred method? What are the pro's and con's to bedding an action? Is there any potential downside to bedding the...

I have a Weatherby Mark V Accumark shipping to me next month chambered in 7mm PRC. I see Nosler has 7mm PRC long range ammo using 175 grain Accubonds. Very interested in this ammo and would like to know if anybody has used it for elk hunting and if so can you share your perspective and...

I am planning a Wyoming Elk hunt for 2026. I need to be prepared to take shots out to 600 yards. I am looking at a 7mm PRC and 28 Nosler. I would appreciate your thoughts on the best caliber and rifle choices.

Just picked up a 7mm PRC for an elk hunt I am planning for 2025. I Also picked up some Hornady Outfitter ammo loaded with 160 grain CX bullets. I have had good luck with Barnes bullets but have not used the CX. I would love to hear people's real-life experiences with the 160 grain CX bullets on...

Just picked up a new Tikka T3 in 6.5 PRC. Looking at ammo and I am curious about the 143 grain Norma Bondstrikes. Does anyone have any real world hunting experience with this bullet you can share? I like that they are a bonded bullet and the BC is very high at .629.

I am mounting a new scope on my Weatherby Mark V Accumark in 300 WBY and cannot decide if I should go with a picatinny rail or direct mounts. The scope is a Leupold VX6-HD 3-18 x 50mm. One option is to mount a steel picatinny rail and then use PRW2 rings or something similar. I like this method...

When mounting a new scope is it critical to lap the rings or is this an unnecessary step?

I have a Weatherby Mark V Accumark chambered in 300 WBY. It shoots sub-MOA groups averaging around .88 in size. The accuracy is pretty good but I would like to get down to 1/2 MOA groups if possible. The rifle has the stock Criterion #3 taper barrel. I am considering purchasing a new barrel and...

I recently picked up a brand new Weatherby Mark V Accumark in 300 WBY that has a hand laid fiberglass stock which is painted with a camo pattern. The stock does not have knurling in the grip areas and I find it to be slippery. As this is a hunting rifle I want to correct this. What is the best...

Just curious what people are using for a scope magnification out to 400 yards? I plan on doing a few western hunts for deer and elk over the coming years. My maximum ethical shot distance will be 400 yards. I am wondering what power range the optimal scope would be? Currently looking at a VX5...

I have been taking a serious look at the 338-378 WBY as a longer-range big game cartridge (400-600 yds). The Weatherby factory load shooting the 225 grain Barnes TTSX shoots as fast and as flat as my 300 WBY but packs a lot more punch. If anybody has experience hunting with this cartridge, I...