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    7mm-08 pet loads

    I've got a couple of 7-08's and these work well in both: 140 Accubond- 42g Varget, OAL 2.803 45g IMR 4350, OAL 2.803 47g Big Game, OAL 2.803 140 Partition-- 42g RL15, OAL 2.803 120 BT- 45g Varget, OAL 2.803
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    Deal alert ..ruger american rifles $199 at walmart..

    I wound up with a '06 and .243 myself. As you said, I didn't really need them, but that's never stopped me before.
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    Hunting scope

    I owned the Summit for a while. It has the typical S&B stellar optics, and an almost unusable thin wire duplex reticle, at least for my 50+ yr old eyes. I got rid of it pronto.
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    What's your Favorite 7RM Load

    The usual "work up to these loads" disclaimer applies: 69g H4831SC/150 NBT 66.5g RL22/160 AB 69g RL22/140 AB 68g RL22/160NPT 71.5 Retumbo/160 AB
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    Barbary Sheep ?

    I've been very fortunate to have spent lots and lots of time hunting free range aoudad sheep here in West Texas, both in the Trans Pecos and caprock escarpment country NE of Midland, TX. I've probably killed/culled over 100 of them, as years ago there were many ranchers out here who hated the...
  6. J

    Melting bullet tips

    I like some Hornady bullets, but this has to be one of the most ridiculous things I've ever heard.
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    best bore cleaner ?

    Kroil for powder, wipeout or BoreTech elimnator for copper.
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    trouble with 160 gr partitions in my 7mm mag

    I agree 100%. I've gotten the best accuracy when near max pressure/velocities. Are you running these loads through a chrono?
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    7mm-08 Deer Loads

    Love the 7-08. The older I get, the more I like it. Work up to these: 140 Accubond 41-42 g Varget 41-42 RL 15 44g H414 46.5g Big Game 45-46g IMR 4350
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    Got Em - Meopta HD Binos and Spotter

    You did good idaho....really good. I have the same binocs and S2 spotter, only mine has the 70x eyepiece. World class is right. I had a Kowa 884 and the S2 at the same time for a short while, and the S2 is just as sharp at all mags up to 45x, and sharper than the Kowa at mags above that...
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    HD and ED glass meaning

    I'm all for checking out the used prices on higher end glass, as mentioned. If you decide on new, I'd very much recommend you check out the Vanguard Endeavor EDII series. Fantastic glass, appears to be pretty solid.
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    Optics Warranty-Leupold or Zeiss

    My hunting buddy had his Zeiss spotter focus mechanism break a couple or so years ago. He sent it to Zeiss, they sent it to Germany, and he had his repaired spotter back 5 months later. In the meantime, communication was rather poor. He wasn't impressed.
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    Mule Deer - Northern AZ - Too many options

    You're in quite the enviable position! I'm a 7mm junkie. When heading out to hunt mule deer, I never leave the house without my Nosler Patriot 7mm08/140 AB combo, or one of my 7RemMag's and 160 AB's. Good luck!
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    Spotting scopes and tripods

    Good call nv........Fluvanna to be exact.
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    Spotting scopes and tripods

    Straight works good too! Aoudad sheep hunting in West Texas.
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    Spotting scopes and tripods

    I owned the Kowa 884 and Meopta S2 at the same time, and had them side by side for literally hours at a time. At magnifications of up to 30-35x, I could tell very little difference, both being fantastic. At mags 40x+, the S2 was sharper and colors just popped into view, just noticeably better...
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    Meopta rifle scopes

    I believe OL attempts to test new model stuff IIRC. I am also a fan of Meopta, owning the 10x42HD, and the S2 spotter, which is the finest spotting scope I've ever used, and I've had it side by side many times with my guide buddy's Zeiss FL T, Swaro 80HD, and Nikon 82ED. The image clarity at...
  18. J

    Tikka T3 Lite Stainless load development

    My Tikkas are boring like that too. Gotta love that 7mm/160 AB combo. Nice shootin'.
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    Namibia Trip May 2015 - Story Updated

    Nice pics, and I'm looking forward to the story too! I've killed over 30 head of African plains game with a 7mm 160 Accubond combo. What was your combo? Congrats!
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    30-06 and 7mmRM at the range

    As others have mentioned, and I agree.....every time I try a new load work up in my 7 RM's I grab RL 22 first. I always start at .010 off lands, find pressure, and go from there.
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