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    Browning x-bolt long range hunting rifle

    I have 2 X-bolt rifles. One in 28 Nosler and another in 300 Win Mag. Both are sub MOA shooters and topped with a Vortex PST Gen II scope in 5X25X50. In the .308 caliber 300 PRC cartridge is a good option, but less availability of ammo than the 300WM.
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    which loads for 7mm-08?

    Great news! Lapua is introducing 7mm-08 brass this year. No need to resize .308 or .243 brass. I spoke with the folks at Lapua last week at the SHOT Show. Products - Lapua
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    300 Win Mag seating depth

    I am reloading for my Savage Weather Warrior 116 in 300 Win Mag. Based on a 180 grain Nosler Accubond the COAL is 3.580 touching the lands (split neck case method). The detachable magazine will only allow a 3.48 COAL. The recommended max COAL is 3.340. Will the .100 jump affect the...
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    Do You Hunt With A Muzzleloader?

    78 grains by weight of Blackhorn 209 290 grain Barnes Spitfire T-EZ T/C Omega Harvested a 330 inch elk in Utah in 2013 @ 225 yards. Double lung shot.
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    7mm-08 bullets/loads

    My 14 year old daughter drew two limited draw black bear hunts this spring in Washington and Idaho (0.3% odds). Both areas are spot and stalk only. She has been hunting with a .243 but I wanted a heavier bullet on bears. I just bought her a stainless Savage Weather Warrior in 7mm-08, Talley...
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