Recent content by cakes

Get yourself a Shotmarker. In the big scheme of things, probably no more expensive than that big scope on your rifle. Most LR ranges have gone to these for competition as it gets rid of pulling targets down in the pits and speeds things up. Lot of shooters get their own for load development as...

I shoot all of the aforementioned. Hunting and F-class. The 6.5PRC and 7PRC are not based on the same cartridge. 7PRC is an entirely different "beast". I Shoot a straight 284 for hunting and f-class. With 180's a common node is 2820' with 4350. Converted my backup 284 to 6.5PRC/7mm. No-turn neck...

All wonderful choices. For the absolute in "air time"...it's all about getting flippers, step up to a 6mm in AR platform. My go to's are 20P, 223AI, 6AR-T40 and the 6 Hagar. Take them all out, but the Hagar with v-max's is merciless. Have fun! Eric in DL

One has to also consider that Hybrid target bullets have a thicker jacket as compared to a hunting version. This is to inhibit it shedding its jacket as compared to a hunting bullet with a thinner jacket which improves expansion. Shoot any bullet long enough on larger critters and you'll...

I'll chime in with my opinion as I go thru approximately 1500 Berger Hybrids [target] each year. I've noticed there is a definite following for people using this Hybrid for larger animals like elk. Some just love them and others have terrible results, usually pass thru's with minimal expansion...

I have had them ever since they became legal in MN and use them EVERY opportunity I can. My hearing is mostly gone and with 6 little granddaughters now hearing aids are forthcoming. Surprisingly turned my 30 Nosler into a little 243, the brake on that was unbearable. Just wished they were...

Most of the time on Redding bushings the stamping will have slightly raised burrs. As some have stated, you want the flat polished end up/stamping down...or polish the burrs flat. Just depends on the game one wants to play.

I'll agree with all those who voted "no change". IMO and per the articles I've read long ago its the sonic wave just in front of the meplat that creates a "barrier." I've shot numerous times in light to moderate rain at 1000 in F-Class and actually had some very nice scores as the wind is...

In the upper Midwest I'm seeing $45 -60/pound for most powders when they do show up on the shelves. Usually gone within 48 hours. As a high volume shooter I did like to keep a 2-3 year supply of components. Use about 15 pounds of H4350/year and no longer have my "comfort" supply of anything...

All of the above possible. My 2 cents. See this in f-class at 1000 quite often. Shoulder setup, "hard" shoulder hold vs soft. Also if one shoots in a different "light" condition you'll see vertical. Lots of possible rabbit holes. Good luck 👍

All wonderful posts and opinions on the best "deer" slayer. IMO it comes down to what you use the most because that's what gives you the most confidence which usually yields a well placed shot. I lend out a little Ruger RL 243 each season to a family with 2 small daughters. With a mild load of...

Your OP asks what tool? IMO I prefer PMA. Used them all and over the many years have 4 set up. One for each of my specific rifles. PITA to duplicate an exact setting if you change them so I just set them and never touch it. All my opinion, good luck. Cakes

Don't know what type of shooting discipline you 're after but the Harris, Elk River and Grand Forks ranges all have f-class leagues which are open to non-members during the summer shooting season. Good bunch of guys at all and tons of fun. Harris is usually 1000yds Thursday eves. Elk, 600 on...

I use JBM @ home and Strelock on my android phone at the range. I constantly compare the two and their results are usually identical. Eric in DL

Anybody have an idea of what happened to the supply chain of TPS rings. Trying to scrounge out a pair of 30mm and 1'" rings and all vendors list OTS until late spring. TPS online store/website lists all products as "OTS,not available". Tried to send an email to customer service but that appears...