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    Browning A-Bolt 280AI Build

    cool build, I have a 280 abolt for this exact project. 24" Bob Jury barrel, #2 contour throated for 160-162 grain bullets, 1:9 twist. I have the same barrel in 7 mag that shoots awesome with 168 Nosler lrab
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    Pants advice

    I purchased a set of the Born Primitive pants. I have worn them a lot and they seem bullet proof. Comfortable, well laid out. Only drawback is that I find them quite noisy. Just walking around and they make noise.
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    Found Primers but are they too much $$$

    Federal magnum primers in Armstrong BC on Friday were $18/100. Starting to show up finally. The guys asking $75/ 100 can keep them
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    Fierce carbon barrels

    Did you get one, I am interested as well.
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    What outer layer for cold weather elk hunt

    For temps down to 0 F, hiking and horsebacking, poly pro or merino wool long sleeve t- shirt, king of the mountain shirt / pull over / sweater then a Kuiu guide jacket. Poly pro or merino wool long johns, Kuiu Guide pants. As it cools down, add layers as needed. A good wool hat and snowmobile...
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    Kimber Mountain Ascent 6.5CM Help

    Mine shot great from the start. It got a little faster after 100-120 rounds through it. That's normal according to my gunsmith. I had him look at it before I shot it. He said to run a couple hundred rounds through it then bring it in if it needs work. I adjusted the trigger a bit lighter and...
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    Are the WSSM cartridges dead?

    I have 3 of the 25 wssm's, 1 browning and 2 winchesters. The local gun shop has no problem ordering shells for the 25, says he didn't realize how many are around. Excellent sheep and deer gun. I panicked and bought as much brass as possible due to it being obsolete and now have 2500 casings...
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    Hind sight being 20/20?

    1. Buy a reloading set up. I inherited mine with a 270 BSA from My father. 2. Get a short action stainless action in a light weight set up for the mountains. I have a 7-08 Kimber. 3. Get a long action for everything else, my current favorite is a Kimber Mtn ascent in 280 AI-...
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