Recent content by JOHNNIE WALKER

I went down this same road with my 30/06 a few years back. Ended up settling on the 168 TTSX. Availability was an issue and I couldn’t get the 175 LRX. Finding the proper setback from the lands was crucial. I also had a few conversations with the Barnes tech. 55.8 gr of H4350 drives that...

Ive thought about doing a 243AI. The ability to shoot 243 factory rounds is a nice option in todays world. But the ability to gain all the benefits of the improvement makes the build more worth it in my mind. And if you can afford an aftermarket barrel, a new set of dies really wouldn’t break...

I need a new scope for my crossbow. I need something very tough and durable. I hate cheap scopes. I don’t care about bells and whistles. Any suggestions?

Ive got one of those rifles. They don’t make em like that anymore.

I’ve shot them both out of a 30/06. Of the ones I pulled out of the dirt, the Barnes retained a nice uniform expansion. The GMX’s didn’t look so good. The 168 TTSX is my go-to bullet for my 30/06. Its the same performance each time.

The last elk I shot with a muzzleloader was in the state of Colorado. I used my CVA optima pro, and shot a 300 gr THOR. I would highly recommend THOR bullets to anyone. At roughly 100 yds the bullet hit the bull that was slightly quartering to me in the back of the shoulder. The bullet broke...

Have you looked for an old 742 Remington?

I’m really interested in these also. I would love to see some actual field results.

I‘m a big DIY guy. I’ve done a lot of stuff on my own, and made fun of people for taking the easy way out. I've spent long periods of time in wilderness areas alone, and prefer that to dealing with people. But I want this rifle to shoot really well, and I don’t want to have to wonder if I did...

Well, my model 10 Savage needs some help. It’s time for a re-barrel. I‘m looking for a good smith to help me out. Does anybody have a gunsmith they want to recommend???? If so, would you please include why you are recommending them. I’m not looking for somebody that thinks they are Gods gift to...

The 243 win is an awesome round. If you handload, you have an incredible amount of options. Theres also a wide variety of factory loads. Softer on the shoulder, cheaper, easier on meat and skins. It’s deadly on deer. I bet you couldn’t count how man kids killed their first deer with a 243...

There was no grinding done to the trigger. The bolt release slide needed to have some material removed for the “aftermarket“ trigger pack to fit. The safety of the firearm isn't affected. The bolt release is also not effected. Everything functions flawlessly. It’s not uncommon for aftermarket...

Ok, so about a day after creating this post, I ordered the trigger. I really appreciate the responses. They were reassuring. The trigger was for a Savage 10 Predator Hunter Max 1 in 260 Rem. The factory accutrigger was shot. I’ve actually hated it since I got the rifle. Once I got the JARD...

Anybody have any experience with JARD Trigger Systems? I’m considering replacing the trigger on my model 10 savage with one. I was going to get a Basix SAV 2, but my rifle has the bolt release in front of the trigger so that won’t work. I’m needing to replace the whole trigger pack/assembly...

That was my first trip to Wyoming. It looked like that part of the state was probably all the same. Its truly beautiful. The scenery was fantastic. The wind river range is popular for a reason. Once you get back almost to where you're not supposed to be the beauty really starts. But it didn’t...