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    What gun would you want if the SHTF?

    This is a very well thought out and sustainable plan....
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    There’s something about a .308 Win and 168 SMKs

    Likewise... 43.5gr of Varget has been my sweet spot for quite some time. I usually don't mess with success...
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    Airguns Only: Some Florida Hunting

    So are you cruising around in a boat and shooting them in the vegetation and trees on the shoreline? How many do you typically get in a day?
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    There’s something about a .308 Win and 168 SMKs

    I have a Model 700 LTR that I had skim bedded and trigger work done and I mounted an NXS 5,5-22x56 scope on and it shoots 168SMKs so accurately that it's hard to believe. I once shot an 10 shot group under .3" at 100yds with it and have shot several 3 and 5 shot groups under .2". At 200 and...
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    What is the most overbore cartridge YOU HAVE USED?

    I had a 30-378 Weatherby that was a lot of fun. It easily printed inside of .6" at 100yds with Nosler 180gr BT's. I don't remember the FPS those bullets left the barrel at but it was crazy. Used it as a target and prairie dog rifle and never shot it at a game animal but would have had to use...
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    Is this RUST!?

    That much fouling at the muzzle from one factory test fire? I don't think so.... I think you bought a rifle that was returned for some reason. I'd return it and demand a truly new rifle.
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    10mm handgun

    No problem... We all make mistakes... On the subject of S&W 357magnum handguns I have a 6" S&W Model 66 and it's my absolute favorite revolver to shoot. I have custom grips on it and night sights and a friend worked the trigger for me but other than that it's box stock and with any load from...
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    10mm handgun

    Yeah... As far as I know the 629 only comes in 44magnum and a quick google confirmed it but then sometimes there are exceptions to almost any rule.
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    Improving the 308 Win performance

    Were you able to get reasonable accuracy out of bullets that light? I never have but then some of the newer bullets made these days may be a lot better.
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    Beautiful blacky

    You know... I've been hunting over 60 years and still get the flutters in my gut when I get a hard won shot at a animal, especially if it's a special one like your black wolf. I don't regret misses caused by that. I celebrate that I'm still able to experience that excitement and adrenaline rush...
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    Trying to get smart boar hog

    I'd never heard of a Figure 6 trap mentioned earlier in this thread but YouTube is my friend... LOL Figure 6 Trap
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    55gr vs 77gr 5.56

    That was precisely my logic when I bought my Mustang... LOL Not to totally hijack the thread though.... I bought my 6.5 Grendel AR specifically to hunt with. I love my 223 AR but mostly for small varmints and cheap target practice... The Grendel is the best compromise in recoil and weight...
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    Len's 463 Mile E-bike trip in hills of SW Wisconsin

    Len, You're an incredible photographer and that was a very exciting trip. Thanks for sharing. You're an inspiration to this old man... :)
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    I jumped on the 22 Creedmoor bandwagon

    WOW!!! That's a great shot and at a very long range for thermal. I doubt I've even attempted a shot beyond 125yds yet but then there's so much ground cover around here it would have to be down a forest road and the yotes are so heavily hunted around here that they don't pause on a road. They...
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    Should I get a long range shooting or hunting gun or try to balance between the two?

    I've never had or built a rifle specifically for long range target shooting. I'm primarily a hunter so my goal was always a moderately light rifle with a fairly fat barrel that would shoot under 2" at 300yds. If they'll do that then I'm a happy camper. My cartridge of choice is the 7SAUM and I...
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