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  1. D

    Elephant hunting rifle, bullets and scope ?

    Which rifle, scope and bullets to hunt elephants in Zimbabwe and Namibia ?
  2. M

    Tikka Superlite vs X-bolt Mountain Pro

    I have been reading the forums, watching reviews, etc and would like some advice. I am looking to buy a new .300 WM rifle for Elk. I am looking for a lighter gun as my trips are in the backcountry of Idaho. I am debating between the Tikka T3x Superlite vs the new X-bolt mountain pro. The price...
  3. M

    Best Caliber Rifle Elk

    Hi everyone, so I am new Elk and deer hunter. I grew up hunting mostly upland game. I am going on a guided Elk hunt in October in Idaho and I looking to purchase a larger caliber rifle than my 6.5 creedmoor. I’ve ready many articles debating this topic. I am a big guy 6-3 230. Not afraid of a...
    • mwarizona
    • Thread
    • caliber elk elk cartridge elk hunt rifle
    • Replies: 231
    • Forum: Elk Hunting
  4. J

    SELLER: Rossi R92 w/Extras

    For sale, Rossi R92 rifle in .357 mag. All metal is stainless steel with wood stock and stainless buttcap. It has a 20" barrel with 10+1 capacity. Leather wrapped lever/handgaurd with black buffalo leather sling and buttstock wrap. I have a nearly full box of Buffalo Bore 200gr hunting ammo that...
  5. C

    Long range backpack rifle

    First post here after lurking for a long time. I am hopping to gain some advise from some of you. I am looking for my next rifle. A little back ground on me first, for context. I have two rifles so far, a savage 111 lrh in 6.5/284 Norma, and a savage 110 tactical in 6.5 Creedmoor. Both shoot...
  6. A

    Hunting and Shooting Shows

    Hello gents. With having to spend so much time at home with all the Corona craziness. What’s everyone’s favorite hunting/shooting shows? Or even youtube channels? I’ve watched all the Long Range Pursuit, Fresh Tracks, and Meateater that there is. Usually don’t watch much tv but now I’m running...
  7. M

    How do YOU put together a rifle?

    Everyone has their tips and tricks for when they put together a rifle. Some common ones are "push the rings forward before you tighten them to the bases" and "use blue loctite on everything scope related" or the less common "lap your rings to your rail" and "torque then loosen then retorque your...
  8. A

    New Rifle Opinion

    I am having a new rifle built with the following options - 300 Winchester Magnum McMillan Game Hunter - Olive with Black Speckletone Deviant Hunter - LA Proof Research Carbon Barrel - 26" Sendero Jewell Trigger - 2.5lbs Bottom Metal - OEM Remington BDL My question is more cosmetic than...
  9. K

    New to long range , HELP WITH RIFLE BUILD?

    i have a standard Winchester model 70 chambered in 7mm rem mag. I intend on completely rebuilding this rifle, going to get new barrel , new stock, and maybe even a completely new Montana rifle co. Action. But where do I start? First thing I’m buying is a vortex viper pst gen 2 scope. But I don’t...
  10. Tom Stanbury

    Newbie But Oldie in the Deep South

    Hey! I'm new to this exchange, but I've been poking paper and game for many decades. I enjoy semi-auto and revolver pistols, along with bolt action and AR rifle platforms. Experienced in .17 HMR, 22LR, .243 WIN, 5.56 NATO, 7 MM REM MAG, 9MM. I reload a little. And I enjoy building rifles. I...
    • Tom Stanbury
    • Thread
    • ar 15 bolt action custom custom built pistol reloading rem 700 rifle ruger .22lr ruger 1022
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Member Introductions
  11. D

    Shootin Beavers

    Got some problem beavers damning up a pond overflow stream, this is causing some massive overfilling that is destroying both driveways on our property and neighbors property. I’m fine with beavers, were generally pretty good, but they’ve overstepped and time to go to war. Friend who’s a beaver...
    • Deleted member 103481
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    • beaver rifle shotgun varmint
    • Replies: 51
    • Forum: General Discussion
  12. Misha

    New carbon fiber stocks

    Anyone have any experience with Hardy Rifles or Southfort Labs rifle stocks? (sorry if this has been discussed somewhere) https://www.hardyrifle.co.nz/ https://www.southfortlabs.com/ Does anyone use AG composites stocks? I know Manners and Mcmillan are great, but wanted to check out these other...
  13. D

    X Bolt Max Long Range Hunter

    Thoughts? https://www.browning.com/products/firearms/rifles/x-bolt/current-production/xbolt-max-long-range-hunter.html Browning continues their trend of offering fast twist factory rifles. Personally wish 338 RUM was an option. 8.5 pound fast twist rifle with a brake and an adjustable cheek...
  14. samtello

    Boresight, Record Zero, and Verification of Zero

    This is an update to the thread on Boresight Question Research, that I posted last year Dec 14, 2017. https://www.longrangehunting.com/threads/boresight-question-research-i-need-your-help-participate.195390/page-4#post-1378464 Here is a clip I am working on an App calling it Recordfire that...
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    Just a Heads Up on Game Bags

    Black Ovis Game Bags on Camofire today.
    • Josh Young
    • Thread
    • archery big game deer hunting elk hunting long range hunting rifle
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Elk Hunting
  16. OTC Bull Elk, Public Land, CO 2nd Rifle Season 2017 – My Story

    OTC Bull Elk, Public Land, CO 2nd Rifle Season 2017 – My Story

    OTC Bull Elk, Public Land, CO 2nd Rifle Season 2017 By Chris Gardner I wanted to share my story for those that may be looking to embark on their first journey out west to pursue free ranging game in the mountains. I learn a lot from reading: hunting & shooting magazines coming to the house...
  17. LoneStar308

    OTC Bull Elk, Public Land, CO 2nd Rifle Season 2017 – My Story

    I wanted to share my story for those that may be looking to embark on their first journey out west to pursue free ranging game in the mountains. I learn a lot from reading: hunting & shooting magazines coming to the house every month, online forums, websites, etc. Maybe this story will inspire...
    • LoneStar308
    • Thread
    • backpacking bull elk colorado otc public land rifle
    • Replies: 47
    • Forum: Elk Hunting
  18. samtello

    Boresight Question Research, I need your Help participate!!!!

    I am creating an app that will use a smartphone to determine boresight. It will work on a scoped rifle, tactical optics and hunting/sniping scopes. It allows the user to do three things, bore scope in reference to the rifle chamber and store chamber location, record the sight setting after the...
  19. bbckfh

    Need advice on rifle

    First: thanks in advance for listening... So I need some advice. I currently have two Browning X-Bolts. One a Hunter in .308 Win and one a Long Range Hunter in 6.5 Creedmoor. Both have the same action and trigger, the '08 has a 22" sporter barrel and the 6.5 a 26" threaded "heavy sporter"...
  20. O

    HELP - Can't figure out what rifle nor what scope this is?

    Just found this old rifle online. Chambered in 308 but thats about as much info as there is to it. It looks like a Remington 700 with a bull barrel of sorts but I'm not sure. As for the scope there aren't any pictures that can show the make. Can anyone help me out?

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