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  1. Thread: Howa riffles

    by Huntbear
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    Howas are probably the best bang for the buck...

    Howas are probably the best bang for the buck available in a rifle. They are basically the Weatherby Vanguard/S&W 1500/Interarms Mark X. Excellent shooters right out of the box, and work very well...
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    I agree that shooting at 500 yards for most guys...

    I agree that shooting at 500 yards for most guys is not a good option. However, if you practice at those ranges, and shoot enough, it is a doable shot. I put probably 200 rounds down range with my...
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    .338 WM. 3 out of 4 of in our elk camp shoot em,...

    .338 WM. 3 out of 4 of in our elk camp shoot em, and the cartridge is deadly elk medicine. Elk have dropped at 100 ft - 410 yards with one shot. We shoot 210 gr. Nosler Partitions, in handloads at...
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    As far as group sizing goes, have you had the...

    As far as group sizing goes, have you had the action bedded and the barrel free floated? Bedding job and triggers are the first jobs in getting acurate rifles. If you are reloading trying for 1/2...
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    My nephew shoots a Browning bolt in 300 WSM. He...

    My nephew shoots a Browning bolt in 300 WSM. He absolutely loves it. One shot kill on his 2nd elk at 420 yards. He dropped where he stood. He is using Federal Factory ammo with the 180 gr....
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    I love it that gun. It shoots dime size holes at...

    I love it that gun. It shoots dime size holes at 200 yards. It has not been in the woods yet, but that is changing this year. I do not like the idea of it being a gun safe queen, lol. It needs...
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    SW Washington shooters

    Bob's in Longview just received a large shipment of ammo, some primers and some powder. Prices are fairly decent (it is amazing what you can call decent these days)
    Primers are limited to 500 per...
  8. Thread: 7mm/08 Load

    by Huntbear
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    Very nice. I am currently working on loads for...

    Very nice. I am currently working on loads for my 7mm-08. First out will be W760 with a magnum primer, 140 gr. Partition with Win. brass.

    It that does not work, will be trying Varget, then 3031.
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    Thanks for the welcome guys. I shoot as...

    Thanks for the welcome guys.

    I shoot as follows:

    .257 AI custom on a Howa action I built myself Walnut stock, purple heart and brass accents on the forend tip, and grip cap.

    7mm-08 custom...
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    Howdy from the Pacific Northwest

    I just wanted to say howdy, and introduce myself. I am a long time reloader, but still learning. I am, also, an avid hunter, shooter, fisherman, and a trained gunsmith. I look forward to some...
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Abbreviations used in Reloading

BP Bronze Point IMR Improved Military Rifle PTD Pointed
BR Bench Rest M Magnum RN Round Nose
BT Boat Tail PL Power-Lokt SP Soft Point
C Compressed Charge PR Primer SPCL Soft Point "Core-Lokt"
HP Hollow Point PSPCL Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" C.O.L. Cartridge Overall Length
PSP Pointed Soft Point Spz Spitzer Point SBT Spitzer Boat Tail
LRN Lead Round Nose LWC Lead Wad Cutter LSWC Lead Semi Wad Cutter
GC Gas Check        

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