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jmr40 replied to the thread Chronographs useless?.
For most people 30-50 fps variance at the muzzle isn't enough to matter if you're calculating trajectory. There are very few people or...
Aug 15, 2022 at 7:37 PM -
jmr40 replied to the thread Ruger customer service.
They have great customer service. Because they get a lot of practice. Not intended to bash Ruger, I've owned several and like most...
Aug 15, 2022 at 4:33 PM -
jmr40 replied to the thread Good reloading manual for 308 Winchester.
Reloading Data Center | Hodgdon (hodgdonreloading.com) Nosler Load Data Alliant Powder - Reloader's Guide Load Data « Ramshot Load...
Aug 15, 2022 at 1:52 PM -
jmr40 replied to the thread Mail-order ammo stolen by delivery co?.
My address is on Larkwood DR. I get packages and mail quite often meant for the same house number on Parkwood DR which is 5-6 miles...
Aug 15, 2022 at 1:45 PM -
jmr40 replied to the thread Better For Barrel Life, Heavy/Slow or Lighter/Fast?.
In this case, not enough difference to matter. The ratio of powder to bore diameter is the real key. For example, a 243 and 308 use...
Aug 14, 2022 at 4:43 PM -
jmr40 replied to the thread Memorial Knife.
I just worked a local rodeo the last 2 nights. I noted that a lot of the cowboys were carrying small fixed blades (about 3" blades or...
Aug 14, 2022 at 7:30 AM -
jmr40 replied to the thread Loading for .308 Win.
I have good news for you. The 308 is one of the easiest rounds to load for. I've not found a bullet, powder combo that didn't shoot...
Aug 13, 2022 at 7:33 AM -
jmr40 replied to the thread Shotgun and deers.
The shooting range that I belong to has a good population of deer and turkey. I've had to stop shooting on the rifle range, go down...
Aug 13, 2022 at 7:17 AM -
jmr40 replied to the thread 6.5 PRC The Fastest Growing Hunting cartridge.
Maybe 90% accurate. Changes come in small increments. But over time several small changes add up to a significant difference. If...
Aug 12, 2022 at 2:40 PM -
jmr40 replied to the thread Cartridge/bullet, caliber 30-06.
200 yards is too far to be concerned about. But the theory has been tested for close range defense uses. I cannot access the test...
Aug 11, 2022 at 1:41 PM -
jmr40 replied to the thread Favorite lever gun for hunting with iron sights?.
I would be looking at an older pre-safety Marlin or a pre-64 Winchester 94. If I decided on Marlin, it would be the straight stocked...
Aug 9, 2022
