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    Savage 340

    i shoot 150grain plated bullets out of mine. One inch or less groups at 100 yards with a velocity of 2006 fps using Reloader 7 powder.
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    UT Tower shooting - 55 years ago

    I live in Austin Texas. t That day I called my father and asked him if I could take my 30-06 and shoot at the tower. He said no way, stay home. A schoolmate of mine was killed.
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    RIP Art Eatman

    He owned the land where my home is in Austin TX. He used to walk behind my home hunting quail with a Win Model 12. He was a good man.
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    So, what did you buy yourself for Christmas?

    Sightmark Wraith HD night vision scope
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    Ruger American 7.62X39 owners

    I have the Ruger American Ranch and the CZ527 in 7.62X39. Where I hunt in central Texas, my longest shot is 150 yards. I have killed several hogs and one doe with PPU 124 grain round nose soft point. Both rifles are accurate with steel case Tula, Wolf and Red Army Standard ammo. They are my...
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    Who likes maple?!

    it looks odd on modern rifles but beautiful on my flintlocks.
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    Need recommendations for quiet air fun for taking squirrels You can

    My Beeman R1 177 works great on tree rats. I use the H&N wadcutter pellet. Also use Kania traps. The break the neck.
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    CZ 527 Scope?

    I put a Leupold VX-3i 1.5 X 5 on mine. It works great with good bolt clearance.
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    Need load data: 12-ga, 2 3/4"; 4-buck; Winchester-571; Win AA hull; any primer.

    There is nothing in the Lyman # 4 shotshell either. I only use 571 for 16 guage 1 1/8 loads.
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    Funnest gun you have shot

    5 inch 38 (5/38)
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    Removing RKW finish on Rem. stock?!?

    I used steel wool to take the shine off my 1100's. It is not like stripping down to the wood, but I am satisfied.
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    Hornady lead round balls.

    Hornaday round balls I believe they weigh 230 grains.
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    Light Recoiling Deer Rifle

    7-08 By older brother gave my 7 year old grandson a Remington model 7 in 7-08. His two sons used the rifle to take deer with reduced reloads. His load was 26 grains do SR4759 with a 120 grain Hornaday pistol bullet. That bullet has been discontinued. I called Sierra and was told their 120...
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    How did you celebrate Veteran's Day?

    I was the Navy honoree in the Austin TX parade Sunday morning. I road in a Mercedes-Benz convertible up Congress Ave to the State Capitol. I then went to church where we honored all veterans.
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    .30-06 bullet choice

    I have use Sierra Pro Hunters, 150 grain flatbase in my 30-06 for almost 50 years. They expand well on our small Texas deer and will go completely through a hog shot broadside in the head. We do not have bear to hunt. Joel Lehman, Austin TX
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    Age of people on THR

    I am 65 today, Sep 27. I remember being the bird dog for my father several years before I started first grade.
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    Hi Point Carbine - couple questions

    My 4595 feds everything. I normally shoot LSWC, but I have tried TC, JHP, FMJ, all with no problems.
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    Alarm system recommendations?

    Bad experience with ADT customer service. I had been an ADT customer since 1990. We had good service. In June 2011 I switched to ATT U-verse for tv, internet and phone. After many attempts to get my system to work, ATT stated my 21 year old system had voltage that was not compatible with...
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    Ancient IMR-3031 safe to use?

    I just finished the last can of 3031 that I bought in 1965 for $1.50 at a close out sale. I works fine.
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