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    Rifle Magazine Carrier

    I am hoping someone with a little more experience than myself can help. I have an upcoming rifle carbine class this fall and I am looking for a convenient method of carrying magazines. A friend of mine has a light weight harnesses that held 3/6 (the pouches could expand to go 2 deep)...
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    Nosler 280 AI Brass

    I am currently building a 280 Ackley Improved and my gunsmith has recommended the Nosler Brass. I am looking for a source of 280 AI brass, preferably Nosler. I realize I can easily fire form my brass, I was hoping for a shortcut and correctly head stamped brass. I appreciate any input.
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    Viper Vortex LR vs Nighforce SHV

    Viper Vortex 4-16X50 mm HS LR FFP MOA reticle vs Nightforce SHV 4-14X50 F1 30 MOA I am looking for a new scope for an ongoing rifle build. The title says it all. Build Remington 700 blueprinted action with a Proof Research barrel (1:9 twist) in an AG Composites stock. Caliber 280 AI...
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    Subsonic 5.56 ammo

    I just heard from my local gun shop that my new Smith Enterprise Wind Talker 5.56 sound suppressor arrived today. http://www.smithenterprise.com/products11.html Now I get to fill out my paperwork and wait on my tax stamp. This does however bring up a question. Where can I get subsonic 5.56...
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    Garmin GPS suggestions: Dakota 20 vs Oregon 450t

    For the hunters, I have used a GPS for hunting, hiking, camping, navigation on land and water for a long time. I have experience with both Garmin and Magellan . Currently I am looking at an upgrade to a Dakota 20 vs an Oregon 450t. I appreciate anyone's thoughts and suggestions.
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    Ergo Grips for the 1911..Recomendations?

    I currently have a 1911 that is a user gun. Not designed to be pretty, just as reliable as possible with the features I want. Currently I have a set of wooden grips on it that I really don't like. The checkering is poor and does not provide a great grip. Bottom line...I want new grips. I...
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    Bow hunting success

    Gentleman & Ladies; I have to share....Last Friday I went bow hunting. I am in East Texas and was hunting public land on Wright Pattman Lake. The weather was miserable for hunting, hot, humid, and there were 1X10 to the 23rd mosquitoes with a few yards radius. I had been in class all day...
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    Choosing a hunting pack for stalking and still hunting

    Members, I am in the market for a new hunting pack. I have hunted for 25+ years so I have a really good idea of how I like to hunt and what I want with me. I know about what size I want because I currently am using a pack with a 1300 cubic inches and it is more than large enough for all my...
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    Hunting Pack

    Members, I am in the market for a new hunting pack. I have hunted for 25+ years so I have a really good idea of how I like to hunt and what I want with me. I know about what size I want because I currently am using a pack with a 1300 cubic inches and it is more than large enough for all my...
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    Kahr K9 - Enough gun for me

    Just wanted to show off my current carry rig. I was in Shreveport, La a few hours ago and felt perfectly comfortable with my K9 as my primary gun in my carry rig. I must say I tend to carry heavier bullets in colder weather. I may be paranoid but I like the idea of deeper penetration...
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    My Perfect General Purpose Rifles Ramblings (Long)

    I write this in my personal quest for my perfect rifle. Let me define my personal rifle: A rifle to be my general purpose hunting rifle and my every day carry rifle. I also posted this on the sister sight: TFL The first question to be answered is: does a general purpose rifle exist? Noted...
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    My pet peeve on guns, shooting, training and tactics.

    Gentleman and Ladies, I do not mean any disrespect, but as has been stated before owning a firearm no more makes you an expert on shooting than does owning a violin make you a musician. If you have not had any training and/or experience then you are not an expert. It really bugs me when...
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    I won my first gun ever.

    I have went to Ducks Unlimited banquettes, Wild Turkey Federation dinners, and NRA benefits. I have never one a gun. I was once sitting at a table where everyone besides myself won a gun, although I did win a nifty gift certificate for breakfast at McDonalds. My wife asked me to shoot in a...
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    Remington 600 synthetic stock questions.

    I would like to replace the stock on my Remington 600 with a good light weight synthetic stock. I would like to keep the price of the stock under $200 and closer to $150 would truly be better. I would like the stock to weight about 24 oz. After research there does not appear to be much that...
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    New Knife

    I recently received a new custom knife from Mark Goldsworthy of Goldsworthy knives. Mark post on THR under the user name Cousin Jack. I have posted pictures of the knife below. Let me first state that Mark was a pleasure to do business with and I will purchase from him again. The price I paid...
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    ATV Hunting Rifle Carry

    I have a new to me Honda Rubicon 2003. I would like some suggestions of rifle carry. I have used to handle bar mounted systems and did not like them. I have also used the rack mounted holders the old style not the new style and they have some drawbacks also. I would like to know if anyone has...
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    Barrel Change on Remington 700

    Barrel Change on Remington 700. I have a Remington 700 BDL 30-06 that I use as a general purpose hunting rifle. In the past, the majority of my hunting was stand hunting with typical shots of 200-300 yards. When I originally purchased this rifle I had a muzzle brake installed, the barrel...
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    MBR Caliber Selection

    Gentleman, Let me preface this thread with the fact that I have never been in battle and I hope never to be. This is not an effort to Troll, or start a flame war, I just want your honest opinions. I am interested in purchasing a main battle rifle and I am interested in your input. I would...
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    Backup sights on a hunting rifle?

    Long. I am in the process of building my “all purpose†rifle. The game I hunt includes the Southern White Tail, I also hunt Feral Hogs the largest of which, generally, are no larger than 300#. The land I hunt is primarily pine thickets and deciduous forest. I do hunt clear cut areas and...
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    Suggestions for a New East Texas Deer Rifle (Long)

    Gentlemen, It is not often that I ask for advice, but I would like your thoughts on my next choice of rifles. My current hunting lease is in Cass County Texas, it is International Paper land that borders Army Corp of Engineers managed public land. My primary game is obviously the white tail...
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