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    Thoughts on letting go...

    When I was younger and $ were tighter I traded or sold several guns that I really regret parting with , a Sako Finfire 22 Varmint , 3030 Winchester 94 , 6.5x55 Mauser, 700 BDL in 243 and a Tack driving Brno model 2 amongst others . I think I will just hang on to what I have now as prices go up...
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    303 British Powder

    A lot were shipped to Canada , Australia , New Zealand etc , all Commonwealth countries with a rich history of the 303 British as an armed service cartridge . I have had several shoulder ops so don't want to have it kick any harder as the no 1 sportier is a lot lighter than the No 4 etc . The...
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    303 British Powder

    I have a Ruger no 1 in 303 British , I am using AR2208 known as Varget in the states , 41 grains for 2463 fps behind 174 Hornady projectiles about 1.75 Moa at 100 yards
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    ? What years were "pre-RemMarlington" Marlin lever rifles? Model '92 in .357

    I have a 357 Marlin 94 bought new in circa 2002 , its a gem will never sell it , shoots 38 semi wad cutters fine and handloaded with the Hornady 158 grain XTP projectile is effective on pigs and small deer breeds Fallow / Whitetail to 100 yards . Mine has a Burris 2x7 which is ideal .
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    Subsonic 303

    Hi guys after a subsonic load for a Ruger 303 no 1 , would prefer to use Trail Boss , range load only no hunting application intended , thanks .:)
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    new 308 load info

    Yes definetly primarily a hunting rifle, Im planning on getting next year a 223... 26 " heavy barrel, 1 in 7 or 8 with an eye to competing in F class std and other target disciplines.So the 308 will be my allround go to hunter and Im feeling completely comfortable with that following the good...
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    new 308 load info

    Hi guys and thanks again for all the input, as I said originally this post is in the nature of homework and I have gleaned a lot . The Browning became available at a 20% discount and I had to get my name on an order list asap . If I had time to really think about the twist in 308 I may have...
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    new 308 load info

    Hi Skyshot, yeah just to clarify I meant to punch paper with 168 Matchkings and hunt with 168 game kings . The prohunter was on my radar and I will be writing your load down to try . Shillen Barrels site states 1:12 suitable up to 170 so will tryb 168 as Trophy Boars on Cape Yorke in Queensland...
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    new 308 load info

    Thanks for the feedback guys , good to know Im on the right track :)
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    Hi Power vs CZ 75

    I had a CZ 85 9mm , I shot a lot of IDPA with it and fired a case of Norinco, 2000 rounds one season , It never jammed ever , not one round .
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    Double Barrel Defense Shotguns?

    I used to be an R/O at a range and we had a speed shoot on bowling pins with pumps , plenty of people short stroked them from the pressure of competition let alone a home invasion. If youre gunna have a double it should be hammerless and ejector to get those next two cartridges in and ready to...
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    new 308 load info

    Hi guys , ive been shooting a long time but just ordered a Browning A bolt stainles Stalker in 308.Which is a new calibre for me. It has a sporter weight brl 1:12 twist. 22 inches long. Im trying to do some homework on loads to speed up the development when I get the rifle . From what I can...
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