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The average hunter would be well served by a 7mm-08 The average new hunter would be well served by a 7mm-08 -
Alex38 reacted to RAVEN ROCKS PRECISION's post in the thread Sale On 308 Win Norma Oryx Ammo (Made In Sweden) - 10 Boxes For $249.50 + Free Shipping with
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1 Box - $29.95 5 Boxes - $129.75 10 Boxes - $249.50 & FREE SHIPPING All orders over $150 qualify for free shipping. This is made in... -
If you decide to re-barrel down the road, try a 5R 1:8 Twist .270 Winchester, which will allow you to access the newer, heavier bullets...
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Leave it as a 270 if it shoots well. When you wear the throat or barrel out then re barrel to what you like.
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I have a .270, .280AI, and the .30-06. They are all .30-06 based cartridges and all fill the same "slot," albeit in slightly different...
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Keep it as a 270!
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Alex38 reacted to gsdog1's post in the thread Parkwest SD-76 Dark Continent Rifle in 375 H&H – First Impressions with Love.
To summarize the below: What: Parkwest Arms SD-76 Dark Continent rifle with NightForce ATACR glass. Why: I’m heading to Mozambique...
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Alex38 reacted to dougfinn's post in the thread Current Production Winchester Mod 70 Safari Express with Like.
I had a Safari Express in .375 H&H. Excellent fit, finish and accuracy. I would highly recommend one. The only downside was its weight...
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Alex38 reacted to PHOENIX PHIL's post in the thread Current Production Winchester Mod 70 Safari Express with Like.
Nothing wrong, the design is for three rounds fully in the magazine. It’s one of the criticisms often cited against the M70. You can...
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I still like the "California" glossy stocks and all. Just a fun reminder of older (and better) days.
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As a kid in the 70's and early 80's, I remember seeing advertisements in NRA's American Rifleman for the Bank of Boulder offering a free...
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Misspoke. .300WBY in all cases. Not .300WM
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In 1973 I purchased my first new gun, a Weatherby Mark 5 in 300WM. The dealer/gunsmith installed a double (set) trigger with a little...
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Alex38 reacted to Altitude sickness's post in the thread Current Production Winchester Mod 70 Safari Express with Like.
My .416 Taylor shown above it will back up my wife on Buffalo and hopefully an eland for me
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Alex38 reacted to PHOENIX PHIL's post in the thread Current Production Winchester Mod 70 Safari Express with Like.
I love my M70's. Have a few of them in the safe. One less now as my son actually took me seriously when I told him the M70...