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    What’s everyone using for Buffalo?

    What’s your go to gun for cape buff?
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    Opinions on 30-06

    I don’t mind spending the money, I don’t plan on buying some budget rifle with a cheap stock. I want real wood or good quality synthetic. SAKO is a little above my price range. I’m trying to stay within $1500-$1800
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    general purpose bullet for the 6.5x55 cartridge

    Iv used 139gr privi so for hogs, worked well. For anything bigger I’d go with a pronoun 140gr
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    Opinions on 30-06

    So Iv decided In the near future I’d like to get a rifle chambered in 30-06. I had a Winchester 1895 I sold and loved it. Im currently looking at the Winchester Alaskan Because I like the fact it come with iron sights. Can anyone recommend any other brand I should be looking at. It will be my...
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    375 more than I need?

    If you want it, get it. Treat yourself. There are plenty of guys who use the .375 on elk and moose and bear. Can you use it on a deer sure, maybe a little big maybe not. Life’s to short if you want it get it.
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    Anyone use a 6.5X55 ?

    I own a CZ 550FS in 6.5X55. Just used on hogs for now till I move north to Alaska. Anyone else like them?
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    Hunting technique

    Iv read in books a lot of hunters in the dark continent don’t use slings because when you have to make a quick shot it gets in the way. Which ruining a shot could make or break your trip depending on the animal your hunting. Also the sticks are good because you can carry them when your stalking.
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    Free range or not?

    I’m in Florida and down here the outfitters use free range as meaning there fenced on a large property but there is no guarantee you’ll shoot something. It’s mostly catered towards first time hunters. They’ll charge $350 for a half day hog hunt. There are places that charge less then that but...
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    In your opinion what makes a Big Game Hunter

    what makes a Big game hunter. Or what makes a good one in your own thoughts
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    Question on .375 H&H rifle

    How would I know if it needs it? I was going to do it to protec the stock
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    Question on .375 H&H rifle

    Yeah I will most likely have it bedded before I shoot it
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    375H&H...now what?

    Iv found that is the way to go
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    Question on .375 H&H rifle

    Im looking at the Winchester 70 in .375 H&H. My question is, right out of the box what does the rifle need to be Dangerious game ready? I.E. trigger job, bolt polish anything?
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    375H&H...now what?

    I told my wife I wanted a 375 H&H and she got so pist
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    Jungle lore Corbett

    just won a copy of jungle lore on eBay for $22. What kind of read am I in fore
 
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