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Waterbuck2008 reacted to rookhawk's post in the thread A Very Nice, Affordable Shotgun - Beretta Orvis Uplander Waterfowler with
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Thanks I'll chrono them after I get my rifle sighted in and shoot some groups. I'm guessing velocity around 2700 fps (CoreLokts seem...
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I bought five boxes of CoreLokt 175g at $35 box just to get used to my rifle and sight it in. Waitin for warmer weather. Plan to use...
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Waterbuck2008 replied to the thread 7mm Rem Mag.They might be the opposite of monometals, but I'm pretty sure you'll have predictable success with CoreLokt 175's through the 7mag. They...
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A Winchester M70 FWT or a Ruger Hawkeye in something like a 270 up through a 30'06 would never be a mistake. They are both affordable...
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30-06 and 308 both worked great for me during my younger years being great. The 30-06 is a rigby its heavier but the 308 is a kimber a...
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Waterbuck2008 replied to the thread Rifle for daughter.I agree with this concern completely. The availability of small frame rifles, and shotguns, too, is fun these days, but I get concerned...
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Sorry to hear about your shoulder and hoping for your speedy recovery. I’m surprised that Tikka made the grade considering how light...
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Waterbuck2008 replied to the thread Rifle for daughter.Both my daughters shoot .30-'06 with "standard length" stocks and do well with them. Biggest factor is setting up a scope for proper eye...
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Take a look at a scope that has true 1x at the low range like a Swaro Z6 or Z8i so you can use it with both eyes open if necessary. I'd...
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I have massive respect your above post. Too many people post looking for “advice” when what they really want is confirmation of their...
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Waterbuck2008 replied to the thread 375 RUM Any Fans?.That 1.75-6 would be excellent. Low to 4x is all you'll usually need. Let the big dog eat.
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Thanks for the great feedback! If I do take my 375 RUM, it’ll be sans muzzle break. I’ll remove and install the thread protector...
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I shoot a 10.5lb 460Wby. I shoot often, and it fits me well. Recoil as most say is never noticed on a hunt. A scope with longer eye...
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Waterbuck2008 replied to the thread 375 RUM Any Fans?.Should be fine as long as you're comfortable with it. I'm sure your PH would appreciate no muzzle brake.