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Topic: First Blood |
JASmith
Replies: 6
Views: 4970
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Forum: Varmint Hunting Posted: Wed Dec 16, 2009 6:53 pm Subject: Re: First Blood |
There is something special about the first. Most, but not all, of my rifles, shotguns and pistols have gone through enough game that I've forgotten the first.
Yours is even more special because ... |
Topic: .243 Post - Three Years Later |
JASmith
Replies: 15
Views: 12691
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Forum: Big Game Hunting Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2009 11:16 pm Subject: Re: .243 Post - Three Years Later |
[quote="Vince"]
I like the look of the 6.5 Grendel. What is the parent case? Do you think that it will offer much above the .243 Win or the .243 AI?
Cheers, Vince[/quote]
The 6.5 Grendel is ... |
Topic: .243 Post - Three Years Later |
JASmith
Replies: 15
Views: 12691
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Forum: Big Game Hunting Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2009 8:05 am Subject: Re: .243 Post - Three Years Later |
Yup!
My youngest son has a 24" Overwatch from Alexander Arms -- admittedly a bit long for classic AR styles, but he really likes how it shoots and it meets his needs. |
Topic: .243 Post - Three Years Later |
JASmith
Replies: 15
Views: 12691
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Forum: Big Game Hunting Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2009 9:17 pm Subject: Re: .243 Post - Three Years Later |
| [quote="slimjim"]I had a .243 and a .308 and sold them both in the last 6 months. Not because of the cartridge but I didn't care for the rifle. I have heard frequently that the .243 has a short barr ... |
Topic: .270 Win or .308 Win |
JASmith
Replies: 84
Views: 61941
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Forum: Gun & Firearm Discussions Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 7:53 pm Subject: Re: .270 Win or .308 Win |
| [quote="slimjim"]I think you are just going to have to choose because there really is no wrong answer. I hand load both. The .308 is more efficient on powder and there are more bullets and loads for ... |
Topic: Scopes with BDC Reticles for Centerfire Rifles |
JASmith
Replies: 23
Views: 44839
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Forum: Gun & Firearm Discussions Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 8:22 pm Subject: Re: Scopes with BDC Reticles for Centerfire Rifles |
| Check out http://shootersnotes.com/ for some illustrations of Mil-Dot reticles and the size of the target. The illustrations can be used as a visual reference for where to place the dots -- most of u ... |
Topic: Cast Bullets |
JASmith
Replies: 52
Views: 45567
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Forum: Reloading Ammunition Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 8:12 pm Subject: Re: Cast Bullets |
Lyman has spray on lubes. The moly lube sprays on nicely -- and you can see it!
One source is MidwayUSA: http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=412198 |
Topic: .270 Win or .308 Win |
JASmith
Replies: 84
Views: 61941
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Forum: Gun & Firearm Discussions Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2009 9:08 pm Subject: Re: .270 Win or .308 Win |
| Woods' post of 19 Sep takes us in an interesting direction. Over the years, I've looked for good metrics for comparing the effectiveness of different cartridges. I found that Hornady has a very inte ... |
Topic: .270 Win or .308 Win |
JASmith
Replies: 84
Views: 61941
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Forum: Gun & Firearm Discussions Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2009 1:59 pm Subject: Re: .270 Win or .308 Win |
| If I understand the thread introduction correctly, you've been happy with your .270, the way it handles, and the way it shoots, but you would like to go with the larger bullets available in the 30 cal ... |
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