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  1. I was working on the new 300WM at my farm (more on that later) last weekend.  I ejected a casing and it landed as below, neck embedded in the front porch wood decking.  There's a one-in-a-million chance that would ever happen, so I took a picture of it.  I thought the result was pretty cool, so sharing it here.

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    I guess you could say, it really stuck the landing.

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  2. On 4/22/2024 at 6:15 PM, Nonbryan said:

    Looking to buy my 1st 270....I like the Browning xbolt and the Tikka 3x.  Anyone have any experience on these or perhaps another direction I should look into?  I want a nice firearm that will last me forever and that I can pass down.

    If you are talking X-Bolt and Tikka 3X (and others in that class), I went through that whole process earlier this year looking at 300WM.  My initial post is here.  If you need something threaded for brakes or suppressors, that will limit your options.

    I got the hookup from @Handcruser and input from a lot of other users, and I was hugely fortunate to land this and have been working it out.  I'll post when I have the final set-up for safari (or maybe sooner).

    One thing to think about is the X-Bolt 2.  I haven't had a chance to even hold one, but they look very promising compared to the original IMO.

    ETA: If in DFW, head over to Scheels and shoulder them / handle them all.  If not a Scheels, any place you can.  For me, confidence in the rifle comes from both accuracy/precision and how it fits me / I like handling it.

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  3. One doesn’t usually think of mountain lions in North Texas, but this one was shot by a deer hunter just a couple of miles from my place near Celeste back in Dec 2020.  I wash my truck at the wash where the photo was taken:

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    Supposedly he was spotted near the Metroplex (Rowlett) the month before.  According to this write-up here, he had been covering some serious ground, so he could have come through my place.  /csb

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  4. It’s been a while, but finally got a little work done last night:

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    Spotted this one on thermal scanner across a field and set-up on sticks. DRT.  8 year old ATN XSight still getting it done.

    Hogs around here have wised up over the last year.  They’ve been running only in the small hours, and they are skittish as hell.  Numbers have been down as neighbors have been putting the hurt on them with hunting and trapping, but what’s still around has been more destructive as of late.  

    I’ve been chasing a particular spotted hog for about 4 months, and he only comes around every so often.  With me happy about last night, he showed up this morning to mock me:F5C5916E-4E87-4B67-BC86-69C948C00479.jpeg.4db67106ade173613946e41b6c9c4374.jpeg

    Time to get back to work…

     

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  5. I know almost nothing about watches, so I need some help.  I'm looking for a replacement for this watch, which has been my go-to for out door activities / farm work the last several years.

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    Of late it's been very unreliable despite a battery replacement, and I'm heading to Africa in a few months and I need something damned dependable.

    I don't want to spend a fortune since the watch will be for outdoor use, travel, and it's Africa.

     

    What I'm looking for:

    -Analog as I find that beneficial for tracking time and general sense of time

    -Colors in earth tones, drab, etc - I like that look

    -Need a divers bezel; I use it all the time

    -I greatly prefer something that can be backlit so that my sucky old-ass eyes can see the time in the dark (e.g. Indiglo or Illuminator)

    -Prefer to avoid shiny metal bezel, case, strap

    -Water resistance a must for rain and slight immersion - I'm not diving with it.

     

    I've perused Timex and Casio websites.  There's a lot of love for G-Shock in this space, but those don't seem to employ divers bezels.  I feel like I'm missing other brands, and perhaps y'all can point me in the right direction.  

    TIA.

     

  6. Here she is.

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    Bergara B-14 Wilderness Sierra chambered in .300 Winchester Magnum.  On top is a Swaro Z5 3.5-18x44 BT Plex with Warne Mountain Tech 1 inch low matte rings on a Zero MOA Remington LA Mountain Tech tactical rail.  

    It’s absolutely the set-up I was looking for to take to South Africa.  300WM should take care of everything I’m after.  The redesigned stock with adjustable comb just fits me, and when combined with the silky smooth action and a little heft (9.05lbs unloaded) to tame the recoil, it checks a lot of boxes.  It’s not perfect, but it didn’t break the bank, either.

    Still need to outfit it with a Swaro screw-in objective lens cap and a Tenebraex ocular cap along with a Slogan magnum sling.  I’ve got four cartridges to try and see what the gun likes to shoot: 180gr. Norma Oryx, Barnes TTSX, and Nosler Partions plus 200gr. Federal Terminal Ascent.  Then, there is suppression…

    On 3/8/2024 at 11:07 AM, Anastasis said:

    While we are on this suppressor talk, anyone want to do a shot and tell with your suppressed bolt action hunting rifles. I feel an itch. 

    Soon…

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    Sincere thanks to @Handcruser for setting me up with Matt at Arnzen Arms to get this rifle to me 2 months before it’s to be made widely available.  I can’t express how great these guys were in helping me out.  Looking forward to getting it out to the range in the next week or so to see what happens.  Will update with range results, ammo performance, and how it suppresses.  

     

     

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  7. I'm in DFW.

    Departure is being planned for late May or early June; there is some variance based on where we go and when and for what animal.

    I greatly appreciate the help.  If it's not meant to be, it's not meant to be.  Worst come to worst, I'll carry on my dad's Mark V 300 Weatherby and post videos here of the TSA's reaction.

  8. On 1/22/2024 at 1:04 PM, BabaYaga said:

    Not the most sophisticated fix, but I have a stock mount one of my rifles with a raised gel cheek pad.  Might help bridge the gap between what you have and what are buying?

    I'm definitely buying vs. what I have (Delta Airlines won't get their hands on my dad's Mark V), and I've thought about a leather raised cheek pad like one of these:  https://www.tourbonstore.com/collections/cheek-rest-buttstock

    On 1/22/2024 at 1:08 PM, fattyflattie said:

    I’d guess some online dealer will have them on the auction sites very shortly after release. 

    Most likely, but I want to ensure ahead of time that I'm at the front of the line.  i want as much time as possible to find the ammo it likes, dial in at 200-400 yards, practice off sticks, etc.

    On 1/22/2024 at 1:42 PM, Speedtrucker said:

    Inside the lockbox were these:
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    That is unbelievably cool!

    On 1/22/2024 at 2:02 PM, 686 said:

    I shoot a full size 1911 

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    23 hours ago, Handcruser said:


    just for fyi - everyone should have a Glock 19 in their arsenal. Just sayin.

    ^This, if just for the wife or neighbor in case SHTF.

    22 hours ago, 686 said:

    Thanks @Handcruser I will check all of this out. Staccatos are pricy so I need to measure twice and cut once on this thing.

    Since everyone is lobbing plastic at me, maybe I’ll go to a local range and shoot some Tupperware and see how it goes. There’s bile in my mouth again.

    There is good Tupperware out there.  I've chosen several to protect my life and my family's.  Hammer v. striker, steel vs plastic, we live in a glorious time of quality firearms.

     

    14 hours ago, baboso said:

    Sig P226 is what you're looking for.  

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    If not a 1911, then you want a SA/DA Sig P226.  I'm discounting your mention of carrying because you went back to talking full-size, and I think the P226 platform is unmatched outside a 1911 if you are looking for metal.  Go with a MK25 or Legion... or any that you like.  You can get one that's optic ready, and threaded barrels exist.  My Sig P226 Extreme was unbelievably accurate; I sold it to a close friend who offered me 150% of the purchase price, and I regret that sale to this day.

     

    Concealed carry is a whole 'nother discussion, but start by looking at the sig P365X and P365XL with manual safety (per your stated preference).

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  9. 18 hours ago, Handcruser said:


    Also - if I cAn firm down a release date I’ll make sure one of my dealers calls you first. As long as your good for it I’ll work to make it happen

    Thank you, sincerely.  I'm good for it and will owe you one.  Though I post on Surly, I can pass the background check as I have a CHL (LTC) and I have legit cash that I've refrained from spending on hookers and blow.  If I drop the ball, denizens of this thread better neg me to bolivia.  Reminder PM inbound tomorrow.

  10. Re: bolt action rifle for my June trip to South Africa...  Thanks to all who have chimed in.  I piggy-backed on a topic in the hunting thread and had some great feedback there, as well.  Special thanks to @Handcruser @fattyflattie @686 and @Gladeite for their insight.

    After a ton of thought, I've decided to roll with a 300 Win Mag, suppressed.  I can handle the recoil of my non-braked 300 Weatherby Mag all day, but my reservation over scope bite and inability to remain down scope after the shot are what really was bothering me, so I plan to work on technique to mitigate this.  I assume dropping to ~180 gr 300 Win Mag plus suppressor will also help.  I'll run my Sandman S if my Hyperion K isn't out of jail by mid-April.

    At DSC weekend before last, I happened to walk by the Bergara booth, and I started talking with one of the reps.  I mentioned that the comb of their sporter stocks just doesn't fit me; it turned out that I wasn't the only one who felt that way.  The rep handed me a "prototype" of the new B-14 Wilderness Sierra and, wow, it was a perfect fit for me and exactly what I was looking for. 

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    Adjustable comb, redesigned grip (somewhere between traditional straight grip and modern vertical grip), 22" threaded barrel to host a suppressor, smooth action, ~7.6lb to help mitigate recoil, "sub MOA guarantee," and MSRP at $1099, which leaves a ton of cash for ammo, training, and a future custom build of a 6.5 PRC or similar for a go-to, all-purpose North American hunting rifle.

    Problem is that this rifle isn't hitting the market until "early Q2" 2024 (rep said early April).  I'm willing to run the risk of waiting until April for this rifle; my back-up plan is a Tikka Veil Wideland from Scheels or Fierce Carbon Rogue from Cabela's.  Question is, what is the best way to pre-order the rifle and to be at the top of the list for when it drops?  @Handcruser I've never ordered a gun that was yet to be released, but I figure that you'd know the best way to make that happen?

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  11. @686  Thanks for all the info.  And that zebra hide is sweet!

    Last year, some friends and I started kicking around the idea of going to RSA in 2024.  While researching safari outfitters at the Texas Trophy Hunters Extravaganza in FTW last August, I met a guy local to DFW whose friend co-owns Little Africa Hunting Safaris.  This guy organizes a group of family, friends, and others to go over each season.  He and his dad (a glob-trotting hunter going back at least 40 years) are well connected and have the end-to-end experience down to a science, from travel to taxidermy and customs.  So, when my friends decided to push to 2025, I thought, get busy living or get busy dying, and I signed up to go along with the group this June.  I figured that going solo my first time, it would be nice to tag along with seasoned veterans.  They have been a tremendous resource and very, very supportive.  I'll be hunting the Eastern Cape for 10 days, allowing 4 days travel (yes, we are flying via ATL).

    RE: rifle.  Originally I was going to rent a rifle while there - no way I'm trusting my dad's rifle to an airline and international travel.  Then I said eff it I'm buying a new gun for this.  @fattyflattie is right in that I'm looking for a rifle experience different from my dad's Mark V (and I didn't realize it, but maybe I am looking to start a new legacy, too).  Besides, that rifle was great 40 years ago but it's heavy, 1 MOA on a good day, the action is hard to work (even after being 'smithed), and ammo is hard to find.  And, honestly, it's an absolute beating to shoot 200gr @ 3000fps with no brake.  Talking to guys who hunt there, people going after the same game I'm targeting have success with 308, 260, 270, 6.5CM, and 300.  I'm hoping that going down to a 180gr 300WM plus a brake (possibly a suppressor if I can keep OAL down) might make shooting slightly more tolerable.  I'm assured that shooting with a brake is OK and common, at least where I'm going and with no dangerous game on the list (for this trip). 

    RE: DSC.  I haven't researched Nilgai yet (thanks for references!) but I figured DSC would be a good starting point.  Same with Argentina, though I have one lead there.  For Elk, I'm looking for private land but more of a "low fence" experience - my understanding is that is doable.  Need to look into spring turkey, too, if not too late to book for this year.

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  12. 5 hours ago, BabaYaga said:

    I doubt any of the mentioned factory options will let you down in the accuracy department.  <500yrds they are all probably 1MOA rifles with the right ammo.  

    For the "smaller" option, I know everyone loves the 6.5CM, but I'm still a huge advocate for the 7-08.  It's a short-action, flies faster and hits harder <500yds, and has a myriad of bullet weight options for smaller or larger game.  

    X-bolt is exceptional.  Don't know why I left it out.  If you want a light, super compact option, check out the Sig Sauer Cross in either .308 or 6.5CM (still both great rounds)

    I'll definitely look at the 7-08 along with others when it comes to the N. America rifle.  I'll want to keep that one short action, me thinks.  I have a friend who looked at the Sig Cross before going Ruger Precision due to budget.  I'm not a fan of these newfangled chassis precision rifles but will probably end up with one someday anyway lol.

    4 hours ago, Da Fino said:

    https://hillcountryrifles.com/ready-to-ship-harvester/ Here you go. I just doubled your budget for you. 

    Ha ha ha very nice, and in many ways just what I was thinking.  However, they are using the T3 rather than the T3x, which in my understanding has some important upgrades over the T3.  And out of budget... for now...

    4 hours ago, CHIEF said:

    This was pretty much my criteria for my current rifle. I ended up with a synthetic/ stainless Sako A7 in .300WSM. With the scope, it weighs about 7.5 lbs. you can carry it all day easily. It’s killed everything from 400 lb. hogs, Auodad, Nilgi, and Whitetails. 

    I dig the idea of the 300WSM but am worried about ammo availability in RSA and Argentina. 

    3 hours ago, Handcruser said:

    For everything else in North America I’d look hard at 6.5 PRC.

    I’d custom build the gun you will use more often - it just makes more sense.

    If you decide to build I can set you up with the guy building mine. He’s great.

    This is what I'm now thinking... getting the larger caliber (likely 300WM) soon, spend time and money training on the platform.  In the future, spend the time and money on a custom "go-to" rifle that I'll use around North America for just about anything south of moose.

    Thanks to all who have chimed in - this exercise has really forced me to refine my thinking and has opened up new, exciting possibilities.

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  13. @686 Damn, you do have a lot going on.  Love your "F It let's do this" list.  I'm hitting up South Africa this June.  I hope to do South Texas nilgai in 2024 or 2025, and Argentina for dove, durado, and red stag in 2025.  You reminded me that I also need to plan another elk trip, so I need to start looking at calendars.  I have a few years on you, so I whole-heartedly agree... get busy living, or get busy dying.

    Speaking of RSA, I'm in need of a rifle for that trip.  I posted in the gun owners' thread here looking for some advice on a bolt action that could take on springbok, impala, red hartebeest, wildebeest, kudu... and hopefully also handle elk, red stag, and nilgai.  Any suggestions?  Thinking 300WM since ammo should be available in South Africa and Argentina.  I'm open to building if I have the time before I leave, so any insight you have there would be great.  I'm particularly intrigued by the WTO Stitchlug you mention.  How would that work with the action, switching between shorts and magnums?  I suppose with the optic, just get a dedicated turret for each caliber and you're set - multiple calibers on one platform. 

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  14. Sincere thanks for all of the great responses!  The insights and suggestions have helped me further crystalize what I need to do here.

    I agree with @Handcruser that this really should be a two gun buy.  For now, I need to focus one rifle that I need for South Africa this June.    

    In short, a rifle suitable for stalking (as opposed to blind/bench or mountain rifle) that can take springbok, impala, gemsbok, red hartebeest, wildebeest, kudu.  This should overlap for nilgai, elk, and red stag I would think.

    Many of you suggested building, and I'm very open to that, but have never done it and don't know where to begin; the interwebs are straightforward about building MSRs but not so much bolt action hunting rifles.  Based on what I've read, I assume something like a barreled Tikka T3x action mated to a custom synthetic stock would be possible, but from where to source the components and who would be able to assemble to guarantee accuracy (I'm in DFW, btw).  The thing is, I'm under some time pressure and don't want to spend a lot of time wrestling with a rifle's accuracy. 

    Of off-the-shelf rifles, several mentioned Tikka, and it is definitely in my top 3.  A couple mentioned Fierce, which was my all-around favorite, but the interweb horror stories are hard to ignore, plus it seems "boutique" and I'm not sure about taking one overseas.  Surprised that no one championed the X-Bolt.

    300WM seems the crowd favorite, and I don't disagree - just want the brake as shooting my dad's 300 Weatherby Mag w/o a brake is a beating.  30-06 is sentimental as it was my dad's favorite caliber.

    For that second rifle down the road, I'm thinking a smaller, modern caliber and integrally suppressed, maybe from SWS Rifles, as more of a "go-to" rifle for most hunting applications in North America.

     

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  15. PSA:  Dallas Safari Club’s 2024 Convention is next weekend.

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    If you haven’t been, it’s the most impressive outdoors show I’ve ever been to.  If you can hunt it or fish it, you can make it happen there.  Absolutely worth a couple of days.  Plus, the talent in attendance is outstanding - 10s themselves hunt for alpha males.

    Of note:  according to exhibitors, this will be the last DSC in Dallas for the next 5 years.  Due to convention center renovations, DSC will be in Atlanta 2025-2029, so now is the time to go if you are in Texas,

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  16. It turns out that I have a glaring deficiency in my armory that needs to be rectified ASAP due to some upcoming globetrotting.

    I need a general purpose, go-to bolt action rifle for taking medium and large game in North America and in South Africa… and probably Argentina.  Target species are everything from whitetail/mullie/springbok to elk/oryx/red stag/nilgai to possibly moose/eland (I recognize that is a tall order for one rifle).  Needs to be light, maneuverable, and good shooting off of sticks.  Threaded for suppressor or brake.

    After spending the last decade largely learning MSRs, I’m not up-to-date on modern bolt action hunting rifles.

    I’m open to make, model, and caliber.  That said, my instinct is to go with a common, non-custom make/model in a caliber readily available both here and abroad (in the future, I plan to acquire a custom/boutique rifle (integrally suppressed?) in a mission-specific caliber like a 7mm PRC).  Budget for this application is $1K-$2500, and the glass will be a Swarovski Z5 3.5-18x44 BT Plex.

    I’m leaning towards a synthetic stock for weather and durability.  I’m thinking traditional straight grip for speed, but I am unfamiliar with/using the popular vertical grips that abound these days.  Love Monte Carlo stocks and generally prefer a raised comb.  The carbon fiber stocks I’ve shouldered have been sweet in feel.

    For the barrel, I’m leaning towards coated to handle rough conditions and to aid in concealment (as opposed to stainless).  I know next to nothing about carbon wrapped barrels, but they look cool AF and are light.  Threaded barrel a must for brake or suppressor.    308, 30-06, or 300 Win Mag seem options that can handle the target species and are readily available.  I’m OK sacrificing some velocity for more maneuverable shorter barrels, if available for the caliber.  Sub-MOA guarantee a plus.

    I’ve physically handled the Bergara B14 Carbon Wilderness, Browning X-Bolt, Christensen Mesa/Ridgeline, Fierce Carbon Rogue, Seekins Havak PH2, Tikka T3x, Weatherby Vanguard.  I’ve considered buying a barreled action and having it fitted to an aftermarket stock, but I know absolutely nothing about that process.

    Looking forward to any ideas/input/advice that y’all may have.  Below, I’ll spoiler my thoughts on the rifles I’ve looked at and others that I have not but are on my radar.  TIA.

     

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    My thoughts on the rifles I’ve checked out so far (alpha by manufacturer):

    Bergara: B-14 Ridge Carbon Wilderness.  Smooth action.  Sub-MOA guarantee.  I’ve read that carbon barrels at this price-point can have issues with the wrapping.  Shouldering scoped rifles, it seems that the stock’s angle results in a cheek weld that’s too low for me.  Biggest concern is that I’ve read and heard that Bergara has had real QC and accuracy issues in the last year.
    Browning X-Bolt:  X-Bolt Speed Suppressor ready for shorter barrel option, or the Speed LR with adjustable comb.  Decent action, not as smooth as the Tikka, Bergara, or Fierce.  Stock feels small and maneuverable, but the LR has that long 26” barrel plus break or suppressor.  Love the 60* bolt lift.  Reportedly sub-MOA with quality factory ammo.  Solid reputation, Browning parts and service widely available.

    Christensen Arms – Mesa or Ridgeline.  Handling these rifles, some actions were smooth, others rough, others loosely fit.  Reading online, many others feel the same way – wide variations in quality between rifles.  Stocks felt slick and cheap.  Didn’t see the quality/value at the price-points.  Was quickly turned off.

    Fierce: Carbon Rogue.  Absolutely loved this rifle when I handled one at Cabela’s.  Smooooth action with 70* bolt lift.  Stock was lightweight and had a raised comb, nice palm swell, limbsaver recoil pad… it just felt right.  I also like the pic rail for the bipod, though it might get in the way on sticks.  Barrel looked sharp and has a 0.75 MOA guarantee.  Though concerned with the relatively “boutique” nature of the brand, I’d consider it the best option of the rifles I’ve evaluated and would take a chance, except…. I’ve read online absolute horror stories about getting a rifle that’s a lemon and then having to deal with Fierce (see the threads on the Rokslide forums).  Since I have a thin margin for error given the mission and application, I’m likely to pass.  It’s unfortunate.

    Seekins: Havak PH2.  I know next-to-nothing about Seekins, but the rifle seemed solid with a smooth action, lightweight, decent ergonomics.  Rifle and manufacturer have good reviews online.  I’m still not sure about vertical grips, and the huge palm swell was just too much on first impression.  Though light, the rifle felt bulky relative to, say, the X-Bolt Speed.

    Springfield Model 2020:  Both the Waypoint and Redline seem to be very good rifles, but I’ve never seen either in the wild.  The Redline captures my interest here because of its minimalist nature, weight, and maneuverability.  Not a fan of 90* bolt lifts, but 90* seems common. Both Waypoint and Redline are very limited in chamberings, so these options apply only if I go .308.

    Tikka T3x:  Lite Veil Wideland or Lite Roughtech.  Amazingly smooth action.  I mean, that action!  Reportedly sub-MOA with quality factory ammo.  Stock, grip, magazine feel cheap.  Like the 70* bolt lift.  No previous experience with Tikka, but internet posters and reviewers absolutely rave about them.


    Others on my radar that I’ve more or less discounted: 

    -Beretta BRX1, Benelli BEST Lupo / R1, Franchi Momentum Elite:  I’ve never seen these in the wild and they don’t seem to have a lot of owner/user history to evaluate.

    -Nosler:  Just out of budget range and have no experience with them.

    -Remington:  I’ve read about and seen QC issues for years.  

    -Ruger:  American.  I’ve handled and shot them.  I’m just looking for something nicer, though I’m considering getting a Ranch Rifle Gen II in 6.5 Grendel for my farm thanks to some discussion earlier in the thread.

    -Savage:  Model 110.  I’ve handled a few of these, and they seem fine.  The interwebs tell me I’m looking for a higher quality rifle.

    -Sako:  I read that they are essentially a more expensive Tikka.    

    -Weatherby Mark V:  I have my father’s in 300 Weatherby Mag and I want something different.  

    -Weatherby Vanguard:  Many barrels aren’t threaded, and may not be able to be threaded; also, want something different than a Weatherby

    -Winchester Model 70:  Just haven’t found one to evaluate, not a lot of enthusiasm on the interwebs for it.  

     

  17. A friend hunting in Alabama sent me this from his hunt yesterday PM.  At first he couldn't figure out what it was... he was thinking a goat... until it got close enough.

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    Piebald deer, four point.  I've neither seen one in the wild nor known anyone who has.  Pretty cool.  Buddy let it pass and took a nice 8 point later in the hunt.

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  18. Three months with no posts?  Yeah, Texas football (and volleyball) has been fun as hell (one week til Nawlins!) but we gotta eat!

    First turkey breast I’ve done in 13 years of having my BGE.  It was a huge hit and will be part of the rotation going forward.

    Brined overnight (recipe here) and used HEB Sweet Texas Heat rub (available when HEB is open) over oak lump with one chunk of hickory for flavor.  ~4.2 lbs at 235* for ~4 hours until 162* internal… Cary-over took it to 165*+.  

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    Incredibly juicy and tasty… zero leftovers.  Where has this been all my life?

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  19. 3 hours ago, Armybrat said:

    Reminiscing a bit today about gifting firearms….

    Gifted over the past 55 years to my three sons, three grandsons, granddaughter, daughter in law, brother, mother in law, landman friend.

    Service Six .357
    Ruger LCP (2)
    Ruger LCP Max
    Ruger 10/22 (3)
    Ruger Super Blackhawk
    Ruger Blackhawk .357
    Ruger SR45
    Ruger SR9 (2)
    Kahr PM9
    Kahr CW45
    Kahr CT380
    Remington RM380 (2)
    Remington R1 .45 (3)
    Remington Wingmaster 12 ga.
    Remington 1100 12 ga.
    Winchester Model 94 .30-30
    Winchester Model 67A (2) .22
    Springfield Armory GI .45
    Browning Safari (2) .243 & .30-06
    Stevens SS .22
    H&R Topper 20 ga. (3)
    JM Marlin 336 .30-30
    S&W Model 13
    S&W Model 36
    S&W Model 29
    S&W Shield 9mm
    S&W Sport AR15
    North American Arms Mini .22lr
    Colt AR LE6920
    Colt Government 1911 Series 70 .45

    (may have forgotten a couple more)

     

    2 hours ago, Armybrat said:

    Add a Kahr CW9 to that list.

    It is so, so sad that they were lost in all those terrible boating accidents over the years.  Still mourning those losses for you and your family.

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