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Just returned from Montana elk hunting (what a beautiful country) but had a small run-in with a Griz. Nothing too dangerous as he was out 150 yds, smelled me and walked away. However, it did cause me to consider buying a 44 mag to carry on my next trip. I know these threads can get way off...

I will ultimately be reloading my own and probably using Barnes TSX 647gr but, in the mean time, can anyone assist with factory ammo recommendations that might be good for deer? I want penetration of course and some expansion but most of the ammo I'm seeing is FMJ that probably won't expand...

I apologize in advance if there's already a thread on this, please direct me to it if you like. I'm in the market for a 50bmg, happy to have a single shot so the Barrett M99 or Armalite AR-50a1 seem to be the most popular choices. I understand that the Armalite is a LOT heavier than the Barrett...

Does anyone know whether these exist today new or whether any trusted manufacturer has made them in the past? I really like the caliber but would prefer it in a lever gun like a Marlin or Winchester. Thanks.

I used to muzzleloader hunt many years ago and have 2 old hawkens (one cabelas and one T/C). Both are "ok" guns but have been used considerably and the cabelas' trigger doesn't work reliably. So, I want to get back into it and I'm asking for recommendations for a higher quality flintlock. I'm...

I've been using H4198 for years and like it but ran out. I have a lot of IMR4198 and see that many load books like it. However, I'm using Barnes Original 300 gr FN bullets and can't find IMR 4198 data for them. Normally I would just do a comparison w/ similar bullets but what troubles me is that...

I currently have a Marlin 1895 Cowboy in 45-70. Love the gun but it's just too long and heavy for heavy wooded areas around PA. I'm considering getting another Marlin but with an 18.5" barrel in 45-70 but I ran across some very nice looking other carbines made by Chiappa. The problem is that I...

Does anyone have experience with these? The website calculator doesn't seem to work or I don't understand the theory. I bought a Rapid Z-800 for my 300 WSM. The instructions say to calculate your optimum power using the website calculator, which I attempted and I think it's 10 power. Then, using...

I have a Marlin lever in 45-70, 26" barrel, cowboy version. I love the gun but the rear buckhorns are cheaply made and come out of zero easily. I would like to replace the rear and possibly front sights with something more sturdy and that allows quick acquisition but without messing up the...

I am a relatively experienced reloader but just starting to load 300 WSM and see some conflict in the manuals relative to primers. My Nosler guide lists WLRM as the primer used for all of the listed loads but Speer says to use CCI 200 (Large Rifle) unless the powder indicates a mag primer, in...

I recently purchased 100 new cases and resized with small base die to shoot in my 7.62x51 FNAR. I loaded the first bullet to where the cannelure was 85% covered by brass (the way I like it and end up with exact COAL) and then set my die. However, as I was loading more shells, I found that the...

Any experience with loading the .308 for semi-auto using the 147gr Winchester bullets? I prefer to use Varget simply because I have a lot of it from loading regular .308 and 7mm-08. I've heard that you should reduce the power load a few grains from the .308 hunting loads so I'm considering...

I'm in the market for a 300 wsm. I'm not looking for a debate between that and the 300 win mag as I've already decided on a beltless cartridge for reloading, I like the ballistics, etc. However, it seems that all of the 300 wsm rifles being built today are smaller and lighter (e.g. mountain...

I've been trying to get a scope for my FNAR and looked at all three of these. I like the ACOG best if coupled with an RMR for close range shooting but absolutely noone has them in stock (specifically the TA11E or TA11C that I want) and seem to be backordered forever. Therefore I am relooking at...

I'm thinking of getting one of these for my new FN Herstal 308. I really like the donut reticle and non-battery operation. However, I'm trying to determine whether the reticle is designed to be zeroed at 100 meters or something else? And, what is the range of the tick marks (other than the...

I posted this question under a different thread that may have confused some people as I've had very few responses. :banghead: I just bought an FNAR 7.62x51 (.308 winchester) which is a semi-auto. I've reloaded for bolt action hunting rifle 308s before but never for a semi-auto. I've read that...

Just bought one. Anything special I should be doing w/ 308 hand loads? Never loaded for a semi-auto. Special crimp? Only bullets w/ cannelure? Thanks in advance.

I want to replace the stock on my Ruger with either Bell & Carlson or a Hogue stock (open to other options). The original is a little heavy and is uncomfortable to shoot (very hard recoil pad and just not a good fit). However, I have a couple questions. First, is mine a short action or long...

Anyone know of reputable hog hunting places? Would like to take my boys this fall but prefer not to drive more than 4-5 hours from Western PA. Parts of WV and OH work well. Thanks.

I've been reloading for a couple years and never stumbled upon this issue. I tumbled and resized some 460 S&W Mag Hornady brass, shot and reloaded 3 times previously. I went to trim them and the pilot on my RCBS trimmer (.45) was so snug into the case that when I pull the case off, it pulls the...