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    Whitetails and .300 Win Mag

    I typically hunt whitetails with my 7mm-08 with 139 grain bullets. However, I don't think I'm going to have enough time to hit the range before I go hunting to ensure it's still on. So, my question to you is- do you think a .300 win mag with 180 grain trophy bonded tip is too much for a...
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    0-3

    Well, I just got back from my 1st rifle CO elk hunt late last night. I once again came up empty handed, though had many encounters and a great time with my Dad and some friends. Having said that, I definitely wished I tagged my first elk (had been on 2 archery hunts prior to this and am now 0-3...
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    For those who horseback in or hike to camp

    Do you use a waterproof bag to transport your gear/clothing or something else?
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    Rebates

    Just wanted to share this in case anyone is buying any of these items. Rebates for Federal, American Eagle, Bushnell, Gold Tip, RCBS, and Savage Arms. Got $20 back for 2 boxes of Federal ammo. https://sporting.myonlinerebate.com/
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    To Clean or Not to Clean

    I went to the range last weekend and shot 16 rounds through my .300 win mag (180 grain federal trophy bonded tip). All went well and feel confident in my setup, finally. Now I am in a dilemma of what to do. Leave it be and don't touch the gun until my hunt in October, or give the barrel another...
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    Superstitions or Rituals Before/During Hunts?

    Thought this could be a fun thread to see what everyone does before or during hunts to bring that extra luck to the table. I carry a coin with me that my wife gave me and it has brought me some luck so far, so I carry it with me on all hunts. Yeah superstitions might be dumb, but that coin is...
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    POI at distances longer than 300 yards

    I went to the range this weekend and shot out to 400 yards. I have my rifle zeroed at 200 yards and am shooting 1 MOA at that distance (slightly to the left of bullseye by about 0.5". At 300 yards, my poi is a little to the left (by about 1.5" of my point of aim). However, at 400 yards my poi is...
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    Cracked Scope?

    I just bought this Vortex Viper HST and loved shooting with it at the range. I was cleaning my gun and checked the scope and found what seems to be a crack. I tried cleaning off both lenses but it didn't go away. If I adjust the reticle zoom, the "burr" travels with the twists I make. I know I...
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    Bipod, Sticks, Pack, or Nothing?

    Just curious to see what others use for their hunting trips for shooting purposes? I'm going to have my bipod mounted, but will have a monopod stick in my pack for backup.
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    Do I have a bad scope or am I pulling?

    Before I take my gun to a gunsmith for a good lookover, I want to gather thoughts on whether or not my scope is bad, mounted too loose, etc. I'm going to try different ammo this weekend and hopefully that's the case, but figured I would post this now to get the conversation started. Gun is...
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    Motivating Hunting Partner to get in Shape

    I'm going on a first rifle elk hunt this year with my Dad. The season starts the 2nd weekend in October, so we still have 2 months to get ready. He lives in California, so all I can do is remind him that the hunt is coming up. I have been working out very consistently for a little over a month...
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    Elk Rifle for this Year

    Recently bought this Browning X-Bolt .300 win mag. Anyone have a good/bad experience with the X-Bolt? Have put 20 rounds through it so far and I think I'm going to be pleased with it. Definitely have a couple more boxes to run through it though until I feel comfortable putting it on a bull.

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