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    Frustrated

    It happens. I was hunting with a friend once who did the same thing. It looked like he made a good shot, but the deer got up on our approach and took off. We tracked him till he crossed the property line and the same thing. Entry denied. Very frustrating. But what can you do?
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    Looking at a new antelope rifle...

    I am experienced with both the Howa and the 25-06. Just not together. However, that 25-06 drops deer and antelope like the hammer of Thor. My preference however is to have a 24" barrel, which I don't think you'll find in the Howa. But you can get that in the Weatherby Vanguard, which is very...
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    What is the 1 rifle you regretted buying or wished you never had bought?

    I've owned two Ruger M77's. One stainless MKII and a classic blued Mk1. Neither gun seemed to fit me well or shoot to my satisfaction. I think Ruger makes great products but I probably won't buy another M77. I want to like them, but I just can't.
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    New Hunting Rifle advice

    I'm a big believer that you don't need a magnum to kill game. However for cost savings, changing the stock can make a huge difference. Shape, weight, material, all factor in. Boyd's has a good YouTube video showing the difference between wood and injection molded plastic in regards to recoil...
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    HOWA questions here

    Dan are you sure you looked at the 2019 catalog? I just checked and I don't see any 7mm-08's. I gotta say I'm a long time Howa fan and I'm pretty disappointed to see this.
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    HOWA questions here

    Does anyone know what the metal is finished with on the Howa HS Precision rifles? All I can find is that it is matte black. Is it Cerakote?
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    Howa HS Precision finishes

    Does anyone know what the metal is finished with on the Howa HS Precision rifles? All I can find is that it is matte black. Is it Cerakote?
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    Does anybody hunt larger game with a 25-06?

    If you Google Bob Milek he was a gun writer that's passed on who was quite fond of the 25-06. There's an old article in Rifle Magazine that shows up that tells about his on game experiences with the cartridge, including elk. Bob was one of my early influences in hunting rifles. I wish I could...
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    Youth rifle?

    I debated between the 243 and 7mm-08 when choosing for my son when he was that age. He was small for his age and I worried that the 7mm-08 might be too much for him. I have a lot of experience with the 25-06 and its soft on the shoulder, but muzzle blast can be a bit harsh for a new shooter. I...
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    Howa ceracoated rifle

    I've just handled them in the store. No real world experience with the Cerakote models. However I've shot my son's Howa and I love it. The Cerakote is fairly new but everything I've read seems to indicate that it is very durable stuff. My only concern is that I don't believe that the bore or...
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    Howa 1500

    It looks like it has to be picked up in person. And they only have the 20" barrel. I prefer 22".
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    Howa 1500

    I see they've been having a sale on the Kuiu model. Was that the one? I've been lusting after one but no Sportsman's Warehouse near me.
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    youth caliber

    I've hunted with several cartridge favorites over the years and I would consider the 25-06 for what you have stipulated. The recoil is very pleasant. And it should be more than enough gun for the species you mentioned. I think the 7mm-08 in reduced loads would also be great. And don't discount...
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    Best 7mm08HT for under $750?

    I think finding the perfect rifle in a given price range is really a personal choice. What one guy likes, another won't. Personally I think a lot of manufacturers in the sub $1000 range have really gone cheap. Cheap plastic stocks, two piece bolts, plastic parts, etc, etc. And the manufacturers...
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    45-70

    I see that Uberti is producing some beautiful replica Winchester 1886's. They might be worth checking out just for the nostalgia.
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