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JG26Irish_2 replied to the thread Colt 1911, market scouting.I voted for the Rock Island 1911 Colt which is a good pistol for a newer production unit. It is plain but well done and shoots good... -
JG26Irish_2 replied to the thread Bullets that well advertised but were not that great.I have found the trade show info-babes to not be good for much other than to lure potential buyers into the booth. Most lack the...
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JG26Irish_2 replied to the thread Bullets that well advertised but were not that great.I used Winchester Silvertips in 165g 308 offering exactly one time on deer. I had been hunting WV deer for several years with a 308 and...
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JG26Irish_2 reacted to Doug Hamilton's post in the thread .270win and lead free ammunition with
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JG26Irish_2 replied to the thread .270win and lead free ammunition.I get your point brother. I think we are mostly of the same mind on this issue. You sound like a very experienced hunter. I too...
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JG26Irish_2 replied to the thread .270win and lead free ammunition.You have never used the TSX or other copper monolithic bullet on animals, and that qualifies you to claim they are not good hunting...
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JG26Irish_2 replied to the thread Any love for the federal terminal ascent?.I have had some great results with other Federal Premium ammo products and had heard good things about Terminal Accent. I tried it at...
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JG26Irish_2 replied to the thread Big bore Shooting range .Just use strong supports for your plates. Those big, heavy bullets hit really hard. It is easy to break hooks or chains if they are...
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JG26Irish_2 replied to the thread Does the price of ammo impact your choice of a rifle caliber."What he said!" - What Mr. Fox here said, says it all for me. For hunting rifles, it is all about availability for me. I am never...
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JG26Irish_2 replied to the thread Browning Love?.I own a few Belgian Brownings. A pre war A5 12ga shotgun was my first. It is a nice piece. A bit clunky and the fixed choke and...
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JG26Irish_2 replied to the thread New member researching their first safari.Good luck with your Safari planning. Be sure to enjoy the process of learning, planning, practicing with your selected weapons, etc. I...
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JG26Irish_2 replied to the thread Where to move to?.To the OP, contrary to what the news might imply, the US is very friendly to new immigrants who are willing to enter our country legally...
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JG26Irish_2 replied to the thread LVPO question for a DG rifle.Great comment. My only addition is with regards to magnification requirements for shooting well at long distance (for hunting) is this...
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JG26Irish_2 replied to the thread LVPO question for a DG rifle.No worries. My response was not directed at you or other comments. Only attempting to reply to the OP's "original" post about LPVO's...
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JG26Irish_2 replied to the thread LVPO question for a DG rifle.The OP asked about a LPVO and not a universal do it all solution. It just depends on what your are going to do with it. a 1-6x or 1-8x...
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