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    Deer - lets see em

    I was trying to come up with something to say about this picture but this was way better than any of my ideas. 😅
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    SpaceX/Starlink To Topple All Backcountry Satellite Services

    Personally, I'm thrilled to see the InReach (and others using the Irridium network) toppled by new entries into the market. Garmin has been resting on DeLorme's laurels for long enough. As always, it's good to have a backup plan when nacent tech is in the mix, so I'm not cancelling my InReach...
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    Most definitive way to determine scope failure

    This immediately smacks of a craftsman making up some rule when what they really mean is "if you take this apart I'm off the hook".
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    Guidance on choosing a new barrel or new rifle

    To be fair Savage obviously didn't build the lightweight hunter model for that kind of shooting 😅. Anyway I'm leaning towards just letting this rifle be the somewhat budget lightweight hunting rifle that it is and saving my money for a new gun that's more conducive to range practice. 🤷‍♂️
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    Guidance on choosing a new barrel or new rifle

    That particular load was H4350, and I was intentionally shooting without regard to timing (i.e., just taking whatever time I needed to cycle the action and re-settle my scope on target). Rounds didn't sit in the chamber for long but that sucker got HOT.
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    Faster Powder For Hammers?

    +1 for just calling Steve and talking to him. I don't know how long he can keep that up as his products get more popular, but best to take advantage while you can!
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    Most definitive way to determine scope failure

    Well, I'm glad you sent it back to Leupold instead of "back" to Amazon as suggested. Did you ever get it back with a diagnosis? My money is on a parallax issue.
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    Guidance on choosing a new barrel or new rifle

    I have indeed. There's been enough recent articles encouraging shooters to actually test whether or not a hot barrel causes groups to open up for POIs to shift, so I decided to try it a few weeks ago. I was shooting 10 shot groups and didn't make it all the way through the second group before my...
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    New 30-06. Thinking about trying copper.

    Current non-lead bullet models from Nosler, Hornady, Barnes, and Hammer are all very deadly on game within usual hunting ranges. Buy a few boxes, and see what your rifle likes. Mine happens to love the factory Nosler E-Tips, and the Hornady GMX was also a good performer (I haven't had the...
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    Guidance on choosing a new barrel or new rifle

    I've generally been unhappy with the accuracy, and the pencil barrel heats up to the point it's painful to the touch after only 10 rounds or so, which limits my ability to practice and test ammo (for reference, I was testing some handloads—to answer your section question—and between 5-shot...
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    Guidance on choosing a new barrel or new rifle

    Haven't made any moves yet, and won't for some time. This thread is mostly about planning/budgeting for the future. What questions do you have?
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    Why can't I figure out my scope? Am I really that dense?

    Most of the important things have been covered: given the quality of your components, all of those groups tell me there's something wrong with your setup or shooting (no disrespect intended). Check all the bolts on you stock, rings, etc. before proceeding; there's nothing worse than wasting ammo...
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    Yoga?

    But also, this 👇
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    Yoga?

    ☝️ this. Yoga is phenomenal exercise for anyone, but especially hunters. Flexibility and core strength are critical to keeping yourself from being injured during the packout. Nevermind the increased accuracy you get from a solid core, balance, and good control over your breathing.
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    To hang bear bags or not to hang bear bags when backcountry hunting.

    I wish I did it more often. But don't forget I said "an area with very few bears and no history of interactions", which rules out most of the camping/backpacking areas in Montana! My home state of Washington is a different story.
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    To hang bear bags or not to hang bear bags when backcountry hunting.

    I agree 100%. If there are specific rules at the place you're camping, follow the rules. If I thought the place was anything like Yellowstone in terms of bear/human interactions, no way in heck would I keep food in the tent. In that case I'd go full "Bear Aware" and eat away from where I'm...
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    To hang bear bags or not to hang bear bags when backcountry hunting.

    Me neither, despite being apparently lazy and unimaginative (which I'll admit honestly does describe a lot of my bear hangs in the past!). Joking aside, I truly hope none of you analyze risks this way. "I've been doing X and never had Y experience" is asinine when Y is unlikely in the first...
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    To hang bear bags or not to hang bear bags when backcountry hunting.

    The argument isn't that they work less well, it's that they don't work. No doubt, if you have the trees like the image Beinet posted, maybe it's simply less effective than canisters but still effective. Rolling the dice is an apt metaphor: we're always playing probability games with any risk...
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    To hang bear bags or not to hang bear bags when backcountry hunting.

    Hanging bear bags is rarely worthwhile or effective. https://andrewskurka.com/argument-against-hanging-bear-bag/#:~:text=Hanging%20is%20recommended%2C%20taught%2C%20and,sided%20bear%2Dresistant%20food%20sacks. https://www.backpacker.com/survival/bears/retire-bear-hang-bear-canister/ I use an...
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    Let’s see them camps!

    No issues; we were expecting wind (as one always should on Rainier) so everything was guyed out with deadman anchors and everything held nicely. Slingfin makes Stone Glacier's shelters, so the grey tent in the photos is the OG, mesh-bodied version of the SG SkyScraper 2p. Nothing in the weight...

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