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  1. NVDesertHunter

    Lead ammo ban on public lands

    The key for sportsman to switch to non-lead ammunition for hunting will start by providing sportsman with the correct information about non-lead ammunition use. http://www.huntingwithnonlead.org/ This website is a great source of information on how to switch to non-lead ammunition for hunting...
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    0 MOA or 20 MOA picatinny rail

    Thanks for the replies fellas, This will be my main hunting rifle so I have no plans on shooting over 600 yards with it. I know the .280AI is a 1000 yard capable cartridge. However, if I plan on shooting beyond 600 yards while hunting I will buy a .338 or .375 caliber round for the added...
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    0 MOA or 20 MOA picatinny rail

    Hello, I am looking at mounting bases to my rifle. I would like to mount a Picatinny rail on my Kimber hunter. I have little experience mounting bases. I plan on using a 50MM objective lens scope with tall scope rings and keep my shooting to under 600 yards. Should I get the 0 MOA or 20 MOA...
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    Last practical rifle I'll need.

    After much research and limited budget, I decided on the Kimber Hunter in .280 Ackley Improved. The plan is to top it with a Vortex Viper and Talley rings. My ideal load would be using fireformed .280 Norma brass with either 150gr. E-Tips or Cavity Back Bullet's 7mm bullet they plan on debuting...
  5. NVDesertHunter

    CA pig with a Cutting Edge Bullet

    Private land with little history of pigs being on the property. 100% just being at the right place at the right time.
  6. NVDesertHunter

    .300 WSM vs. .280 Ackley Improved

    That should be a very nice firearm when its all said and done. My choices are narrowed down to the Montana Rifle Company's Extreme X2 or the Kimber Montana. I like the floor plate magazine of the MRC and dislike the blind mag from the Kimber. However the MRC says their barrels are 1-9.5" vs the...
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    .300 WSM vs. .280 Ackley Improved

    I probably should of mentioned that I own a Winchester Model 70 7mm Rem Mag and a Savage .223. However I bought both used and I am using the excuse of "I want a brand new rifle from the box" as a reason to own another one.
  8. NVDesertHunter

    .300 WSM vs. .280 Ackley Improved

    To answer some of the questions on why I narrowed it down to only those two calibers. The .270WSM or WIN is a great cartridge, but very limited grain weight choices compared to the 7mm's. No complaints on the 7mm-08 either, however my shooting range is out to 500 yards and would like a little...
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    .300 WSM vs. .280 Ackley Improved

    Wonder if anyone can give their impressions on the .300 WSM or .280AI. I have always wanted a .280AI but the more I research the .300 WSM the more I am interested in that caliber. I reload all of my own ammo and most of the ammo for my job. I am required to shoot over 1000 rifle rounds a year...
  10. NVDesertHunter

    CA pig with a Cutting Edge Bullet

    I have used the 135 grain CEB Copper Raptor on a mule deer at 257 yards with great results this season also. The deer was walking downhill and slightly quartered towards me. The bullet entered the lower neck and exited middle of the opposite shoulder. He dropped dead at the shot. Also harvested...
  11. NVDesertHunter

    CA pig with a Cutting Edge Bullet

    I was fortunate enough to harvest my first wild pig this week. The shot was at 140 yards, I was using a 7mm Rem Mag with a 135 grain Cutting Edge Bullet Copper Raptor behind 68.0 grains of H4831SC 3.39 C.O.A.L.
  12. NVDesertHunter

    Fireforming .280AI brass

    Thanks guys...looking forward to the .280AI..its been on my list for a long time.
  13. NVDesertHunter

    7mm mag loads

    135 grain Copper Raptor from Cutting Edge Bullets, 68.0gn H4831SC, C.O.A.L 3.39=3,200fps
  14. NVDesertHunter

    Fireforming .280AI brass

    Good Morning, Been thinking of getting a Kimber rifle in 280AI. I wanted to know if anyone has recommendations on making/buying brass. I know that Nosler has factory brass in .280AI, but after 2 months of searching online I still haven't seen it available. This would be my go-to rifle so I...
  15. NVDesertHunter

    Non-lead (lead-free) Ammunition Coordinator for California

    When people first started using non-lead bullets, they saw smaller exit wounds than they saw with their old lead bullets. I feel people were quick to assume the bullet didn't expand. I have shot ~500 non-lead bullets into ballistic gel and water from 25-400 yards and every bullet has expanded...
  16. NVDesertHunter

    Non-lead (lead-free) Ammunition Coordinator for California

    Hello elkmagnet, I haven't tested for the .30-30 specifically but have tested slow moving muzzleloading and shotgun slugs. We have mainly tested Hornady's Monoflex (which also comes in .30-30),Barnes open tipped bullets and Federal's offerings. All of the bullets from the slow moving rifles...
  17. NVDesertHunter

    Non-lead (lead-free) Ammunition Coordinator for California

    Price is definitely the biggest concern for a lot of hunters, and understandably so. I was glad when Federal came out with their Federal Copper HP. I have tested it in .30/06 and .270 Winchester. Its performance is on par with Barnes, Hornady and Nosler. For $27 MSRP and usually on sale for...
  18. NVDesertHunter

    Non-lead (lead-free) Ammunition Coordinator for California

    I would be lying if I said there hasn't been any backlash when talking about non-lead ammo at various sportsman shows in the past. Most people I talk to are curious about the performance and where they can find non-lead ammo for purchase. I noticed there were quite a few questions about copper...
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    Non-lead (lead-free) Ammunition Coordinator for California

    Hello All, I wanted to introduce myself and answer any questions people might have about using non-lead hunting ammunition. I work for a non-profit company performing outreach education on non-lead ammunition. My main job is to test various lead free hunting bullets and present that...
  20. NVDesertHunter

    OTC vs Limited Entry Mule Deer

    Thanks everyone for the advice. Idaho and Montana are looking real appealing for next year.

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