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    Necessary gear for first western hunt.

    Toilet paper in a ziploc bag in your pack. Wet TP is very disappointing, and no TP is worse.
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    Necessary gear for first western hunt.

    If your Nikon binoculars are something from their Monarch line you should be in good shape for your first hunt. For the price those are very good binoculars. Odds are that you will not need gaiters unless the snow is deep, and rain gear is often noisy. I have hunted elk and mule deer for...
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    1-4x scope

    All of the SWFA scopes that I have looked through seemed pretty solidly built for the price. However, they did not have very good glass. I guess you get what you pay for with optics.
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    Effects of FMJ bullets on big game. Thoughts?

    I can opine on this subject as I have a bit of actual experience with solids on big game, and used FMJ bullets extensively in the service many, many years ago. A good solid does not usually change direction or deform much when used for big game, but often they will pass through and not be...
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    Muzzle break, do you cover while hunting??

    It would be a shame to break a muzzle brake.
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    Boots for September elk hunting

    Different brands fit differently. There are some very good brands that are simply not comfortable for my feet. The amount of flex in the sole is very important too. For hard rock/mountaineering a stiff sole is good, but not so good for normal trail walking. Trail shoes are not stiff enough...
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    Boots for September elk hunting

    In September it is uninsulated Danner's for me.
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    Score This One

    It depends entirely upon who stretched the tape and did the scoring. A friends & family score would probably be around 300" (maybe 310"), a TV host would score him around 340" (maybe 350"), and a stranger might stretch the tape somewhere around 280 (maybe 290")".
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    Neck tensioning sequence

    The only neck turning I do is for my 6PPC benchrest rifle. For my big game and varmint rifles I have found no measurable effect.
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    Talk me out of a spotter!

    Good 10x42 binoculars are probably the answer. Good 10X glass will let you see better than lesser quality 12X.
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    7-08 bullet??

    For deer at 7-08 velocities it would be hard to beat the Nosler BT Hunting. I use them often for deer from my 280. The Partitions are great big game bullets but not needed for deer.
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    Can the Partition be loaded to shoot accurately ?

    While the Partition is not a benchrest competition bullet, it is a fine hunting bullet that shoots about as well as most other hunting bullets. Good handloaders do not seem to have trouble getting very good results. Some guys have unreasonable expectations, some guys are impatient, some guys...
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    Best Bullett for 7mm Rem Mag

    My favorite elk load for my 7mm RM is a 160 grain Nosler on top of a fairly stiff load of IMR7828. In my rifle both the Partition and AccuBond were pleasingly accurate.
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    Rifle you aren't quite happy with

    Check to see if the magazine box is sitting too high in the magazine well. If it is too high, a bit of work with a file on the bottom of the box should help. I believe that this is a problem with many Montana rifles. I have seen Kimber's that could be made to shoot, and some that nothing...
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    Beginner Reloading set-up

    Most of the quality reloading tools will outlast the fellow that uses them, so do not be afraid to look for good used stuff. A good press (like a Rockchucker), manual scales (RCBS 5-10, etc.), dial calipers, and most of the other odds and ends could be purchased used for $200 - $250 on ebay or...
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    Stock choices

    While McMillan is an excellent stock it is fairly expensive. HS Precision stocks are very good, much better than the factory stick. The B&C stock is a very good value, and really quite a good stock. Houge stocks are inexpensive and popular, but I do not like them. If you are deciding based...
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    Help choosing bullets for .308

    165 AccuBond has worked very well on elk and deer when fired at 308 Win velocities.
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    Stuff you don't like for no good reason

    Well done!
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    Reloading for a beginner.

    You can surely save money if you reload the large, or less popular cartridges. The large cartridges can be several dollars each from the factory, and can be reloaded for a significant savings. Common cartridges from the factory are usually competitively priced, although they are currently...
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    Colorado elk,need a little help

    I know 76 well. It is a good unit if you are in excellent physical condition and you are willing to work hard. The scenery is wonderful and there are a fair number of elk (until the heavy snow starts). Very few fellows put their hands on a bull that will honestly measure larger than 300", but...
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