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Around the Campfire (General Discussion) / Accumark cleaning
« on: February 14, 2025, 11:31:22 AM »
After umpteen years of wanting an Accumark I finally have one. My only question about it is what bore cleaner(s) work best with a stainless steel barrel? For sure I won't shoot round after round and get the throat hot. With a little luck it will like the same loads as my other 300 Weatherbys.

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Around the Campfire (General Discussion) / Re: Not much from SHOT Show…
« on: January 26, 2025, 05:22:56 PM »
I did not attend Shot Show. From what I saw in product reviews and such there are:
lots of carbon fiber-stocked or carbon-wrapped barrels
short barrels designed to go with suppressors
factory threaded muzzles
precision style stocks with swelled grips
emphasis on customization options

I am anxious to hear about other ammo developments besides the steel cases for the 7mm Backcountry. And I’m still not interested in it.

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Around the Campfire (General Discussion) / Re: Packages
« on: January 17, 2025, 09:29:43 AM »
Over the last year or so I’ve ordered all my shotgun ammo from Rogers Sporting Goods. Usually, target ammo is $99-109 for a case of 250.
If ordered before 10:00 AM, it is delivered the next day before 4:00PM. All ammo orders over $99 ship free.

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Around the Campfire (General Discussion) / Re: Federal 7BC cartridge
« on: January 12, 2025, 01:28:41 PM »
Making suppressors available for purchase with a firearm is fine with me. Aside from the remarkable reduction in sound, they also cut recoil and make a great shot a little easier / repeatable. I know more hunters who don’t use ear protection than do use it. It is literally their loss.
I don’t think a suppressed 7mm Backcountry has a special place in the hunting world. There are too many oddities and unknowns in my opinion. As usual, retail sales will tell.

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Wow, what a phucking moron!!!!  And the fact that they allowed him to put the gun back in his pocket is unreal.  I'm still shaking my head.

+1

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Around the Campfire (General Discussion) / Re: Federal 7BC cartridge
« on: January 08, 2025, 06:20:14 AM »
There is a plethora of well-suited different 7mm cartridges out there. The 7 Backcountry is a solution to something that doesn't really exist. As stated, sticking with the "old" 7x57, 280 Rem, 7mm Rem Mag, 7mm Wby Mag, & 28 Nosler will cover anything you need for plains game in North America and likely Africa (so I've heard). 'cept for the 28 Nosler I have all the above and the Backcountry has no interest to me.

Running high chamber pressure, steel cases that are basically not reloadable (at this time) and propriety powder makes this less appealing, if that is even possible. Since not everyone has a suppressor in their inventory or plans for it, designing a rifle for a can and the after mentioned traits simply does not fit my needs / wants.

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Around the Campfire (General Discussion) / Re: Disgusting!
« on: January 04, 2025, 04:37:41 PM »
This award for Soros ranks with Obama getting a Nobel prize for efforts to have nations get along. Both stunk like a road kill skunk.

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I’ve done the same thing with three Weatherby cartridges: 257, 7mm and 300. I have started about two grains below max charge, according to readloading manuals, and used at least two powders reasonably close in burning speed such as RL-19 and H-4831 SC or H-1000 and RL-26. Changing charge weights by 0.3 grains gives a through range. Sometimes, that .3 grain difference has mattered until i found the most accurate load. By seating bullets out as far as possible but still feeding from a full magazine gives a wee bit more of an expansion chamber most of the time. Every charge is weighed on a digital scale.

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I use a slip on recoil pad on my 300 Wby. The added padding is a big difference on the shoulder. A buddy has a braked 300 Wby that kicks about like a 270 Win. And yes, the added noise is significant but so is the recoil reduction so shoot with ear protection.
Another big advantage of a braked, big magnum is the vast reduction in muzzle jump. A son has a braked 7mm Remington and it has virtually no muzzle jump.

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I have some smokeless powder about 15 years old and it smells like a new canister of powder. As stated, if it has a red color to it then get rid of it. I also heard if it has a vinegar scent or is yellow-ish then it is bad. My old powder has been kept in the plastic container, stored in a cabinet in my basement with no exposure to water or heat. By the way, the plastic used for powder storage is a special type that won’t deteriorate due to chemicals in the powder.

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Around the Campfire (General Discussion) / Re: Lever action revival
« on: December 23, 2024, 07:32:46 AM »
A friend bought a Marlin Model 1894 in 44 Rem Mag. He got a good deal on it considering it is new. He likes 44s so it will likely end up as a “fun gun” for him……..or a bear gun.

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Around the Campfire (General Discussion) / Re: Christmas present to myself
« on: December 22, 2024, 01:01:27 PM »
I like it.
Good present.

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Around the Campfire (General Discussion) / Re: Getting your scope level
« on: December 22, 2024, 09:07:01 AM »
I use a similar method with a bubble level atop the uncapped dial. I also use a level across the back of the receiver, if possible, which is a good way to get things close before stating with the scope. I have also used a grid pattern to align crosshairs.
As mentioned, the screw adjustment for L-R movement with Leupold standard bases is a great system. Many of my bases are this type.

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Around the Campfire (General Discussion) / Re: Fani Willis
« on: December 20, 2024, 06:35:33 AM »
She should have been removed months ago. In this case the slow moving wheels of justice are only catching up with what needs to be done. With the cases vs Pres Trump now being shown for the farcical journeys they really are, I expect more and more unraveling of the injustices as time goes by. 

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Around the Campfire (General Discussion) / Re: Drones
« on: December 12, 2024, 11:34:32 AM »
About a month ago I saw a V-shaped formation of lights flying from north to south at about 8:00 PM. The formation was fairly low, moving fast and making no sound I could hear. There were no visible vapor trials. About 30 seconds later a second formation of lights flew by me at about the same altitude and speed. Again, no sound or trails.

I can't say it was a UFO in the classic sense of flying saucers or weird lights that moved too fast to be aircraft of any known design. I can say for sure the formations were fast and far too low to be satellites.

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