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  1. BJames

    RRS TFCT 14L w Anvil 30 too heavy for backpack backcountry hunting?

    Are you carrying a spotter too? If so, a tripod is a must and dual purpose at that point. Another option is the 2 vets Infil or Voyager with an anvil 30 on it, shaves some weight. You can get away with cheaper/flimsier legs but I don’t compromise on the head. Might limit your range with cheaper...
  2. BJames

    Who had Alaska volcano in February???

    Slow news day for you? That thing has been rattling for years. Also, we have at least one volcano pop off every other year or so. Couple pics I took years ago down on the Alaska peninsula, 10,000 foot Mt Shishaldin with lava shooting out of the summit.
  3. BJames

    Would you get into 6.5 Grendel in 2024?

    Specs on your build? The last parts are on the way for mine, 13.9” sbr build. Have been following all the Grendel threads closely.
  4. BJames

    NX8 or Mk5? or?

    100%. Remember when the majority of us shot non adjustable stocks? We’d mount the optic purposely canted for our different shoulder pockets. Now with the chassis systems we have these days, we can fit the rifle to us, mount optics with a wedge but verify with a plumb bob. I was in one of the...
  5. BJames

    choosing the right 7mm variant this time around

    I don’t think you’re going to go wrong. The various 7’s get to be so similar in one way or more, you could throw a dart at a list of them and go with whatever you hit. My next barrel on my hunting rig will be a 7-300 WSM throated for 180’s. Why do that over a 7 saum, 7-6.5 prcw, or 7 SS...
  6. BJames

    Vortex 2025?

    Man, I thought they hit it out of the park with that one, specifically as a cross over optic. The few I saw were all solid, razor reliability, great form factor on rifles, under 30 oz, usable mag range for the average hunter/field shooter. I still look for them on the secondary market from time...
  7. BJames

    I have 1000 dollars (What should I buy )

    Used tikka ctr in 6.5 creed, or save up a bit more and get a new one. Shoot it as is for awhile, upgrade as you learn. That would be my first choice. Ruger rpr in 6.5 creed, really needs nothing. Find a used Remington 700 varmint or other heavy barrel with some barrel life left in it. Howa is a...
  8. BJames

    BREAKING 01/31/25 6:20PM EST: Plane crashes near Philadelphia mall. ETA: Updates coming in now.

    It’s not. By time a pilot gets to this level of aircraft, they have 1,000’s of hours or literal years of instrument time and actual IFR. Thats time spent actually in the clouds and not simulating. Jet aircraft and many turbo props these days are pretty much almost completely flown on...
  9. BJames

    Buying an old Ford Square Body

    I’m in the same boat OP. Considering selling my ‘17 F250 off, just found a pristine ‘01 F350 with a 7.3 and manual 6spd. It’s really tempting…
  10. BJames

    Velocity of Loads

    Is your brass prep squared away? If so, you’ll see sd/es tighten up on fired brass vs new brass with a known load, speeds will change also. I wouldn’t put much stock in any numbers right now. Reload that same brass and see what you get. Sounds like you’re new to this, not a bad thing, we’ve all...
  11. BJames

    DNT is gonna let us do a reticle

    What about something similar to the George Gardner/bushnell G3, but with a floating dot, .2 windage on the main stadia, .2 thickness? For 3-18, circle of death. Or something similar that doesn’t infringe on anyone’s “design”.
  12. BJames

    choosing the right 7mm variant this time around

    Didn’t one of those rokslide dude’s just kill a couple Nilgai with their new 6UM? Full disclosure, I have no idea what it takes to kill those funky looking things other than put holes where they need to be. OP, Why not another 7 prc? Overbore cartridges like those aren’t going to have much...
  13. BJames

    Reloading international Oregon.

    Call them on the phone, they’ll talk to you. Fantastic service, kinda hate it’s “out there” now, selfishly.
  14. BJames

    DO NOT LOSE YOUR CARD!

    This is the way. As a guy who travels for a living, a cc with whoever has the best fraud policies is key, cash is a secondary. I have roughly 2-3 cards a year get compromised. I get notifications within seconds of that transaction asking if it’s me, text, then a phone call. Cancel that card...
  15. BJames

    New Sig CROSS

    If you shoot factory division, power factor not applicable.
  16. BJames

    anyone bought a Zermätt Origin Action lately

    Origins rock. Buy with confidence, and then don’t mess with it. Have 300 WSM, 7 saum, and 6.5 prc barrels for mine.
  17. BJames

    Griffin Armament allegedly not very pro gun

  18. BJames

    Chainsaw decision help...

    About 7 years ago, needed to thin some trees out. Mostly medium sized birch but a handful of bigger cottonwoods. Went to the local hardware store to buy a 271 farmboss, figured that was all the saw I would ever need. They had a decent sale going on and reasoned since I had already planned to...
  19. BJames

    Is 2025 Year of the MPVO? Two New 2-12s!

    How does the helos track? It’s on my short list for a shorty 6.5 Grendel build in the works.
  20. BJames

    Didn't stick the landing...

    Yeah, these guys do some things different. We’ve got reference cards and a bunch of supplemental stuff in the FH/FOM for things like this. Tons of guidance. The 9’s are a pain, fly great but shit performance, thankfully we only have 5 left and they’re going away slowly. 900er’s are fine, I’d...
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