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  1. XL Mammal

    plane crash in China

    Coming soon to an airline near you.
  2. XL Mammal

    Optics WTB: Vortex Razor UHD Binoculars

    I’m selling a pair of UHD 12x. Message me if still interested.
  3. XL Mammal

    Magnum hunting rifle dilemma

    This should help you compare recoil: https://www.chuckhawks.com/recoil_table.htm I've never found a reason to go bigger than 7mm Rem Mag. Then again, it should only be one trigger pull if you're doing it right. More than a couple and you're either a lot better hunter or lot worse shot than the...
  4. XL Mammal

    Help interpreting OCW

    I only look at vertical dispersion, so 40.5 if you don't want to deal with a hot load. If you can repeat that with a 5-shot group with that charge, I'd call it good and move on. Why did you settle on 41.1?
  5. XL Mammal

    Hunting & Fishing 350 Legend

    Winchester needs to fire it's entire marketing department. Not saying there's anything wrong with the cartridge, just... "World fastest straight-walled hunting cartridge:" No Even if it was, that's like saying world's best rotary phone or world's most reliable boulder.
  6. XL Mammal

    Hunting & Fishing If you could only have one centerfire rifle to hunt with?

    You know you've been on SH a long time when you can tell who is posting by looking at their rifle instead of their avatar.
  7. XL Mammal

    Keto Weight Loss Plateau

    I usually stall out around the 8-12 week mark when I go back on keto. For me, it lasts 3-5 weeks, but then the fat really starts falling off. I"m 6'4", and my body really likes 230 lbs. Once I start getting south of there, it's a freefall to around 210. One common mistake is overdoing protein...
  8. XL Mammal

    New guy from SF Bay Area

    You mean Circle S, right? Never been. Bit too far of a drive for 300 yds. SAC Valley is only about 20 mins further (for me, anyway).
  9. XL Mammal

    New guy from SF Bay Area

    Welcome from an old member and another shooter who is behind enemy lines. We gotta stick together. I'm in the South Bay and always looking for places to shoot (closer than Sac Valley). I'll post if I get any leads. Please do the same. Also, take a look at the OnX hunt app, especially if you're...
  10. XL Mammal

    Hunting & Fishing Did I hit the deer

    Oh, yeah? Well I've seen "Deer" with MATCH bullets through their hearts go 201 yds. I said I was NOT bagging on you. I was trying to be congenial despite disagreeing with your position. By refusing to return the favor, you've turned a polite discussion (spaniel, aside) into a pissing contest...
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    Hunting & Fishing Did I hit the deer

    I guess it depends on the match bullet and your definition of "fine." A-Max or ELD still at high velocity works ok, although they tend to explode. A Matchking slipped between the ribs can result in a very long tracking detail. I found a doe almost 200 yds from the point of impact with a pinhole...
  12. XL Mammal

    Hunting & Fishing Considering a gutting hook or a knife with one. What are you using effectively.

    This may be an old thread, but I'm always looking to plug the Buck Paklite Guthook. Look at the bladed part of it, and you'll notice that it's squared off, not round. This keep the skin from bunching up and snagging. Superior to every other guthook I've tried. I also prefer a stand-alone...
  13. XL Mammal

    Hunting & Fishing Thoughts on Hornady SubX .300 BLK?

    Are you blaming the bullet or shot placement?
  14. XL Mammal

    Hunting & Fishing Thoughts on Hornady SubX .300 BLK?

    I can't speak to the Maker bullets, but they look similar in design to Lehigh's 194 gr subsonic offering. I've taken a few whitetail with those handloaded to sub velocity. No issues as long as you treat it like a bow shot. I don't think I've had one make it more than about 70 yards with your...
  15. XL Mammal

    Tripod help? What to go under a hog saddle.

    Can't go wrong with RRS if you have the wallet for it. I went with a Feisol CT-3372. Not the lightest option, at a shade under 4 lbs, but it's sturdy with a load capacity of 66 lbs. Load capacity is one factor of overall stability. I haven't tried the 3442, but it's lighter, less expensive, and...
  16. XL Mammal

    Old Terrapin Issue - Help

    Well, there's apparently a shadowy figure out there that can fix it.
  17. XL Mammal

    338 Lapua help? data for 270 gr ELD-X or 250 gr Berger EH

    http://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/338-lapua-loads-with-4831sc-and-285-hornadys.118657/ http://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/338-lapua-and-h4831sc.25146/
  18. XL Mammal

    Camera/Camcorder as a spotter

    I'm far from an expert, but I've learned through researching the P900 for similar applications that these high-optical zoom cameras achieve their performance through the use of a small sensor. Likely not very good in low-light scenarios.
  19. XL Mammal

    Spotting scope Tripod

    Let us know how it works out. I’m looking for a lightweight tripod/head for backcountry hunts, as well.
  20. XL Mammal

    Spotting scope Tripod

    Cameraland will treat you right. They’re a well-respected vendor on the Hide. Deal with confidence.
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