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Belts and Ping Pong Balls are best inside fences...............
Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."
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As to belts, you're more of an expert than I; as to inside fences, most of the time that's all I need.
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Tough to throw '06 logistics aside,so as to "enjoy" a proprietary moot belt...no matter the AO.
I've seen me tie stuff to a tree...............
Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."
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The LGS has a new Mark V , a new Vanguard S2, and a Vanguard Whitetail Bonz edition, all three are in .257 WM. Very tempting. I haven't had one for about 8 years now. I do like a 26" barrel on a 257 Roy.......... 100 gr. Partition @ 3,650 FPS works. Best, GWB The 257 Weatherby is without a doubt, the most impressive deer & hog killer I've ever used. Not a single animal has ever taken a step, probably close to 100 head of game. I own three, an Ultramark I bought at the old Firestone Blvd store from Mr. Roy himself, a custom German Weatherby and a Vanguard with the same upgrades as on my son's post (Timney, McMillan and a different [Zeiss) scope). That said, if I could only have one rifle/one caliber, my almost twenty year old MKV 300 is it. Over 17 head of African game, bear, deer, hogs and this wartie at around 350 yards off sticks (at the tree line in the photo). One shot w 180gr Partition.
A good principle to guide me through life: “This is all I have come to expect, standard lackluster performance. Trust nothing, believe no one and realize it will only get worse…”
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Georgie,
Love your hand holding pictures!................
Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."
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I've been thinking about buying another stainless Vanguard 257 wby or having one built. I got a pile of 257 wby brass collecting dust that hasn't been touched since I sold my last Vanguard. They are fun.
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I'd trip the brass and start thinking bullets.............(hint)
Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."
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I've been thinking about buying another stainless Vanguard 257 wby or having one built. I got a pile of 257 wby brass collecting dust that hasn't been touched since I sold my last Vanguard. They are fun. I'd sell that pile o' brass here and pick up a free .243 Ruger American and Leupold fx2.
It ain't all burritos and strippers my friends...
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I'd be thinking bullets and FUN.
223 Montucky and 6x MQ FF................
Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."
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I'd be thinking bullets and FUN.
223 Montucky and 6x MQ FF................ Sure...if the pile o' brass is big enough...
It ain't all burritos and strippers my friends...
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I'd happily give it all away,cut my losses and move forward in a positive direction...........(hint)
Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."
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That is a supurb classic. I also like the .240 and mine is an HS Precision SPL with McM Hunters Edge. The HS handle weighs 42 oz and is chunky. The Edge weighs 26 oz and is much sleeker. DF Link to info with update on the .240 Wby. DF https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbth...9106018/Re_240_bullet_choice#Post9106018
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I'd happily give it all away,cut my losses and move forward in a positive direction...........(hint) It would be a boring world if we all connected those dots the same way, no? The .257 gives the guy who is never going to shoot past 500 at game, pretty much everything he needs.
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and over 100 yds.
Under 100 and you're looking a jelly for about a 12 inch circle on medium sized game.
I know the craze is shooting long range, but I've only found it necessary to make one kill over 500 yds. The other many hundreds of critters have been 300 yds. and under.
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I'd happily give it all away,cut my losses and move forward in a positive direction...........(hint) It would be a boring world if we all connected those dots the same way, no? The .257 gives the guy who is never going to shoot past 500 at game, pretty much everything he needs. Oh I probably know the chambering well. Bullets matter more than headstamps and there just happens to be a goodly selection of chamberings,that will do very tidy things inside the 500yd line. Funny part is,they'll do some well beyond it too...................(hint)
Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."
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Ya know, B, After your ringing endorsement of the 300 Weatherby earlier in this thread, I decided I must be missing the mark so to speak. So I rushed out to my local watering hole to see what I could stir up. Sho' nuff, there was a feller there that said he'd just returned from the Milford and them green tipped bullets just bounced off those free range northern critters. I offered my consolation and bought him a shot of Mezcal (the lime was free, courtesy of the establishment). We palavered a bit and I coaxed him out of that 300 Roy. He said it was a fine' shooter, didn't hardly kick at all. A Remington 700 Classic. I know how much you luv Remingtons, and Wood, so being as it was "B" approved I couldn't hardly pass it up. I got it cheap, $500 with scope. It did have 5 holes in the shootin' end. Think that might have had something to do with the price??? I figure Texas critters ain't as tough as those on the Milford, so them green tipped bullets should work just fine. Your thoughts???? Best, GWB
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The Texas Version of everything,is hilarious.
I'm sure a Loudener will enhance your fence hopping forays and add great satisfaction...................
Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."
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The Texas Version of everything,is hilarious.
I'm sure a Loudener will enhance your fence hopping forays and add great satisfaction................... Back at ya, and 10/4. LOL If the bullet don't blow 'em over the fence, perhaps the concussion will. I do like my chicken fried steaks tenderized. LOL Best, GWB
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Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."
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Off a bench under a tin roof, you'll feel the concussion when that thing goes bang... Will definitely test your hearing protection equipment. NPT's aren't the sleekest LR bullet, but effective. In some guns, I've seen them prove to be the most accurate bullet. DF
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