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If a guy can find the holy grail of Montana’s years after production a 223 will be easy for a long time.
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If a guy can find the holy grail of Montana’s years after production a 223 will be easy for a long time. What year would that be?
Camp is where you make it.
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Believe RDW was referencing the 7 WSM
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I only have (3) of 'em,in 7 Whizzum.....................(grin)
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 only have (3) of 'em,in 7 Whizzum.....................(grin) I picked one up off Gunbroker this last year. Haven't loaded for it yet, though. What's your favorite recipe Stick?
I probably hit more elk with a pickup than you have with a rifle. I have yet to see anyone claim Leupold has never had to fix an optic. I know I have sent a few back. 2 MK 6s, a VX-6, and 3 VX-111s.
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162 ELD's and '22 in two-thirds of 'em and 180 ELD's and '25 in the other..................
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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162 ELD's and '22 in two-thirds of 'em and 180 ELD's and '25 in the other.................. Thanks
I probably hit more elk with a pickup than you have with a rifle. I have yet to see anyone claim Leupold has never had to fix an optic. I know I have sent a few back. 2 MK 6s, a VX-6, and 3 VX-111s.
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Spill your guts,on the findings.............
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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Stick, what's the speedo showing with the 180's
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2900fps is a breeze.
It's SERIOUS fhuqking medicine and that boolit is simply a marvel............
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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Spill your guts,after the fact.............
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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Better grab one quick. Kimber dropped the 223 for 2019.
The Kimber Montana is King in the ergonomics game. They just feel right.... I figure a guy could find one if he looked hard enough. I could one from here that doesn't shoot. Why would they drop them from the line? Kimber isn't known for brilliant rifle decisions, but I really don't know the reason.
I enjoy handguns and I really like shotguns,...but I love rifles!
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They'll fhuqk up and go ValCry or sumptin'...or even 22 Nuzzler!...............(grin)
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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Better grab one quick. Kimber dropped the 223 for 2019. What a shame!
Thoroughly enjoying Alaska since 2001.
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All they gotta do is spin up an 8 twist 223 barrel for the win unless Barrett beats 'em to it....
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All they gotta do is spin up an 8 twist 223 barrel for the win unless Barrett beats 'em to it.... An 8 twist, on the less expensive Hunter model would sell like aspirin on New Year’s Day 🥃
BT53 "Where do they find young men like this?" Reporter Savidge, Iraq Elk, it's what's for dinner....
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All they gotta do is spin up an 8 twist 223 barrel for the win unless Barrett beats 'em to it.... An 8 twist, on the less expensive Hunter model would sell like aspirin on New Year’s Day 🥃 A 7 rwist with a 2.5" mag box even moreso.... David
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The 223 Montana was the best Montana. I would change the twist to 1 in 7 or 8, and lengthen the mag confines a bit, but it is as close to perfect as I've seen. It might be my favorite rifle.
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Mine wears a hawk Hill 1-8 @21". Gets shot a lot, carried a lot. 62tsx, for killing and 55vmax for playing/predator-varmint hunting. It will never get sold.
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