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For trudging upward and onward, light = right
I'm pretty certain when we sing our anthem and mention the land of the free, the original intent didn't mean cell phones, food stamps and birth control.
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Been trying to understand this since I first saw it but can't figure it out. Perfect rifle for a POW? I don't believe they allow POW's to have any firearms!
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Been trying to understand this since I first saw it but can't figure it out. Perfect rifle for a POW? I don't believe they allow POW's to have any firearms! Prince of Wales Island in SE AK.
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I'd leave the 2.5-8 on it and pick one load for duty.
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Been trying to understand this since I first saw it but can't figure it out. Perfect rifle for a POW? I don't believe they allow POW's to have any firearms! Prince of Wales Island in SE AK. Goofball! Unless I miss my guess, which would be a first,  he is making a play on the acronym for prisoner of war.
If you take the time it takes, it takes less time.
--Pat Parelli
American by birth; Alaskan by choice.
--ironbender
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Been trying to understand this since I first saw it but can't figure it out. Perfect rifle for a POW? I don't believe they allow POW's to have any firearms! Prince of Wales Island in SE AK. Goofball! Unless I miss my guess, which would be a first, he is making a play on the acronym for prisoner of war. Well I got the play, but this is the ‘fire and you never know when people “know”, or don’t. Between here and FB, I’m never surprised at questions people have!
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Been up there twice. Bear and deer. Tikka stainless 30 06, 3x9 Zeiss
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Been trying to understand this since I first saw it but can't figure it out. Perfect rifle for a POW? I don't believe they allow POW's to have any firearms! Prince of Wales Island in SE AK. Goofball! Unless I miss my guess, which would be a first, he is making a play on the acronym for prisoner of war. Well I got the play, but this is the ‘fire and you never know when people “know”, or don’t. Between here and FB, I’m never surprised at questions people have! Clarity is never the wrong answer. Sorry to question you!
If you take the time it takes, it takes less time.
--Pat Parelli
American by birth; Alaskan by choice.
--ironbender
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I'm GTG with the .30-06. Ruger MK II Stainless, CRF. It has a 2 1/2x8 on there now, but now the decision is whether to go with a higher top end on the scope like a 3 1/2x10. All Leopold's, they have earned my business over decades. I'm seeing you tube videos of longer shots up in the alpine area and thinking mebbe it would be smart to go with something more powerful scope-wise.
On the deer I expect to use 150's, with 180-200 grainers on the black bears. At this point its all factory: blue box Federals or Green and Yellows.
And no, absolutely no plans to lay it in the water, The only tape on it will be a swatch of electrical tape over the muzzle.
Thanks for the input so far!!! Your rifle and scope will certainly work. A bit heavy, but serviceable. Before changing scopes I would look to other optics. What binoculars do you currently use? Range finder? You mentioned shooting at extended distance. How do you intend to account for bullet drop? Turning turrets, bdc reticle, estimating hold over?
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I never hunted POW, but have hunted Admiralty Island twice. After seeing pie-plate sized bear poop on the trails I was glad to be carrying a 338-06 with 225 Accubonds the first time and a 300 Weatherby with 180 TSXs the second time.
Liars should have good memories.
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I never hunted POW, but have hunted Admiralty Island twice. After seeing pie-plate sized bear poop on the trails I was glad to be carrying a 338-06 with 225 Accubonds the first time and a 300 Weatherby with 180 TSXs the second time. There is a big difference in the minimum caliber rifle you want on the ABC Islands vs POW. .30 cal. is my standard.
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Thank you. I suppose I should introduce myself in the intro place.
Liars should have good memories.
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It’ll get your attention when that pie-plate sized turd has a saucer sized turd nearby while investigating the destroyed bee hives in the back yard.
If you take the time it takes, it takes less time.
--Pat Parelli
American by birth; Alaskan by choice.
--ironbender
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It’ll get your attention when that pie-plate sized turd has a saucer sized turd nearby while investigating the destroyed bee hives in the back yard.
Ill bet...
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It’ll get your attention when that pie-plate sized turd has a saucer sized turd nearby while investigating the destroyed bee hives in the back yard.
But it's just a little shiet. That baby bear won't hurt you...much! 
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I'd leave the 2.5-8 on it and pick one load for duty. Gringo knows of what he comments.
And these zombies line up and eat from the media’s trough
Cowards CANNOT be free. Nor should they be.
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