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Hope to see you there Travis!
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Very neat rifle you got there, what barrel contour?
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Very neat rifle you got there, what barrel contour? I like that rifle as well. It's got "whipp some azz" written all over it. Nice....Hope it shoots as good as it looks....
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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I really hoped to make it over last year, and just wasn't able. I look forward to this year, and while I can't make any solid commitments this far out, I'll try like hell. I can't speak for him, and he can't either as he's in TX now, but deflave will likely come over with me.
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The "Ice Breaker Shoot" might be on my bucket list. I will have to look at my schedule as spring nears.
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Many men go fishing all their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after. - Henry David Thoreau
The best part of hunting and fishing was the thinking about going and the talking about it after you got back. - Robert Ruark
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Very neat rifle you got there, what barrel contour?
I think GAP claims it's a number three contour. The barrel diameter at the muzzle is .695" if that helps more.
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That is a great looking rig, what's the barrel mic at the mzl? And, do you know what it weighs as it sits?
And one last Q, has anyone done a McMillan HTG with Edge fill or do they not make it?
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Mark, I haven't weighed it yet. I was going to wait till I got a scope. But might have to put a spare Leupold on for some load development while saving up for the Alpha glass. I'll post a weight then. I'd guess around six and three quarters naked. I asked about an HTG when I was reseaching this build. Scott is right, Mcmillan doesn't do an HTG with EDGE fill. GAP will do this build with an HTG but it will be heavier. The lighter EDGE stock really helps the gun handle well (in my opinion). Some more pictures for those interested: ![[Linked Image]](http://i590.photobucket.com/albums/ss344/oldslowdog/GAP308016.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i590.photobucket.com/albums/ss344/oldslowdog/GAP308024.jpg)
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Man thats a sweet ride! Ive been saving to order that exact gun except with the m5 bottom metal.
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Luck....is the residue of design... ![[Linked Image]](http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp311/patrickgsinclair/96zvyt.gif)
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I learn from the best......  Merry Christmas!
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lol... 
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Hope to see that rig in May 4 bruins there OSD
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I'm going to have to make it this year!
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Hope to see that rig in May 4 bruins there OSD
Dober Mark, I thought you were headed down this way for a ball game. In a minivan. With 3 kids. And a dog. Change your mind?
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I'm going to make it this year. Looks like a real good time.
Thanks for hosting this again Pat.
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U might wanna check into a Billings flight as well?
Dober I assume Billings would be the best airport to fly in/out?
“There are some who can live without wild things and some who cannot.”
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Great Falls is 273 miles from here, Billings is 279. 4 1/2 hour drive anyway you cut it. Might check into going to Williston, North Dakota....130 miles east of Glasgow.
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i hope to show up this year......
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I'd like to come out there. Maybe I can talk some buds into sharing gas. Hey Pat, about the hunters course. Will it be set up so the shooter uses his normal gear? Like the normal back pack and other essentials a guy carries? mtmuley
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Exactly. I may even have a timed event to see who can get his scope out of the pack and set up and on target the quickest. Seems like that is something we all need to get better at. How many times out hunting have you spotted a distant critter and by the time you got your scope out, set up and in position, the animal has just topped the ridge and out of view or moved into the timber?...I know I have more times than I would like to admit.
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