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Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
03-26-2006, 05:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,529
Posted By savage.308

RE: walker game ears??

I agree with rybohunter. If you leave the volume on a medium setting you hear normal sounds and alittle more but it sure does cut out the blast from your gun which in my situation is what I bought...
Forum: Guns
02-02-2006, 05:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,617
Posted By savage.308

RE: Tikka t-3 owners speakup

Have one in a .270 win. and am very happy with it. Best rifle I've owned so far after 30 some odd years of shooting different makes and models.
Forum: Guns
01-04-2006, 08:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,673
Posted By savage.308

RE: bore guide for Tikka T3???

Thanks PaJack. I will check that out for sure, I,m cleaning mine without right now and it really bothers me. I,ve also got a whitetail hunter in 7mm-08 and nothing fits it yet that I've been able to...
Forum: Guns
01-02-2006, 04:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,673
Posted By savage.308

bore guide for Tikka T3???

Has anyone found a bore guide that will fit a Tikka T3 in .270 or similar caliber? Thanks for your help.l
Forum: Hunting Gear Discussion
12-30-2005, 09:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 535
Posted By savage.308

hearing inhancers who uses them?

Hey just a short question about the different brands of hearing aids for the field that also muffle the muzzle blast. Who makes the best buy for qaulity and does it work as well as you thought it...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
07-24-2005, 04:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 14,450
Posted By savage.308

RE: Black Hills Cowboy loads in 45-70 for deer?

Thanks for the info on the Win. JHP. Does this load penetrate the deer clean through? Does anyone else have experience with this load?
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
07-19-2005, 05:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 14,450
Posted By savage.308

RE: Black Hills Cowboy loads in 45-70 for deer?

Thanks James B, will it leave a good blood trail on a double lunger?
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
07-19-2005, 03:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 14,450
Posted By savage.308

RE: Black Hills Cowboy loads in 45-70 for deer?

Thanks Charley, have you used the 45-70 much and how do you like it? It definitely penetrates, my bucket of silt that I use to check bullet performance in has not been able to stop one yet. I've shot...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
07-18-2005, 05:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 14,450
Posted By savage.308

Black Hills Cowboy loads in 45-70 for deer?

Just wondered if anyone has had any experience with any cast bullet loads for deer. I was planning on using the Black Hills Cowboy load which is a 405 gr. flat point with around 1300 fps velocity. ...
Forum: Guns
04-22-2005, 03:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 646
Posted By savage.308

Who owns a Marlin 1895 CB?

I have just purchased one of these little beauts and have yet to try it out. Has anybody had any experiance with them and also do you handload for it? Whats your favorite factory or handload for it?...
Forum: Reloading
04-22-2005, 03:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 567
Posted By savage.308

Loads for the 120 gr. TSX in 7mm-08

I,m curious if anyone has loaded any of these in this caliber. I have had my best accuracy with the 42.5 grs. of Varget. I wish Barnes would come out with some load data for their TSX bullets. I...
Forum: Guns
01-27-2005, 05:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 24,296
Posted By savage.308

RE: 280 vs 7mm-08

I would choose the 7mm-08 and use Barnes TSX bullets exclusively. I use the 140 gr. now for deer but the new 120 gr. will be my choice this year. Use the 140 for Elk or Caribou and you'll get great...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
01-27-2005, 05:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,615
Posted By savage.308

RE: Tikka T3 hunter.....

I have a Tikka Whitetail Hunter in 7mm-08 and it is an excellent gun for the money. .75" groups at 100 yards all day long with Winchester Ballistic Silvertips. Shot two deer this last season with it...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
01-27-2005, 05:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,129
Posted By savage.308

RE: Springfield Armory 1911??

You will not find a better deal on a full size .45. I have one that I've owned for a couple of years and I have fired just about every kind of ammo through it and not one jam. A very fine product...
Forum: Guns
09-24-2004, 03:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,558
Posted By savage.308

Who owns a Savage Model 16 in .308?

Basically that is my question. Do you like the accutrigger (newer models)? How accurate is yours at 100 yds.Do you like the stainless over the blued models? Thanks for your replies as I'm looking for...
Forum: Reloading
08-08-2004, 08:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,436
Posted By savage.308

RE: Best Load for .308W ?

I have loaded many different bullets for my Savage 10 FP and I have to admit it does have a long throat . The Barnes TSX bullets are very slender and aerodynamic and I have repeatedly measured my OAL...
Forum: Reloading
08-01-2004, 08:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,436
Posted By savage.308

RE: Best Load for .308W ?

My favorite hunting load for my Savage 10 FP is a 150 gr. Barnes TSX with a powder load of 45 grs.Varget with an oal of 2.850. Sub-MOA accuracy and hammers deer like lighting.
Forum: Guns
08-01-2004, 08:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,484
Posted By savage.308

RE: Looking at Barnes Bullets

The Barnes are probably best used as a reloading bullet, then you can make adjustments if needed to make them perform best in your rifle. If that is not an option, by all means try a factory load by...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
08-01-2004, 07:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,358
Posted By savage.308

RE: anyone butcher thier own deer

I like to use plastic wrap on all pieces of meat before wrapping in freezer paper. It gets all the air out and seals the meat effectively, also blood does not run out as the meat defrosts in the...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
02-18-2004, 11:19 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,702
Posted By savage.308

RE: man i love the woods

You all are feeling what the Native Americans once felt on nearly a daily basis. Now that would be living. I can also see how it must have been pretty tough having to give that up and assume a more...
Forum: Reloading
02-13-2004, 11:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,000
Posted By savage.308

RE: range report 168gr Barnes triple shock match

It was the last thought he had.;)
Forum: Reloading
02-09-2004, 12:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,000
Posted By savage.308

RE: range report 168gr Barnes triple shock match

Hey noway, does the Triple-Shock have the same ogive as the XLC in the 168gr? I noticed the 168gr. in the XLC had a more rounded and less tapered shaped nose than the other Barnes bullet weights....
Forum: Guns
02-09-2004, 12:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,905
Posted By savage.308

RE: 700 classic or Savage

You might take a look at the model 16 Weather Warrior in the Savage. All stainless, weighs .5 lb. more and with the Accu-Trigger easily adjustable buy you from 1.5 lb. to 6 lb. I have the model 10FP...
Forum: Reloading
02-09-2004, 11:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,000
Posted By savage.308

RE: range report 168gr Barnes triple shock match

Ooops, I misread the heading, I'll be shooting the XLC's not the triple shocks. I did use the triple shocks in the 150gr. on a buck this year. Veeery empressive! That buck thought he'd been hit by...
Forum: Reloading
02-07-2004, 11:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,000
Posted By savage.308

RE: range report 168gr Barnes triple shock match

I'll be trying this bullet in my .308 with 45gr. of Varget. Weather has really been bad lately so I haven't had a chance to try them, will let you know when I do.
Forum: Guns
02-07-2004, 11:44 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,864
Posted By savage.308

RE: is 223 safe for deer

If you are going to be handloading I would suggest using the Barnes 53gr. XLC bullet for deer. Also, I would stay within 100 yards. This bullet will give you complete penetration which is what you'll...
Forum: Guns
02-07-2004, 11:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,941
Posted By savage.308

RE: Barnes X-bullet

These bullets are excellent for deer. I shot a buck and a doe this season with my .308 using the 150gr. XLC and the new Triple-Shock. Both had a problem of causing instant death to both deer, if...
Forum: Guns
02-07-2004, 10:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,905
Posted By savage.308

RE: 700 classic or Savage

I second the motion! What model Savage were you looking at? Whichever it is you'll love it. Good luck.
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
01-09-2004, 11:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 538
Posted By savage.308

.45 ACP for deer?

I'm asking this only because Taurus makes a bullet now for the .45 ACP using the Barnes made hex bullet. I'd only use it at the max range of 30 yards out of a Springfield 1911 pistol. Has anyone...
Forum: Guns
12-22-2003, 11:08 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,303
Posted By savage.308

RE: Core-Loct fails me again!

Barnes XLC bullets in factory loads (Federal, PMC,Black Hills) if you don't handload. One shot kills dropping on the spot the norm and you don't end up with mostly bloodied meat. They are all I...
Forum: Reloading
12-14-2003, 11:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,074
Posted By savage.308

RE: Barnes "X" bullet?

The Barnes XLC bullet is a coated bullet [not moly] that will not foul your barrel anymore than your typical lead core bullet and you get the same performance from it as the X. Again as mentioned use...
Forum: Guns
12-07-2003, 12:19 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,354
Posted By savage.308

RE: Who makes the BEST 308 rifle ??

I'm not saying it's the very best but it is dang near close to it. With just a little trigger tweeking, you could do yourself, a Savage in any of the heavy barrel models would do you fine and you...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
12-06-2003, 11:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 455
Posted By savage.308

Special bullet?

How many, if any, of my fellow deer hunters and handloaders make one special bullet that gets put in the chamber first when you go out for that deer you've been waiting to take all year long? Just a...
Forum: Reloading
11-24-2003, 11:14 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,803
Posted By savage.308

RE: bullet performance post

I used a 150 gr. Barnes TSX in .308 on a 8 pt. buck this season. It was 130 yards away, the bullet entered mid body just below the spine. Trashed the liver, complete pass through with caliber size...
Forum: Reloading
11-24-2003, 10:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,759
Posted By savage.308

RE: Barnes Bullets

I have found the new TSX to still foul the barrel pretty bad even after just one shot. The XLC on the other hand fouls very little and is just as good performance-wise as the rest of the X-family of...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-18-2003, 06:40 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 5,328
Posted By savage.308

RE: Fun! What Cal. are you using on deer this year?

Got to try out the Barnes TSX opening day, got an 8 point with a liver shot just below the spine at 130 yards. Hardly any meat damage and the deer went straight down, didn' t take a step. I' m...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-14-2003, 09:39 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 5,328
Posted By savage.308

RE: Fun! What Cal. are you using on deer this year?

Savage 10FP in .308 with Barnes TSX 150 gr. bullets. First year with this rifle and load, can' t wait! Firearms season starts tomorrow. :D
Forum: Reloading
08-03-2003, 12:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 499
Posted By savage.308

RE: Cleaning dies??

Thanks for the information, I wasn' t sure I could take it apart or not or if I needed to. Thanks again.
Forum: Reloading
08-01-2003, 11:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 499
Posted By savage.308

Cleaning dies??

Do any of you clean your resizing dies, and if so what do you use as far cleaning agents and do you take the die apart. I have a Lee full-length resizing die.
Forum: Reloading
07-20-2003, 11:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,851
Posted By savage.308

Barnes bullets, WOW!

Just tried out some 150 gr. Barnes XLC bullets in my .308 and I' m impressed. These were reloads using 45.5 grains of Varget powder seated at OAL of 2.860. They shot very accurately at 100 yards,...
Forum: Reloading
06-18-2003, 12:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 633
Posted By savage.308

crimping and accuracy.

To crimp or not to crimp, that is the question! Anybody like crimping their bullets at the cannelure on bullets like Hornady and do you get good hunting accuracy with them? I,ve been trying a load...
Forum: Guns
06-03-2003, 10:42 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,194
Posted By savage.308

RE: Savage 10 FP

Hey herman, congrats on the purchase. You do have a 1 in 9 twist. Also you may have to shoot 100 rounds or so to get the barrel broke in to where it will shoot its best. In my experience the .223 is...
Forum: Guns
05-29-2003, 10:57 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,194
Posted By savage.308

RE: Savage 10 FP

herman, I' ve been out of state for a week and didn' t get in on this when you asked this question. I have had a 10FP in both .223 and .308 which I currently still own in the .308. I greatly hope you...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
04-18-2003, 05:00 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,685
Posted By savage.308

Favorite whitetail bullet?

What is your favorite whitetail medicine? Manufacturer and type but not so much caliber. I want to make a great deer stopper for my .308 and would appreciate all your favorite bullet picks.
Forum: Reloading
04-13-2003, 02:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 616
Posted By savage.308

RE: Reloading nickel cases

Thanks you all, I' ll go ahead and try them out see how they do.;)
Forum: Reloading
04-12-2003, 04:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 616
Posted By savage.308

Reloading nickel cases

Can nickel cases be resized, if lubed, without damage to dies? I' m using Lee dies and they aren' t carbide.
Forum: Reloading
04-12-2003, 03:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 645
Posted By savage.308

RE: how tight bullet in neck?

Yes they were from the same box. I went to the Lee Web site and I believe my problem was not pushing hard enough on the last part of the lever travel, which is probably why some were tight and those...
Forum: Reloading
04-11-2003, 04:31 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,754
Posted By savage.308

RE: Reloading 30-06 shells.

BigBob said it right, it' s just plain more fun to shoot something you had a hand in making too. I' m just starting myself and I,m hooked already. Made up 40 rds. and I,m really wanting to get out...
Forum: Reloading
04-11-2003, 04:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 645
Posted By savage.308

RE: how tight bullet in neck?

Thanks for your replies and I think I' ll send an E-mail to Lee also and ask them the same. I' ll be interested in hearing what RCBS has to say or suggest what to do about the situation. I checked...
Forum: Reloading
04-10-2003, 07:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 645
Posted By savage.308

RE: how tight bullet in neck?

Bigcountry, I' ve got maybe five out of twenty that were that loose, but the rest seemed awfully easy to resize too. Haven' t fired any yet to see if accuracy is affected negatively. I just wondered...
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