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Topic: Hunting Draws - Versus - Accuracy Competition |
Frak
Replies: 4
Views: 3330
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Forum: General Posted: Thu May 09, 2019 2:50 am Subject: Hunting Draws - Versus - Accuracy Competition |
Hunting draws for the privilege of hunting species that are "protected" from the general hunt.
A couple of examples in Alberta, Canada: Moose and Mule Deer. Although Mule deer appear to carry the h ... |
Topic: Hunting alone? |
Frak
Replies: 57
Views: 44168
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Forum: General Posted: Thu May 09, 2019 2:06 am Subject: Re: Hunting alone? |
Android Cell Phones can be tracked by using www.Android.com/Find providing your computer is logged into the users GOOGLE account.
I researched the Samsung S7 I currently use. This device uses A-GP ... |
Topic: Hunting alone? |
Frak
Replies: 57
Views: 44168
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Forum: General Posted: Wed May 08, 2019 12:29 pm Subject: Re: Hunting alone? |
Became motivated to answer my own question. GPS is NOT used for emergency calls.
The explanation:
Emergency calls can be made on any mobile phone network, not just your own. If you are somewhere wh ... |
Topic: Barrel Length - Twist Rate - Bullet Weight |
Frak
Replies: 20
Views: 8281
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Forum: Gun & Firearm Discussions Posted: Tue May 07, 2019 4:23 pm Subject: Re: Barrel Length - Twist Rate - Bullet Weight |
| Elvis: I'll be looking for the Win at a location where they may have old stock. The Hornady SP Interlock should be a great cartridge. Lucky you having hogs to hunt. Always had the desire to hunt them ... |
Topic: Barrel Length - Twist Rate - Bullet Weight |
Frak
Replies: 20
Views: 8281
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Forum: Gun & Firearm Discussions Posted: Mon May 06, 2019 1:34 pm Subject: Re: Barrel Length - Twist Rate - Bullet Weight |
| Elvis - I had purchased the Win Power Points 180 prior to purchasing the R1 for use in the CZ. . Accuracy was abysmal. Although the CZ was new and the barrel a heavy fouler in the preliminary break-in ... |
Topic: Barrel Length - Twist Rate - Bullet Weight |
Frak
Replies: 20
Views: 8281
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Forum: Gun & Firearm Discussions Posted: Sun May 05, 2019 10:14 pm Subject: Re: Barrel Length - Twist Rate - Bullet Weight |
| [quote="slimjim"]Frak, the A-Tip will only put you in danger. It is a target bullet made for 1:8.5 twist. I've been looking at them to build a 300 PRC. If you want a lethal .308 bullet with great p ... |
Topic: Spruce Grouse |
Frak
Replies: 8
Views: 4458
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Forum: Recipes Posted: Sun May 05, 2019 1:49 pm Subject: Re: Spruce Grouse |
[quote="Loke"]Everything tastes better when you're marinated in Crown Royal. Save the orange juice for the Absolut.[/quote]
Yeah Eh! Haha
Lubrication! Straight up for the flavour! |
Topic: Barrel Length - Twist Rate - Bullet Weight |
Frak
Replies: 20
Views: 8281
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Forum: Gun & Firearm Discussions Posted: Sun May 05, 2019 12:50 pm Subject: Re: Barrel Length - Twist Rate - Bullet Weight |
[quote="slimjim"][quote="Frak"]Hopefully Hornady will manufacture a .308 cartridge in the A-Tip and further experimenting will be possible. A BC of .823 and .878. WOW![/quote]
First, welcome to Hun ... |
Topic: Barrel Length - Twist Rate - Bullet Weight |
Frak
Replies: 20
Views: 8281
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Forum: Gun & Firearm Discussions Posted: Sun May 05, 2019 12:22 pm Subject: Re: Barrel Length - Twist Rate - Bullet Weight |
| [quote="Pumpkinslinger"]Almost 40 years ago I loaded some Speer 70 grain bullets for a friend's .22-250 because he wanted to deer hunt with it. I can't remember the manufacturer or twist rate of the ... |
Topic: Barrel Length - Twist Rate - Bullet Weight |
Frak
Replies: 20
Views: 8281
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Forum: Gun & Firearm Discussions Posted: Sat May 04, 2019 1:04 pm Subject: Re: Barrel Length - Twist Rate - Bullet Weight |
The physics and time to understand and develop the new bullets designs is remarkable.
Located an in depth discussion that states:
when comparing a plastic tipped bullet with an identically shape ... |
Topic: Barrel Length - Twist Rate - Bullet Weight |
Frak
Replies: 20
Views: 8281
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Forum: Gun & Firearm Discussions Posted: Sat May 04, 2019 12:36 pm Subject: Re: Barrel Length - Twist Rate - Bullet Weight |
Comparing twist rates for the .308 @ 178gr.
ELD-M --- ELD-X --- A-Max
ELDs a 1/12 is acceptable but the A-Max is a 1/10.
That is the science.
Very Interesting! |
Topic: Barrel Length - Twist Rate - Bullet Weight |
Frak
Replies: 20
Views: 8281
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Forum: Gun & Firearm Discussions Posted: Sat May 04, 2019 12:14 pm Subject: Re: Barrel Length - Twist Rate - Bullet Weight |
Greenhill and Miller formulas are interesting Math/Science better described as PHYSICS?
Located this info:
"higher velocities also spin the bullet faster and may enable a slower-than-recommended ... |
Topic: Barrel Length - Twist Rate - Bullet Weight |
Frak
Replies: 20
Views: 8281
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Forum: Gun & Firearm Discussions Posted: Sat May 04, 2019 11:51 am Subject: Re: Barrel Length - Twist Rate - Bullet Weight |
Rather interesting that the longer and heavier 178 provides the best MOA with a 1/12 twist than the 168s.
That was last autumn.
Hmm maybe it was weather but no , it was getting colder as I fired ... |
Topic: Hunting alone? |
Frak
Replies: 57
Views: 44168
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Forum: General Posted: Sat May 04, 2019 11:37 am Subject: Re: Hunting alone? |
| [quote=“DallanC”]I miss the old "dual band" digital / analog phones, my old LG VX8300 flip phone would get signals in amazingly remote places. Heck my dad had one of the first "Brick phones" that ... |
Topic: Spruce Grouse |
Frak
Replies: 8
Views: 4458
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Forum: Recipes Posted: Sat May 04, 2019 11:28 am Subject: Re: Spruce Grouse |
| The Ruffies are a fine tasting bird, I do enjoy their availability and sustenance. Maybe its the quality of the spruce needles available to the Spruce ruffs in the Boreal forest that gives them the un ... |
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