Recent content by JohnD29

I've been extremely happy with my M77 Hawkeye African in 9.3x62. It wears a Trijicon Accupoint 1-6 with a #4 reticle and Alaska Arms quick detach rings. I'm using Swift 286gr. A-Frames at 2350fps and the rifle is reliably in the 1-1.5 MOA range at 200 yds with a very consistent POI. With a...

I'd second the love for Leupold. My 300 H&H wears a Leupold 3-15 with a 44mm objective. I've been very happy with it, and I've found it's a great magnification range to get the most from a 300 magnum rifle at distance while not being excessive. At 19-20 oz (if you go with the illuminated...

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Just purchased a beautiful M98 rifle from @degoins Great transaction and wonderful communication. Thank you, sir!

I wish I knew! I think they just figured I’d gotten one of everything else…

I've ordered through Midway a great deal and their service has always been excellent. However... your point about dies is the only area where I've had issues with Midway. In the past on more than one occasion I've gotten a gently opened box correctly labeled for the die set I ordered, and...

Former molecular biologist and club motorcycle racer who has been teaching science and coaching football, basketball and softball for the past 20 years.

I’m not sure what your definition of affordable is, but I’ve had good success with the Trijicon TR 24 1-4X. It’s available with a German (#4) reticle. There’s also a 1-6 model available with the same reticle design. It’s not cheap, but it’s solidly built, has good glass, and is considerably...

Hi John, I personally tend to favor depriming first with a dedicated depriming die that does not reshape the case. After depriming, I tumble the cases with SS media prior to inspection and resizing. I have a few reasons for preferring this order. 1) By depriming prior to tumbling, the SS...

That history was one of the things that made me trusting. Prior to sending the “seller” a pm, I dug through their profile a bit. They had commented on a range of subjects and offered cogent feedback on actual hunting and firearm topics - not just posting to threads like “on a lighter note”...

Hi Doug, Thanks for your note. I did lose money, and I feel pretty dumb. I thought I had done enough due diligence, but clearly I hadn't - so I paid the stupid tax. I'm mad, but everyone's alive and healthy, so things could be worse - so long as I don't make any further contributions to the...

My favorite smaller mag pouch is this mini general purpose pouch pouch from Esstac. It's $30 and made of quality nylon with good zippers that stay closed but are easy to open. It has three velcro loops and can attach to any belt as a result. I like that it zips closed to keep the mag secure...

Happy I could save you @Doug Hamilton - Now if only I can get my wife to view getting a new rifle as an act of charity...

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Nice looking rifle! Would you mind sharing the LOP? Thanks!