Nothing wrong with the .280 Remington either. That's one worth looking at as well. Or if you handload, the .280 AI might be worth considering also. Lots of good 7mm calibers out there.

That is one dandy buck. He has great mass, shape, and is just flat out pretty! Good on you and your boy. What did he use?

Not sure if this is north and west enough for you, but both of these guys are terrific and do wonderful work! That I can guarantee.

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Thanks for sharing your findings with us. Nice test.

I used three loads that were shot in each rifle and chronographed just prior to the test. The loads were the exact same for each rifle with only the rifles being changed, not loads to get a better...

Good for you, you cannot take the $$$ with you when you go!

That is in fact the Chadwick ram. They all are amazing. I have another picture of that Montana ram with the 49" long horn. I'll see if I can find it and post it.
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I have had a pair of Tubb's snowshoes for a long time and have been happy with them, but last year I got a set of the MSR Lightning Ascent shoes and I love them. They are solid and well built and...