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Well I smashed my Teslong today. So I need to replace it. I have had it for years so I wanted to see if there is a new dog in town for 2026. So whats they best option for a Bore Scope that works with a smart phone? GO!!!

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Not sure anyone saw this this morning or do I know how it affects things, but I just saw on Accurate Shooter that Garmin has acquired Applied Ballistics. Not sure if it's good or bad. I can see both sides of good and bad points. Thought it was worth a post. If this needs to be moved to another forum please do so.

Got married and moved out of the mountains, so a dedicated elk gun is needed less than the cash. Great shooter and a solid balance between weight and recoil. Shoots like a dream with both the brake (included) and my Enticer L suppressor. Build Specs: - LEFT HANDED - XLR Element 4.0 Aluminum Viking Armament Edition (tungsten grey, TR2 stock, folder, bag rider, thumb rest) - Kelbly Nanook LA (with new Kelbly spare parts kit, see Kelbly Listing for details) - Trigger Tech Rough Diamond... Read more

The guide is up: 300 WSM cartridge guide - Long Range Only 300 WSM Cartridge Guide The 300 Winchester Short Magnum was introduced in 2001 and quickly earned a reputation for excellent accuracy from a relatively … www.longrangeonly.com 300 WSM ONLY I need your favorite accuracy loads. Please provide: Bullet weight and Mfg. Powder and charge in grains Cartridge OAL, yes OAL (not to the ogive) Primer Brass Mfg. Velocity Barrel length Freebore of your chamber Comments on function, brass life, accuracy, temp stability, and bullet performance on game if you have it(please keep this data driven not emotional). Please note if using coatings on your... Read more

I think it’s everything ultralight. Obviously some things have their place, but I have found the lighter I go the more miserable and ultra light rifles are extremely difficult to shoot.

Like the title says what hunting packs is everyone using this year? I’ll be using an EXO K4 5000

What will you be chasing and in what state?

We hunted with Jason with Alberta Hunting Company for the first time as an LRO group in 2024. We tagged several good bear and had a great time. Shooting from a tree stand or ground blind at close range or a ground blind at long range. Long range was only 300-400 yards and was limited because of the bush but fun nonetheless. Here are pics from both trips. My only bear in 2024 was a good boar at 300 yards. We went again as group of friends and clients in 2026. I took clients for client... Read more

This is a used Halo LR Thermal optic made by N- Vision It has a picatinny rail to be mounted to a gun, and can be used as a monouclar. I paid $7,500 + tax 4 years ago. Comes with Hard Case w/ foam inserts, manuals, & charging cables. I'd like to get $4,500 OBO. Some Info on the optic: 640X480 12 micron Thermal Core 60 Hz Refresh Rate 50 mm Germanium Objective Lens 8 Reticle Options HALO-LR Thermal Scope features long lasting battery life, a waterproof housing, 60Hz... Read more

Check out Joel's review on his TS Customs rifle... TS Customs 6.5 PRC Long-Term Review - Long Range Only A three-year review of the TS Customs 6.5 PRC hunting rifle, covering accuracy, field performance, build components, and nearly 300 rounds of use. www.longrangeonly.com

If you were starting from scratch with a build for deer and antelope what cartridge would you go with?