I went back to Alaska last year for 5 months after being gone 16 years .I was shocked that reloading was disapearing in Alaska big time with people under 35 .I also went to several large gun shops and very few had reloading supplies .I dont know any kids down here that reload .I did see lots old reloading equipment left to their kids and it was being sold by their kids .I took lots of kids hunting but only got to teach one to reload .Its alot of work in Alaska my ammo for 338-378 weatherby...

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The USA has labelled both Canada and the EU as threats to their "National Security" in order to justify new duties declared by their military Commander-in-Chief on the international trade of steel and aluminum. So I suggest that USA made products such as firearms and ammunition should be sold exclusively within the USA so Canada and Europe can help our esteemed neighbour defend themselves and improve their national security. Sadly, I have come to the conclusion that Canadians and Europeans...

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Hi all!

I’ve got my first African hunt coming up in a couple of weeks, for which my primary target will be a Cape Buffalo.

My plan is to get the skull euro mounted.
But I was just wondering if anybody has any other recommendations for remembering the hunt?
I was thinking a nice framed photo or canvas. But can anybody recommend any unique or special ways they’ve commemorated their hunt?

I’m looking forward to seeing some pics of what you guys have had done!

I will of course write up a...

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I’m seeing a point of impact shift when shooting off of sticks. It’s not enough that I’m concerned about it in the field, but it’s more than I’ve seen in the past. This is a rifle I acquired about a year ago, and have shot extensively, but this is the first time shooting it off of shooting sticks. Rifle is a Remington 700 in 270 Win, with Meopta 3-15x scope. The pictured groups were shot this morning at 150 yards. The group on the right was shot prone using my daypack as a rest. The...

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The long-running Politics thread is for serious (or at least mostly serious) discussion of political affairs. The thread "On A Lighter Note" is more for non-political memes and funny stuff.

I'm proposing a new thread that combines the two. It can be for any politically oriented meme or headline regardless of party or political orientation.

Here is something to start it off with.