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  1. gabedard

    .45 caliber RB enough for deer?

    I’ve used 70 grains fff as a hunting load 28” barrel. No problem as an effective whitetail killing load. Eighty yards has been my longest shot.
  2. gabedard

    Hey, time to show your first build!!

    Deer Creek mountain rifle kit Upgraded a L&R lock over time and added a horn toe plate from a buck I killed with it. Good shooter for an inexpensive kit.
  3. gabedard

    Blueing or Browning

    I have done both - prefer brown
  4. gabedard

    Favorite Production Guns

    GPR and Pedersoli rifles are good products
  5. gabedard

    Christmas gift from my lovely wife!

    Recent kit build
  6. gabedard

    45 PRB load

    Shot a small buck at 80 yds. Through the lungs and took out the far shoulder. 70 grains fff
  7. gabedard

    What did you do today

    Just came back from a week at the lake with kids and grand kids
  8. gabedard

    Bruce C. Rubey

    Prayer for your family
  9. gabedard

    Hawkens green mt barrel

    Since I’ve steel wool my barrels before the 1st outing they load easier/easier on patches/shoot more consistent from the get go
  10. gabedard

    Aiming with one or both eyes

    Shotgun open Left eye closed with sights
  11. gabedard

    Taking Time Alone

    Do most of my trout fishing/deer hunting solo mostly because of convenience/time constraints I enjoy it but also enjoy company of family/friends when available
  12. gabedard

    scratch repair question

    I’d leave it as is - really doesn’t stand out as a scratch
  13. gabedard

    At What Range Have Most of Your Big Game Animals Been Shot At?

    Minnesota Still Hunt heavy cover - many white tail under 20 yards
  14. gabedard

    Crocket

    I had a factory finish and yes very nice blued barrel They also make kits in the white
  15. gabedard

    Underlug Staple

    I’ve staked several barrels with staples - easy to do with TOW simple tool
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