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Thanks for the responses guys! Big Squeeze I think I heard about that at burro canyon. DO you do any hunting?
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Big Squeeze Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: December/17/2008 at 17:11
Originally posted by Monster Monster wrote:

Thanks for the responses guys! Big Squeeze I think I heard about that at burro canyon. DO you do any hunting?
.............Not as much hunting now as I have in the past. Two years ago, I nailed my last elk. I mostly do hog hunting now, but I do plan on some big bear and bison hunts in the future with maybe an African trip too (business permitting??), so that I can put my .375 Ruger to some real good use!.......
 
What cartridge did you get in the Howa?
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Monster Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: December/17/2008 at 17:17
I got it in good ol' 308. I just got into Deer hunting and I figured it was a good cartridge for my first big game rifle.  
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote lucytuma Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: December/17/2008 at 17:28
Nothing wrong with the .308, it may be the most proficient round we have.
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Originally posted by Monster Monster wrote:

I got it in good ol' 308. I just got into Deer hunting and I figured it was a good cartridge for my first big game rifle.  
...........Did you get the 308 Howa M1500 w/22" barrel or the more compact 308 Ranchland w/20" barrel? They both have the green Hogue stocks........Yep! That`ll do just fine for some big hogs too!
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.308 is good for virtually any non-dangerous game in North America and would probably work just fine on most of them.  It is a great round.
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It has the M-1500 with the 22" barrel. Yea hog hunting is on my list of things to do but everywhere is pretty steep if you want to go on a ranch (ex. tejon). I have thought about going to Hunter Liggett but just have not found the time.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Duce Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: December/17/2008 at 17:41
I have a Howa .308 and it is accurate out of the box, trigger is heavy and I replaced it with a Big SmileTimmey trigger.  I like the rifle and it is sub moa out of the box.
 
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Monster Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: December/17/2008 at 17:44
Sounds like I have a lot to look forward to in this rifle minus the optic
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Originally posted by Monster Monster wrote:

It has the M-1500 with the 22" barrel. Yea hog hunting is on my list of things to do but everywhere is pretty steep if you want to go on a ranch (ex. tejon). I have thought about going to Hunter Liggett but just have not found the time.
.......That`s a great rifle for the bucks! You`ll enjoy it...... I go hog hunting on a super secret and restrictive 250 acre private ranch about a 90 minute drive from here. The owner and I are good friends. I just make a call and can go at anytime!
 
I will try the Grand Tejon Ranch sometime!
 
 
 
 
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote jackh Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: December/17/2008 at 17:53
i just found this package deal online today and it looks really intruiging. wish i had a grand to blow on a rifle right now, but i already did on my 6.8 :(. ill start saving though, id really like to get into tactical bolt guns
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haha don't bother if you have a good spot. Im jealous of your set up. Eventually I hope to find my own secretive spot. 
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yall have hogs in cali?? i didn't even know anyone hunted in cali lol
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haha yea we do not have much to hunt (at least the places in so cal that I have been) but its better than nothing. Jackh what part of Texas you live in?
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Hey monster, hi I live pretty close to you there in whit. just wanted to say thats a nice rig you got .308 all you need.save up some $$$ and go hunting dude.CoolCoolCoolCool
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Thanks Looney you live close huh? Do I know you?Bucky
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dont know your your pic is not real clear, and the sunglasses cover your face,but the terrain you are in looks real familiar .
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Want directions?
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Well wouldnt want you to give away your secret spot . heaven knows I gave away all mine.
 really I did no joking. burro canyon yuk!Thumbs Down
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