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Also-- a lot of this is new to me when it comes to these fine details so I appreciate the help.

Do you have a copy of the print you could email to me? What rifle / action / magazine combo were you using when you had feeding problems? Did you try any aftermarket followers? My RUM was finicky but a Wyatt's follower solved the problem. DSE or Big/Bust did you guys have specifics on your chamber set up in your 22-250ai??

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probably be a good choice for deer and hogs!

I don't see why not-- ballistic tables indicate plenty of velocity for expansion and ft/lbs of energy at those distances with the heavier for caliber bullets. Although it is purely anecdotal i feel I always heard about coues deer being small but very tough. Compared to TX deer which, from the 9 I watched get shot this year, seem to tip over in a stiff breeze. Factually, since I would be willing to shoot a Texas whitetail (same size as a Coues) with that 22-250ai I would say, yes I would do it for a Coues as well. In reality-- since a Coues is a long trip/rare occurrence for me, I'm leaving nothing to chance and have no problem with 'overkill' and bringing my 6.5 or 7RUM.

After my first full hunting season here in Texas they shoot dang near everything with .22 centerfires here--- deer, hogs, turkeys (legal), coyotes, etc etc. There is a specific round to Texas called the .224TTH (texas trophy hunter) which I think is a 22-6mm hybrid. I think I'll get lots of use on varmints, hogs and plinking around here for sure. I toted my 7RUM around this year and it accounted for 2 bucks and 2 does but a .22cf would have done the job just fine with much less muzzle blast and recoil... With the size of deer here I would be fully confident shooting a deer with a .22 centerfire and a quality bullet I watched several fall victim to a standard 22-250 with 55gr bullets. The places I have access to coyote hunt have long sight lines that will allow a fast .22 to show its stuff.

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It's going to be a Rem 700 SA-- I'm building a South Paw clone of their gen 1 VS-- which most folks would call the Sendero. Have the correct stock already so now need LH SA, jeweled bolt etc... it will be slightly more modern (Timney trigger, cerakoted- but color matched to the "matte finish" and the barrel will be threaded but with a blended thread protector.

Do you think the 95gr will have problem feeding from a 700 SA box? I know the 90gr is 1.17" any idea on the 95?

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Awesome hunt, congrats!! That lion pic is incredible too!

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Nikon Scopes sold swaro and spotter still available

I'm not close by (TX) but I will give another thumbs up for the micro pan head. I have run 10s, 15s and a Nikon ED50 with zero issues. It was quick and easy to get comfortable with the pan/tilt functions.

Price drop on scope and spotter

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I have a coupon from a previous order. Expires the 28th. I will PM the code to the first "I'll take it"

Rifle is sold!

This gun isnt exactly what Texans (my home state) are looking for so Im gonna list up here for you guys. Kimber 84L Classic Select - next higher grade wood than a classic but not as fancy as the Super America Leupold STD 1 rings and bases Nikon 4.5-14x40 side focus, mil dot (discontinued for prostaff but originally retailed around $300. Leather Kimber Sling 2 Half Boxes of ammo (Nosler Trophy Grade 140gr AB and Hornady Precision Hunter 162gr ELDX) 1 unopened box of Precision Hunter No Kimber roulette both choices of factory ammo shot under 1 @ 100yd and the Precision Hunter shot better than that and probably better than I can shoot. $1300 for the whole package- shipped to your FFL (must accept from private party), ammo will ship separate to your door but that is included in the price.

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ttt- I can take the Nikon off and I have Swaro Z3 4-12 BT I could add and work a price...

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ttt -- willing to sell separate

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