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The tripod post has a 1/4" 20 threaded stud which the head screws onto. The bottom of the head a threaded bushing. (Manfrotto has a 3/8" 16 hole and hence the 3/8 to 1/4 reducing bushing has been used. The bushing is removable for use of 3/8" 16 threads.)

The Claw has a plate for the Manfrotto head epoxied to the bottom of the Claw. If you have a head it would fit, then yes.

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Tikka t3x Compact in 243 or 7mm-08. Good accuracy reputation and a shorter 12.5" LOP. http://www.tikka.fi/en-us/rifles/tikka-t3x/t3x-lite-compact

I had picked up a box of 125 grain Badlands Bulldozer bullets to load in my 6.5 WSM. It is a machined copper bullet with aluminum tips and has a high BC of 0.510. This sleek looking bullet is longer than the 130 Berger VLD. https://badlandsprecision.com/category/2/bulldozer When I first got my 6.5 WSM several years ago, there was not a lot of reload data to be found, so I had to work up based on other data. The closest 6.5 cartridge with the closest capacity I could find was the 264 WM, which had a published case water capacity about 8% greater than the 270 WSM. My own measurements with water in the 264WM was 7% greater than in my 6.5 WSM cases. For a 130 gr bullet in my 6.5, I had also looked at 140gr data in the 270 WSM. But now the rifle has a new barrel (1in8 Shilen 4R, previous was a 1in8.5 polygonal Pacnor), so I am back to the beginning with load development for this Badlands Bulldozer copper bullet. Since I had good results using Ramshot Magnum before, i started with it again. My target velocity was 3200-3300 with this 125 bullet. Using 264 WM, 270 WSM, 6.5 RSAUM data and Barnes 127LRX data, I figured I could do some charge vs speed testing and watch for pressure signs. I did not know how this bullet would create pressure: faster like the Barnes or e-tip, or like a regular lead core bullet as Badlands makes this statement "and the best part is that our bullets can be loaded just like any conventional bullet." So i put together a set of rounds starting with 61.0 gr Magnum and went up in 1 gr increments to 68gr (my old 130 gr load for the previous barrel used 66.5 gr Magnum). The bullets were seated 0.02" off the lands. Federal 215M primers. This morning, I took the rifle to the pit, set up the ProChrono, and shot the string. 61 gr yielded 2926fps, and 68gr yielded 3234fps on the other end of the string. Velocity increases were not uniform, but were about an average of 44fps increase per grain of powder. No warnings from pressure signs via bolt lift, extremely flat primers, or shiny spots on the base. Next step is to do an OCW from 65-68 grains in 0.5gr increments. Cases are loaded and ready for the next range session (tomorrow morning?). I hope this helps someone developing loads with a 6.5 WSM. Or if someone has suggestions, I'm open to hearing them too.

452b264- I weighed five of the bullets and all weighed 125.2 gr on my electronic scale. Using the stoney-point comparator, all had the same base to ogive length. I ended up loading 50 at 0.02 off the lands with a muzzle velocity of 3278 fps for the cow elk hunt. I have not shot them into a media yet. I threw together some test loads with a few of the 127 LRX, 0.05 off the lands, and H1000, and 4 shot groups at 100 yards were 0.46 to 0.88". Measuring four of the 127LRX, the ogive varied 0.02". Three of four weighed 127.2gr, and one weighed 127.0

Just a heads up that there will be a couple of prescribed burns this week in Unit 7E&W https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/coconino/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD596719

the chevrons in the correct direction help push the mud/snow.sand to the outside, help it dig in.

The southeast part is closed due to fire https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/kaibab/alerts-notices/?aid=49313 https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd596096.pdf

Natchez has the Remington 140gr for you on sale. https://www.natchezss.com/remington-core-lokt-rifle-ammunition-264-win-140-gr-psp-3060-fps-20-box.html

There are dozens to the ER here in Flag on holiday weekends. They do not make the news anymore. Too fast, underage, alcohol, riding double, not paying attention, no helmets...

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Kimber Custom Shop Pro CDP II 45 ACP 4" barrel Tritium sights 1 magazine Changed from ambidextrous to single safety for Crimson Trace grips can be used. Crimson Trace laser grip with burlwood finish LG-401-P1 https://www.kimberamerica.com/pro-cdp-ii $850 Flagstaff f2f, 21+YO, AZ DL

Congrats to your nephew. Bet he is still stoked (maybe you too 😉 )

My favorite right now is the Salomon Quest 4D. A lot depends how the last matches one's foot and heel. https://www.cabelas.com/product/bargain-cave/new-this-week/footwear/pc/105591780/c/105633180/sc/105636780/salomon-quest-d-mid-gtx/2665072.uts?slotId=1

I'd say you are off to a great start. Congrats.

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Apache Maid will be a zoo.

Congrats on the successful goat hunt. Pretty billie.

I would not carry both the 10x and 12x binoculars. Put both on a tripod and see which has the best resolution and contrast and 100 yards on a resolution chart. Carry the best pair only. (you did not say what level/brand your 10x43 binos are) The rental of good optics may be the best option for your one week hunt. Personally, I think a pair of high end 15x would be more useful and beneficial for Coues hunting than a spotting scope unless you are trophy hunting and counting inches. On my last December Coues hunt, a friend on the hunt had the compact Vortex Razor 11-33x spotter which I did not find much more discerning/valuable than my 15x binos. I found another friend's Swaro 20-60 much more valuable on that hunt.

What is the weight of the two good-shooting scoped rifles?