Christmas 1978 this was under the tree. The old saying if this gun could talk fits in here. Can't remember the year I bought the slug barrel for it. Came with 30" full choke.
What are you carrying and why?
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Wiley E Coyote
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Smawgunner2
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350 legend in AR platform cause it’s cool 
Purfect weather- Marlin 38-55
Marginal weather- Marlin 44 lever
Shit weather- a shotgun
Marginal weather- Marlin 44 lever
Shit weather- a shotgun
whitetailjunky3
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Henry lever action chambered in 370 buckhammer.
Decisions have been made. Levi is going to carry the 400 legend and I'm taking the 350 legend. Because we believe in them and we are trying to tag out in one day. Both got shot today and verified.
Good trackin snow…What’s the situation currently?
ThatBuckeyeGuy
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The kamala biden deers better hide from the scary black stick tomorrow , layed on the correct colored yoga mat for reference
Bowhunter57
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I'm carrying my Marlin Classic 44 Mag. w/ 20" barrel and my reloads of 180 gr. Hornady JHP. 
Savage 400 legend with Leupold VX-freedom, 215 grain
Ruger 350 legend with Leupold VX-freedom, 180 grain
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I still use the same Remington 870 youth model 20 guage shotgun that I killed my first deer with almost 25 years ago. I absolutely love short guns. Only difference is that it is now scoped with rifled barrel. Why? Because I don't shoot past 50 yards with a gun, and it does the job, and I'm too cheap to spend a bunch of $ on a new gun. Also has sentimental value which is priceless.
Bowhunter57
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Well, as it turns out, I should've taken something with long range capability. Every deer that I saw today, was 100+ yards. Even so, I still enjoyed carrying the Marlin.
Tomorrow, I'll be carrying the Ruger American 450 Bushmaster with a 4-12x40 Vortex and my reloads of a Hornady FTX 250 gr. This rifle is unbelievable for it's accuracy with these reloads. Over 2500 fps with this bullet and 5 shots in 1 ragged hole at 100 yards. I replaced the ear busting factory muzzle brake with a linear compensator.
Confidence will be high!
Every deer that I saw today, was 100+ yards. Even so, I still enjoyed carrying the Marlin. Tomorrow, I'll be carrying the Ruger American 450 Bushmaster with a 4-12x40 Vortex and my reloads of a Hornady FTX 250 gr. This rifle is unbelievable for it's accuracy with these reloads. Over 2500 fps with this bullet and 5 shots in 1 ragged hole at 100 yards.
I replaced the ear busting factory muzzle brake with a linear compensator.Confidence will be high!
Since I’ll be hunting WV I’ll be taking the Savage .270 on its maiden hunting voyage. Federal power shock 130 gr jsp. It’s a fun gun to shoot and accurate as can be so I’m looking forward to hopefully seeing some real world results.
Which compensator you end up with? Been contemplating a swamp on my ruger American as well.Well, as it turns out, I should've taken something with long range capability.
Tomorrow, I'll be carrying the Ruger American 450 Bushmaster with a 4-12x40 Vortex and my reloads of a Hornady FTX 250 gr. This rifle is unbelievable for it's accuracy with these reloads. Over 2500 fps with this bullet and 5 shots in 1 ragged hole at 100 yards.
Confidence will be high!
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Bowhunter57
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This is the one that I purchased.
Hard to beat for $38 plus shipping. Make sure you get the 11/16"x24 threads for the Ruger American rifle and the 450 Bushmaster caliber.
I had one on a Savage 243 and it made a huge difference in getting the blast directed away from the shooter.
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Thanks for the heads up. Going to give it a try.This is the one that I purchased.
Make sure you get the 11/16"x24 threads for the Ruger American rifle and the 450 Bushmaster caliber.
I had one on a Savage 243 and it made a huge difference in getting the blast directed away from the shooter.
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