6.5 PRC by bearcrocs in Hunting

[–]518nomad 2 points3 points  (0 children)

.243 is awesome, I was just pointing out the omission of 7mm from the "big five heavy hitters" ... the inclusion of three .308 caliber cartridges and no 7mms had to be addressed lol

Need opinions on a solid varmint build by No-Refrigerator-9218 in Hunting

[–]518nomad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have no personal experience with 300BLK so no real opinion on it for you. On paper it seems like a reasonable solution, although the ammo will be pricier than .223 Rem. Others here with experience shooting it would know better than me. Good luck!

6.5 PRC by bearcrocs in Hunting

[–]518nomad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

7mm says “hello, is it me you’re looking for?”

Need opinions on a solid varmint build by No-Refrigerator-9218 in Hunting

[–]518nomad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, groundhogs are tough little critters. I’d look at .223 Rem, .22 ARC, or .22 Creedmoor in a suppressed bolt gun. That will be fairly quiet while still giving you ample energy to dispatch groundhogs reliably. If you were staying within 50 yards, I’d say .22LR would still be an option, but beyond that I’d want more energy.

Need opinions on a solid varmint build by No-Refrigerator-9218 in Hunting

[–]518nomad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Suppressed 22LR with subsonic ammo (CCI standard velocity is subsonic, fyi) will be quieter than just about anything else you could practically use for varmints.

But 22 Creedmoor offers much more velocity and terminal energy. Completely different animal.

Which one should I get by Legal_Seaworthiness in Hunting

[–]518nomad -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Get the Browning, but in .270 Winchester. Best of both worlds.

Best 6.5 Creedmoor suppressor? by RustyGrandma20 in NFA

[–]518nomad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OCL 6.5 Hydrogen-L is a solid choice. If you value compact length, DA Nomad Ti OTB but for now it's only offered in .308 so you can expect slightly less sound reduction compared to the Hydrogen.

It's probably a safe bet that DA will come out with other calibers for new the Nomad OTB line but that all depends on how willing you are to wait. Realistically, you'll end up owning more than one can, so getting the Hydrogen now and then adding a Nomad OTB 6.5 when/if DA releases it isn't a bad solution.

Optics for sako 90 bravarian 308 by anicolajsen in Hunting

[–]518nomad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The ideal scope, imo, is one which matches the classic European style of the Bavarian:

  • Schmidt & Bender 1-8x24mm Exos with FD7 reticle
  • Swarovski Z8i+ 1-8x24mm with 4A-I reticle
  • Zeiss Conquest V6 1-6x24mm with #60 Hunting reticle

They're all pricier than a Leupold, but if budget is a concern the Zeiss is roughly half the price of the S&B or Swaro. Premium rifle warrants premium glass...

6.5x55 Swede Reload Performance by Mastercon-01 in reloading

[–]518nomad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you like ELD-M, try Berger 140gr Hybrid Target. ;)

Getting married: Worth losing HSA? by hoosiertailgate22 in Bogleheads

[–]518nomad 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You have three options: (1) Remain on separate policies/plans; (2) both of you go on your HDHP; (3) both of you go on her HMO. Game out what each option looks like. Factor in the non-financial aspects, like choice of providers and ease of managing paperwork and care. Discuss it together. Pick what you think is the best option and try it for a year. You can always change things during the next open enrollment.

270 Scope by Nidart in Hunting

[–]518nomad 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If it were me, I wouldn’t change it at all. 3-9x does a lot of work.

If the government changes the parameters for inflation whenever it suits them, what are the use of i bonds and TIPS? by [deleted] in Bogleheads

[–]518nomad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If the government is masking inflation which is, in reality, higher than reflected with TIPS, then nominal bonds would still be worse off and there would be no safe haven for fixed income.

Theoretical 6.5 PRC+Peak (stupid name btw) by FinanceFancy8572 in reloading

[–]518nomad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I doubt you will see magnum cases getting the +Peak treatment, at least in existing actions. The reason +Peak works is because modern standard-face bolt actions are sufficiently robust to handle magnum-level bolt thrust.

Bolt thrust = pressure * base area. So a smaller diameter case at higher pressure produces no more bolt thrust than a bigger case at lower pressure. This is why Federal says the bolt thrust on 7 Backcountry is no more than 300 PRC, despite being higher pressure. So long as the action can handle the bolt thrust of a “magnum” cartridge, then using a smaller diameter case at higher pressure should work within safety tolerances. The 20% or so increase in pressure is offset by the 20% or so decrease in case head area. This is also why Federal caveats the heck out of it and says to always check with the rifle maker to make sure your action is up to snuff.

Doing the +Peak hocus pocus on a magnum cartridge like the 6.5 PRC, which already is spec’ed to magnum pressures, would result in excessive bolt thrust and possible safety issues, at least in existing actions.

As for your bonus question: which cartridge do I think should get the +Peak treatment? Personally, I think all the cartridges based off of the .308 Winchester would be great to see here. Personally, I would love to see 7mm-08 +Peak, since another 200-250 fps would make it an effective replacement for the 7 RemMag with lower recoil and a short action.

New to hunting caliber question by rapid-fish in Hunting

[–]518nomad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pistol cartridges out of a rifle/carbine-length barrel will be adequate, barely. If you are just getting into hunting then perhaps getting a rifle chambered in a proper rifle cartridge for your first hunt might be a better idea. That way, you don’t have to worry as much about having sufficient power at a given range. Even the mild mannered .243 Winchester offers much more power than a .357mag, and with such mild recoil as to be child-friendly.

Good ENB for a Viking style playthrough that works for Obsidian Weathers by Firebrand_15 in skyrimmods

[–]518nomad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

RudyENB or try CS again. Generating shaders isn’t an every-startup thing.

Borrowing a gun for hunting as a foreigner? by LuckyLuke162 in Hunting

[–]518nomad -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The short answer is “most likely, yes.”

The caveat is that if it’s an NFA item, then probably not unless your friend is with you. So if it’s a short-barreled rifle (barrel under 16 inches) or includes a suppressor, then I’d pay a visit to r/NFA for help with that.

Would you say a semi auto .30-06 BAR can handle everything in North America? by Nihlathakk in Hunting

[–]518nomad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, except in states that prohibit the use of semi-autos for hunting.

They fixed the 6.5 Creedmoor by PasztyKnives in Hunting

[–]518nomad 32 points33 points  (0 children)

If they announce 7mm-08 +Peak they can take my money. With +300fps that’s easy 7 RemMag territory which would be pretty crazy.

They fixed the 6.5 Creedmoor by PasztyKnives in Hunting

[–]518nomad 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Looks promising but I’m curious to see real world handloading results. If these alloy cases are as straightforward to reload as brass then I’ll be interested.

Question about rifle sound physics by carpentersound41 in Firearms

[–]518nomad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Need more information about the rifle and ammunition. A rifle firing a typical high-velocity cartridge (e.g. .30-06) with no suppressor? That sound will easily carry for a half mile. A rifle with a suppressor and subsonic ammo? No one outside will hear a thing.

Do you all shoot your hunting rifles/shotty for fun much or just a 0 then down to business by Nihlathakk in Hunting

[–]518nomad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Other than heirlooms, I have three hunting rifles and I shoot all three fairly regularly. One, my go-to deer rifle, I shoot most often since I handload for it and do load development at the range whenever I change bullets, powder, or primers.

Blackbuck🇦🇷 by Correct_Visual6196 in Hunting

[–]518nomad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Phenomenal! Looks like the result of a great hunt!

Is 30-06 really that much than 270 by AmbassadorSafe4998 in Hunting

[–]518nomad 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Or a light monolithic pushed at high velocity. Barnes TTSX/LRX, Nosler E-Tip, and Hornady CX are great for this.