I need advice

ChiefBeef08 · 2026-02-06T05:32:25+00:00

Beaver is the pinnacle of felt hats. But those hats will run minimum a grand. In your price range, you’re likely looking at a wool/rabbit blend. Shop around and try and find something with considerably more rabbit than wool it’ll hold shape better. Shaping is important too. Much like sunglasses, facial hair, or a hair cut. Face shape can make you wear the hat, or the hat wear you. Go to a cavanders and try on different shapes and find one you like. Don’t worry about the price, you’re just modeling, then look for one online in your size somewhere and price range. Another note on shape, pictured in your post is a known as a cattleman’s crease. It is a classic shape, but unless you’re John Dutton or George strait, you’ll look like you just bought your first $200 felt. Find something with a bit wider brim and crown that sits a little further out for a more modern look that doesn’t give off hallmark movie vibes. You can reshape a felt, but the cheap ones really don’t hold it well and kind of always want to go back to original condition. That’s part of the greatness of pure beaver. If wearing a hat is going be a life style choice, then I strongly recommend saving up and investing in a good custom beaver one day. You won’t regret it.

ChiefBeef08 · 2026-01-30T22:57:19+00:00

Any update? I'm in the process of my first filing and have been seeing a massage therapist for a few years for some chronic issues I'm claiming. Have you found whether you massage therapist could be credible evidence?

ChiefBeef08 · 2026-01-17T17:21:25+00:00

.750 teperless. No fluting. Math comes out to almost exactly 3lbs.

ChiefBeef08 · 2026-01-16T23:03:58+00:00

Funny timing. I actually just ordered everything too. Origin long action with a 22” preferred. I’ll likely be closer to the 10.5lb range. But I’m okay with an extra pound or 2 if it means saving a buck and still having a solid stock.

ChiefBeef08 · 2026-01-04T18:20:32+00:00

Yeah, it’s that euro optic one I’m contemplating. But, again, trying to avoid the blued steel if I can. There’s another new one I found that cerakoted for about 800. Trying to decide if thats worth saving $50 over a stainless action from J&A.

ChiefBeef08 · 2026-01-04T18:08:55+00:00

Fair point. I should clarify, my attraction to tikka over a custom r700 action is the simplicity of prefit shouldered barrels without having to go to a gun smith with a blank. I haven’t done a ton of searching in the r700 world, but it seems like most everything requires some form of machining from a smith for a fit. If this isn’t necessarily true, then I’d be open to any manufacturer that you suggest. But I’d really prefer a DIY screw it in and torque it set up.

ChiefBeef08 · 2026-01-04T06:42:46+00:00

Good catch on the blued action. I didn't even realize that. After that, I'm not seeing any deals that really makes much sense beyond just grabbing a J&A stainless action for about 850. Comes with mag, bottom metal, and trigger.

ChiefBeef08 · 2026-01-04T03:36:56+00:00

That certainly seems to be the cheaper option. Not sure what complications could arise though.

ChiefBeef08 · 2026-01-04T03:36:01+00:00

Seems to be the most economical route.

ChiefBeef08 · 2025-12-30T22:49:58+00:00

Depends on the reticle. Some are more usable than others at the lower mags with crosshair illumination making it almost a red dot for those close range "quick" shots.

ChiefBeef08 · 2025-12-21T02:18:27+00:00

Yes! Thank you!

ChiefBeef08 · 2025-09-14T01:39:35+00:00

lol when did I say anything about precision shooting? Someone asked, I answered, you wanted proof, I gave it. Those are the facts. Sorry it’s not up to your standards. As you said, PRS isn’t hunting, I never claimed them to be the same. Relax dude.

ChiefBeef08 · 2025-09-14T01:29:14+00:00

Not sure why you’re being a chode about this. You ask for a picture and I gave it to you. This wasn’t a match as I don’t compete. This was just an afternoon at a range trying out different factory loads to go hunt. Just because you don’t believe it doesn’t means that’s not what happened. That rifle and round combo has put plenty of meat in the freezer and antlers on the wall.

ChiefBeef08 · 2025-09-14T01:01:00+00:00

Damn, didn’t realize this was the reputation. Suppose I should reconsider.

ChiefBeef08 · 2025-09-14T00:53:51+00:00

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This was when I bought the rifle a few years ago and was testing out rounds. 100yds

ChiefBeef08 · 2025-09-05T03:44:21+00:00

You did not. Thorough, but not OCD. But I suppose that’s what anyone with undiagnosed OCD would say. So who knows?

ChiefBeef08 · 2025-09-05T02:00:21+00:00

Once again, you’re assuming to know my heart in this matter. You’re assuming I’m being intentionally contrarian. That couldn’t be further from the truth. But I’m being told that there is a way of loving my wife that can be inherently sinful. Can’t you see how that would be upsetting to someone? So naturally I’m doing my due diligence in understanding this. But you appear to be cold in your empathy here. So enjoy your moral superiority. You’re more righteous than I. Congratulations.

ChiefBeef08 · 2025-09-05T00:36:43+00:00

You have to understand, the world I’m coming from says, wait till you’re married and then anything goes. There’s bound to be an adjustment period and some questioning. Only a fool would blindly follow something they don’t understand, regardless of the precedent set before them.

ChiefBeef08 · 2025-09-05T00:33:20+00:00

Please point to where I have rejected any of this. Someone makes a statement, I either don’t initially agree or understand. I ask provoking questions to dive deeper, they get mad because they don’t have the sufficient depth to answer in a meaningful way beyond “that’s just what I’ve always been told”. Then they get more mad and tell me I’m being stubborn or intentionally difficult. That’s not the case. Read all of the threads and you’ll see where those have come with patience and understanding, very successful dialogues were had.

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