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  • Why Blackhorn 209 is the Best Powder for Muzzleloaders
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    Brady Smith
    Feb 21, 2026
    Blackhorn 209 muzzleloader powder
    I have been hunting with muzzleloaders since 1989 and here is my take on what makes Blackhorn 209 our choice of powders

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  • X-Bolt 2 in 300 WSM
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    Brady Smith
    Nov 17, 2024
    Mule Deer Hunting with my X-Bolt 2 Hunter Composite in 300 WSM
    My first X-Bolt 2 rifle. An X-Bolt 2 Hunter Composite - 300 WSM.

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  • Best 1x Muzzleloader Scope
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    Brady Smith
    Oct 19, 2024
    CVA MR-X muzzleloader with a Primary Arms 1x microprism scope.
    We have tried a few different 1x scopes on our muzzleloaders over the years. Here is what we think is the best option out there right now.

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  • Go Long with the CVA Paramount Muzzleloader
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    Brady Smith
    Sep 27, 2020
    CVA Paramount Muzzleloader
    Shooting long distance with my CVA Paramount.

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  • 6.5 PRC in a Short Action Magazine on the Browning X-Bolt
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    Brady Smith
    May 09, 2020
    6.5 PRC X-Bolt Magazine
    How the short action Browning X-Bolt magazine is extended to fit the long 6.5 PRC rounds.

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  • Prone Position Steadiness From a Sitting Position
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    Brady Smith
    Nov 01, 2019
    Browning X-Bolt rifle with Double Cross shooting sticks
    How I get the best accuracy from a sitting position while hunting.

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  • X-Bolt Hell's Canyon Speed Rifle — Setup Lightweight and Long Range Ready
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    Brady Smith
    Jan 14, 2018
    Browning X-Bolt Speed rifle
    Love this lightweight X-Bolt Speed 300 WSM rifle.

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  • My Vortex Viper HS Scope Is Not Tracking Correct — Solved
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    Brady Smith
    Nov 26, 2017
    Scope tube and rings
    What was hiding in my setup that was causing my scope to not track properly.

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  • 28 Nosler — Shooting At Spirit Ridge Rifle Golf Course
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    Brady Smith
    Jul 23, 2017
    28 Nosler 3 shot group with X-Bolt rifle
    Making long shots on steel with my 28 Nosler X-Bolt rifle.

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  • Restoring MOA Accuracy To A Fouled Barrel
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    Brady Smith
    Apr 23, 2017
    Bore cleaning products
    My barrel cleaning processe to restore accuracy to a rifle that is starting to not shoot as good as it has in the past.

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