lancetkenyon

Ugly, rough, Interarms Mark X in .270 Win. I killed a few deer with it, but family members killed a lot of game with it. I restocked it, muzzle brake, trigger job. Once I got into my first custom, and saw what accuracy they produced, I sold it.

Harley, what twist did you go with? With a .257 Weatherby, I think a 1:8" would be plenty, while a 1:7" might be a bit too fast. Berger has the 115, and I hope they come out with a 130 in the future. Hammer has a 121 and 128 if you have enough twist.

7RM is plenty for elk out to 1000 with the right bullet. I would bet your barrel is a 1:9.25" twist rate, which might limit your bullet choices to take full advantage of heavier, higher BC bullets for the task. I would look at the Berger 175 Elite Hunter with a minimum 1:10" recommendation. I have had great luck with them in other 1:9.25" twist 7mms. Good BC, still fairly high weight, and you can expect decent velocities from them. It is the SHOOTER that makes the difference and is the determining factory on what the distance limitations should be.

What color is the primer fill?

Just a couple coyotes and jackrabbits. They worked like a champ. But I run a #60 wire bit down them. I will be testing them in NM on pronghorn in August. Unfortunately, I won't be able to test them on AZ pronghorn again this year, makes 24 years in a row. Maybe I will draw a deer tag. I know a couple guys who have used them on pronghorn and Coues.

Nothing here. Can't believe Taylor didn't draw a tag....besides the fact I put her in for early rifle bull. But she had 9 points for pronghorn. Still no tag, even with HER luck. I got nada too. Wasn't expecting a bull tag, but I only put in for early rifle, so wasn't even the least bit expectant. I am surprised I didn't draw a pronghorn tag with 25 BPs though. But that is my kind of luck. I suck at drawing tags.

At least you drew a tag!

My son-in-law drew a 7W late bull tag. His 4th in 5 years.

WTF.....I have 25 BPs....

You should see the video of how much of a dik Adam was to his wife on her javalina hunt! It is hilarious. No abuse, just maybe neglect....

Just shows how anxious people are, and how many guys are on the computer watching with anticipation for the hits to start rolling in. Me included.

Well....you know for SURE, he didn't get to "hit it" last night.

Adam, what units did they put in for? If it helps my chances, I am not sorry. If they put in for different units, THAT SUCKS BUDDY!

Adam, you can always man up and donate your tag to your kid......

This rifle is light, accurate, and easy to shoot. Smoking price with 200(ish) custom rounds included!

The only point they will lose is next year's loyalty point. But....it will now take 5 years of applying to get it back.

The only thing I don't like about this rifle is it does not belong to me....yet.

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Have Drayson post photos. I bet he could auction them off here and make some cash.

To me, both jacketed lead and non-lead bullets have their place in my hunting. Most of my rifles have both a jacketed lead and non-lead load worked up for them. Except my .300RUM. That is my long range elk rifle, and only shoots a 230 Berger. Most of them have same 100 yard POI, or at least L-R is, so just a new drop chart is in order, so makes swapping between them easy. a 200 yard zero might become a 250 yard zero switching between bullets. Up on the Kaibab, for shots under 600+/-, I try to use non-lead bullets. Beyond that, Bergers still get sent to do the deed. Elk get Bergers from my long range rifle, but could get either from my other two rifles, depending on distance. Coyotes get Bergers or SMKs. Squirrels get lead. Although, I think I saw some new .22LR that use a 21gr copper bullet, CCI 22 Copper, and Winchester 26gr copper. Non-lead, be it Barnes, Hammers, Cutting Edge, Badlands, etc., do need higher velocities to open, some more than others. But, when slung fast, are devastating on game. But, even they have the occasional pencil-through. The BC is usually less than an equal weight cup & core, and they require faster twist rates to stabilize properly for like weighted jacketed lead too. If you build for a heavy, most non-lead will work well.

Weren't those 6.5mm 142 SMKs?

Shots on elk in AZ range from 5' to as far as you can shoot and hit the animal where it matters. Unfortunately, a lot of people misjudge that distance. We have shot elk from 30 to 882 yards. Passed many legit opportunities well past 1000. As far as 200 ELD-X goes, should be plenty for shots as close or as far as 1000, depending on your load and shooting ability under field conditions. Be honest with your limitations, and don't let a big bull tempt you into shooting beyond that distance.

Two years ago, I used a 6.5SS w. 150 SMKs @ 3113fps @ 183 yards. Last year, I used a 6CM w. 105 Hybs @ 3101fps @ 450ish yards. Taylor used a 6.5SLR w. 130 OTM @ 2900 @ 391 yards. This year, I will be using 25SST w. 131 Blackjacks @ 3176fps. Taylor will probably use the 6.5SLR again, or maybe my new 6.5SS w. 156 Elite @ 2976fps or my new 6.5SS shorty (if it is ready) w. 144 Hyb. And, if I finally draw an AZ pronghorn tag with a LOT of points, probably use my 25SST here too. With my 6.5SS as a backup rifle.

Tragic. But, if not with a gun, he would have found another way. Not your fault. But, I would not speak to the family unless subpoenaed and without the presence of a lawyer