HuntHarder

My last rifle got a Zeiss V6 3-18x50. IIRC it is 22 oz. Redhawk rifles has them for 1500ish demo. Pretty hard to find a bad review of them.

Com' on man.. she dropped the charges because she loved him.

Thanks guys! I was hoping to get those responses. It's on it's way. 300 win mag.

Can't believe Trphy hasn't driven to the farm in Buckeye yet. Hit one of them waterin' holes on Jackrabbit and go straighten things out with this scorned Cougar. Her standards aren't too high, ( see Kenny) and surely would be an upgrade from some of your hogs you end up waking up next to.

I too have a leupold I dial consistently with. knock on wood, I have never had an issue. A few other buddies have them as well with 0 issues. I do think they are sensitive to improper mounting tho. If your scope is in any kind of slight bind, the tracking will be compromised.

That wasn't mud.....

Boy did this thread get hijacked, I will continue on with it. The only problem with the first " I will take it" is sometimes guys commit even tho they have questions. Then when they get the wrong answers, they back out. I usually will say " I will take it, pending some questions" Totally up to the seller to let me ask them or go to the first guy that takes it without questions. When I am selling something, I give the guy who first showed interest the right or refusal. Some things are not black and white or info is missing in the post that might sway someone from purchasing or not. Bottom line is do not get all ate up over not getting something online. If they choose to sell it to someone else. BFD.

I like to get a feel for the actual hunt I am on. Some hunts, the animals are very call shy, so calling is minimal at best. Other hunts, they come screaming in, in a hurry. Some bulls respond better to cow calls, other's come to bugles. Some bulls like branch's breaking, bugling. Calf calling is one of my favorite calls to pull a cow away from the harem. If you can pull a cow, chances are, that bull will not let her get too far away before he comes to gather her back up. I would say on average, bugle to locate, move in and figure out how many cows he has and develop a plan from there. If you start calling, be ready to have satellite bulls come in completely silent. My favorite hunt to go on for sure.

Found some whole turkeys on closeout @ winco. .89 cents a pound. Cheap lunch's. Not sure why we only eat them once or twice a year.

Bulk season has arrived... Been shooting for macro's of 40 protein, 40, carb and 20 fat. My average has been closer to 37, 37, 26. First week in, I feel bloated AF and am almost forcing myself to eat. Meal prepping has been good but I can really only plan 3 days ahead. Learning to eat more fruit and try and focus on eating the right foods at the right time. I have lots to learn, but it's been kind of fun. Hoping to add 10 lbs and stay around 185 lbs. Not sure how long it will take.

If anyone orders, ill pitch in on shipping costs and take a couple pounds of retumbo. Pm me

So, starting from scratch on a new 300 win. mag. My first and top priority will be Alaskan Moose. Shot distances could and should be less than 200 yards, but I want to have the ability to shoot at least 700 ish, just in case the opportunity presents it's self. In my other long range rifles, I have had good success with Berger VLD's and Hornady ELD-x's. I think I might be over thinking this new rifle, just curious what others would start with. My short list is Hammer, ELD-X, Barnes LRX or Accubonds. I am thinking between 175gr - 200 grain on the bullet weight. Barrel is 26" 1-10" twist. I currently have H4350, H4831 but may be able to get some H1000 or Retumbo. At any rate, anyone have any suggestions? Thanks

So far, I have tried the ELD-X and Accubond. The ELD-X has shown some really good accuracy but still in the infant stage of load development.

My first thought was: dang, I thought Blake's kid was too young to be an author.

It's a black bear that identifies as white.

the 17-50bmg is the fastest I have seen. 17gr. bullet at the speed of light.

Knock on wood.. 2018 Honda pioneer 1000-5 here. I have only changed the fluids on it in almost 4 years. I did it all myself.

.03? lol

I was gonna say 40+ as well. I have caught a few in the 30's and they all looked smaller than that one.

Jdg or bbc?

Love topics like this. Common sense says as the technology progresses, rules will need to be made to curb the advances. Where that line gets drawn is debatable for sure. New rules and regulations happen every year and are needed for the most part.

Solid slab there. Any carp on the surface?

177 lbs this am. Goal was lean out to 175, then build back up. Almost bulk season.

I will be hunting this year in Alaska PRDTR. I saw those Hammers as in stock and ready to ship. I have read a lot of guys like them. Are they similar to Barnes bullets? The VLD served me well on plenty of critters, but the lack of exit on a few have me thinking they grenade a little too much for my liking on moose. The last big game I shot with a rifle was a Caribou and the ELD-x performed fantastic. Seems that a bunch of online reviews say they blow apart pretty easy tho. Probably just over thinking this but I have some time, so why not. I have 200gr. ELDX and 178 LRX. I have never really been a Nosler guy, but the Accubond seems to have a cult like following. Back to the Hammer bullets, which one would be best suited? Their spread of bullets is pretty amazing. Lots of options.

Or cage match