CouseforLife

I have not shot a T3 but I know a few guys who love them. Siwash be careful shooting off a sled to much. All that energy from the rifle is not being released and it very hard on stocks and scopes. I have seen leuapolds break from guys shooting hot loads from a sled.

I think Josh needs to take his son along with him. That will slow him up, if he is like my daughter, every neat looking rock we have to stop and collect it.

I think I will follow you next time you head out Josh!! Since I live right accross the street, I will sit night and day in my gear and wait for you to leave, then I can find something besides spikes from three years ago LOL!!!!

Yes it was introduced into Congress in January. I have done some reading on it and it everything I have read indicates that it will stay there and not go anywhere. Several articles pointed out flaws in the bill that go against the constitution. It is HR45. Google it and it brings up all types of articles. One of my favorite paragraphs from one of the many articles: "While HR 45 may have been conceived with the best of intentions, this legislation is fundamentally flawed on several levels. First, it violates logic by attempting to fix a problem with methods that have been historically ineffective and even counterproductive. Second, it violates individual and State's rights. Third, it violates the separation of powers between the various branches of government." I am not a gambling man but I would put money on it that it never makes it out of congress.

I think a .223 would be getting down to pretty light for couse deer. Especially at the distances you may have to shoot. It is possible and I am not saying it wouldn't. I love my 22 250 I have killed three or four nice Couse with it. I usually shoot 55 grain SP's out of it. I stay away from any ballistic tip unless its bonded like the Scirrocco or Accubond. I just don't like them, but thats my opinion. I usually take both my 270 WSM and 22 250 on trips and depending on where I am hunting I will choose between them. If its windy that day my 270 goes. In my 270 WSM I shoot the Swift Scirroco's for deer and A-frames for Elk. I killed one Couse with the Scirroco's and I was pretty impressed. Not alot of damage like I have seen with normal ballistic tips and the exit was about the size of a nickel.

Not to hijack the thread but I hate Ben Avery. I was there two years ago and will never go back. We were told to stand behind the line. I moved and forgot I had a rag in my hand. I stood behind the line and threw it on the bench. The gentleman yelled at me and then came over to my table and demanded to know why I threw ammunition. I attempted to explain I had tossed a white rag onto the bench. The guy was rude and his behavior was totally uncalled for. I understand the rules and why they have to be so careful. If the gentleman would have come over and politely spoken to me then I would have no issues. Are they planning any longer distances than 200 at Buckey range?

I apologize if this is posted somewhere else I looked and could not find anything. I received an email and do not always trust stories told in email. Does anyone know if its true or not. Message below. I am just curious, if true that is a pretty good accomplishment for a 13 year old and was just curious of the hunting story. A 13 year old killed this buck in 35A during the October Hunt.

Definately a nice deer. I also say bigger than 105. He looks 110 to 112 to me. I also like that you put the unit number in there. I learned a long time ago, there is no such thing as a secret spot, someone else knows too, especially if they hunt couse for any length of time.

I am new to this site but not hunting. A very close friend of mine 15 years ago said put in for a late whitetail tag with me and I have been hooked ever since. I had a great string of 6 late tags in a row. Nothing for the past three years, I am not complaining BTW. I started reloading about 12 years ago and I am addicted to ballistics. Not to the point that I live them but I like to know exactly what a bullet is suppose to do in what conditions. I have shot out to 600 yards and consider myself proficient with MY rifles. To shoot at 600 yards there are so many atmospheric factors, weather factors, and what caliber and bullet you are shooting. Under ideal conditions I would take a shot but only if I could not get closer. If there is any wind where I am, halfway, or where he is, forget it. A 5 to 10 MPH crosswind can push a bullet feet off point of aim at that distance. Then you have to factor temps where you are and where he is. In 1999 I shot a nice buck, around 90 inches as I recall about 375 yards. I was using a 22-250 that I had shot many couse with out ot 400 yards and had gotten "bang flops". When I let the shot go, I can still picture it, I knew it was a liver shot. I cussed myself for letting it go. The deer humped up like a typical gut shot and ran over the ridge. I gave it a while and my buddy and went to the spot. I found blood and trailed him for about 200 yards. Finding dark blood along the way. Sometimes on my hands and knees. I searched for that buck for two solid days and never found him. I have been back to that area several times since then and still look for the remains. It made me so sick that I could not hunt the rest of the season. I know he was dead but I could not find him. I never did and to this day it haunts me. So to answer to the original question. I agree with most here that if under ideal conditions and I have practiced out to that distance and MOST important, I am confident at that range, then it is not unethical IMO. However, I feel it would be unethical if any of those factors are not met. Even out to 200 yards. Personally, I have practiced out that far but the furthest shot I ever took at an animal was about 450 yards. I could not get any closer and had all the time in the world to take the shot.