dieselroe

I have a Nikon Buckmaster 3x9x40. Thanks a ton for the replies. I will for sure be trying this stuff out. As far as sighting in goes, what would be the best way to start. I started at 50, then went to 100, then to 200. I don't think I ever got it dead on at any of those distances though. When do you know to step up the distance? That's a good scope. At this point I would say you have many factors. Does the gun have a really stiff trigger? (this can affect accuracy) are you just shooting off sand bags(thats not a good accurate way to test loads), are you pushing the gun, or flinching, (this can be huge, you may be flinching and going off target), how is your breathing? (always shoot when exhaling, don't hold your breath), how often are you cleaning your bore(groups will spread out after fowling begins), is the scope mounted level? Start by buying a lead sled by caswells. This allows you to put your gun in the rest and set it on target. Then you just get in behind it and barely move it to get comfortable. You are basically slightly holding the gun and pulling the trigger without pulling or pushing the gun off target. After you get a certain ammo to shoot accurately in this position then you can confirm that the rifle is on and any missing or spreading out of groups is the shooter. I would always start with a bore sighted gun at 50, take a 3 shot group from a lead sled and move the dials according to the center of that 3 shot group. If this group(no matter where it is on target) is larger than 6 inches, than its more likely the ammo(usually ammo) or gun. Make sure all allen bolts are tight and secure on stock and scope mount. If all this looks good, switch ammo. A gun should perform at least a 3 inch group on a lead sled at 100 yards. If not, get a new gun. 3 inches at 100 is 9 inches at 300. Out in the west we have long shots. This will take a few trips to the range and some money but after you get a good confident rifle, You'll never question your gun again. You'll know its your gun and you're set up and its deadly accurate. The confidence in the weapon you wield is deadly!!! I would be happy to help and have a lead sled if you want to meet at Ben Avery sometime. Personally I would buy the 165 grain or 180 grain Federal premium trophy copper and see if that will shoot well.

Stuck in the valley, most of the time.

Cool Vid!! Thanks for sharing.

Nice job! Better slow down on the shooting with the price of ammo these days.....lol

Congrats!!

Great job sticking with it! Thats why you start with the mind frame that you'll hunt the whole 7 days right there!!

Awesome! Good to hear you could get the kids on some deer.

Ok, You should have 2 inch groups at 200 hundred off a lead sled device. Heres what to do. Buy a few different loads that have been suggested here and take them to the range. Since its 40-50 a box. I would just start with the next load you like and you can go back with a new type each time if that doesn't work. For instance. My tikka 270wsm did not like the trophy bonded by federal in 130, it grouped about 18 inches at 300. The ballistic tips in 130, it loved and grouped 2 inches at 300!!, well, I wanted a better bullet then ballistic though, so I took out some of the new Trophy copper by federal in 130. It liked that just as well and now I can use the copper solid I like. Every rifle barrel is different and you have to figure out what yours likes. This will build confidence and give you a rifle that you can trust for life. I trust I can take game with my 270 at 490. I took a muley 2 seasons ago like this and I won't shoot anybody elses rifle now. You really need to spend time at the range and get confident groups at 200. I like to go to casa grande range so I can get confident at 300. There are no range officers there and the people are really nice. Bring your own chair and spotting scope though!!! I've had better luck using only federal premium products. No federal blue box stuff or soft points of any brand. Nosler accubond trophy copper barnes ttsx Oh yeah, and cheap scopes will get knocked off just by driving down a dirt road. Especially Simmons, they suck!!!! I have a leupold vx1 I bought on sale on ebay new for 270. It won't get knocked off. It has a low power range but 9x, but its fast and reliable.

Nice job! Guess the buck goes to the one who shoots it......lol Should have told him "next time get to shootin when you see a buck son, this is public land"

Congrats! Keep a positive attitude and you'll never feel that stupid curse again!!

Awesome job! Gotta bring the ladies out for some of the fun once and a while.

I have shot the rare bearded hen. Would be funny to see a buck mating an antlered doe.......lol Whats this world coming to. Even the wildlife is getting creepy.

Nice buck! How far was your shot?

I would look nice in that expensive jacket. lol JK I'll keep my eye out next weekend!!

Awesome job! You guys know how to find some bears. Might need to get some advice from you in the future!!!

Wow! Great job.

I thought you were only supposed to shoot one....lol!! Nice job guys!!

Great buck and story! Rage really ripped that buck apart.

Tika t3 lite in 270 WSM Leupold VX1 3-9x40 130 Grain

Congrats! I've never heard of anyone seeing 11 bears in one trip before. You gotta tell us bear hunters the unit! My guess is 27.

As many as your drum will hold Wow, I was unaware that the limits had been lifted. Anyone know when this happened?

Then what are the max rounds you can carry in a 223 on a javelina hunt?

I don't have any info about this area. But the Game and Fish site gives a really good description of all units. They list the most popular areas. You can also call the game and fish and they will give you the cell number of the local warden. He will then give you some tips if your nice to him.....lol I've had a warden tip me off to a good area before and killed on the last day.

Nice Bear!!

Great bull, now its time to give us his location.......lol Anyways, thanks for sharing. Good clear video.