All sighed in...ready for next week

[highsierra]

Just got in from a range sesion this AM. Its been raining/snowing and BLOWING here in the Sierra Nevada for what seems like the last week. Finally, this AM I awoke to broken skies and NO WIND.

 

I am preparing for my Dec. Coues hunt that will take place next week in in AZ 36b . Here's the set up:

 

Remington 700 Varmint Special in .308

Scope: Leupold MArk IV 8.5 x 25

Stock: Custom MPI Thumbhole Silhouette

Ammo: Gunwerks Extended Range 168 gr VLD Berger

 

I still plan to get out again before the hunt (weather permitting, its blowing and raining again now) to shoot the rifle at 300, 400, & 500 yds. I dont want to just rely on balistic tables...want the real-time data if possible.

 

Here's some photos of the set up...target at 200yds in uper left of screen

 

Close up of rifle:

 

and the results...

 

I was pleasantly suprised to see how well this gun shot the Gunwerks ammunition. Comercially availalbe ammo sure has come a long ways! No excuses now, the rest is on me!

 

I have no experience using this ammunition on game animals and am curious if any of you do. Any comments on how much meat damage to expect from this hollow point configuration would be helpful in making my final decision on whether to go with this load or my old standby handload using the Hornady 165 BTSP bullet.

 

Highsierra

[azrcks]

I load 175gr Berger VLDs for my 300 ultra, I have shot 5 antelope in Wyoming and 1 coues, if you hit them in the vitals you will not loose any meat. I have never had to do any tracking either, Bergers cause huge amount of internal damage, I have been super happy. I now have loads with the 185 grainers but I have been doing well with my bow lately and have not had a chance to use it on game. 36B...ouch bring your kevlar body armor and a sat phone.

[BRYCE CANYON]

Looks good. How do you like that stock?

[highsierra]

Looks good. How do you like that stock?

 

 

Love it!!!!

[bonecollector]

Looks like your already sighted in with that ammo, I would use it.

[rugermack]

I like the 175 bergers in my 300 weatherby, shoots great. Good luck on your hunt in 36b.