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Inheritance rifle for hunting. 1960's Weatherby
Wow. Just wow. Run some patches, clean and lubricate as usual and you're good to go. You will have no issues with that rifle. It is a feat of firearm engineering when it really meant something. Holy man. Beautiful elk rifle. Good for you, and good for great grandpa and grandma. Do him proud. -
26 Nosler
I don't see it as limiting flexibility at all. In fact, I see it as increasing it by a wide margin. Plus increasing shot confidence and decreasing adjustments pressure in the field. I have really no adjustments to make whatsoever until I'm past 450. If I engage past 450 I have some very simple... -
26 Nosler
Like Muley said, the 300 zero with this cartridge basically gives me point blank from 50 to 450 for medium to large game, with just very slight holds over or under. The HSLR has Vortex's super simple dead hold BDC as an option to the turret for elevation in those circumstances. Gives me plenty... -
26 Nosler
Well, it shoots very well indeed. Probably much better in the hands of someone a little more talented. First target is break-in and zero at 100. I was looking for about 3 to 3.25 inches high. Second is a 2-shot group at 200 to test that zero and third is a 3-shot group at 300. All were center... -
6mm, 6.5mm's
If you're looking specifically at varmints (groundhogs and such) and medium (whitetail) sized game at any reasonable distance with a little more authority, you might try looking at the 6mm-06. Nice wildcat with a little more power flexibility. -
26 Nosler
I hear you, and I get that a lot. But I guess it doesn't have to make sense to anyone but me. Lol. Seriously though, the Nosler does not recoil any more than a .30/06 in any standard configuration, so that was not the issue at all. I've carried much heavier, higher recoiling rifles for much... -
Winchester M70FW 270WSM Shooters....
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Winchester M70FW 270WSM Shooters....
Just broke in a new Featherweight Model 70 in 270WSM. This is a first for me, as I am not normally a magnum shooter, but I like its versatility and really like the new-old Winny controlled feed. So I'm not really looking for input on caliber - that's a done deal. Anyway, I'm looking for some... -
NM: Desert Bighorn Sheep + OIL Elk
Congratulations! I don't think your plan is stupid at all, and you obviously have the initiative and the drive to do it, but, dude, this is a once in a lifetime hunt. You will never get this chance again in New Mexico, nor maybe anywhere else. No shame in hiring an outfitter to help you be...- Archie
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- Forum: BIG THREE - Moose, Goat, Sheep
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Browning blr
I was given one for my second deer rifle when I was 13. Second, because my first was an inherited Model 94 that I shot my first deer with. It was 1982, and it was the BLR 81 model in .243. I put a nice little fixed 4X on it, and it shot like a dream. Still does, because I still have it. Put a... -
26 Nosler
So I have kicked this project off after reading these posts and doing some additional research. Sacrificing my Howa 1500 in 338 for it. Will be building a custom rifle off the Howa action in 26 Nosler. It suits my needs. We disassembled the 338 and removed the barrel. It was not anything like... -
NM draw
Drew a rifle cow tag in 34. Unsuccessful for bull, deer, oryx, bighorn and antelope. Again..... I'm a meat hunter so all I care about is getting in the field with a tag for at least one chance at a freezer full. Also, there seems to have been some kind of glitch with harvest reports. Initial... -
Looking for scope mount advice
I've shot dual steel dovetail base/rings on every rifle I've owned or shot for years, including SWAT applications, in both 1-inch and 30mm. Everything from a 260 Rem to a 338 Win Mag. There is no recoil they won't absorb, they lock into place with confidence and are utterly reliable. Never had a... -
Making the switch to Copper, Advice Needed
I actually called Barnes to ask about this.... I'm a huge fan of their 140gr TTSX rounds which is all I shoot in 7mm-08 and the (TSX) in .270. They are impressive performers. Like you, I wanted to find a heavier copper in 6.5 (though mine is for a 26 Nosler) for penetration and weight retention... -
Budget Rifles
There is absolutely no better rifle in that price range than Howa. I've shot and owned my share of rifles, wasted my share of money, and I can tell you this is a fact. Go to Sportsman's Guide and you'll find Howa's game package (rifle and scope) in 7mm-08 for $436. I hunt elk, barbary sheep... -
lead sled or sandbags?
When I hunt I use a bipod extended to sitting/kneeling height, or sometimes offhand with whatever rest is handy. I was trained to practice the way I'll be applying it. I'm not a benchrest shooter, so I don't really need a benchrest and don't need to practice off a benchrest. I'm a hunter, so if... -
Question for cold weather shooters
It may be simply that your rifle doesn't like that ammo..... 180gr is generally the go-to for 300WM if I'm not mistaken. I can tell you that I have a 338WM and it will simply not group light rounds (which for it are 185s). It does better with 200s but it will sub MOA 225s all day long, much to... -
New Howa's
Guys - Hey Matt. Late to this conversation I know.... But where can I find one of these? I've done an online search but can't find a purchase spot.... Dig the KUIU Vias and would love to snag one. Regards, Rich
