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  1. AckleyHunter

    30-30 powder suggestions

    I use Tac, 33 gr for 150s. Works great. Not the fastest, but produces good groups.
  2. AckleyHunter

    Less is…less.

    People numbers are way up.
  3. AckleyHunter

    Favorite 100% copper bullets for 300 Win Mag handloads?

    175 gr badlands bulldozer 2
  4. AckleyHunter

    Barnes lrx question

    If you are handloading copper, you might want to look at the 150gr badlands bullet. https://badlandsprecision.com/product/308-150gr-bulldozer-2/ If you need factory ammo, the 180gr Norma Bondstrikes have been good for me. Quick kills, lots of meat damage though. They seem to be in stock most...
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    My 82 year old father wants to burn his Wyoming mule deer points

    I like Q, even though you are limited to 96, 97, and 98. Lots of public, far from any town, easy to draw despite few NR tags, and you have to shoot a 'big' one (4 pt rule). Has mountians and sage so you can pick the type of hunt you like best.
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    My 82 year old father wants to burn his Wyoming mule deer points

    At 82, how mobile is he? Can he ride a horse?
  7. AckleyHunter

    Public Land and Over the Counter Moose Hunt

    How about the story of your hunt?
  8. AckleyHunter

    Upland 20 gauge recommendations

    Go to a local store with a large selection. Shoulder and point each gun. Buy the one that points most naturally for you.
  9. AckleyHunter

    How to start

    I would save your 5 point and do an OTC hunt. If it is your first elk hunt you will make many mistakes and learn a lot. Not just about finding elk, but gear choices, fitness, terrian limitations, etc.
  10. AckleyHunter

    .243 Winchester

    Howa mini action 6mm arc. Has a better rate of twist than the 243 for heavier bullets. Brownells has barreled actions and you can get whatever stock best fits the shooter. Bell and carlson sells stocks for the mini.
  11. AckleyHunter

    Bison bullet

    Pendleton ammo sells loaded barnes lrx and hammers for the 28 nosler.
  12. AckleyHunter

    Wiser precision

    I use one. I like it. I also use the spartan head and adapter for the rifle. Makes a very stable tripod for shooting. Just pop the binos off and add the rifle.
  13. AckleyHunter

    NC Deer Load

    I would stick with copper to avoid too much cranberry sauce. 140 ballistic tips from a 7-08 tend to ruin both shoulders even if you hit them in the ribs.
  14. AckleyHunter

    Titanium stove & Teepee tent questions

    If the embers aren't burning holes in your tent they are not likely to cause a fire else where. Some stoves have an extra arrestor that goes on the top of the pipe. About lighting, just make sure the top of the stove jack isn't the tallest thing around.
  15. AckleyHunter

    Fort Bragg (AKA Liberty) NC Hunting

    The NC chapter of back country hunters and anglers has a couple of people who frequent Bragg. Marty Bartram was born there and is the Armed forces initiative coordinator. You can try to contact them via the nc chapter page. https://www.backcountryhunters.org/north_carolina_chapter_board
  16. AckleyHunter

    Titanium stove & Teepee tent questions

    - Wood gathering. Do you take a small hatchet or something like a silky boy small saw? Mostly break sticks. I found a large knife works better and is lighter than a hatchet. We have multiple people and split weight between us. You only need one. - Two things with opening the front door. It has...
  17. AckleyHunter

    7mm-08 powder start

    The Staball data is way too fast. I was getting faster loads from RL15 and accuracy was poor (22 in tikka t3) from 140 BT/accubond. 41.5 gr RL15 for 140s gives me 2850 fps and one hole groups.
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    Help identifying poo

  19. AckleyHunter

    F-ing copperheads!

    Glad your dog is Ok. You can try to fill the hole with great stuff. Works for mouse holes in my foundation. https://www.greatstuff.dupont.com/
  20. AckleyHunter

    A non typical elk gun thread

    Being from WY you might want to check out the Weatherby 307. Pretty much every caliber it comes in will work for what you want, but I would pick the 7 PRC or Ackely.
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