Recent content by ARTJR338WM

I hunt with a Savage 10ML-II SST/LAM that is designed to use smokeless powder. Shooting NON-SAVAGE loads using NON-SAVAGE recommended powders I can launch a 290 grain Barnes T-MZ at around 2450fps MV or a Barnes 245 Spitfire at about 2560fps MV. I also use my Encore 209x50 and have enjoyed...

BH57, I am 1000% with you, currently I own a safe full of high pwr rifles and not a one cost me more than $650, which BTW wont even get me with in sight of the vast majority of todays proshop bows. My stainless M700 BDL in 338wm cost out the door $647. I have killed 26 deer with a bow to date...

First let me start by saying Iam a HUGE fan of Savage products, but I will add this. I have two boys both chomping at the bit to deer hunt. I also had just returned from the range and watched two guys in the stall next to mine shoot enough 1-1.25"100yrd 3-shot groups with their 220Fs to get me...

I could not agree more strongly with you. That is why when the 3200 and 4200 Elites went on close out I bought two of each, mostly for my sons once they become of age to hunt in 2 or so years. There is nothing I love to do more than hunt and shoot, and I am anything but cheap when it comes to...

I will like to offer a slightly different take and opinion. I am a flatlander from Indiana who spends years building bonus/preference points in WY, UT, AZ, and NV. My last hunt in WY was turned from one of extream high expectations to one of frustration as my so called limited entry unit was...

Over at Monster Mulyes.com they have a odds computing section that should give you a decent idea what your chances are of drawing any unit your interested in. If you are quite familure with the unit(s) your concidering, a ML hunt could be a good option as some times the odds are much better VS...

Am still in the resurch phase of my long range rig, but I am quite taken by Huskemaw optics as I STRONGLY prefer adusting turits than using a scope who's view is cluttered by multiple aiming points. I also much prefer/like the flexability a turit adjustable scope offers. For those who own...

Thanks again for the superb information. You guys have realy succeded in giving me the long range bug, ESPECIALLY since I can acheive my goals using a afordable platform like the Savage. Its going to take some more time to get me up and going as I have still much to deside before i commence...

Great thanks for the replies so far. To answer a few questions, yes I do reload, have been for over 20yrs, and I have never shot factory ammo out of any of my rifles except for my .22s. The short version of the load I was shooting on my last WY elk trip was: 225 grain Nosler Accubonds 75.5...

Before I begin I wish to confirm that this board is the correct place to post my many questions for advice on how to build a LRH rifle sutable for ranges of 800yrds. I chose 800yrds as the only long range shooting facility I know of that is close enough to me to be of practicle use has a max 750...

Thanks to all that is exactly the info I needed. Be well, Arthur.

Buy first a little back ground on me. I own at present three dedicated 12ga slug guns: #1 is a Gunsmith modified Marlin 512 that has had it's action bedded, a trigger job, and the muzzle re-crowned. I have put at least 700 sabot slugs through it. #2-is a NEF 920 Tracker in 12ga. I have fired...

My new longest to date was a laser range finder confermed prior to the shot of 215 yards as of the 2011 deer season. Used my new favotite sabot, Federal Barnes Tiped Sabot slug. Text book standing broad side shot. At the shot the deer droped, tried breifly to regain footing but never came close...

I am thinking of buying a H-S Precision Pro-Series sythetic replacement stock for my M700 stainless with detachable box mag. I am considering the H-S Precision as it is the only after market stock I can find for a M700 W/detachable box mag. The factory REM stock is fine except it tends to flex...

I am no elk hunting expert, but I have been on enough elk hunting trips to give you some sound advice. All the advice I will give you is based on a do it yourself hunt, as that is all I have ever done. First off above all else you must first as honestly as you can evaluate your fathers and...