Recent content by Bigdad

I like the 35 Whelen at reasonable ranges but her ability to shoot comfortably/accurately is the most important. 708 with a good bonded core or mono bullet at moderate range is a good choice. The 139 Interbond should work well. If recoil is a concern you can reduce it slightly by going to a...

I am a big Sightron fan, I have 5 of them. Three SIII 6-24x50's, one SIII 8-32x56 and a STAC 4-20x50. The STAC is a fine scope, it tracks perfectly and the glass is good, not quite as good as the SIIIs but still darn good. I don't think you'll find a better scope in it's price range. My...

This is what I would use. https://www.underwoodammo.com/45-70-government-p-305-grain-xtreme-penetrator.html I have shot pigs using my 45-70 handloads 225 grain Xtreme Defense running 2400 fps and get complete penetration. They hit hard.

I have a 110 UL in 308 WIN, bought it to hunt pigs at night. Didn't care for the stock so purchased a Accustock with full aluminum bedding block from Northand Shooters Supply for $70. It comes with a recoil lug that will fit the accustock. Of course I had to pull the barrel to install the...

I assume your handloading as your asking about bullets not ammo. The AccuBonds are hard to come by now. I would also consider the Swift Scirocco .277 130 gr. It has a good BC and should hold together and penetrate well on elk.

I have a Tract Toric 4-20x50. Glass is good but I would say the turrets are its real strong point. Turret adjustments are accurate and repeatable, clicks are crisp, turrets are locking and easy to zero and the zero stop is rock solid albeit it little challenging to set. I'm also a big fan of...

I use to think COAL/CBTO didn't have much effect on accuracy because I followed the Berger method in increments of .040" and didn't experience good results. I tried Erik Cortina's method by starting .020" from the lands and decreasing CBTO in .003" increments and started seeing the accuracy...

I assume you're looking for a hunting rifle not a heavy tactical or target rifle. If so, consider the Savage 110 Timberline or High Country and use the money you save to upgrade your scope. https://savagearms.com/content?p=firearms&a=product_summary&s=57410

Reminds me of me sometimes, LOL

Saw this today, don't know if they are any good or not but seem to be a cost effective solution. https://www.mkmachining.com/product/precision-modular-anti-static-powder-funnel-set/

I have the Lyman funnel set. Its ok but I had some issues with it. The caliber specific inserts use rubber o-rings to hold the insert in the funnel. I noticed due to friction the inserts would push back out a 16th inch or so which allowed powder to get into the gap between the insert and the...

223 Rem, 5 shots at 500 yds, .22 MOA. Savage 12FV with 26" Criterion 8 twist barrel

In Texas Firearms Game animals and non-migratory game birds may be hunted with any legal firearm, except: Rimfire Ammunition (of any caliber) may NOT be used to hunt white-tailed deer, mule deer, desert bighorn sheep, or pronghorn. Fully Automatic Firearms Shotguns are the only legal firearm...

ELDX is a hunting bullet, the 147 ELDM is a match bullet.

As mentioned by some others, aiming the Labradar is not a big issue, I don't see the need for aiming devices. Also, I've never had mine triggered by someone shooting next to me. The only problem I occasionally have is it not triggering. This is usually due to either having it too close or...