Recent content by BrianID

I mostly shoot suppressed while hunting but sometimes an ultra lightweight gun without a suppressor is what I prefer. Took the break of my 338 Lapua and put a suppressor on it. It is so much more enjoyable to shoot with a suppressor than dealing with the blast from the break. If you are setting...

Great bull and thank you for the video. That high shoulder shot just dropped him. I used 199 HH from my 300 win last year for a mule deer and my nephew used my gun to shoot a mule deer and elk. All our shots were on the edge of the shoulder and all three animals tipped over dead in about 15...

Occasionally I’ve found some really good deals. Fortunately I stocked up 5 years ago when I found good prices. I was able to buy 1200 rounds of 223 with Nosler ballistic tips for $299.97 (including shipping and tax). That was $0.25/round. I was also able to buy FMJ 223 for around $0.25/round on...

Laws vary by state/county. In Texas I know I could send it to the county sheriff (El Paso = more liberal) or state attorney general. I sent it to the state attorney general every time. I have a paper filed stamp that was cashed at the beginning of October 2021. Still waiting on the final...

I don’t waste time tumbling pins to get them clean. I’ll just rinse them of and let them dry on an old towel. They are just going to get dirty the next time I use them. I’m still able to get shiny/new looking brass without cleaning my pins. Wet tumbling sure does a great job of getting primer...

For big game I’ll often load a minimum of 50 rounds and sometimes 100+ rounds a month or two before the hunt. I’ll often shoot at least half of them to practice with that gun before the hunt and want to have at least 20 rounds with me for a hunt. I verify my “drop” at various ranges on paper...

It just reinforces how difficult it would be even if you were ready for a charging bear. In some bear charges you may not even have time to put your hand on your gun or bear spray before the bear has already made physical contact with you. I liked how he said it is best to be aware of your...

I have two 300 win and a 338 Lapua. I wouldn’t feel under-gunned hunting any of the animals above with them. If an exit hole is result you expect, selecting the right bullet is more important than the difference between 338 Lapua and 300 PRC. The 338 Lapua is going to be better for long range...

I've been boycotting the crazy prices the last 2 years. That is when your boycott should have started. Some of the items will never return to prices we had 5 or 10 years ago due to inflation but I'm not restock my supplies unless I find reasonable prices. I don't think many of the quality...

The important thing is to understand the limits of what you shoot in your rifle. I would agree that temperature sensitive isn’t a big factor for most hunting situations. I used IMR 4350 for one of my hunting loads last fall because I have plenty and knew it wouldn’t be a limiting factor for that...

If you don’t enjoy loading your own ammunition, then it isn’t worth your time. If you shoot often and enjoy doing craft work with your hands I would recommend you load your own ammunition. If you don’t enjoy craft work with your hands OR don’t shoot more than once a month it is not worth your...

I wouldn’t want to be your neighbor if your house catches on fire. I thought I was well supplied because I have enough of most supplies to last me for 20+ years but now feel inadequate because I have only 50lbs of powder and only 12k of primers. If I could get another 8lbs of H1000 I would feel...

I own 4 suppressors and have a 5th in “jail”. They make shooting so much more enjoyable from 22LR to 338 Lapua. With subsonic 22LR and subsonic 300 blackout a suppressor can seem very quiet. There is a night and day difference between a suppressor and a muzzle break. A suppressor is worth it as...

You have many good options. You will just have to decide what is best for you. With a heavier gun and lighter bullet/caliber it will be easier to watch the coyotes drop in your scope. For that reason I’m often packing a heavy rifle with in a lighter caliber/bullet. Improving my view through the...

I was just having fun with you. If there was a coyote that I really wanted to kill, I would start digging in coyotes colons myself. I can tell you are experienced because you are putting it in a glass jar. I would make the rookie mistake of putting it in a cheep zip lock baggy. At least I...