Recent content by cre8alegacy

I read through to page 6 or so and had to quit. Gee whiz guys, while there appeared to be a number of choices that weren’t much to be proud of, it’s pretty easy to criticize. I’ll be clicking off number 68 in a few months and I have admit, I’ve made a few shot choices (bow and gun) I wasn’t very...

Seems like a lot of sage advice with the 338 long or short the clear leader. Sherm’s 338ss sounds killer! Personally, when I’m in griz country, whether bow hunting, rifle or even fishing, I have a short - barreled ruger sp-101 5 shot in 357 mag on me. I want a gun that I’ll be able to get off...

Just a word of caution, (as many have suggested) buying a used Ohaus or similar beam scale can be great but, as I learned first hand many years ago, you may be buying someone else’s problem. Unfortunately, my beam scale had a rough spot that despite proper cleaning and procedure, would sometimes...

jd126, “The pain in my legs from backpacking the meat out only last a short while but the memories will last forever.” Congratulations! So psyched to read of your adventure and your success! You are spot on, making memories is the key, having delicious elk meat to enjoy (and share) is truly a...

It does seem your problem likely stems from brass fire formed in a different gun. As was mentioned earlier in this thread, if you zoom in on your comparison photo, the shoulder lengths do seem markedly different. Measuring shoulder to base or shoulder to top of belt on some of this fired brass...

I don’t have any personal experience with Wildcat Ultralight stocks but I believe I saw where they run about 17 - 20 ounces (memory may not be completely accurate). I believe the OP talked about wishing to optimise or max loads in the 280 AI for Elk and Bear. This is just personal preference...

Nice! Congrats to you all, that saves untold elk and deer and creates memories you and your boys will cherish!

Excellent! Thank you Sir!

Interested to learn more about the 7SST when things progress Rich, thank you for your continued hard work and advancing the science! Alan PS: Not a new member really, just read extensively and post very little. Like the old adage, “Let people think you the fool rather than open your mouth and...

I have a factory barreled Rem 7 mag and have had good success with both, eldm and eldx 162 gn. Load is far from “hot” but consistent. Developed the load for a long distance course a couple years ago here in Montana and on last day, cold barreled, after 1 shot, adjusting 1/2 MOA elevation and 1/4...