Recent content by fire fox

Well put and to the point. All we can do is try to do the best we can. Along the way learn as much as we can and apply it with our limited experience. We may be able to make a semi educated assumption but it is still an assumption. Thank you for your knowledge and experience.

I have worked with most of those calibers and recoil is an issue. Are you recoil shy? If that is the case I would go with the 7mm Mag . There is no notable difference in power or accuracy and not as picky as the 7WSM. These days technology is so great you can go with a lighter rig and get great...

I have been using the 162 gr sst for long range with great results. It expands we , has a high BC , and enough weight to work well. I shot two dee with it with great results. one was at 700 yards and the other was at 915 yards. Both had good wound canals and were dispatched Quickly using a7mm...

I think the standard kinetic energy requirements are a good start but not the only designation. I have dispatched two Water Buffalo with a 44 mag pistol with no problems at 75 and 100 yards. This is due to placement and bullet construction. I like the taylor formula better. This is bullet cal...

I was a range rider for Lykes Brothers years ago and we had to dispatch at least 200 of them a year. Many of these were with a 22 LR pistol with an ear hole shot. Never had one get away. However, this is far from ideal for some one that pays for a hunt or the ocasional hunter for them. I have...

I agree johny k I have shot the 7mm Mag for many years at long range for bench and hunting and it has never let me down. Even on elk at 1000 yards.

I have used a 7mm Mag for many years at 1000 yards with great results in hunting and benchrest . It is an old caliber but is very forgiving and easy to load and will work on all of the game you mentioned with no problems. One of my current long range rifles is a Gunworks in 6.5-284 with...

I don,t know how much long range shooting you do but a very good all around long range gun is the 7mm mag. I have been using one for many years at 1000 yards and it has never let me down. It has also done well on deer, elk, hogs, and Moose with no problems at long range. The next choice would be...