Recent content by vpsmitty

Sorry Dave, somehow I missed your post. I am in Northern California and hunt A and B zones. A zone can be quite hot, into the 100s, Bzone is usually in the 60-80s when I go. I have some H1000, and I will see how that works.

Thank you Dave, I will look into them. I would like a heavier bullet, although you don't need a very big bullet for these little blacktails. I hadn't heard of hammer bullets before.

Thank you so much! It's a 26 inch barrel, but I am sure the calcs are close enough I can start my load workup. I do appreciate your help. Results to follow!

Hi Everyone, I am stuck in California (moving as soon as I can) but I have a 28 Nosler and I must shoot copper bullets. I am trying to get a load worked up with the 145 LRX bullets. It is hard to find data for light-for caliber loads. My rifle has a 1:8.7 twist, and the 168 Barnes call for a...

HI everyone. I am hoping to revive this old thread. I had a Tikka chambered for 7mm LRM. I am working on a load. Because I am stuck in CA, I need to shoot copper bullets. I have settled on Barnes 168 LRX, but would try other copper bullets if someone has good load data. Anyone have any...

Hi All. I am looking for a hunting scope for out to 1000 yards, in the $1000 to $1500 range. I have a Trijicon Accupoint 5-20 x 50 and love it. HOWEVER, I missed the biggest buck I have seen in 20 years because as I walked, the turret rubbed on my back, spinning it 2 complete revolutions. I...

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What state(s) do you hunt big game in most often? California and Utah What is your primary long range hunting cartridge? 7mm RM -------------------------------------- Regarding your primary long range hunting cartridge choice above: Do you use factory ammunition? No If so, which brand and...