Recent content by BigHunter1978

I was hunting with a companion in Southern Alberta. There had been a heavy snowfall the night before, and a couple of our usual spots were already occupied by other hunters. So, I decided to take us to a large area where we were unlikely to run into anyone. The snow was knee-deep, and as we...

I have three and do not have a single regret. I love my 30.06 and barely even look at the 7mm. It's a shame I cannot carry and fire them all at the same time!

I love my Blue Diamond 4x16 LR Huskemaw with the RFBC yardage turret. Out of the box and with factory ammo it was shooting 7/8"s group at 200 yards and with the same ammo on the same day 4" at 700 yards(yes this not great but again factory ammo and minimal tinkering). Great big turrets if you...

Hi, Great topic! I love this one. The feedback on all the different calibers is always great to read and see, you learn a lot from this type of question. BSA 30.06 is what my Dad handed down and I shot pretty much everything with it but under 300 yards. I eventually upgraded to a Tikka Lite...

I would agree with most everyone on here, 2.5 to 3.5, the front shoulder to hind quarter comment next to a quick assessment of the antler density to the age of the deer is about as scientific as it gets. Will he get bigger? Sure! However, his antler growth is 100% dependent on his environment...

This is a great question and there is a lot of awesome feedback. Everyone is so supportive with the kids getting into hunting it is awesome to see. I am sort of passionate about this topic, being Canadian the Government is always threatening to take away our handguns and rifles, I know we will...

At times, Pincher Creek can be extremely windy anywhere from 50kmh (30mph) to over 100kmh (60mph). There is a ton of great advice in here and I won't say too much more than anyone else but being from around the area: Plan for wind - Chose the rifle you are most confident in, anticipate wind...

I have a .30-06 with ABs, 168gr that do about 2700fps. Never had an issue with a deer, elk or a moose for that matter, I do not even recall putting a 2nd round into a deer. I have experienced what you have done, I used to shoot in the front shoulder so the animal would go down and never move...

Thanks for the feedback! :) The best we tried for was 200 but this is good advice, more time shooting.

Hi all, I have a Vortex Viper 6.5-20x50PA and I am looking at adding a custom turret. I have completed all my ballistics forms and I am about ready to head to the Kenton Industries website to order my turret. First, has anyone put a custom turret on the Vortex Viper PA? Is this something...