Recent content by BlackWhiskey

I don't think I've posted a picture of this rifle on here before, but I have talked about it. These guides have been working in Utah for a long time but I'm pretty sure they don't have a show. I wish they did. They were able to spot deer, ID the bucks, and tell me if they were shooters before...

Just three weeks ago I found out that I had been nominated by the local Marine recruiting station and selected for a wounded veteran's hunt sponsored by the Sgt. Daniel D. Gurr Foundation. The foundation coordinates with local land owners and hunting guides in Utah to provide world class hunts...

This is my first year hunting as well, and I am also doing a spike elk hunt. I'm sure more experienced members will chime in, but from the research I have done, you have a lot better chance of success going either further east (along the 40 and by Duchesne) or areas pretty far south of Salt...

I'm considering options in 270 WSM and 7mm Rem Mag now (both braked). I know that they are very similar with regard to trajectory, but the 7mm Mag is able to sling heavier bullets which I assume would make it more effective at further distances on larger game. This does, however, produce more...

Than you all for the very helpful and thoughtful responses. I went scouting yesterday (at least I think I did, as I am fairly ignorant of what to look for) with my Surgeon and decided, as has been suggested, that it is just too heavy. This decision came after considering how slow and difficult...

260 is a great cartridge. I originally had my Surgeon chambered in 260 but recently re-barreled it in 6.5 Creedmoor because of the accuracy and availability of factory match ammunition which is helpful when I don't have time to reload for a match. I would start first by picking an action...

My definition of hunting is similar to yours. My goal is to execute a well planned and prepped hunt on a good animal. I enjoy the idea of scouting, tracking, stalking and observation much more than taking a shot. The harvesting, I think, is just icing on the cake. As far as my shooting goes, I...

Do you want to do the whole "build" on your own, or just piece it together? If you what to do the whole thing, I would have to agree with the above post, otherwise... What is your budget? What is this rifle's main mission? Is there a particular bullet/velocity you are looking for?

Hello gents, I am a long time long range precision shooter with absolutely no hunting experience whatsoever (my intro http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f65/new-guy-utah-94715/#post670530) and I'm looking for advice on weight considerations regarding gear. Up to this point I have had little...

Hey gents, I'm new to the forum, and to hunting, but not to long range shooting. I currently live in Utah and I'm a senior attending the University of Utah. Hunting Experience: This year will be my first year hunting and I drew out for the general season buck deer hunt (unit 17b/c I...