Recent content by chilli42

Depends on the kind of bears. Black bears are easy to bring down. So a heavy pistol round like a 10mm would be good. If we are talking about brown bears then just about any pistol is just going to **** them off.If it’s brown bears I am going with bear spray.

Well if it’s a surprise attack from 10-30 yards I can guarantee you that you will never use 7 rounds. Depending on your shooting skills it will be far fewer. Take what you shoot well. With a pistol/revolver the goal is to discourage the Grizz following through on the attack it won’t be stopped...

I am now 65. I was in exactly your position when I retired at 57. My wife’s reaction was the same ... even the same excuses as your wife. My only response to her was simply that the runway ahead is now very short. That I need to do those things on my bucket list before it’s too late. My...

The only reason to not do a 7mm RM is that’s more than you need for the game distance you shoot. I just finished a new 7mm RM with a total weight of 7 lbs ... will add a light scope appropriate for shooting 200-300 yards. Will be perfect for the mountains.

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I hunt them in Alberta, so north for sure. Honestly, it’s my favorite. Makes the best steaks and sausage. No wild or sage taste. Just wish they were bigger so there was more to go around.

Practice like you Intend to hunt. If you hunt with a tripod Then use that to practice at the range. I shoot off my backpack looping the sling around my left arm ... this is the way I shoot at the range.

I wanted a bit more horsepower for Elk and Moose. The distances involved 50yds to 300 yards and up. Everything else my 6.5 CM is more than enough rifle. Whitetail, Mulies, Blacktail, Antelope, Sheep, Goats. That said I have a soft spot for shooting Lever guns in 3030 and 45-70 (for maximum...

Head out before sunrise and back at the ATV by dusk. Mainly spot and stalk hunting so: trail mix, water, 5 rounds, satellite tel, iPhone, compass, small first aid kit, knife, deer drag, para chord, fire starter kit, extra batteries, a few water purification tablets, headlamp, sharpener, beacon...

I think they are both great choices. I am partial to the 300 WM as its easy to find ammo any time ... when you don't have time to reload. It will kill anything I aim at (maybe not Brown Bear though). You dont mention what you hunt and how far you plan to shoot. The 6.5 PRC may do more than...

I have a 300 WM 22” with brake. It’s custom built. I went this way because I was looking for a lighter more maneuverable/handy rifle. There is some velocity loss vs say a 26”. Do t care about the specs at all. I bought this rifle for a specific purpose, it’s a tack driver and takes down...

I know it’s not a very sexy brand but I have had great luck with Lilja. Wonderfully accurate in my 300 WM. Best shooting barrel I have ever owned.

If I were primarily using the rifle for range and/or competition then brake for sure. If hunting is where this rifle would mainly be used then no brake .... recoil on a 6.5 prc is relatively light.

I bought a Marlin in 45-70. It's a great firearm, accurate and easy to handle. I use it as my Truck/SXS standby gun and for some hunting. I often hunt in heavy cover so no shot is over 50-100 yards. I wish I had bought a 30-30 rather than the 45-70 which is more gun than I need. I was...

You need to be in top shape. What I do starting is June is fill my backpack up with anything that gets it to the weight i most likely will have on the hunt. Then I hike up and down mountains. I do this for sheep hunting but if the terrain involves mountains then best to practice and get good...