Recent content by Dakota24

Welcome! Have a buddy from PA area, into archery black bear. Glad to have you with us.

Welcome, from CO as well!

Welcome from CO!

Hello all, just introducing myself. Have been a fly on the wall for a long time but am just now starting to contribute. Originally from SD and am currently active duty AF. Love the outdoors and shooting/hunting and am learning all I can! Excited to continue learning and discussing with this...

I want something that can take an elk out to ~400 yards but still be able to shoot some longer range shots on targets, say 800 yards. I'm figuring a 308 for the first rifle and then 300wm next if I want to be able to reach a little further on big game. I'm just worried about the potential of a...

Thank you all for the responses. Here's an update: went to a local Tikka dealer to snag a lefty 30-06 but it was sold right before my eyes. They had no other lefties other than a 300wm and wasn't sure that was necessary/ideal for a first hunting rifle, especially at closer ranges. I was told it...

Which caliber would you recommend for large game and long range shooting with minimal recoil?

Okay thank you! Is there a specific barrel you’re looking to re-barrel with or would recommend?

Hello all, I am fairly new to this forum but have been reading it nonstop over the past few weeks. I have been shooting all my life but I am looking at getting into hunting/long range and want a solid rifle in .308/.270/7mm-08 that gives me flexibility to take large game like elk and still...

Hello all, I am fairly new to this forum but have been reading it nonstop over the past few weeks. I have been shooting all my life but I am looking at getting into hunting/long range and want a solid rifle in .308/.270/7mm-08 that gives me flexibility to take large game like elk and still...