Recent content by erikljoh

I'm sure this is the answer to any poor shooting rifle. If anyone cant get thier rifle to group even after trying one of these, I'll take them off your hands for the going rate of scrap metal Kind of like when I tried gluing a nickel to my bow cam, you know, to get that extra momentum for...

Re: I\'m thinking about getting a dog. You are right about the difference between Drats and GWPs. Drats are registered to a German standard, and only dogs that pass their (VDD-the german standard) field tests are allowed to breed as Drats. If they don't pass in two trys, their papers are...

Re: I\'m thinking about getting a dog. 4ked Horn, I am actually in the same situation, I have been researching the GWP for a year now. I initially wanted a genuine Drahtharr, but for the extra money, all it gets you is a dog you can claim is a genuine Drahtharr, and you can breed it as one...

Nice job, looks like the hunt of a lifetime!!!!! I agree, if you have time, bring us up to speed on the rituals of the last bite. I read a story in Sports Afield a while back talking aboutit and also a hunters prayer to say after harvesting an animal. I had it set aside to keep, however, it...

Anyone have any recommendations for a load in my 300 Wby? I am looking for a 165gr load (165gr Hornady IB). Any help would be appreciated. Erik

Sounds like I will be hunting the area south of the Fort Peck Reservoir (I don't know the actual Hunt Unit). What kind of numbers does that area hold and is it feasible to plan on a seeing both muleys and antelope? Also what kind of weather can I expect in the rifle seson? Thanks Erik

FWIW - I used 139gr Hornady Interbonds this year in my 7mm RUM. The load was 92gr of IMR7828, never chrono'd it but I think its going about 3600. Shot very well, I really put this bonded bullet to the test. I took a whitetail buck at 60 yards, bullet clipped the edge of one shoulderblade, took...

Big Sky, Nice couple of bucks. At this rate, I'll be worked into a frenzy by the time I come out there. I can't wait. Erik

Thanks Ben, Nice to see somebody stand up for us MI guys. Kind of wish I was from some other state, you know, where everyone can ring the gong @ 500yds! Thanks for the input guys, keep it coming, I am sure I will be posting more questions as the hunt draws nearer.

Wapiti- Were they hunting on "public" land? I am assuming one can drive out, camp, and hike/glass. We were told with topos and some know how, we should do alright. Anyone have recommendation on certain Hunt Units or areas?

A few friends and I are thinking of trying the "Breaks" next fall on a do-it-yourself Mule Deer / Lope hunt. Anyone have any experience or comments? We would like to see deer, not really concerned with trophy hunting at this point. Two of us are interested in a potential LR shot. Any...

I own an older Mark V (Jap made) I believe it is the one they called the Alaskan, Nickel plated or whatever, fiber stock, factory installed removable muzzle break. Chambered in 300 WBY, probably one of the most accurate guns I have ever owned. I have shot mainly Weatherby factory ammo but on...

This spring I had money in hand, with my little heart set on a .338 RUM, as I went to the Bass Pro Outdoor World in Pontiac, MI (Detroit). I saw none on the shelf, so I asked the older (60's) gun counter employee (not the one with spiked up hair and a eyebrow ring if they could order me a .338...

Jerry, Regarding the 6.5x55 AI, how much do you gain over the standard swede, other than having a wildcat?

Kind of a joke, but if you have free time, you can make some money at it. To get started I would search the net or go to a local (old time) sporting goods/hardware and just ask. The DNR or whatever it is called in Washington should also be informative. There is still a market, however...