Recent content by ICMDEER

The way the wind blows here in southern Wyoming, I opt for heavier bullets in my 300 Win. I got that rifle in 93 and have shot critters of all sorts over a wide range with it. I use the same loads for both deer and elk, so they are a bit on the heavy side just for deer. For years, I shot 180...

Big congrats! Great bull and that really is God's country. An experience you'll always remember.

Beautiful work and sweet rifle. You do outstanding work and re very thoughtful about your builds and process. The bedding job is excellent and the Cerakote is eye appealing. The whole build is well thought and well done. Thanks for sharing.

I also shoot the 200 grain ELDX in my 300 Win Mag. I killed two elk and a whitetail with it last year and a big bear this spring. No long range shots. The bull elk was about 300 yards and the cow was 65 yards. Whitetail was 75-100 yards. Both elk dropped right in their tracks. The...

I shot two elk with 200 grain ELDX bullets out of my 300 Win Mag last year and a big bear this year. Excellent performance on all. The bull went down in his tracks, but struggled like he was going to get up again. So I shot him again. (That's how I shoot elk; till they are done.) Never...

I'm more of a hunter than a long range shooter. I still shoot some distance, but hunting is my deal. I set my zero at about 220-230 yards on my rifles. That gives me the best alternative for general hunting. The reason I do this is because of the zero stop on the scope. I'd assume most...

This is my 36th year as a big game outfitter in Wyoming. I guided before that. I've also guided a few other states. I could tell you stories that would make your hair stand on end. Most people can't shoot. Plain and simple, they can't shoot. Add that to the fact that most can't walk and...

I know you want it light, and there are many great light tripods. I would suggest a fluid head. If you spend hours glassing, the fluid head is worth the extra weight. They are so much smoother and it is much easier on your eyes and easier to correctly cover an area while glassing. Please give...

Most of my rifles have Timney triggers. Set just over 2 pounds. As has been said, cold weather in Wyoming can be a factor. And sometimes things happen quickly, so you may have a glove on. Seems like less than 2 pounds on a trigger and gloves have been a marginal combination in my experience...

I've had two Leica binos. The newer ones seem to have a better rangefinder. Both have performed flawlessly. The new ones I've had for about 3 years. I had the others several years before that. I don't have a single bad word to say about them. Quality and reliability.

I should clarify my comments about Leica and Swarovski customer service. First, Swarovski was great and responsive. But it took 6-8 weeks to get my spotting scope back. Seemed like a long time for something I use year round. I have 2 Swarovski spotting scopes, so it wasn't a big loss. But...

I currently have Leica 10x42 rangefinding binos. I have had Zeiss, Swaro and Leica, plus Leupold and even Bushnell 40 years ago. The Zeiss, Swaro and Leica are the top three. As has been said, get the very best you can. Eye fatigue is real if you glass all day, quality optics do make a...

Beautiful rifle. And I'm left-handed. But I'm at my rifle limit right now.

No thanks. I'm not much of a fisherman and when I go, I am pretty much a fly fisherman on mid-sized creeks or small rivers.

From what I understand, Cerakote is 3-4/1000 thick when it is dry. Assuming a normal application.