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It’s not so much the distance it is more about the terrain.

MP5 SD w full auto seat for 19k…. Hindsight is 20/20.

Love my fat thumbs…lol. Ingwe, I shot a spike in 2022 at 320 yards which was facing me and managed to recover the 180. Due to a slight angel it ended up on the far side behind the last rib and just under the skin…. Pretty happy with the penetration but glad it didn’t get into the guts. I...

7mm varmint rifle? A little over kill but I shoot a 7mm RM Witt 180s at 3000 FPS and swear but it. With that said, for Varmint I would be thinking 204, 6mm, 556?

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If you are shooting 7mm RM I am getting 3000 FPS with Berger 180s. If you want to to shoot the Berger 195s you need more powder than what the RM offers. A buddy swears by his 7mm-300 and 195s. I don’t know what kind of velocity he is getting but I know he is killing elk at > 1000 yards…...

I use XO Mountain which is made here in Boise. I also have ye ole standard frame pack in the event I have a walk along.

My McWhorter was $4500 + $2000 for the scope. As far as the extras…. I already have an Atlas Bipod and I have someone who loads my ammo. There are a number of semi custom rifles out there for $2k to $2500. If you are ok with load development yourself there you go.

If you agree that it takes 1500 FT lbs of energy to kill an elk and 1000 ft lbs to kill a mule deer…. Then the energy in large part will define how far away you can be with a given load to make an ethical kill. Ie. * 6.5 CM 143 Gr ELDX carrys enough energy to kill an elk out to 350 yards. *7mm...

375 H&H with a 300 gr TSX…. The last thing you want is a wounded ****ed off Griz.

A long time ago I received a new M24 and had to break in the barrel. I would tell you that my initial 3 round group was about 1”. The process used by the military takes 100 rounds. 10 x 1 round and clean to metal after each shot. 10x 3 rounds 10x 5 rounds 1x 10 rounds Post break-in I was...

First, I practice at 1000 but do my best to get closer than 700. As far as choice of rifles…. I shoot 7mm RM 180 gr VLD at 2950 FPS. The BC is .673 and the bullet itself is a killer at distance. If you buy a McWhorter or Lane Precision they will do load development and load your ammo for you...

My range rifle has a mega chassis and MDT light butt stock and I could not be happier with the combo. I think Mega got bought out several years ago. I am not sure if you can still get Mega: however, I believe MDT now makes a similar chassis.

Great question…. I think for a large part it depends on your hunt style (ambush vs spot and stalk) and the terrain. For example, in steep country I find myself shooting from one hill to another which is generally close to 500 yards or more. For me, I practice to ensure I can make an ethical...

I would want the video as CYA for Fish & Game but, to your point, any Lion that does that to a person is now a threat and should be eliminated.