Recent content by Roardragon

The 160 grain Sierra game King works well on big mule deer at range and elk. I have three grown sons and we all live in the Rocky mountains and hunt deer and elk regularly and that combination works well

large calibers misused will contribute to poor shots. If people can't withstand The recoil or the muzzle blast the shot will be off. It's better to pick a caliber you're comfortable with and make a very accurate shot

.243, & 7mm08 are great rounds for young guys...

I use my creedmore for deer and elk in the Rockies. Less recoil than my 7mm but not quite the energy at distances....

I have had 3 Mark fives in .257 caliber. Great guns but make sure you decide on the right ammunition and the right load. If you can work up a hand load yourself or do it with some of the real benchrest guru's that goes a long way. Over-the-counter ammo depending on the bullet is almost a hundred...

I live in the Rockies and hunt Elk with a 7MM Rem Mag shooting 162 Barnes eldx. Took a 343 in bull at 540 yards with one shot two years ago,