Recent content by scfam

Nicely said. Sometimes old works just fine. My 129 LRX popping along at 3200 fps is pretty handy on antelope, deer, and elk. More powder and higher BC bullets certainly provides benefits, but the "more powder" provides diminishing returns and short barrel life. 129 grains of copper that holds...

I use a 129 grain LRX with 58.3 superformance. Get 3200 fps out of 24" barrel. Decent BC. Works on just about anything to 600 yards. Not that impressed by the 7mm.

If you need the extra range of the .300WSM, then stick with a rifle that is around 8+ lbs (22 inch barrel) with the scope and mounts. Won't kick the crap out of you, and the 22 inch barrel is minimum I'd recommend for 300 WSM. That sucker will shoot a long ways.

The .308. The WSM needs more barrel to affect a burn. The .308 is less sensitive to barrel length. If you are sure you will be under 250 yards, the .308 all the way. This is coming from a guy who probably has no use to own a .308 myself, as I'd never limit myself to that range. Why take on extra...

Mentors. You will find them at local sporting goods stores and your state game agency. You can also find them on facebook forums/groups local to your area. It all depends on the state you live in. Take a weapons/hunters safety class. Purchase a sensible rifle (6.5 Creedmoor, 270 Win, 7mm-08 all...

Two words: Merino Wool. You should leave your tent in the morning shivering your *** off, as you will quickly warm up with a Merino base layer. Also, when you start to get hot, the Merino will not be as bad as poly or cotton for overheating. I find that a medium Merino base layer and even a...

Warm, tough, and light? Hmm...strongly recommend you go to REI. Boots can "turn on you" after a few hours of wear, and REI will stand behind their sale by allowing an exchange or refund in first year after purchase. I do have to say that I cannot imagine ever hunting in the mountains again...

Fly Creek UL3 for me and my wife. It won't handle much snow, so don't get too carried away, but this sucker is light, easy to set, and the extra space leaves room inside for gear or packs if needed. Take care of it and don't abuse it and it will last.

Because I don't like to pack more than I need, I leave the fuel, burner, plates, and forks at home. Max out your calories per weight carried. Things like almonds, macadamias, jerky, and even the odd payday or Snickers bar suit me just fine. I don't need double-whipped parfaits or quiche when I'm...

Hard to know. Who cares. Buy enough brass...BTW how many barrels do you plan to shoot up? Most folks can hunt their whole lives with less than 200 brass cases and never replace the barrel. I have a 300WSM and love it, but if I had to do it over again, I'd go ahead with the 7mm WSM. It finds a...

It depends. If deer or antelope, this will be exceptional. It is meant to expand a lot, and leave it all inside...very very good for deer. If elk, not so much, at least compared to something like the Accubond, which will allow you to penetrate the off shoulder. Elk are just so much thicker, you...

Man, I sure hope you get some answers. I think this is a good option for my 6.5 Creedmoor for elk (maybe). I might try on a cow this year, but I'd be reluctant on a bull until proven. I did take a cow at 350 yd with a 100 grain TTSX starting at 3250 fps. She went down hard...Hopefully some...

BTW...the Gamekings are great. You failed to mention your range? If I were out west for Muleys, I'd stick with 120-130 grain bullets going a little faster. If short range, trajectory makes no difference (anything inside 250 yards) and your 140 Gamekings will do a beautiful job similar to the...

I use Accubonds in .257, .277, and .308. I can assure you they will work perfectly. A slightly better bullet for deer or antelope is the Nosler Ballistic Tip. It is a bit more frangible and will make a bigger mess of the deer's insides. Kinda splittin hairs as your 6.5 CM is WAY plenty deer...

EXACTLY!! Bring on the ELD-X in .277 for SURE. Personally, I'd buy the crap out of them at .257 also, but I understand it isn't as popular as the others. I have no doubt Hornady will want to spread the ELD-X as widely as Nosler has spread their AB and ABLR offerings. SOON, PLEASE!!!