Recent content by Straight-Shot

Do it all... most versatile.... My pick would be 7mm-08 with 162gr bullet. If you want to move up then .280 or .280 AI. The 280 AI if you feel you need more of a punch.

I reached out to Wyoming Board of Outfitters & Professional Guides. Link: Wyoming Board of Outfitters & Professional Guides Search (wyo.gov). There is a link there called “Hunter Quick Links” – very helpful. I was able to get a list of Outfitters that are authorized to hunt specific hunt areas...

My nephew is interested in Elk and I have a few preference points there as well... what deer and elk hunt areas do you guide ?

Who do you usually go with if you don't mind say'n....

I am looking for recommendations on Wyoming Outfitters for Pronghorn. I know this question gets asked a lot, I’ve been reading the threads and trying to keep up. I am new to Wyoming hunting, however, I have been purchasing preference points and accumulated eleven for Pronghorn and Deer. I should...

My longest shot was on a mule deer at 320yrds with 7mm-08. Big 10point... one of my favorite deer. The closest shot that day was 210yrds... all off of rocks or backpacks for a rest. But that is West Texas hunting. My closest miss was at about 50yrds.. on the first deer I ever shot "at"... I...

Interesting thread.... I worked up some loads using Berger 7mm VLD Hunting Bullets (that IS on the label) for a mule deer hunt in West Texas. The bullet is easier to tune to the rifle and load than others I've worked with. Wonderfully accurate. I was very excited to be using them on this hunt...

The ELD is a really good bullet.... love the BC.. the A-MAX was good too ! But I just can't turn over my inventory that fast although I know folks who do. Once I've gone to the trouble to find a good combination (bullet, powder and charge) for a rifle I like to stick with it.... SSTs are not the...

So, I'll take the opposite side of the discussion (someone has to right ?). I reload and Berger Bullets can be tuned to your rifle very nicely. So those below are Berger VDL 140gr with H4350 out of a 7mm-08. I took them on a mule deer draw hunt in West Texas, got 2 nice bucks and 2 does. The...