Recent content by TimberSlayer

Go down to a local steel and metal supplier. Ask for a remnant of hardened steel. Its as good or better than AR500. I buy pieces in that are 12x20 inches. I use 3/8" thickness.They have to use a plasma torch to cut them. I pay about $20 per piece.. I bought a $15 drill bit for hardened steel...

Hey there. I would suggest using the rifle you are most comfortable with and have confidence in. Nothing like having a gun you don't trust. 15lbs is not awful. I would not adjust anything in my pack. I stay in great shape and would hope that 5 lbs extra doesn't break me. I have a light rifle...

I have 2 7mmRM. Love them both. A Rem Sendero that I have lugged around for about 5 years. Shoots lights out, but tired of taking it for 10 miles walks. The other is new this year Browning X-bolt Hells Canyon. They are both great, but the Browning has a New BX-5hd that I am really liking with...

Hey everyone. looking for suggestions. I have 100 rounds of 7mm Mag 160 gr Nosler AB that I am about to have a friend load for me. I have shot AB in the past and had great results, both at the range and taking big game. But this rifle has just been broken in and I am hoping some of you have...

Almost too well. Unfortunately the deer populations are at rick bottom and western Oregon is way over hunted, but its am amazing place to live.

Thanks everyone so far. Just some stats. I am 40 years old. Got two kids getting into hunting, I am a Forester for the BLM. Hjnt mostly in Oregon and Montana. Guns include. Remington 700 BDL 30.06 Tikka 6.5 CM Winchester 70 pre64 .270 Savage .223 Browning BPS stalker 12 ga. Lots of .22...

Hello all, I am a new member from Oregon. Been hunting for 30 years. And shooting for even longer. Love the info on this forum, cant wait to get and share more info with everyone here. Thanks.