That was a great story, well told. The photos added a lot. It takes a fair amount of effort to put together a post like that. Thanks for sharing - I learned a lot from your story, and found myself considering a hunt just like it...
Regards, Guy
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- Wed Mar 19, 2008 4:52 pm
- Forum: Big Game
- Topic: My red stag hunt
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1234
- Wed Mar 19, 2008 4:45 pm
- Forum: Big Game
- Topic: 25/06 bullet selection.
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3330
Re: 25/06 bullet selection.
Despite the fact that I've had very good results with the 100 gr Barnes TSX... I decided to try the Berger 115 gr VLD. At this point I've only shot targets - and it's proving quite accurate - which I expected from such a high quality bullet. Am up just over 3200 fps with what appears to be a less th...
- Thu Jan 31, 2008 9:46 am
- Forum: Centerfire Rifles
- Topic: New USMC Sniper Rifle XM3
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5352
Re: New USMC Sniper Rifle XM3
Critter and I managed to get our paws on that particular McMillan stock early in the game. His ended up on his superb varmint rifle pictured above, while mine ended up on a law-enforcement SWAT sniper rifle for an extended test and eval that turned into a permanent deal for me thanks to the generosi...
- Wed Jan 30, 2008 5:23 pm
- Forum: Big Game
- Topic: 25/06 bullet selection.
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3330
Re: 25/06 bullet selection.
If you want to use the TSX - go for it! Expensive, but a very good bullet. I've taken two mulie bucks with the 100 gr TSX loaded to 3340 fps from my .25-06 Rem 700. As Rick said, complete penetration. Other bullets are likely to open up faster, but the TSX will go right through bone and drill right ...
- Thu Jan 03, 2008 6:27 pm
- Forum: Big Game
- Topic: 2007 deer with 204 update!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1769
Re: 2007 deer with 204 update!
Well I'll be darned. That's a mighty little bullet for killing deer. Still, I killed a buck with one shot from a .223 AR-15, with a mere 55 grain soft point. Not something I'd advocate as a general purpose deer rifle, but it certainly worked. Seems that your .204 stepped up and handled the does just...
- Thu Jan 03, 2008 6:21 pm
- Forum: .204 Ruger Forum
- Topic: CZ - keep it or trade it?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1910
Re: CZ - keep it or trade it?
Good thoughts guys - I think I'm going to keep it - at least for now. It's very light and easy to carry, which is nice when hiking in on snowshoes for coyotes. Got some good advice from a real CZ nut case (aka "enthusiast' :D ) about free-floating the barrel & bedding the action. Might also...
- Wed Dec 26, 2007 10:05 am
- Forum: Big Game
- Topic: .300 Rem Ultra Mag - report
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1363
Re: .300 Rem Ultra Mag - report
Interestingly enough - I ended up selling that .300 RUM off and buying a very accurate .300 WSM that is more to my liking.
Still have a tremendous respect for the .300 RUM though - it's one heck of a long-range cartridge. More cartridge than I needed or wanted I guess.
Regards, Guy
Still have a tremendous respect for the .300 RUM though - it's one heck of a long-range cartridge. More cartridge than I needed or wanted I guess.
Regards, Guy
- Sun Dec 16, 2007 10:14 am
- Forum: Big Game
- Topic: My sons 1st Buck
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1142
Re: My sons 1st Buck
Ray, that's about as All American as it gets! Father, son, pickup truck and a buck... Congratulations.
- Sun Dec 16, 2007 10:09 am
- Forum: Centerfire Rifles
- Topic: AR-15 Platform Question
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2224
Re: AR-15 Platform Question
Only reason I can come up with for choosing the .223 is if you were shooting NRA Highpower competition.
Otherwise - the .204 is one sweet little cartridge! I've never shot an AR-15 in .204 - that might be a real neat setup...
Otherwise - the .204 is one sweet little cartridge! I've never shot an AR-15 in .204 - that might be a real neat setup...
- Sun Dec 16, 2007 10:04 am
- Forum: .204 Ruger Forum
- Topic: CZ - keep it or trade it?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1910
CZ - keep it or trade it?
Bought this little rifle early last year. A little CZ .204 with a pretty maple stock. http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k129/GuyMiner/hunting%20photos/CZ-08.jpg Have it setup with a 4-12x Leupold. It shoots good, but not great. Consistently under MOA with 40 grain A-Max Hornady factory ammo, or with...
- Sun Dec 16, 2007 9:57 am
- Forum: Reloading the .204 Ruger
- Topic: preventing runout
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2058
Re: preventing runout
My arbor press is by RWH, nice piece of gear. I use it with Wilson dies for the .204, .25-06 and .308 Winchester. Use it for both neck sizing and seating. Those Wilson dies are great for minimizing runout!
- Wed Dec 05, 2007 7:51 pm
- Forum: Predator and Varmint Hunting
- Topic: Savage F Class Rifle
- Replies: 3
- Views: 688
Re: Savage F Class Rifle
They are a great value. A friend and shooting buddy of mine took one to Raton New Mexico and shot in the F class championships there. His was the .308 version and he shot in F/TR. With his factory built $900 rifle - he took second place. I am impressed! The .308 and the 6.5-284 are both good cartrid...
- Fri Nov 30, 2007 5:25 pm
- Forum: Big Game
- Topic: Not a Trophy, but great eatin'!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2581
Re: Not a Trophy, but great eatin'!
A fine looking young buck Rick!
Congrats. Nice rifle too...
Congrats. Nice rifle too...
- Fri Nov 30, 2007 5:23 pm
- Forum: Big Game
- Topic: Pretty Young Buck
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1026
Re: Pretty Young Buck
I'd guess he's a 3.5 year old. Like you say, the antlers are a little thin - but great, classic mulie configuration! Add some weight to the buck and some girth to his antlers and you're going to be looking at a real solid trophy class buck in a year or two.
- Fri Nov 30, 2007 5:21 pm
- Forum: Big Game
- Topic: My sons 1st Buck
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1142
Re: My sons 1st Buck
Congratulations!