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    Weatherby copper fouling

    I have used this product to reduce the need for cleaning. It makes cleaning quicker and easier. Accuracy is also less affected by the fouling. https://shop.dyna-tek.com/product/bore-coat-kit/
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    Mossberg Patriot 300WM

    For the 12 year old this is what I would use. https://www.targetsportsusa.com/remington-managed-recoil-300-win-mag-ammo-150-grain-core-lokt-psp-rl300w1-p-1293.aspx For you I would try several brands to see what shoots well in the rifle. I also would not lock into 200 gr. ammo, any of the mono...
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    Magnetospeed

    I use the magneto all the time. I have found it will change POI a small amounr but have not found it to change group size.
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    Those of you who shoot Barnes bullets...

    You only need to clean when accuracy goes or at the end of the season before it goes in the safe. I have found anything north of 2000 fps expands them just fine. I have used Barnes tsx/ttsx, Nosler e-tips and Hornady gmx and they all work and none seem to be more copper prone than any other...
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    Powder Recommendations

    7-08 and 30-06 use Big Game 7 mag I use IMR 7828 or R-22
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    Muzzle Velocity (???)

    Graf & sons Ramshot Big Game Smokeless Powder 8 Pound Item #: RTBG8 Price: $175.99 Shipping: One flat fee of $7.95 per order. Exclusions apply. Click for details. $20.00 hazardous materials fee applies. Click for details. Availability: In Stock...
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    Hunting bullets: Partition vs ELD X

    http://www.shootersproshop.com/nosler-products/bullets/partition/nosler-30-180gr-partition-spitzer-blem-50ct.html
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    Chama Bound Tomorrow A.M.!

    Glad you enjoyed the trip. In the end that is what it is all about.
    • Tjay
    • Post #24
    • Forum: Elk
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    Colorado State Land NOT PUBLIC!

    I used to hunt some land in South Dakota and in Montana and always sent them a nice fruit basket at Christmas.
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    Loading for less recoil

    Here is good info on reduced loads. I use trail boss in a 308 for fun loads my granddaughter shoots, she is 10. https://www.hodgdon.com/resources/data-sheets/
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    IMR 4831 180gr 30 cal variations

    AlaskaHunter Yes, 300 H&H
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    IMR 4831 180gr 30 cal variations

    From Barnes #4 manual. 180 TSX/MRX Starting load IMR4831 63.5 Max Load 68
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    7 MM Mag Load Data

    I would go up in the loads. Nosler lists 65 gr. with H4831 and 150's. Lyman goes to 67.5 with nosler 140's. Nosler also lists IMR 4831 [faster than H4831] at 66 gr. with 140's.
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    Climate warming and declining moose populations

    One take on the Mn. moose study is calf survival rates are not high enough to sustain the population. The why is the debate.
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    Pickup camper vs tow-behind for hunting

    This is my rig. A pop up 4 season Outfitter. Has a furnace and all the amenities. Remote that raises it and power jacks for easy off the truck.
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    Case preparation

    I will be the odd man out. All I've done for 55 years is load and shoot new brass.
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    .308 round for Whitetail

    For deer hunting I use 150 gr. bullets in my 308. My favorite bullets are Nosler BTs, Sierra Pro Hunters and Hornady ILs. I have taken more deer with the Pro Hunters but am currently using BTs. These all shoot very well in my rifle. You will have to try several to see what works in your...
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    Anyone have Sierra manual 5th edition?

    Sierra's manual for varget with 150 gr. bullets start 37.5 Max 44.5
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    Bullet Choice

    Bowhunter60 Just know under all those plastic tips is big hollow point. I have taken animals with all you have listed and found them all to work well. Shoot what give you confidence.
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    Don't you love packing out an Elk?

    This was my pack out this year. A heck of a lot easier than on my back. I am getting to old for packing elk out by myself.
    • Tjay
    • Post #54
    • Forum: Elk

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