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  1. NVDesertHunter

    Commercial Tanning online

    The main hunt I have planned this year is a black bear hunt in California. After checking some CA based taxidermy shops, the price to tan a hide seems expensive. I was wondering if anyone here has shipped their raw hides to a commercial tannery. I am looking to just tan the hide without the...
  2. NVDesertHunter

    Barnes LRX question

    Used the 145gr LRX in a 280AI for a few animals this year..Elk at 300 yards that passed through both shoulders, a pig at 330 yards that went through the spine and shoulder and a WT deer at 40 yards through both shoulders. I've tested both the LRX and TTSX in ballistic gel out to 400 yards and...
  3. NVDesertHunter

    using different bullet weights in the same rifle.

    145 grain Barnes LRX for all big game hunting 35 grain Nosler Ballistic Tip Lead free for everything smaller than javelina.
  4. NVDesertHunter

    New future Elk Hunter here from Upstate New York

    Welcome....grew up hunting outside of Geneva, NY in the Fingerlakes
  5. NVDesertHunter

    How many different states and species do you apply for every year

    CA: sheep, deer NV: sheep, deer, elk AZ: sheep, deer, elk, bison, turkey NM: sheep, elk CO: elk, deer WY: elk, deer, antelope Really only want to chase Desert Sheep unless a Rocky Mt or Dall sheep hunt falls into my lap (wild sheep raffle).
  6. NVDesertHunter

    Whats your 2019 plans

    Guaranteed hunts: Whitetail in NY Black Bear in CA Pig Hunt in CA Blacktail in CA >75% chance: Rifle Mule deer in NV Long Shots: AZ mule deer and elk NV, NM elk Sheep in CA, AZ, NV, NM
  7. NVDesertHunter

    "Unleaded" bullet performance

    Nice shot on the mule deer!! Very cool to recover the bullet and see the performance. I was able to harvest a bull at 300 yds using a 145gr Barnes LRX from a 280 Ackley. The hole was approximately double the diameter through the shoulder and passed through.
  8. NVDesertHunter

    Copper projectile options

    E-tips, TTSX, TSX and GMX are swaged which means they are a harder copper than Hammer and Cutting Edge. Hammer and Cutting Edge are made on a CNC machine which means they can use a softer copper. E-tips, TTSX, etc. need at least 1900fps to reliably expand....the CNC machined bullets will "open"...
  9. NVDesertHunter

    7mm-08 and Barnes TTSX

    Agree with the above posts....whatever grain weight you decide on, make sure that the minimum impact velocity is above 1900fps. I would try the 140gr TTSX first then move down to the 120gr. Good Luck
  10. NVDesertHunter

    Moving to SoCal

    Moved to Ventura when I first got to CA and was in your situation..you should look into spearfishing. San Diego has some great opportunities and its a cross between fishing and hunting. Plus you have to be on the look out for Great Whites and sea lions. fun fun
  11. NVDesertHunter

    Sleep Systems- tent, bag, liners, pads?

    60-85F weather: hammock 40F quilt 6x9ft tyvek tarp for a clean "door mat" under the tarp 30-65F: Seek Outside Lil Bug out thermarest prolite plus North Face 30F bag 0-30F: Seek Outside thermarest prolite & foam pad 0F EMS 800 down bag (planning to buy the Seek Outside Stove) Exo Mountain 5500
  12. NVDesertHunter

    Elk New Mexico

    Hello All, I drew the second rifle tag in New Mexico this year. I have talked to the game warden and he has given me some advice on where to start. Using OnXmaps, I've located some public access and water sources away from the roads. I have about 7 spots picked out. My question is "what...
  13. NVDesertHunter

    What's your 2018 Load Recipe?

    Cartridge: 280 Ackley Improved Brass: Fireformed Nosler brass Primer: Winchester LR Powder: IMR4350 55.2grains Bullet: 145 Barnes LRX Purpose: Desert Mule deer and New Mexico Elk. Cartridge: 223 REM Brass: Hornady Primer: CCI Powder: Reloader 10 24.0grains Bullet: Nosler Ballistic Tip Lead Free...
  14. NVDesertHunter

    Terminal Capabilities of Berger's VLD Hunting Bullets?

    Here is a test I did a few years ago with various bullets, including the Berger VLD hunting bullet. I shot from 100 to 400 yards at water jugs using a 130grain bullet from a 270 WIN. The cutting edge bullet was a 115 grain. http://huntingwithnonlead.org/bullets_long_range.html hope it helps...
  15. NVDesertHunter

    which .270 round for moose?

    I would try the Federal Power-Shok Copper HP also...perform the same as the higher priced TSX, A-Frame, Trophy Coppers but half the price. Could mean more time at the range.
  16. NVDesertHunter

    CA draw results are up

    D17....first time hunting the unit but have seen what the unit is capable of.
  17. NVDesertHunter

    Water needs for Elk

    Drew my first rifle bull tag in New Mexico . I've heard its been a dry winter and water is very limited. The unit has very little public land access also. My question is: How far will elk travel for water? Ive been locating water sources in the area via Google, but dont know how far away I...
  18. NVDesertHunter

    Weatherby copper fouling

    I read your question fairly quick so I might not understand your problem but I wouldnt jump to the conclusion that copper fouling is the problem. Individual rifles prefer their own bullet. Even rifles that are from the same manufacturer and one serial number off can shoot differently. If youre...
  19. NVDesertHunter

    Those of you who shoot Barnes bullets...

    The common advice is to clean your rifle when you notice the groups starting to "open up". The test rifles I use get a spray cleaner and a few passes with a bore snake after each use. Once a year I will clean them thoroughly with cleaning rods, toothbrushes, etc. Velocity requirements for...
  20. NVDesertHunter

    Barnes copper bullets?

    I have shot plenty of lead and nonlead bullets into ballistic gel to test expansion and wound channel. The tipped nonlead bullets open a fraction of an inch faster but both bullet styles begin to expand within the first 1.5 inches. It should be noted that lead bullets also take about 1.5 inches...

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