"Under the proposals, FWP would make an unlimited number of antlerless elk B licenses available for purchase over the counter in the hunting districts, rather than through a drawing that has limited the number of licenses."
The 004 B tags don't get completely drawn and go on sale as surplus...
They're your huckleberry.
I have 2 6X's, 2 3-9's, and a 10X. Never a problem with any of them. Killed my antelope this year with a 6x on my .243 and an elk with a 6x on my 325 WSM.
The best way to consistently fill tags is to get to know an area really well.
That said, I understand the wanderlust and am guilty of it myself at times.
Also, don't be surprised (or give up on the spot) if you go there next year and find it elkless. That is how elk hunting is.
Depends on the chambering. People have decided they are cool now and some of the more rare chamberings, if in good condition, are fetching a few thousand on gunbroker
Yes.
A partition will lose about 40% of its weight. It is not uncommon for copper bullets to retain close to 100%. So they penetrate well despite weighing less at the start.
You could probably go even lighter than that if you want. I shoot 150 Barnes in my 300 Wby and 80's in my .25-06...