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300 Win Mag + H4831 Powder Charges?
I had great accuracy with 75 grains of h4831 and the 180 accubond. That load was at about 2950fps In a Weatherby vanguard and very accurate. Good luck.--R- wsco3506
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- Forum: Ammunition and Reloading
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Tex Creek Zone Idaho
Is there still a motor travel restricted area on the east side of the zone? When I hunted it 10 years ago it was really productive following a storm. It is a migration route to the tex Creek wildlife area. The day after a decent snow I would catch some moving through toward bear Creek. All I... -
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Colorado Black Bear Unit 421 and 42
I have seen several bears when muzzleloader hunting in 421. We did not hunt the oak brush but stumbled on several bears in the timber. Plan on lots of company. Good luck--R- wsco3506
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- Forum: Other Big Game
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General distances from Car/Trailhead where crowds drop off.
Having spent a few years hunting in Colorado, I have found if you have a reasonably maintained trial to hike in on, there is no distance that will get you away from the crowds. I try to focus on getting away from the trails as well as the roads. When doing that, I have found elk within a... -
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Changing rifles because of excess recoil.
I bought into the magnumitis craze about 15 years ago and bought a 300 Win mag. Killed lots of critters, but after having a rod placed in my clavicle a few years ago, I can't stand the recoil anymore. I tried being a tough guy, but have recently decided the heck with it. The question now is... -
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7-08 elk load - 140 lead free, 150 Scirocco, or 160 a-frame?
My son has killed elk with the 120 and the 140 grain ttsx out of his 708. One at 275 yards and one at 315 yards. Both bullets performed great. The 140's are at 2700 and will shoot just under an inch. I am considering doing what you are doing and going with a lightweight lower recoiling rifle... -
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Unit 64 and 65 colorado
I have not hunted 64, but have spent a bit of time in 65. I would look at one of the forks of the cimmeron for a spot. No organized campgrounds up there but plenty of flat spots for your tent. There are not tons of elk in the unit, but scenery cannot be beat. If there isn't much snow on the... -
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300winmag powder suggestions
+1 for H4831SC. Should do well in that 26 inch barrel.---R- wsco3506
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- Forum: Ammunition and Reloading
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Solo hunting advice
Most of my elk hunting has been solo. I don't backpack much because I am not crazy about the number of trips required to bring it all out. I usually camp from my vehicle and hike in every morning. That being said, most of my elk have been over 3 miles in. That makes for some long heavy trips... -
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Barnes Triple Shock 130 grain for elk?
My son shot his first elk with a 120 grain ttsx out of his 708 at 275 yards and dropped her like she got hit by lightning. Certainly made me a believer in the ttsx.- wsco3506
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- Forum: Ammunition and Reloading
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7mm rm or 300wm for close range
I have shot mule deer and elk from 50 yards to 400 yards using my 300wm and 180 grain AB's with great results. -----R
