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Threading a barrel near Helena
I am not sure if you still need this service but the reason why they do not thread your barrel muzzle until they have the suppressor on hand is to make sure the thread matches and it is properly indexed/timed. Some have a recommended indexed/timed setting, i.e. logo must be at the 12 o'clock... -
Hunting with a suppressed rifle?
I have an Eliteiron Bravo SD ... ... that I can also on any caliber/chambering .30 cal and smaller that are threaded 5/8-24". On my 6.5 CM, I do not need ear protection. -
Rifle Shot Placement for Least Meat Loss
It's all good. Cheers!- FEENIX
- Post #53
- Forum: Field care - Meat, Trophy, Taxidermy
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Rifle Shot Placement for Least Meat Loss
Sometimes they expire differently. Both harvests have minimal meat damage. Well, where I hunt elk is open too, and I have a bull and cow and a black bear tag. I do not carry different rifles for each game. The bottom-line it boils down to a personal choice of rifle set-up/chambering/load...- FEENIX
- Post #51
- Forum: Field care - Meat, Trophy, Taxidermy
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Rifle Shot Placement for Least Meat Loss
Agreed! But sadly, it is often due to poor shot placement. I like the heart/lung area for a higher percentage shot, and even if I blow the entire vital area, meat loss is still not bad. Heart shot taken @ 200Y with .270 AI 175 Matrix VLD. Lung shot taken @ 250 with .300 WSM 215 Berger- FEENIX
- Post #49
- Forum: Field care - Meat, Trophy, Taxidermy
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Ideas for a antelope, deer and elk rifle for wife and daughter.
The versatility of the venerable .30-06 is no slouch with the right load and "NUT" behind the trigger, just saying. :cool: Another option is to put together (an excellent DIY project for the family) a semi-custom together for under a grand depending on your component choices, i.e., Savage... -
Elk Caliber for Small-Framed Female
Thompson/Center Arms. I have a Compass in 6.5 CM that I won in a raffle for $20 a couple of years ago. 3-shot group @ 200 yards with factory ammo. She's not pretty, but she shoots. -
Elk Caliber for Small-Framed Female
Agreed! I spent my first 10 years in the USAF working with F-4s and A-10s where noise levels during aircraft generations are 140+ dBs 12-14 hour days. At the time, we wear foamies and earmuffs. It protected me throughout the years. I am one of those people that wear ear, eye, foot, and hand PPEs... -
Elk Caliber for Small-Framed Female
I understand muzzle brakes are not for everybody, but it is the best device to mitigate felt recoil and muzzle rise. With or without muzzle brake, "IF" you truly care about taking care of your hearing, wear protection. There are plenty of effective ear protections, from a few pennies foam types... -
Newbie from the Big Sky Country
Agreed! I've always had on my assignment dream sheet. I am glad it is now my retirement home. -
Newbie from the Big Sky Country
Cool! Malmstrom is my last duty assignment. Got here in 2003 and retired in 2007 but still work on base as a civil service since 2007. You can say I am working on my 2nd retirement. :cool: -
My .30 Gibbs Wildcat
When I called Cory at Berger tech support for Berger 205s, he basically recommended powder burn rate from N150 down to Ramshot Hunter. -
My .30 Gibbs Wildcat
Me too! I originally was going for .30-06 AI. But I figured I had honored Ackley and JOC with my .270 AI, So, this time, it's for Gibbs. :cool: Thanks. -
My .30 Gibbs Wildcat
Thanks, I too am looking forward to it. H4831SC, RL17, H1000, IMR 7828 SSC, and H4350 are powders I have already opened to try. I have RL23 and RL26 too for later. -
My .30 Gibbs Wildcat
Yes, unlike .30-06 AI, where you can shoot factory ammo. You cannot shoot a factory .30-06 ammo or .30-06 AI in a .30 Gibbs chamber safely. Far right is .30-06 next to fire-formed COW .30 Gibbs. -
My .30 Gibbs Wildcat
Factory Kimber 84L Hunter in .30-06 ($575) re-chambered to .30 Gibbs ($250, including muzzle threading bead blasting and installation of MB), 4-port Ross Schuler MB ($37), Warne high scope rings ($50), 20 MOA EGW rail ($70), and topped with USO TS-12 3-12 FFP ($325). (From L-R: .35 Whelen... -
Pretty & Classy rifles. Lets see them!
Lots of beautiful rifles, I would hate to see them scratched or dinged. -
New 300 Sherman build
I've only loaded 190 Berger thus far; no HH yet. -
Coyote Thread.....post 'em up
One of those antelope hunts that turned into a coyote hunt ... Taken with .270 AI propelling the 175 Matrix VLD at 525Y.- FEENIX
- Post #41
- Forum: Other Small Game
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