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    Am I just over reacting? Or will I get sick? Elk meat question

    What you are seeing is normal with longer hang times. It is the pigment responsible for meat color. It is a protein called myoglobin (similar to Hemoglobin in blood). It is bright red when oxygenated, dark red/purplish when deoxygenated such as vacuum sealed, and brown when oxidized. Some...
  2. J

    Hornady 130 gr CX

    That’s odd. I hunted many seasons with reloads using 130 grain GMX bullets in my 270. I took many deer and an elk with the load and never had noticeable meat damage. Ranges from 60 to 300 yards. The CX is just an updated version of the GMX so I don’t think it would be that different.
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    Wife's late season elk hunt

    Congratulations.
  4. J

    Hunting by yourself

    I guess it would depend on where you are at and other factors. My opinion is no less than doing any number of other things. If unsure I would start with day hunts. Have you hunted at all or brand new to it? If new hunting with a partner first would help in a number of ways including...
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    Hunting by yourself

    I think it’s good practice for people to know both methods of field dressing. I used to only gut them skin and quarter. Like mtmuley I was hesitant to change. I’m glad I know gutless to now and use both. For me it depends on the circumstances. How big the animal, how it fell, if I have help...
  6. J

    Is there anything better?

    Congratulations
  7. J

    .308cal 166gr Hammer Hunter 50pcs

    No I’ll towards ID your sure? I’ll pass given the conditions.
  8. J

    Sheep burger- suet or other binder?

    I would recommend beef fat at 10 to20 percent based on how you cook it. I normally do 10-15 percent. You can also use pork fat if you like. Pork fat would have a milder flavor and lower melting rendering point. Personally I do beef fat for burger and pork fat for sausage. I don’t like...
  9. J

    As they lay

    My buck from opening morning
  10. J

    Let’s talk about the 243win

    No need to be embarrassed by that. Pronghorn are worthy game and 243 a great cartridge.
  11. J

    An ode to a knife

    I think knives are one of the most underrated pieces of gear we use. I understand the replaceable blade types but never get the same satisfaction as a quality blade.
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    Let’s talk about the 243win

    I load 85 grain TSX for my wife’s 243. Winchester primer and RL 19 powder. Shoots great in her rifle. 3 deer with it and didn’t have to blood trail any of them. Like Jbotto I’ve thought of changing but I don’t have a reason to.
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    Great hunt with a great friend.

    Congratulations. Fun way to fill the freezer.
    • Jnasa
    • Post #10
    • Forum: Elk
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    Oh, the irony!

    Thank you and more information would be appreciated. I fear in my state a candidate simply having an R next to their name gives them far more leeway than they should. They need to be accountable and called out when what they push for doesn’t represent us. One platform I am hearing is if...
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    .308cal 166gr Hammer Hunter 50pcs

    Do you not ship to Idaho?
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    Let’s talk about the 243win

    The 243 Winchester is a great cartridge. It is mild to shoot and has a great availability in components, ammo, and rifles. If all I hunted was deer at moderate ranges I would likely carry a 243. My wife has taken all of her deer with it. It may loose some popularity but I don’t see it going...
  17. J

    Dogs are Hunting Partners - Let's see 'em

    She’s not. “Bird dog” but enjoyed accompanying me for a hike.
  18. J

    7mm-08 rem

    If it were me I would try the Barnes fist. I’m a mono fan though. I will say for a cost effective factory round the Federal Fusion is a good option.
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    Weatherby Mark V Hunter experiences?

    Hello, I have been considering a Weatherby Mark V Hunter. I cannot justify spending for their other lines of Mark V. I found out they are phasing out the Hunter line in lieu of a series with Remi Warren. There are still some Mark V Hunter available. I am specifically considering 280 Ackley...
  20. J

    HOWA questions here

    I have been a fan of Howa for awhile. My dad and a friend each got one in 308 in 2002. It shot almost every factory load he tried to 1” or better. He has taken a large number of deer, Antelope and several elk. I narrowed it a couple seasons when I was between rifles and took my first elk and...

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