Like most on this thread I had similar results with a 7mm 154 gr SST. I still use them for deer and antelope but greatly prefer to step up to the 154 interbond which I have had great luck with on Elk.
I upgraded to a vac master 215 chamber sealer last year and love it. Yes, they are expensive, but they are a commercial product and meant to high volume use. Between my animals and friends I generally package around 500 pounds of meat a year.
I had used several traditional out of chamber...
I was lucky enough to draw a moose tag for unit 59 in Idaho and I was wondering if anyone has had any luck using cow decoys? I realized their eyesight is poor so I was not sure how much value a decoy would be.
I hunted opening week, and it was way too hot for the moose to move much but I did...
Im looking forward to the replies in this thread. This would be my dream come true and hopefully in a short 25 years when I can retire, I can try something like this for a seasonal home.