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  1. samuel_284Win

    Elk .... Let's see them!!!

    Special Rifle Tag, public land Scores 352 broken, 365 if assume both 4ths were the same Mass measurement between brows and 2nds is 10.5 inches Ivories are almost non-existent because they are so worn down It was super special to do it with my dad and brother-in-law Perhaps the largest elk I...
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    what is the best 300 Win Mag brass?

    All, I have Nosler brass for my 300 win mag that has so far been through 5 firings and no signs of neck cracks/splits, etc... Wanting to know if there is a better option and who makes your favorite brass?
  3. samuel_284Win

    Barnes LRX 175 grain

    In testing for my rifle (Howa 1500 with 26-inch barrel) with the Barnes 175 LRX the top powders were RL-26 and H1000 for accuracy
  4. samuel_284Win

    Barnes LRX 175 grain

    https://www.barnesbullets.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/300-Win-Mag.pdf
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    Favorite 100% copper bullets for 300 Win Mag handloads?

    Uniforming the points or installing plastic tips?
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    Favorite 100% copper bullets for 300 Win Mag handloads?

    My Pronghorn this year was the first animal to fall to the hand loads my brother-in-law and I worked up for my 300 win mag. Was a 175 gr Barnes LRX in Nosler brass with Federal no215 primers with 75.5 grains of RL-26 seated at 3.47 COAL. Muzzle velocity of 3090 fps. Worked very well. Died in the...
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    Antelope...Lets See Them!!!

    MT Pronghorn 2024 Hunt Camp I decided to party apply with my wife and parents to make the trip worthwhile for everyone if we drew tags. Needless to say, it was quite a successful trip. Shot distances ranged from 200 to 330 yards. Got mine on Saturday afternoon, helped my mom get one Sunday...
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    Favorite 100% copper bullets for 300 Win Mag handloads?

    I went with the Barnes 175 LRX for my 300 win mag. Best powder has been RL26 (at 75.5 gr with my 3-shot group at 100 yards being 0.4 MOA) followed closely by H1000.
  9. samuel_284Win

    MT ELK B 410-02

    https://fwp.mt.gov/binaries/content/assets/fwp/conservation/elk/research/missouri-river-breaks-elk-project---final-report.pdf https://fwp.mt.gov/conservation/wildlife-management/elk
  10. samuel_284Win

    ***OFFICIAL*** 2024 FALL GOAT/SHEEP THREAD

    You have a great hunting season upcoming! Looking forward to some stories posted to HT on your hunts. Best of luck!
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    Elk Caliber and Bullet Choice - 2024

    300 Win Mag with 175 Barnes LRX or 284 Win with 139 Barnes LRX for a casual cow elk hunt. Handmade rifle by my grandfather so not going to beat it around the high country
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    2023 Montana Bighorn Sheep Tag/Hunt...

    Fantastic! Thank you for sharing with us!
  13. samuel_284Win

    2023 Montana Bighorn Sheep Tag/Hunt...

    Keep up the good day-by-day storytelling @BrowningCitori ! Enjoying reading your sheep hunt adventure
  14. samuel_284Win

    Favorite 100% copper bullets for 300 Win Mag handloads?

    Hi fellow Hunttalkers, I am researching an ideal 100% copper bullet for elk hunting in my 300 Win Mag and seeing that Hammer, Barnes, and Nosler are quite popular. What copper bullet and bullet weight have you settled on for the men and women with 300 Win Mags for your elk hunt round? Also...
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    Elk .... Let's see them!!!

    Cow Elk double in November with my fiance at the time (now wife). 300 Win Mag with 180 gr solid coppers. She shot first and dropped her cow at 330 yards. I then got on the gun and dropped another cow at 400 yards. Was one for the memory books and resulted in lots of tasty sausage, bratwurst...
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    How long did it take for your first elk?

    I started elk hunting in 2019 via a cow tag in WY and thus began the steep learning curve. 2021 was my first elk and was lucky to do it with archery tackle so took 3 years.
  17. samuel_284Win

    Elk .... Let's see them!!!

    Thank you sir. I agree!
  18. samuel_284Win

    Elk .... Let's see them!!!

    Montana 2023 Rifle Opening Morning A hunt to remember with my soon-to-be brother-in-law in my favorite mountain range. Between riding the mules and hiking, it was 12 miles and 3700 ft elevation gain from truck to elk. An epic opening day!
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    Who has done a diy mountain goat hunt in the lower 48?

    I would do a mtn goat hunt diy again, just would always be sure to have 2 or 3 friends/family members that are willing to endure some suffering and willing to walk into some wild country with you. Plenty of info our there to educate yourself on. Read 'A Beast the Color of Winter' before your...
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    MT- Rifle Opener

    Possible that some bulls hang around the last remaining cows that are in heat, however, that will change quickly once the orange army descends on the opening weekend of rifle.
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