Recent content by Bucknut

Get on the WGFD website and use the “hunt planner”. Select the species, then the unit. The interactive map should outline “HMA” areas. Private land that allows hunter access. Research the HMAs as you may need to fill out a form online before entry. Good luck! Post pics!

As has been stated, either will work well. ... please don’t mistake me for a jack hole here... but if you have to ask the question, then you probably aren’t shooting far enough to make a difference...? If that’s the case, I would say whichever rifle you are most comfortable with and can shoot...

No laughing here. I do the exact same. There are several variables that dicatate time in flame (elevation, specific torch, neck wall thickness, etc.) .... but if I had to guess, based on my own experience, you’re not heating your brass enough to do you any good. (I have to run my Norma 7 SAUM...

What is your annealing process. If you’re annealing different brands of brass in the flame for the same amount of time, and the neck thickness is different, it could easily be your culprit. The time in the flame might be adequate for the hornady brass, but if it’s not quite enough for a brand...

Honestly, you probably won’t notice a huge difference between the packs you listed. With a 3-4000 cu inch pack you likely won’t be hauling enough weight for one to stand out over another. The other thing is to learn how to properly fit/adjust your pack. If you fail to do this, it doesn’t matter...

As for target size, I would personally get the largest Ar-500 target you can afford. (Just note that they do get heavy) I personally run a 24” square 1/4” thick. I rattle can the whole thing white, with an orange dot in the center. (Usually just use and old Copenhagen can or sticky note as a...

No, not always catching ribs, or bone on the entrance.... even coyotes out to 1000 are 99.9% bang-flop, bone or not and great bullet expansion. Personally, I would consider your experience as a fluke.... but I completely understand feeling compelled to make a switch after what you saw... if one...

Sorry to hear that Bota.... For whatever reason, I'm thinking you may have experienced some kind of anomaly.... I'm running the 147 in a 6.5 GAP @ 3000 fps (pretty mild load) and haven't had any issues... so far for big game the 147s out of that gun have taken a couple bears (under 100 yds), 2...

300rum.... I would suggest seeking out Broz (Might be easier to catch him on longrangeonly.com) for the information you're after.

Thank you! Looks like I'll have to give Powder Valley a call. Thanks again!

Does anyone know where I can buy ELD-M bullets in bulk? ... or at least a place that will sell me 100 ct boxes with matching lot numbers? Thanks!

Ya, look into it. Not trying to sway you one way or the other, but just wanted to pass that information along... I did forget to mention that it was the 145 LRX, that his gun liked.... which is a good bullet, but the BC is a little disappointing for a guy looking to stretch it out at longer ranges.

If you are considering a fierce, what bullet are you hoping to shoot? .... and if it's something other than a Barnes, I would caution you and advise you to do your homework on that topic. I have a buddy who bought a Fierce 7 mag, and tried SEVERAL different bullets and loads, but couldn't get...

Sounds like the 7 will be the way to go then. I appreciate the input. Thanks again!

I'm looking into the thunderbeast ultra line for my 6.5 SAUM..... I was wondering if anyone has tried the Ultra 5? ... My hearing is starting to go south shooting without any hearing protection (shooting coyotes almost daily without plugs.... range sessions I wear plugs)... anyways, I'm curious...