Recent content by Slimwallet

Gents, If one has practiced and knows how his rifle shoots at long distances....400 - 800 yards let's say.... and the shooter knows how many clicks to move the reticle at known distances... ie the range card..... Assuming no wind and a hunting situation......is it not a simple matter of...

B-Bob's Advice BuffaloBob, Ok, I think you are making a good point. I have a 30.06 that I shoot well enough that can be re-scoped to handle the closer shots and lugging over hill and dale. So, then.... the custom would be ...say 9-11 pounds with scope, have a brake....If it has a brake...

Gents, Need two elk rifle/caliber recommendations.... Have money to spend but not throw away. Set-up A: I am recoil averse, want to range out to 400 yards and prefer a std "ammo available everywhere" set-up. No muzzle brakes allowed. Need to be able to carry it over hill and dale...

Gents, Thanks for the suggestions..... Let's see.... Dakor suggests 7mm-08 Coyotekiller and Wild Bill lean toward the Sendero Sewwhat likes the 30.06 Screech likies Cooper 6.5 but if you don't handload go for the 300 Win Mag or 30.06 MtnSheep suggest I look at a 280 Rem All very good...

Gents, I have access to some very nice private land here in Colorado with three different "stands" that overlook a park, ridge and a draw. Shots on deer and elk would be from 150 to max of 400 yards or so. Like to have a good 400 yard rifle. Almost bought a 300 Win Mag Sendero last week...