Recent content by Seezer

I have a pair of Swarovski 10x42 EL binoculars for sale. I purchased new at Cabela's and have used for 2 elk hunting seasons. Binoculars are in excellent condition with no marks or scratches on the lenses. I also have the box, case, neck strap, and all items that came with the bino's when I...

Thanks for the feedback everyone. Very helpful! Key takeaways are that going with a short action Tikka caliber does not offer much weight savings. Secondly, choosing a "Light" Tikka barreled action versus the Superlight might offer benefits in accuracy and cost without much of a weight...

I am thinking of building a lightweight rifle starting with a Tikka barreled action. Does anyone know if the weight of the action from a Tikka T3X SuperLite, Light, Lite Roughtech, and Light Veil are the same? Also, I have read the short action and long action are the same on Tikka’s, is this...

Interesting timing on your post. I keep trying to find a scope better than the Vortex 3-15 LHT but it really does hit the mark for my definition of a near perfect Western hunting scope. I have taken multiple elk, used it without fail shooting to 1000 yards and beyond, and keep trying to find...

I have a 25-06 that I have put a ton of love into, but just don't find the opportunities to shoot enough. I don't think I've pulled the trigger on it in at least 2+ years. If you are interested I might let it go as I just hate to see it sit, and could use the money to work on a new project...

I have 3 of the Leupold VX5HD 3-15x44 scopes on a 300 PRC, 25-06, and 6.5 PRC. I belong to a 1000+ yard rifle club, and routinely hit 10"-12" steel plates at 1050 yards with this optic. 15X is plenty of magnification for shots out to this range, and the 3X is great for close quarters work. I...

I have a Zeiss V4 6-24x50 and two Leupold VX-5HDs in 3-15x44 CDS (one with Windplex, one Duplex w Fire Dot). I did not like the Zeiss for antelope hunting on the open plains of CO. I found it is too much magnification to use the ZBR reticle (must be used at max magnification), the reduced FOV...

For sale is a gently used set of Cabelas Euro binoculars in 12x50. This model was made by Meopta and Meostar is listed on the label (shown below). These are not HD - I purchased them new from Cabelas just as they were releasing the HD models. I have the original box, soft case, and paperwork...

I think the 25-06 is a very under-rated caliber. My experience is this caliber is great up to, and including elk, with the right bullet. The 25-06 also just seems to shoot accurately in most rifles and with most bullets - including factory ammo. I have also found it a pleasure to shoot since...

The OP also mentioned being under a $2K budget. I went through this same decision recently and purchased a Seekins Havak PH1 in 6.5 PRC ($1850). My dad also bought the same rifle, but a PH2, in a 300 PRC ($1795). Attached are photos of targets at 100 yds with factory Hornady ELD-X ammo, and...

I can highly recommend the Leupold VX5 HD in your power of choice. Depending on reticle, they can be purchased in the $800-$900 range if you watch Cabela's for their 10% off days, or find a similar discount at OpticsPlanet. I have both the CDS Windplex reticle and firedot duplex reticle on two...

For factory 270 WSM ammo, I like the Barnes Vor-TX 140 Grain with the TSX-BT bullet. I also have handloads using the 130 Gr TSX-BT for Mule Deer. I have found that most guns shoot Barnes TSX ammo very well...

I really like the Browning X-Bolt rifles. Litehiker, are you shooting factory or handloads? What type of groups are you shooting with the 6.5 PRC X-Bolt Pro?

I have used/owned a 7mm Rem Mag (sold), 300 WSM (own), 270 WSM (own), 30-06 (own), 28 Nosler (own) and 6.5 PRC (own) for elk. I have only killed elk with the 28 Nosler but it is punishing to shoot. Hopefully it will be better after I install my TBAC Ultra 9! The PRC is a recent buy and I've...

I have killed elk using a bipod, and was with a friend that had a great prone opportunity and missed at 300 yards using my gun with bipod. I prefer to use the bipod and rest the butt of the gun on my backpack when the opportunity exists. I originally hunted without a bipod for weight...