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I finally found a load my new rifle likes to shoot well. My speed is quite slow compared to what I thought I should see. I will leave it as is based on the accuracy, but it seems to be 200-300 ft slower than I thought. The rifle is a CVA Accura V2 MR 25" barrel 70gr (by weight) 209 Blackhorn =...

Good bad or ugly? Fierce Arms has my attention. I just don't know how good all the components are, being that they are all designed and machined by them. Anyone have thoughts on them. On the phone, they were great, but didn't tell me much more than I could find online about them. Split off from...

Other than weight, are there any advantages to a titanium action? There does not seem to be too much info floating around on them. Is this because so few gun builders actually have the necessary machines and tools to work with titanium? I see that Extreme Shooting, Pierce, and Fierce Arms offer...

Long story short, I purchased a semi custom .270 wsm from a well known bullet/rifle builder. It has been sent back twice for feeding issues. When I have 3 (Max) rounds in the mag and try to chamber the top round, periodically it pops the shell up and out of the rifle! It takes on average 5...

I finally got some of the 150 gr lr accubonds for my new .270 wsm, that i have yet to work up a hand load for. As of now I'm leaning toward rl 22 and or mag pro for powders to start with. Does anyone care to share thier experiences with a 150 grn load? Powders, velocities, etc? Accuracy is...

Just wondering if anyone runs a rail on their hunting rifle, and what they think about it? Are there any real advantages over regular bases and rings? The rifle I'm considering putting one on is a 270 WSM. This gun will never be used for serious long range shooting, 500 yrd max type shooting.

LAST EDITED ON Jan-01-13 AT 06:44PM (MST)[p]I have the itch for a new rifle. I want it to be an upper end rifle, but not a full custom build. Spending the dough for a full custom is not justified in my eyes for my usage of the rifle. The two calibers I'm pondering on are 7mm STW or .270 WSM. I...

I am in need of help in the Jarbidge Wilderness area for my early rifle hunt. I have made the 6 hour drive twice now and packed in many miles looking for deer. The areas I have spent time in are amazingly beautiful, and jam packed with elk. But it has been very tough to dig up deer in general...

While shooting this morning my 4th shell would not eject after firing. I gave it a firm knock back with my palm and the bolt jumped the lip of the case and opened. Now the case is stuck. I'm assuming I'm safe to push the case out from the barrel with a wood dowel? What would have caused this...

I am in need of help from any of you tight lipped bear gurus. As of yesterday, I have 7 different bears hitting my bait daily. The problem is that the sows with cubs come in at all times of the day, but the 2 bears I really want, only have their parties at night. Are there any tricks to getting...

How far will bears travel from spring to fall? Do they have home ranges they like to stay in? We have a big bear on a trail camera that was taken late this summer, and we have more than enough bear points to draw the unit he is in. For all the bear guys on here, what are the odds he will be in...

I got to thinking about this over the weekend: During the Utah archery elk hunt in mid August, if given the chance to shoot a cow that has a calf with it, would you? Or would you shoot the calf, or neither? Are the calves old enough to survive with out mothers at this point in the year? I know...

Can any of the top end deer units (10, 21, 30, 61, 201, ect) be compared to any of the limited entry units in Utah? Do any of these units compare as far as deer numbers, quality, and or similarity of a overall archery hunt, to say the Henry Mt. or San Jaun? Can any of them be linked to a...

What do you think about the new cam system? It makes sense in my head, by limiting cam lean, you have a truer centershot, less stress on limbs, all equalling more accuracy and forgiveness. I believe it will be very easy to tune and keep tuned as well. Overall look of the bow is good. I can't...

Has anyone used this before? I bought a bottle yesterday. It says its guarenteed to keep flys and insects off your meat. The ingredients say its all natural, and has peppers in it. I know peppers help keep the meat cutters away. I thought I would give a try, but would love to hear more about...

Can anyone run some numbers past me on what it would take to build a custom rifle? I have seen as high as 8000+ down to 1500 bucks. I have been throwing the idea around for a while but thought there is no way I could justify the cost on one. Whats the best way to go about finding out what I'm up...

Does anyone know of pack horses for hire (if I am fortunate enough) to pack out an elk, in the Beaver area? I drew my Beaver archery elk tag and it could be nice to have some four legged help. Also, anyone have a ball park figure on what help like this usually costs? Any help would be great...

What precautions do you bivy hunters take, as far as bears raiding your camp? What do you do with your food or your empty mt house/food containers? Do you store it away from camp, in a tree? Do you pack in air tight bags? I have heard many stories of bears tearing apart tents and going after...

Has anyone had a chance to look at or shoot the new PRO model from G5? It has reverse spring technology (similar to a limbdriver) I love the idea of the reverse spring but I can not find any info/reviews on it yet.

LAST EDITED ON Feb-22-10 AT 03:31PM (MST)[p]LAST EDITED ON Feb-22-10 AT 03:17?PM (MST) For those of you who have shoot a lot of different bows. Currently I shoot a bow that is 36" ata with a 7.5" brace height. (which I have ZERO complaints about) As far as forgiveness goes, how much will I...

Any one use one? I am contemplating switching from my trophy taker drop away. I love the TT but it freezes on me in really cold weather if it gets wet. The reviews I have read- have nothing but good to say about them. They seen to be huge with the people at Archery talk too. Any input?-Good, bad...

I have 4 non res points for Nevada deer. I must not be capable of figuring out how many points it takes to obtain a deer tag in a unit that can produce 150"+ bucks. I have looked over Huntin Fool, the draw odds here, and the Nevada website numbers. None of it really makes sense to me. It seems...

I posted this in the products review section and got no input, maybe I will here. I am shopping for a new backpacking ground pad. I have been using a 3/4 corelite, but want to switch to a full size to get better sleep. The two I am looking at currently are the Thermarest Pro Lite Plus, and the...

Any one want to sell me on a back packing ground pad they really like? As of now its between the thermarest pro lite plus and the exped synmat 7. Of corse pack size and weight are important, any other "must haves" out there?

I recently bought a Nikon D5000 for the family and I to use. I know absolutly nothing about photography- but would like to be able to be comfortable shooting wildlife someday. I have been out several times taking pictures of animals to try to get the hang of it. I tried the Auto Focus at first...

I need some advise as where I possibly hit a buck and how to handle finding him. The condensed story goes: Saturday around 10:00 I hit a good 4x5, due to the snow and fog, I could not track my arrow placement. He ran 100 yards or so and layed down. He had two does with im and when they would...

Anyone know the score of the state record archery typical elk in Utah?

I am in the market for a good recurve. Any one tell me what one they recommend? I have been told the Hoyt Gamemaster II is a good one but I'm not sure that I like the looks of the synthetic material. I love the looks of wood when it comes to traditional archery. It fits the role of "traditional"...

NOT ME! I don't get how this helps anything? Mind you I have not read the 1500 page bill, just like most of the dimwits that voted for it. (how can they even do that?) But, I believe it is the government again sticking their grubby hands in places it should not be. How can they tell...

LAST EDITED ON Jun-24-09 AT 07:52AM (MST)[p]I picked up my head mount from last years archery deer hunt. I can see the stitch line, and the stitching all the way up the back of the neck and the "Y" leading up to the antlers. Is this normal to be able to see this? I know the hair is very thin...

Next year is the big year for me and my archery elk tag. I have more than enough points to obtain the tag. I have decided to take a look see on the Beaver unit and depending how I feel after, making my tag choice. The problem is I don't know the area. I am going to make several trips down...

With all the speed craze going on these days, how do you guys set up your bows as far as arrow weights go? I mean do you aim strictly for speed or KE? How many spend the time to pick the perfect weight vs speed for optimal KE? Do any of you buy arrows based on what they weigh? For me, I...

Last night on TV I watched a hunting show where the hunter shot an elk from roughly 20 yards or so with his bow. The bull was quartering toward him, almost face on. His shot hit in front of the shoulder, into the brisket area. The bull went no more than 50-60 yards and tipped over dead. My...

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First I am a horrible coyote hunter, but in some progress I have made this year I have come across a question of what to do next? In many of my last stands I will call, wether it be a distress call, a howl, or what ever i do, I have had packs yip howl back at me or at times just a single dog...

I am looking to be able to work on my own bow someday- for those of you who may know, can any of you give a list of the must have tools? I do not need an intire shop in my basement, just enough to do the basic tunning ect. Also a press that will work with any bow? (parallel or straight limb) I...

First question-I have heard both sides of what we think will happen in Utah as far as the dates go for 2010. I heard they were supposed to be changed in 2008, but were not. I have heard that 2010 is the year for the change? Anyone have more thoughts on this? Second question-I have decided...

How many reloads can you typically get out of a .22-.250 case? I look for the obvious pressure marks and case wear and toss them. But is there a "number" you get to and throw it out regardless of marks? For some of my brass its round number 5, is this too many times? My current load is 40...

I want out of the elk pool. I thought I was out this year, but took a ride on the big "U train" Seems to me that a muzzy tag just about anywhere in the state will be the tag to have next year. I have enough points to draw many archery tags (but refuse to put in for an archery tag in 2009 with...

I have been reloading for a few years now. Up till last week I have seated my bullets to match some factory loads. My accuracy has been fair, but I think it could be better. Instead of changing powder amounts, I though first I would check my OAL for my gun. I have a Stoney Point OAL gauge. I...