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Posting pics was very, very, very, poor judgement. Good chance this is not an isolated event. Is this the guy you want running the show? Three esses???

I find it a wonderful management strategy. Yes, many 1 year old forkies and spikes are taken. I'm no biologist and I don't know how long it takes to get rid of a trait but the big forkies are still there. There are several big forked horns, 2X3s, and 2X4s taken every year. I shot a 26"...

>LAST EDITED ON Aug-25-18 >AT 08:28?PM (MST) > >I never did understand why Idaho >would want to kill off >their young 2point bucks. And >can't understand why anyone would >want to participate in it >either. >I've heard it's a zoo out >there. But if that turns >your crank go for it. >...

I use 130 ABs but that load is for everything and its loaded hot. Very happy with accubonds. This is a good application for a stout bullet.

That's always been my assumption. n

I considered one. Read too many posts like this one. Good luck.

On the other hand, BTs have not been reliable form me. I'd rather use core lokts.

"F&G can't even enforce roadless rules now. Id like to see more effort put towards that than coming up with rules like these." THAT

Sounds like more ambiguous laws in the making. I call BS on the cell phone rule. I've shot elk and hiked to a place I can get coverage to rally the troops to come haul out my elk. Is this an aid to hunting??? If history holds true they will not define it and it will be left to the warden to...

Its either a huge conspiracy designed to screw hunters and raise revenue or........business as usual. I just can't decide.

You reload?

I'm jealous. I had my hands on a pre-64 .375 and also one of the last model 70's from Connecticut in .375. Both opportunities arose when the check book said no. You should wallup the wapiti.

Designed in 1912. The God Father of belted magnums. Tons of rich history. I loved reading Capstick's books and he was fond of it. Why anyone would care to embrace a rifle with such a heritage and legacy is beyond me.

Gonna be a hard winter on the critters.

Many years ago I read a well written article from a guy who had done a great deal of culling work around yellowstone. His two rifles were an 06 and a .375. The gist of the artice was a comparison between the two calibers for elk. He did his best to control for shot placement and range. The...

I agree with going on for decades. I think we'd agree new loads are cheaper than new rifles.

LAST EDITED ON Dec-16-16 AT 07:42PM (MST)[p]Many hunters do but not at all the point. Just pointing out that different bullets transfer energy differently. People have different preferences and different experiences. My experience with bullets that retain 99% of their mass is similar to that...

Before going that route I'd try a heavier bullet. High velocity coupled with high bullet weight retention can lead to bullet pass through with much of the energy staying with the bullet rather than being expended in the critter. I've switched to 200 grain accubonds many seasons ago and...

"Plenty for elk"?? Maybe on paper, but it will make smaller holes.

Flyers are frustrating. I've dealt with the proble a few times. One rifle had a bur on the muzzle - recrowning helped. One simply needed free floating and bedding. The last was copper build up in the barrel. I fixed a couple by trading them in for different rifles. Hard to shoulder a rifle...

Gdog, how'd the mountain ascent perform at the range??

280 AI brass is readily available.

28 nosler will be an expensive beast to shoot. To my knowledge, Nosler brass is all that's available and its over 2 bucks each. But.....it looks like one helluva round. Beltless and up to 300 fps faster than the AI with similar bullets. I'm a fan of heavier bullets but I'd love to chase...

As the State's population increases you can expect crowds to increase.

I hunted 11 few years ago. Had a great time. Glassed more bucks than I could count till I found one that went 14". Biggest one I saw. Access to private probably would have helped. But that was fun.

Snow makes a huge difference.

If you plan on shooting elk I'd consider a 200 grain bullet. I use the 200 gr. AB and will shoot nothing else from the 300 for elk. If you can get 2800 fps out of it (should be no problem) the ballistics of the bullet match perfectly with the Leupold B&C scope reticle. Great combo.

IDFG - your survey is flawed. Your statistics assume that the extended wait time will not influence application choices. Hunters may (and likely will) revise their controlled hunt application choices if the cost of a successful draw is an extended wait period. A marginal tag may not be...

What are you hunting for?

Magnum velocities I'd use the bonded bullet. Besides, it shoots better.

I got a point. Oh wait, no I didn't.

I don't remember which model they were, but I paid close to 300 bucks for them at Cabelas. I have a narrow foot and when going downhill my foot would slide forward and hit my toes. To avoid this I tightened the laces, but I had to lace them so tight it would imprint the top of the shoe on my...

The one your rifle likes.

I was a Danner guy, but when I needed a new pair I tried on some Kenetreks just to see what a $500 pair of boots was like. I've never looked back. I tried Meindls and they HURT. All feet are different.

Wonder how many held out for 2016 with the change in season structure. I did.

This is what I've got on the 300; https://mcmillanusa.com/mcmillan-rifle-stocks/hunting-stocks-winchester-pre-64-monte-carlo/ Has held up flawlessly. Mine was ordered, installed, bedded, and floated by local smith. My favorite rifle.

I'd try floating the barrel, bedding, and different handloads. Get it to shoot before you put money in it. If its a dog, sell it and get another. Something is better than nothing.

Tikka and a VX1.

I've had one of these for over a decade and have not had a problem. http://www.midwayusa.com/product/614184/goldenrod-gunsaver-dehumidifier-rod-110v?cm_mmc=pf_ci_google-_-pf_ci_google-_-pf_ci_google-_-pf_ci_google&gclid=CPuHxfbhg8kCFRRgfgodLvUIkQ

Old thread, but I like talking bullets. >So, would you then agree that >for certain applications, one bullet >might be better than another? Sure. I don't want to get lost in semantics, but,,,, people have different ideas of what "better" is. First had experience is the best teacher and it...