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    How far can you shoot off a backpack?

    Some of you are assassins! I feel like I can probably shoot off a pack as fat as I can off a bipod. Probably my preferred poison. For me, it’s not always exactly cozy depending on the terrain. Longest I have ever shot at an animal off a pack in prone: elk 550, dall 650, desert 525, and mule...
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    308 168 ELD-Ms on Game

    My experience has been they both kill equally, as well. My only point - is that according to the people that design the bullet, eventually it won’t and math will catch-up with you. I did have an ELDM come apart really badly but it just blasted rib bone through the vitals and it was instant...
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    308 168 ELD-Ms on Game

    Im aware. If a bullet comes apart at entry, which the ELDM has a substantial larger chance of happening, the lethal probabilities are decreased substantially. This is especially so on a possible rib bone or larger bone contact. Additionally, the ELDX will most likely cause a larger wound...
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    How many rounds do you pack in with you on a hunt?

    4 in a mag, and 6 in a ammo pouch that goes in my front pocket with a range card.
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    300 Win Mag Question

    It’s hard for me to not say Berger. 300 Win Mag, like others said, 180 Nosler. I think 180 is the sweet spot for a 300 win with H1000, 215M.
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    308 168 ELD-Ms on Game

    Any bullet can kill a deer, and I have used ELDMs on game with great success. However, this a however. ELDXs are designed specifically for game. Big differences in jacket thickness and the bond between the jacket and core. It is very likely, you will get a jacket core separation on an ELDM...
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    2023 Best Wild Sheep Hunt Photo Contest, sponsored by Stone Glacier

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    What distance between water holes make sitting effective?

    I just read through - congrats!
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    What distance between water holes make sitting effective?

    I would not attempt to spot and stalk them- my opinion. A couple busted up attempts and they are gone. Every time I try, it takes 3-4 attempts to get a 90 yard shot. Antelope will come to water with a pop up but as you already know not being able to sit out there beforehand is not good. If...
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    90"+ Speed Goat down

    I’ve seen a lot of goats and that dude is one of a kind. WOW!
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    Users of SAC bushings in Redding type S?

    Personally, I have tightened my SD’s using this combo (Redding S and SAC bushings). This is such a touchy subject with some, just in my own experience, I have found a bushing die followed by an expander mandrel works well for neck tension and low SD’s. I use a .003 or .004 bushing and expand...
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    Best rear bag for backpack hunts

    I use my super down jacket.
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    Need help with elk shoulder mount pose

    Yeah. Once in a lifetime bull there. He’s a toad. I have him hanging next to a couple 300 class bulls and it makes them look tiny.
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    taxidermy bills

    I agree. I really dont care about the difference between $650-$950. I dont even ask the cost. My taxidermist knows I care about quality and charge me what it cost. I get that it’s not for everyone and not everyone wants to plaster the house with taxidermy. My house is taxidermy and I want...
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    What to do with old taxidermy (Clearing out house)

    I have provided explicit instructions to my family regarding gear and taxidermy. If they dont care about the money - estate sale. It’s gone and it will be pennies on the dollar. However, if they wish to make some money and spend a little time, I have instructed them to private sale, item by...
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