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    CVA MR-X 1 in 28 inch bullet weight

    Found this in a thread last year from a BPI rep. "A fast twist is a 1 in 18 to a 1 in a 24. The fast twist guns shoot heavy bullet’s better than say a 1 in 28 twist which is the industry’s standard. My experience has shown slow twist guns like 225,250 and 275 work best in a 1 in 28 and fast...
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    New Bergara Chambering

    Just received an email from Bergara saying watch for a new chambering. Bet it's a 7 PRC.
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    Zeiss V6 Repair Status Update

    I sent a Zeiss V6 3x18 scope in for repairs as the parallax was not working after my hunt last year. Gun was spot on at 400 yards when dialing. Returned to zero. This was the response I just got back. They only took about a week to get back to me which was nice. We have completed the...
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    Zeiss Scope Service!!!!!

    Put a Zeiss V4 4x16x44 scope on my XBolt 28 Nosler. After about 25 rounds scope lost zero. Emailed Zeiss service on June 1, received a service request form within an hour. Shipped it off June 2. Notification it was received June 4. Inspection complete, new scope authorized June 9. Notification...
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    CO Third Rifle Clothes Review

    Hunted 3rd season, NW CO between Craig and Meeker. Had a new set of clothes this year. Kryptek Altitude Bora outer, Ghar puffy, Arma hoody, Midway lightweight merino long sleeve, Midway shortsleeve synthetic, Kennetrac over the calf midweight wool socks, Irish Setter elk hunter boots and...
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    New Kryptek Clothes!

    Just got my Arma hoody, Ghar puffy and Bora jacket. Was a bit concerned on sizing based on what I read. I'm 6'3", 275 lb, 52" chest, 37" sleeves. 18" neck, think offensive lineman, many moons ago (I'm 60)! Ordered all of them in 3xl. All my other cloths are 2xl or 2xl tall. I only will get a 3xl...
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    Rutting Mule Deer Buck Meat

    Heading to CO for 3rd season elk and mule deer. Looking for a mature mule deer buck. Question is how is the meat.???? I've heard both good and very gamey. My family loves whitetail, bear and elk. Never had any mule deer???????????
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    Ghar, Super Down Ultra or Super Down Pro

    I'm looking for a great insulating layer for 3 rd season CO elk hunt and general cold weather wear hunting in TN and the NE. These hunts will consist of short walks followed by long seasons sitting, glassing, stand, blinds. I have a heavy jacket, not really fond of, more for work. I have 2...
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    NightForce VS Huskemaw Scope

    Torn between which scope to get for my Browning X Bolt Max Long Range 300 Win Mag. Looking at the NightForce NXS 3.5x15x50 or the Huskemaw Blue Diamond 4x16x42. I shot a friends 28 Nosler last year with the Huskemaw scope and liked it. I Never heard of one before. This will be my elk hunting...
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    Browning Great Customer Service.

    Just picked up a new Browning X Bolt Max Long Range in 300 Win Mag. Shoots great but had a feeding problem with the magazine. First shell would load second was 50%, third was stuck. Sent an email to Browning on Sunday, 10/20, had a response and return authorization on Monday, 10/21. Traveled for...
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    Federal Premium Trophy Bonded Tip 30 06 180 Grain

    Was bored, the day was beautiful and I felt like shooting. So I did some chrono work yesterday on a new batch of Federal Trophy Bonded Tip 30 06 180 grain ammo. Last years batch had an average 5 shot muzzle velocity of 2665 fps. This years 4 shot batch (4 boxes all the same lot #) came in at...
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    New Member

    Been on this site for the last 6 months. Just registered. Site is awesome. Lots of good info. Keep up the good work!!!!!
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    Ammo Choice

    Heading to CO next week Unit 12 for an elk hut. Shooting a Browning 30 06 X Bolt Speed. Have 3 ammo choices, Federal Trophy Tip 180 grain, Hornady ELD-X 178 grain, and Barnes Ttsx copper 180 grain. All shoot pretty close together at 200 yards. As far as I could practice. Shot a box of each...

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