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Feedback on backcountry elk loadout
My go to breakfast is a couple packets of oatmeal, with a handful of mixed nuts thrown in, and sometimes I’ll throw in one of the little peanut butter or Nutella single serve packets (I just throw the packet in the Jetboil while I heat the water so it’s soft an hot when it goes in the oatmeal)... -
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Feedback on backcountry elk loadout
Sounds like you’re in the right kind of shape. Cutting weight going in (which also means a little less to bring out, other than consumables) definitely helps once there are elk on the ground. They are big animals, and two guys 7 miles back is a bunch. That being said, I’ve carried a few out solo... -
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When is using a Prefit barrel the right option
Let’s stay on topic- is that a prefit stick, or made to fit by the local smith? (Or maybe a machinist? I’ve lost track) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk -
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AK Moose 2024
Before you go loading up your handgun with heavy rounds that “probably” won’t lock it up, remember that there are plenty of reports of bear attacks beings stopped with 9mm. I’d be curious to see actual situations where a well placed shot with a decent bullet wasn’t enough. Sent from my iPhone... -
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Masculinity and Caliber Choice
Because people latch onto whatever is cool in their mind. For some that means a 338 Lapua is the only thing capable of killing cous deer reliably. For others, anything more than a 223 for coastal brown bear is unnecessary recoil and a sure sign of a fudd. People like to justify their choice... -
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Feedback on backcountry elk loadout
Doesn’t matter, eating freeze dried meals three times a day, there won’t be time to dig a hole after the first day anyway. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk -
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Feedback on backcountry elk loadout
That is a lot of weight 7 miles back. What is the furthest you’ve packed an elk to this point? Your weight going in seems really high to me, but if you’re planning on packing a bull that far, that load should be something you’re comfortable carrying for 5+ times that distance. I know people like... -
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Thoughts on purchasing hunting land in CO
That amount of land in the west doesn’t sound very interesting to hunt big game on. At all. Upland birds or waterfowl? Maybe. Could you occasionally shoot something on it? Maybe, but it’s not going to feel like a hunt. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk -
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Velociradar vs. Labradar LX vs. Garmin Xero
As I said, I don’t have the garmin, and likely won’t. I have no issue with my LR. I’ve never seen the garmin in person. I was just pointing out that just because it’s Garmin’s first chronograph it’s somehow not worthy is odd. They have plenty behind them to not put out a “rough draft”. I’d be... -
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Velociradar vs. Labradar LX vs. Garmin Xero
Kind of a silly question. Garmin is well experienced in a broad range of small electronics using a wide variety of sensing tech. The engineering and R&D talent they have at their disposal dwarfs that of everyone else who’s made chronographs for shooting sports, probably combined. I have no doubt... -
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2024 AK Moose Prep
I like Argali bags myself. Light, tough, clean up easy. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk -
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Best Powders: Short Barrel 270+280AI
I’d just try both H4350 and H4831 with both. Either will probably work just fine, might get a touch more velocity with 4350, but probably not enough to make a real world difference. I’ve just never been impressed with StaBall. Regardless of marketing, its far from temp insensitive, just less so... -
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AK Moose 2024
I experimented with hotter 220’s in my Glock, fiddled with springs and all. In the end went back to 200s, or 190 copper solids. Dependability trumps all else, and I think the chance of the 220 over 200 (or even lighter, as long as it’s something that will penetrate deep) being the difference are... -
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OFFICIAL Peterson Cartridge Customer Support Thread
Depending on how much you care about headstamp, I use the 260 SRP for my 7-08- should be no issue running it through your sizing die if you want the SRP. I needed to make my primer supply match what I’m shooting a little better. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk -
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The cartridge for the next 30 years….
The 280ai falls into a sweet spot for sure. Max range needed drives the choice for me. After moving to Alaska, it is now a really big time commitment to practice beyond 300 yards, and I’m not seeing any need to shoot much further than that hunting here. So I turned my 280 into a 338-284 and... -
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The cartridge for the next 30 years….
Mellow loads with cast bullets, shoot them all you want- doubt you could shoot one out. My 30-30 was made in ‘48. It was well used before I got it from my dad (the bluing was pretty much all worn off when I started using it at 12 (I’m 50). I shot it a bunch in my teens, then it became a... -
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Hornady 6.5 mm Creedmoor for bear
They are both meant to come apart. Both kill well, but neither would be my choice if I wanted an exit wound. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk -
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Kids rifle manifesto
500 yard hits. Even on pretty small targets, are not an issue with 223, especially with heavier bullets (though I always had great luck with the 53 v-max, too). Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk -
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Crossing Canda border
That should all be fine. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk -
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The cartridge for the next 30 years….
I don’t know, most shops seem to have a bigger variety of creedmoor options than 308, and especially 300WM. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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