Archive for the ‘Elk Hunting’ Category

Mystery snake! in '96 EB

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but it’s doubful that anyone would pull the mic, and take the time to put a rubber cap on the end of the wire. It’s an antenna for Keyless entry / alarm, bet ya money. .
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Savage 110 Opinions

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> What do folks thing about the Savage 110 package?  I’m just getting started, > and I’m looking for a bolt action 30.06, w/ sights as well as scope, and > either a trap door mag, or drop down mag. > Due to too many other hobbies, cash is a concern. [...]

Anyone have/use the new Remington 710 in .270 or .30-06?

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Hello, I’m thinking about a new .270 or .30-06, and have been looking at the new Remington 710.  Anyone use this one yet and have any encouraging or discouraging remarks?  Accuracy?  Weight?  Apparent durability?  Smoothness of action?  Quiet safety and bolt? Thanks, Brett Visit the rec.hunting and rec.hunting.dogs [...]

.45 cal vs .50 cal Muzzleloader

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I would go with the 50 caliber as it has more knockdown power  (energy) at 50 yds and it is small for elk. A 54 cal is better for deer & elk. Yes, I consider it a 100 yard max gun, tho some brag of shooting over that.   In reality, [...]

Arizona Elk Hunting

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I hunted that area 2 years ago. There was a small somewhat un"controlled" burn going on a about 5 miles east of forest lakes. This may have spooked a lot of game since we saw much more shile scouting than we did for the entire week. We wound up going in at [...]

Brown Bear/Moosevs.300 Rem. Ultra Mag.

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> Anything a .30-06 will do, > a .300 will do better.  Anything a .300 Win will do, an Ultra will do > better.  And the .30-378 or Lazeronni maybe even better still.   The > bear or moose won’t mind which.  Bullet design and placement will > make a [...]

Scope suggestions for an elk rifle?

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> I also prefer to have less rise than drop, which means a shorter PBR than if > they are equal.
That is an interesting point and probably has a good argument behind it; since long-range shooting is more likely to be slow and deliberate and it’ll be easier [...]

Recoil and 300 Win .Mag with BOSS

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How much less does a BOSS equiped 300 Win Mag recoil than one without one? Can you compare the recoil of the 300 w BOSS to a 30-06 without one?  Is it about the same? Someone said its less but that’s hard to believe. Visit the rec.hunting and rec.hunting.dogs FAQ Home Page [...]

Elk Hunting

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I was just up in your state hunting in the Panhandle. You are correct when you say October is the worst time to hunt elk. Was just wondering where you guide at ? thanks for your input BTW Gary – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text —— Original Message [...]

elk in canada???

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I have a 30-06 and wonder if this is sufficient for elk hunting in canada? I come from Norway and it is legal for elk hunting here, but I have heard that the elk is bigger in canada than europe. Visit the rec.hunting and rec.hunting.dogs FAQ Home Page at:     [...]