Recent content by Gunner46

What is the rifle's current cartridge ? Is a rebore an option?

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That's MOD right there! (minute of deer) Still, to this day, 25 yrs later I still kick myself in the back side for not buying a Ruger International 250 Savage I found in a pawn shop that was priced at $250. But, the wife (now Ex) would have gone off like a ballistic warhead.....:)

bullets only, or loaded ammo ?

IMPO I don't think a 250gr is a solid option. I'm shooting 200-210's and see no reason to vary. Anything heavier cuts too much into case capacity & reduces velocity to a point where the heavier bullets construction becomes if it's going to be more of a solid than a expander. If it groups, run...

I had to go to a shim on my Rem 600. Fixed the 'shooting too low' glitch w/o a hitch. Just remember to shim the bottom of the front ring if you're shooting low, back ring if high. What did I use? Just a strip of foil folded over a couple of times. Good luck

I hunted with the 150BT's & RL-15 (@2650fps) for many, many years. I would not hesitate a Nano-second to use them on an elk.

15 years as a unofficial assistant guide, and a personal total of over 40 whitetails, is that a deer shot in the heart will probably do a 100 yd dash at Max speed, a center long shot is a 50-50, high lung shot, just below the spine, DRT.....doesn't matter what cartridge it was.

There is not enough credit given to some of the late military rifles. Hope it tightens up, shoots straight and gives you sub "Get'er done".

Since you're in OR it's going to be a good hop to get to any 'hot spot' to poke some bacon. TX, FL, GA are really good for a short/put one (or 3) in the freezer. but I think the best bang for your hard earned $$ is Hawaii. Flight prices won't be that out of line, it's a Great Vacation and you...

USMC: Age 19: Best (and worst) days of my life, but I wouldn't trade any one of the days for ......whatever. I learned responsibility/accountability the hard way. Glad I never made Staff. Went straight to WO, so I wish the best for your young hard charger !

Here's something to consider. Why limit the rifle choices simply due to be a left handed shooter? Allow me to elaborate. Most all right handed shooters remove their right hand to cycle a bolt, after a shot, and rifles are pretty much designed along that practice. If everyone follows that...

I'm only shooting a couple of cartridges these days. I watched SPS diligently for a few months a couple-three-four years ago. When I got a 'hit' on the bullets I was looking for I kept buying some every paycheck until that bullet was gone. Repeat, Repeat. Repeat. I'm good to go for awhile to...

Yeah, I get it my brother. I passed on a Ruger International in 250 Savage ($250) a few years ago. I'm still riding the self-kicking machine about twice a week on that one.....

I'll just leave Y'All with this. Since the 1950's the Marines have had to qualify, every year, out to 500 yds, with a peep sighted rifle. Hunting conditions DO NOT equate to SHTF/Combat conditions. If you're not a Vet you'll probably not get it.