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    Shoot2Hunt University

    ☝️ 50lbs. That’s right. 50lbs of ammo allowed in checked baggage. On most domestic flight.
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    What does it take to kill a grizzly?

    The beauty of handloading, mild to wild at your fingertips…. I’ll be keen to see what you come up with for a load
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    What does it take to kill a grizzly?

    The subs would be fun but I think somewhere in the 2000-2500fps range with light bullets is where I would shoot for. Need that flat to 125-150yd ability for small critters while staying below the blow them up threshold. 17hmr style
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    What does it take to kill a grizzly?

    Yes I think you’re onto it. Your ULUL thread got me to try the Solo upper. Figured I’d give the 300 blackout barrel a try since it’s priced very reasonable. But most likely will end up with a 556 pencil on it. Still, a slim little traditional bolt rifle in 223 may be in the future….
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    What does it take to kill a grizzly?

    ☝️this. I’ve been on a search for the same thing. The good old 30-30 m94 or 99 Savage carbine is really close. But tough to switch ammo and to get the precision I want. That’s what started it for me tho. A modern 30-30. My Grendel AR filled that role for a number of years. But too many...
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    Need a Thick, Warm, Windproof Hoody with Kangaroo Pocket- recommendations?

    Swazi makes the best fleece thick and thin I have used in the field.
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    Caribou Trip - 2024

    Thank you for posting that. It really is getting old.
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    .223 for bear, mountain goat, deer, elk, and moose.

    I killed a buck last fall with my Grendel that my buddy had wounded with a 6 ARC. Must mean it’s better right?😉 In truth I would likely choose the ARC or more likely the 223 over the Grendel if I was starting from scratch. But I have enough ammo and components to overcome what little advantage...
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    Thoughts on Ruger M77 Action Potential?

    https://alaskaarmsllc.com/collections/ruger-scope-rings/ Morris also makes nice 4 screw rings. I’m not a fan of quick detach levers, but I imagine if there was enough demand he would make non-lever ones. I haven’t seen any issues with Leupold rings so haven’t bothered. Yet
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    Thoughts on Ruger M77 Action Potential?

    https://alaskaarmsllc.com/ruger-two-extra-round-floor-plate-standard-cartridges/
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    Thoughts on Ruger M77 Action Potential?

    True. They’re not lightweight and they’re not cheap, but Morris makes a nice piece of kit. It’s 4 down in magnum and 6 standard. It was a long progression. The prototype was made by Mark Knapp in Fairbanks for my 375 Ruger. Another gentleman in the states refined it, then Morris took it on and...
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    Thoughts on Ruger M77 Action Potential?

    One of the benefits of the old tangers was 5 down in standard rounds vs 4 for the mkII
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    Thoughts on Ruger M77 Action Potential?

    The I have one with a Bartlein (actually 2 Bartleins, same action. Still have the 300 win mag barrel but during covid it was too expensive to shoot as a range toy so had a 308 barrel and bolt fitted….) One Proof SS 7PRC. One el cheapo Wilson 35 Whelen that may be the least fouling barrel I’ve...
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    Thoughts on Ruger M77 Action Potential?

    You won’t wear a m77 out. They are as strong and rugged as they come. While rough and crude the cast bolt and receiver has proven as strong as anything out there. The bolt is one piece which prevents the rather regrettable situation of a bolt handle coming off and n your hand as can happen with...
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    The perfect hunting scope.

    I voted ‘yes’ but in truth they just stopped making it…👎. Leupold 2.5x compact. Perfect for 90% of my hunting. Rugged as can be. Mine has been through multiple rifles, 458, 375, Whelen, grendel, 556….. Thousands of rounds, dropped, thrown, drowned, left outside for weeks on end. Aluminum boat...
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    Centerfire handloads for Small Game?

    I have worked up and used reduced loads for 458 Winchester, 416 Remington and Rigby, 450/400NE 3”, 375 H&H and Ruger, 35 Whelen, 30-06, 308, 7mm-08, 6.5x55, 6.5 Grendel, and 243. Have also used adaptors but in general reduced loads are a lot easier to deal with. Besides working great on birds...
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    Best wood stock care in Alaska (wet)

    I hunt with wood stocks about 50% of the time and I do so in some of the wettest, saltiest parts of Alaska. That said, there is a reason folks prefer synthetic. If your stock is nice and you care you might think twice. Then again, I have had clients come on goat, moose, bear hunts with fine...
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    7mm PRC short barrel?

    Just under 100 rounds down a 20” proof SS barrel. Factory Hornady 175 ELD-X are 2743. 180 ELDMs over 65gr H1000 2650fps, 66gr 2715, 67gr 2765.
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    What rifle is missing stock options?

    Ruger M77 Tang Safety Ruger American I’d buy at least one of each
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    What caliber do you like for predator/ varmint hunting?

    17HMR I shoot fox for fur and small game for food. On fox 17gr tipped bullets almost never exit and are instant death within 150yards. Drop and drift are light years better than 22LR in open windy country. 17gr hollow points do ok but don’t shoot as well, 20gr hollow points are too tough and...

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