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  1. ColeyG

    Another goat bullet selection/shot placement thread

    178gr ELD-X
  2. ColeyG

    Another goat bullet selection/shot placement thread

    The bigger the better. Goats don't die easily. Of the three I've been in on, only one died fairly quickly, and it was a small to medium sized nanny. The other two were big billies. One soaked up three 180gr corelokts in the boiler room and was still dragging himself around on his front...
  3. ColeyG

    sheep - 270 vs 6.5cm

    There is a very big difference between killing a brown bear, and killing a charging brown bear that has made up it's mind to destroy you. Though it wouldn't be my first choice, I'd have full confidence that a 6.5CM could kill a relaxed brown bear with a well placed shot. I know this has been...
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    sheep - 270 vs 6.5cm

    Either cartridge and bullet combo will make a sheep dead just fine at a range of distances. On sheep hunts I find myself carrying my rifle a lot more than shooting it. In fact I think it's been about 300 miles of walking in sheep country since I fired my last round at an animal. As such, I...
  5. ColeyG

    Major Airlines Fees

    With so many outfitters and transporters taking reservation and signing contracts so far in advance, I can't imagine a scenario where fuel surcharges aren't getting tagged on if the current trend in fuel prices continues. I know of one example from a village catering to musk ox hunters where...
  6. ColeyG

    Any market value in an Argali sheep mount?

    Being a CITES listed species, there are a lot of rules and regulations that affect importing, exporting, buying and selling Argali. Definitely something to check into before putting it up for sale. FYI.
  7. ColeyG

    Best range finder binos?

    Sitka. Three different versions. And to clarify, they do fit in that I can get them in and out, but the knobs make that quite cumbersome. It seems like a small thing until you pull them out and put them away a hundred + times in a day.
  8. ColeyG

    Camera for Dall Sheep hunt

    Small, light, waterproof, durable, with a high power optical zoom and good glass. Canon and Sony have the corner on that market.
  9. ColeyG

    Tackiest Boots for Slick Mountainsides

    There is a huge variation in how different Vibram soles interact with rock, ranging from quite grippy to slick as snot. If good traction on rock combined with good ankle support in a very hiking friendly boot is what you are after, the La Sportiva Trango Cube is the best I've used, and I've...
  10. ColeyG

    Best range finder binos?

    Right, but not without increasing the side profile of the binos substantially to the point where they don't fit in a normal sized pouch. Even without the fitment issues, I really dislike the big ol knobs protruding from either side of the binos. Surely there is a better way.
  11. ColeyG

    Best range finder binos?

    I've had both generations of the Swaros and love the optical clarity and range finding/TA functionality. What I can't stand is the strap attachments and adapters. To use the binos without the factory neck strap on (I use a chest pouch) you have basically two options, put on some very large...
  12. ColeyG

    Mountain skill & gear, picture & tip thread

    Good tip on both the sleds, I am a big fan of the Paris Expedition as well, and the shock cord attachment point. Having the stretchy buffer take the load first does make a huge in reducing both fatigue and annoyance. The sled brake for descending with a loaded sled is also key. There is a...
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    Mountain skill & gear, picture & tip thread

    This gear could be used for a variety of purposes; to access game that has fallen into a difficult or dangerous spot to reach, for personal security while dealing with game in a steep environment, for raising and lowering game and gear in steep terrain, to assist in navigating short steps of...
  14. ColeyG

    Factory Ammo Hot???

    My MVs have always been below what the factory publishes, likely due to the 22" barrel vs. 24" barrel they use to test. Higher than advertised MV by itself isn't a concern, too much pressure is, and there are lots of threads out there about the many signs and symptoms of excessive pressure...
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    ADF&G has scheduled a virtual sheep presentation in January. The presentation will be “zoomed”

    Here is one study that looked at the "mature ram" vs. population question. I am sure there are others. Link to the paper: https://www.jstor.org/stable/pdf/3809043.pdf
  16. ColeyG

    Mountain skill & gear, picture & tip thread

    How about some discussion of a lightweight high angle safety kit. I feel like a common problem and/or scenario here in AK that a lot of mountain hunters run into is not being able to recover animals like goats and sheep that tumble into technical terrain. Many times a simple steep step or...
  17. ColeyG

    162gr ELD-X or SST for Eastern Moose

    Thanks for the details. All good info for the hopper.
  18. ColeyG

    162gr ELD-X or SST for Eastern Moose

    I'd be curious to know more about those experiences and the outcomes if you are willing to share. I shoot the 143s out of a 6.5 as well.
  19. ColeyG

    Fly Fishing, Alaska

    Frigate Travel is run by Justin and Kate Crump, two of the coolest people and most talented anglers I've met. Their operation is top notch. Based out of Bristol Bay, King Salmon, AK. They do a combination of fly out fishing for salmon and world-class trout. https://frigatetravel.com/ When...
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    Mountain skill & gear, picture & tip thread

    Cool. Beautiful country and I have wanted to get over there and visit since my friend, Seth Hobby, moved over there and started his business. One day.

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