Yes, and yes.
‘Practical’ precision shooting and long range shooting have to be the fastest growing segment of the shooting sports up here. At least until Prince Sparkle Socks and his minions realize how fun it is. Haha.
But, competent availability has been a very real issue up here, for at...
Ah yes. The Stinky Coyote ‘what if’s’… I remember you from Alberta Outdoorsmen before you were banned, (Shoot any moose in the arse lately?) I usually can’t be bothered, but I’ll humor your trolling this time…
The scenario I outlined was well beyond MPBR, and wasn’t happening without a solid...
100M zero.
I strongly prefer to dial ele, if the shot requires it. With time and practice, its just become part of my work flow, so doesn't really add time.
That said... We practice holding with our Mil reticles, but I've only held for one shot hunting. A bull elk a couple years ago. The herd...
708 or 6.5CM are ideal all arounders. We’ve used them for all you mention, and Northern Alberta bull moose.
You won’t shoot a Tikka in any 300 mag much IME. And proficiency from practice matters far more than chambering, again IMO/E. 😉
Schnees was exceptional to deal with over a misunderstanding on a recent boot order. Exemplary customer service. Boots seem nice so far also. They seem to know how to create repeat customers. 😉
I have a few braked rifles- comp/target guns- but never hunt with them.
We aren’t ‘allowed’ suppressors here in Canukistan. If we were, I’d probably set up some of my rifles for them. But not all, I’m not interested in adding weight to my ultralights.
I like the 4D for what it is. There are better choices for off-trail in the mountains. I switch boots depending on the trip. But they’re a decent choice for less demanding terrain.
But I only buy them on sale, because durability isn’t there. Still not sure I’m a fan of the new model, but don’t...
Probably sub-150 meters on average? Longest ~300. We consider it a 400ish Meter max load and switch to other projectiles for longer range shots.
Some have. None have gone far. I shot my bull moose a couple years ago, at around 80 meters. He was facing me. So I shot him high in the chest, the...
Not all 'hunting' bullets are constructed equally. Same goes for 'match' bullets.
I, and hunting buds, have had excellent performance from the 147ELD on multiple elk and deer. Still haven’t managed to catch one, even in bull elk. But I don’t have experience with the Barnes MB, so appreciate...
I appreciate the input, Form. For a guy who doesn’t have any experience with the VLDs- how would you say they compare with the penetration and performance of the 147ELD at CM speeds?
Have any Roksliders used these on big game? Or any of the other Match Burners?
We’ve been using ELDs with excellent results the last several years, and will continue with them, but looking at other possible higher BC options.
Talley LWs cracking isn't all that rare, IME. I've seen 2 crack, they'd been properly installed and torqued.
The SM are hard to beat on the Tikka T3x. Light and tough. Unless inclination is a requirement- then one of the pinned rails, bedded and torqued. I like the Area419, but buddies have had...