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  1. RedSnake

    Another WY NR Pref Point Dilemma Thread

    Thx for the feedback and suggestions.
  2. RedSnake

    Another WY NR Pref Point Dilemma Thread

    Looking for advice on next planning my elk hunt… Im a 50 year old Texan sitting on 5 points. Before the new Gen Area regs were passed, I was planning on building to near max points over next 10 years and hunt a premier LQ area (16,100, 17 etc) and splurge on a private land/outfitter as a 60th...
  3. RedSnake

    6.8 Western Success - 6x7 Elk + Muley

    I’ll be using the 126 HH on texas whitetail and axis next week.
  4. RedSnake

    6.8 Western Success - 6x7 Elk + Muley

    Most accurate load was 1 gr under Hogdgons max. Win brass Fed GM215M Retumbo 64.5 gr CBTO 2.2770”
  5. RedSnake

    6.8 Western Success - 6x7 Elk + Muley

    So far yes. Will have to see after multiple rounds if it is a factor. Also Berger is with Retumbo and the HH is with RL-16 so time will tell with that too. Berger zero confirmation Hammer Hunter after Berger zero.
  6. RedSnake

    6.8 Western Success - 6x7 Elk + Muley

    126 HH for 400 yds and in. 170 Berger for 400-1000 yds Both loads share the same zero
  7. RedSnake

    6.8 Western Success - 6x7 Elk + Muley

    Just returned from a 5 day combo elk/muley hunt in NM. Very pleased with how the 6.8 Western performed in open country. I put together a lightweight build for easy stalking — tikka action in a carbon fiber game scout with a 24” CarbonSix featherweight prefit topped with a March Compact 2.5-25...
  8. RedSnake

    Tikka 6.5CM -> 6.8 Western Switch Barrel/Bolt Build

    Finally got all my components for my latest project — a 6.5 CM -> 6.8 Western switch barrel/bolt lightweight build on a Tikka CTR action and a replacement bolt from Long Rifles Inc with mag bolt face. Unscoped it comes in at just under 7 lbs. Planning on running Berger 170 EOL at 2950 and Hammer...
  9. RedSnake

    Lightweight, Durable hunting/range scope

    March compact 2.5-25
  10. RedSnake

    Wyoming nonresident elk draw thread!

    Burned my points a couple years ago in the Thorofare. Banking on winning a raffle Commissioners tag until I can build points back
  11. RedSnake

    Best .277 caliber Whitetail bullet? – P.S. 6.8 Western

    The .277 150 gr Nosler Partition is a great all around bullet and at 6.8 western velocities it would really shine. For my 6.8 Western, I’ll be loading the 170 gr Berger EOL and also 126 Hammer Hunters
  12. RedSnake

    Swaro z8i tracking? Durability?

    Is the z8i with BTF turrets any better at tracking, returning to zero, durability than the z6/z6i or other models? Any real world experience good or bad? Thx Red
  13. RedSnake

    Thoughts on new 6.8 Western cartridge

    I’m jumping on the bandwagon… got a featherweight carbon6 6.8 western tikka prefit on order and will drop it in a McMillan carbon fiber game scout with edge fill. Gathering components. I hear Quickloads latest update has 6.8W data. Now if I could just find some 170 EOLs…
  14. RedSnake

    Red Snake Tikka T3x AICS bottom metal Accurate Magazine trouble shot.

    @steffen707 I have had equal success with Accurate Mag, MDT, and Accuracy International brands. Never had an issue with reliable feeding with any of them once the mag lips were tuned correctly in multiple rifles and calibers including 280ai, 7 REM Mag, 30 Nosler, 300 WM I haven’t encountered...
  15. RedSnake

    Red Snake Tikka T3x AICS bottom metal Accurate Magazine trouble shot.

    @steffen707 Sorry for the delay in reply. Was incommunicado deer hunting in the Texas Hill Country and just got your email. I’d like to answer your questions and clarify a bit about our tikka LA bottom metal. First, let me say that we stand by our parts and our customer satisfaction is...
  16. RedSnake

    Help!! Buddy won AZ bear tag raffle

    Buddy of mine here in Texas won the AZ Bear tag raffle. He has no idea of where to begin looking for outfitters, best time to hunt, unit etc. Any recs much appreciated! Red
  17. RedSnake

    NM Unit 57 Elk

    I have opportunity to get some landowner tags for private land self guided elk hunt in NM unit 57 along north rim of Johnson Mesa west of Folsom — Dale Mountain Area. looking for input elk numbers, bull size, and best time between Nov 14-end of December. Thx
  18. RedSnake

    Let's See Your Semi-Custom Tikka Builds

    Thx. Took me a couple days to complete the DIY cerakote job
  19. RedSnake

    Let's See Your Semi-Custom Tikka Builds

    This week I received a new carbon fiber McMillan Game Scout inletted for our long action AICS bottom metal for my T3x rechambered to 280a. Using accurate mag 3rd 300 WM magazine and allows an OAL of 3.5” without any mods to action or trigger This McM Game scout with the carbon shell and...
  20. RedSnake

    Montana Elk Outfitters ?

    Looking for feedback on Hubbards Yellowstone outfitters or any other recs on montana elk outfitters. I did a great back country hunt in Wy this year with Lynn Madsen of Yellowstone Oufitters but got to replenish Wy pref points before I can go back. Already on the list for 2023

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