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    Pigs at night, what optic?

    AGM Rattler 19mm 384 V2. Very low base magnification, which is very helpful. Resolution and clarity are great for hogs at those ranges. Auto shot record, with audio. Two rechargeable batteries included. There’s a lot to love. Bering Optics had the ~$2000 thermal market, but AGM took it...
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    Best cartridge for coyote/hog hunting in a factory tikka? 243 1:8 or 223 1:8

    As a caveat to the above: If you are hunting open fields, the 243 would have an advantage. Long shots with thermals are very challenging unless you have a LRF built onto your scope. The flatter shooting 243 could be an advantage for hit rates in that regard, but with proper bullets I would...
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    Best cartridge for coyote/hog hunting in a factory tikka? 243 1:8 or 223 1:8

    I’ll be the odd one and say 223. I’ve actually just switched back to it from larger calibers. Here’s why: Initially my group used 5.56 for hogs, but we weren’t using correct bullets. We shot 20-30 pigs and our recovery rate was low. We switched to larger calibers, and inadvertently switched...
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    Long Range School (midwest)

    Definitely hit Coleman’s. I’m jealous that you’re close. Private lessons with Brad are money well spent, if you can get a couple guys in with you. He does a great job of teaching directly to your level, so even just a 3-4 hr class will take you up a level.
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    Long Range School (midwest)

    K&M or Coleman’s? Coleman’s definitely does. Again, no firsthand experience with K&M.
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    Long Range School (midwest)

    I don’t have any personal experience with this place, but it looks very good and I was able to speak to someone there that sounded very competent. K&M in Tennessee https://kmprecisionrifletraining.com/ If you’re near the east coast, Coleman’s Creek in NC is fantastic. I’ve taken multiple...
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    I thought I needed a new “big game” hunting rifle

    This is so true. Once you start doing it, you realize: 1. I should have started much sooner. 2. Anything is possible. Set a date and backwards plan from then. 3. The gear you have is sufficient. Go kill with your 6.5 and when it lets you down, (it won’t) THEN consider other options. Way too...
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    WTS Winchester Model 70 Featherweight in 30-06

    Bump!
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    Have any of you thought who gets your stuff. Or do they even want it

    Consider gifting some to people that will really appreciate them. A gun is an amazing gift, as it can represent food, protection, investment, etc. I’ve given lots of guns away, and it’s amazing what it can mean to some people. That beat up old .22 may have little value to you, but to a broke...
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    Which Bullets to use? ELD-m "Murder bullets" for everything?

    You just have to time your shot for when the elk exhale.
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    WTS Winchester Model 70 Featherweight in 30-06

    Bump!
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    Which Bullets to use? ELD-m "Murder bullets" for everything?

    I took a 6.5 CM with ELDX, and killed lots of big animals including a giraffe, although I shot it in the neck. Our PHs were not familiar with ELDX or ELDM. They were incredibly experienced, but new things take a bit to catch on. At the end of the trip, one of them actually suggested we hunt...
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    Trijicon 2-10x36

    Bump. Looks enticing but would love to hear some more reviews on low power reticle?
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    Should I have my barrel shortened for suppressor?

    18” 6.5 Creedmoor, and I also run 143gr ELDx. I love the shorter length, but still wanted shorter so I got a shorter suppressor. I run out of velocity for bullet performance around 530 yards, but that’s acceptable for me. I’ve taken it past 1000 at the range, and could still make hits although...
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    WTS Winchester Model 70 Featherweight in 30-06

    Someone needs a nice hunting rifle!
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    WTS Winchester Model 70 Featherweight in 30-06

    Winchester Model 70 chambered in 30-06. Really beautiful traditional rifle. Very low round count. Has been hunted with, so there are some dings, tried to show them in pictures. 22” barrel. Scope is a Nikon Buckmaster 3-9 and is included. FTF in Indianapolis $850, or shipped for $950.
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    WTS Vortex Viper PST 2-10x32 FFP MOA

    This has been a really solid scope. I have used it to shoot prairie dogs past 300 yards, targets to 400 yards, a few deer and a couple antelope at 284 and 296 yards. The turrets track solidly, and it has held zero through some serious hunts. (See pics below.) Form also once mentioned this scope...
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    Sold MDT HNT26 For Tikka SA

    I’ll take it!
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    Is this overkill😂

    In SFP you’ll have no issues. NF reticles are solid there; it’s their FFP reticles that aren’t great. The drawback is wind holds on such a high power SFP, but sounds like that won’t be an issue on your bear hunt!
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    Best caliber and bullet for African Hunt

    Outfitter/PH: Before you pay a dime, definitely ask for references from previous hunters. Any quality safari company will have clients that you can call, and you can ensure the hunt is what you are looking for. Fences: Poaching is a SERIOUS problem in SA. Without the fences, all the animals...

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