Outside of being on the heavy side, the Remington 11-87 is a good gun that will last for a long, long time if you take care of it. I rabbit-hunted with one for several years.
I, like many others, am a fan of Benelli, Browning, and Beretta. But there are a lot of good shotguns on the market...
I use the standard clic reader that goes around my neck; that way I don't lose them. I have lost so many other types of readers in the mountains that it is not funny. Again, they are not necessarily lightweight, but always having them and being able to see is worth it for me.
I have had a .338 RCM for close to a decade. It is simply an outstanding cartridge that is woefully underappreciated. It is one of the most accurate rounds I have tested. And it's an absolute hammer on big game. I am not simply a fanboy, and I don't carry my .338 RCM for everything. But, with...
How about we get this thread back on track with more creepy stories?
If you guys want to discuss other things, start another thread; please don't hijack this one.
The shot range will depend a lot on exactly where you are hunting. However, if you are accurate out to 400 yards with your current setup, I think you will be fine.
As far as the bullets you mentioned, I am a big fan of the Accubond!
Your Dad sounds like a cool guy! I am personally a .30-caliber guy. 308, 30-06, 300 WM, 300 WSM. Also, I use a 338 on occasion.
Your .257 Weatherby with a good bullet should be fine for Mule Deer. Especially if it's the rifle you shoot the best. In my opinion, bullet placement is more...
Welcome to the forum.
Two unwritten rules you may need to be aware of are: 1st, small calibers are king here; for example, the 6.5 Manbun is big enough for elephants. Secondly, don't ever say anything negative about a Tikka rifle because most here think it's the most outstanding rifle ever...