I think way too many people make “October” deer hunting out to be something that it isn’t. The deer are in the same place as September or damn close, most of the time. Sure they move a little less, bed a little earlier and come out later, but if you do your homework successful hunts can come...
Zero idea. Only used factory ammo. Never had a sticky bolt, stuck case, pierced primer, etc. Wasn’t dropped or abused. Haven’t got a report back yet but Seekins did say they have only seen 2 of these in the last year or so. They’ve sold thousands so.
You have to post the good and the bad. I went to check zero on my element in 6.5PRC two weekends ago. First shot didn’t hit paper. 2nd 4 inches left. 3rd 8 inches left. WTF. This gun has been very accurate and only fed factory 143 eldx ammo. After the 3rd shot I start checking the rifle out and...
Did a pressure test tonight in my dad’s factory tikka 22-250 that we had rechambered in 22cm with H4350 and 88’s in hornady brass. Slight ejector mark at 41gr. Loaded 20 at 40.5 and will test them tomorrow morning.
These conversations often come down to morals/ethics. I can’t push mine on you and vice versa. Both a bow and a small caliber rifle kill efficiently if used correctly.