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30-30, 30-06, 45-70 etc.

I load my 45-70 with 47 grains of smokeless under a 405 grain bullet. Lighter bullets in 45-70 can use up to about 55 grains of smokeless. A normal 30-30 load uses about 30-40 grains of smokeless. I think the 30-30 was designed for use with smokeless powder, so the second “30” may reflect the...
- HRH2K
- Post #17
- Mar 28, 2020
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
The Rokslide Social Distancing for Hope Thread

I’ve been working on getting back in to shape, and starting to plan out hunts for this fall here in MT. Acquired a new backpack that I’m trying to get a feel for. This weekend I think I might scout for turkeys, hunt coyotes, make jerky, reload and shoot.
- HRH2K
- Post #10
- Mar 26, 2020
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
Lever action

I’ve got a Marlin 45-70 I’m quite fond of. I like it as a close range hunting rifle that packs a big punch with lots of penetration if need be. Up to elk or bear within 100 yards (for me, with irons). To me, that makes the most sense for a lever action. The marlins are solid rifles at a...
- HRH2K
- Post #7
- Mar 26, 2020
- Forum: Firearms
Where are you hunting Elk in 2020? Rifle, ML, or Bow?

Montana rifle and bow
- HRH2K
- Post #120
- Mar 25, 2020
- Forum: Elk
Montana lifer....

Welcome!
- HRH2K
- Post #3
- Mar 25, 2020
- Forum: Rokslide FNG's
Best 300 win mag bullet for Short range elk hunting?

If I was in your shoes I would probably use a 220 or 200 grain Nosler Partition.
- HRH2K
- Post #3
- Mar 24, 2020
- Forum: Firearms
Best ammo company you can always find at the store

I don’t think I’ve ever had Hornady ammo that didn’t shoot well. Also very affordable for the price. I don’t shoot a lot of factory rifle ammo though.
- HRH2K
- Post #23
- Mar 23, 2020
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
Pics of animals you weren't hunting
- HRH2K
- Post #187
- Mar 21, 2020
- Forum: Photography // Video // Filming // Digiscoping
Winter Sunlight

Sunlight isn’t too bad, at the darkest it’s dark from about 5:00 pm to 8:00 am, for mid latitude in Montana at least. After the solstice, It changes noticeably fast. The worst part of winter is the very end of it, in some places they call it spring. Cabin fever, for me at least, seems to be...
- HRH2K
- Post #4
- Jan 17, 2020
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
Mountain Lion Caliber

I recently acquired a CZ 527 so chambered and am head over heels...
- HRH2K
- Post #33
- Jan 9, 2020
- Forum: Predator/Varmint Hunting
For you .45-70 guys

I’ve got a Skinner rear aperture on my Marlin, to me it makes sense to have irons if you already have a scoped bolt action for longer stuff. The limit of range with the iron sights and trajectory of the cartridge seem to line up, At least for me. I could see where a low powered scope would be...
- HRH2K
- Post #8
- Dec 16, 2019
- Forum: Firearms
Rifle ideas

Since you mentioned old cartridges, and possibly big bore, I’ll through out .45-70. One of my favorite cartridges to load for and shoot. A wide range of bullet weights and pressure levels means that it can be really versatile within its range limitations! If you already have a good bolt action...
- HRH2K
- Post #4
- Nov 23, 2019
- Forum: Firearms
New from western MT

Welcome to Rokslide, and Montana!
- HRH2K
- Post #8
- Nov 22, 2019
- Forum: Rokslide FNG's
270wsm info needed

I’ve been shooting the .270 WSM since I was a young teenager. With lighter bullets (130 gr), I find it pretty comparable to 308, light bullet 30-06, or 270 win in a similar rifle. I’ve been shooting the 160 grain Nosler partitions in handloads (3000 FPS) the recoil is more like the 7mm mag or...
- HRH2K
- Post #13
- Nov 17, 2019
- Forum: Firearms
Tracking in the snow

Thanks you guys that helps a lot. Will definitely go slower next time and try to stay off the tracks.
- HRH2K
- Post #5
- Nov 14, 2019
- Forum: Elk
Tracking in the snow

Had an interesting outing on Monday that I figured I would share. We cut some very fresh tracks in some fresh snow, what looked like a small herd of elk, probably 4-5 head. Higher terrain with juniper and sage brush scrub. Not a lot of thick timber, but visibility was limited to about 40 yards...
- HRH2K
- Thread
- Nov 13, 2019
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Elk
Cottontail recipe?

We grilled the legs bone in with a steak rub, back straps breaded with corn meal, flour, salt and pepper, and fried in olive oil.
- HRH2K
- Post #8
- Nov 6, 2019
- Forum: Cooking in the Wild
Hello from Montana

Originally from Hobson, near Lewistown.
- HRH2K
- Post #5
- Oct 26, 2019
- Forum: Rokslide FNG's
Hello from Montana

I’ve read a number of threads here on and off for a while and have found this site to contain lots of good information. I am a college student at Montana Tech, originally from central MT. Learning how to hunt new areas by myself has been challenging but enjoyable, looking forward to learning...
- HRH2K
- Thread
- Oct 25, 2019
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Rokslide FNG's