I have a 280AI also and really like this cartridge. I too was fireforming before brass was available.
I did build a 243AI also and my fireforming load ended up being 108gr at 3k still grouping under 1/2" so didn't feel like I was losing to much other than time.
Honestly I have been...
Either type of trip, I would be looking into soon as most good guides book quickly. Tuna boats are booked early also, but change a lot due to water conditions.
Lots of access, lots of Sheep. A raft or small boat just to cross river would be very handy. Unless you want to raft it or run a jet boat, or rent a ride it's not necessarily needed to complete your hunt. One of my hunting partners had this tag 2yrs ago for the ewe hunt.
Good luck on your hunt! I'm currently working in lakeview and have a friend with 1st season tag. Not sure if you have had any time to scout yet? Looks like more rds-trails are closed since when I was here in 2020. Definitely a lot more people around after tag results came out...
Prone shooting I don't feel is is strongest point. It works, but definitely not like most shorter style bipods. I didn't think it was a lot different than the Hatch in the low settings
Anyone tried this????
I tried ordering one but out of stock currently. Now looking at ryno-tuf. And I am from Oregon also but hoping to test on spring bear trips coming up soon.....
I am also considering which scope to choose for a 375 H&H. The 2 I am considering are the NF NXS 2.5-10x40 and the NX8 1-8x 24.
The Gunsmith I talked with that would potentially do this build said he has the NX8 on his and can shoot it both eyes open. Which wasn't something I had even thought about.
How about a welders cap? I really appreciate mine. Keeps some of ghe sparks off the head. And a gift card for clothes. If he's learning he will burn up clothes fairly quickly.
I live in Oregon but right across the river from Washington. Friends and family on both sides. I believe both on on the downward trend as to many non Outdoorsmans type people control a lot of decisions thar are made off financially driven agendas as opposed to science based choices. I believe...
had a couple different times, 1st time was about week and half second time was about 3 weeks. 3 weeks was in July August 2023 and other was November 2022