.223 for bear, mountain goat, deer, elk, and moose.

[Castle Rock]

You don't often get your tags checked either, but obviously poaching is illegal and unethical.

Follow local hunting laws. End of story.

Wear a mask, comply, believe the science

 

[The Guide]

How many folks have been checked for lead bullets while hunting?

How do they check for that?

I imagine it would be similar to the way they check people waterfowl hunting for nontoxic shot. Can not have any lead projectiles on your person or in the firearm while in the field but it can be in your vehicle. Most approved nonlead bullets are pretty easy to spot. Might ask you see the ammo on your person or in the gun, ask you the brand/name of the bullet, and then see if it matches their profile type. Might need to show them the box. Not sure about handloads though.

Jay

 

[atmat]

Wear a mask, comply, believe the science

This seems totally relevant to the conversation surrounding hunting laws and poaching. Strong contribution.

 

[ResearchinStuff]

i've seen non-toxic waterfowl loads checked with a magnet, but that was before TSS and bismuth were are prevalent.

lead-free bullets are pretty easily identifiable with a minimal amount of LE training.

 

[hunterjmj]

So this thread has got my wheels turning the last couple of days. The rifle I've been hunting with the last 6-7 years is a Rem 700 in 300WM. I put a Timney trigger in it, Seekins muzzle brake and a bedded McMillan game scout. My thought is a Remington 700 SA set up identical with exception of a brake. The only concern I would have is factory barrel twist. They look to be 1:12. To shoot those 77's or similar I'm guessing I'll need to be 1:9?

 

[hunterjmj]

1:8 is where you wanna be
1:9 is goona be a big maybe.
1:12 aint goona happen

Ok, I'd have a barrel put on it. Looks like I could get the rifle for around $500.

 

[hunterjmj]

1:8 then

We have a great smith local here who's done some work for me that does a great job.

 

[wind gypsy]

i'd go 7.5" twist iffn starting from scratch with a new barrel.

 

[hunterjmj]

i'd go 7.5" twist iffn starting from scratch with a new barrel.

I have lots to learn. I'm thinking 22" barrel but I don't really know why other than that is what some of my other rifles have. Is there an optimal length. I don't plan on a suppressor either.

 

[hunterjmj]

i'd go 7.5" twist iffn starting from scratch with a new barrel.

 

[gman82001]

Just fyi my buddy ordered 2 new rem 700 adl and they now come with a 1-8 twist

 

[atmat]

I have lots to learn. I'm thinking 22" barrel but I don't really know why other than that is what some of my other rifles have. Is there an optimal length. I don't plan on a suppressor either.

You should. They’re awesome.

 

[BLJ]

Just fyi my buddy ordered 2 new rem 700 adl and they now come with a 1-8 twist

Assuming 223?

 

[hunterjmj]

Rifles can definitely take you down a rabbit hole. I'll get with the gunsmith after hunting season and make a plan. If I buy an ADL just to take apart for the receiver I might be ahead just buying a receiver.

 

[hunterjmj]

We have had decent luck with a couple of ADL's. Bedding and trigger work and they werent bad

My 300 was/is an SPS. Replaced stock with a bedded McMillan stock and a timney trigger and it's a shooter. I'm sure someone behind the trigger better than me could get better results.

 

[gman82001]

Assuming 223?

Yes sorry 223

 

[BLJ]

Rifles can definitely take you down a rabbit hole. I'll get with the gunsmith after hunting season and make a plan. If I buy an ADL just to take apart for the receiver I might be ahead just buying a receiver.

I’d get an ADL Varmint, cut it to 20” and thread that.
If it don’t shoot, then get a barrel. IMO.

 

[BLJ]

Yes sorry 223

No worries. I looked.

 

[wind gypsy]

I wouldn’t buy an ADL to just use the action. Spend a little more for a nicer action.

 

[xsn10s]

Website says every 700 has a Timney in it. Wonder if its a decent trigger or if it just has their name slapped on a POS?

I have a new Remarms 700 ADL 7mm RM with Timney trigger. It breaks at 3 lbs 12 ounces right out of the box. Fairly clean break, some times I feel a slight amount of creep. I'd say it's a decent trigger for a factory hunting rifle.