Proof Research 28 Nosler moose medicine

[joelbiltz]

Just got my AK moose medicine rifle for this coming September with Jeremy Reusink of Rogue Expeditions. Rifle is a Proof Research through Evolved Ballistics. I haven’t had a chance to personally shoot it yet but I’m sure I will not be disappointed.
Rifle specs.
Proof Research Tac 2
28 Nosler
Defiance Deviant Hunter action
26” Proof Sendero
APA little bastard
Jewel trigger 1.75#
Hawkins Ultralight tactical rings
Nightforce 2.5-20x50 NX8
Berger 180 VLD-H at 3125 with 80 gr N570

I’m looking forward to putting a few rounds down range and hopefully finish up a moose slam with a AK/YK moose this Sept.

 

[Brightwhite]

Nice rifle. Good luck!

 

[Cahunter805]

Heck ya Joel! That’s an awesome rifle and seems to shoot pretty well also!

 

[IanCOLO]

Nice rifle!


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[Oregonmuley]

That looks like it will be a serious moose hammer - congrats and good luck! So does this mean you don't need that slick Glacier Ti anymore

 

[joelbiltz]

That looks like it will be a serious moose hammer - congrats and good luck! So does this mean you don't need that slick Glacier Ti anymore

I’m thinking this is a pretty nice Duo for just about everything!!! But still considering a 300 Win to round out the trio. Lol

 

[Ryan Avery]

Great rifle!

That Jewel will screw you someday. It did it to me on a big Idaho Moose and then again on a whitetail buck.

 

[joelbiltz]

Great rifle!

That Jewel will screw you someday. It did it to me on a big Idaho Moose and then again on a whitetail buck.

Thanks. I’ve never had a issue out of any Jewell triggers but also I know that I dont shoot or hunt near as much as you. May eventually change them out for TT diamonds. The two Proof rifles I own both already had Jewels in them so I just went with them.

 

[elkguide]

That rifle sure is a looker! The spec sheet and target certainly do look amazing.




I'm with Ryan. In 10 years of guiding elk hunters, I only saw 2 triggers fail and both were Jewels. They are a great bench trigger but from my experience, they can have issues in the field. Good luck with your new friend. I would highly agree with your thought to add a .300 WM.

 

[snowcamoman]

Is that rifle throated to shoot the 195 Berger EOL's as well? My buddy and I have had good luck with the 195's on moose, but I'm sure the 180 will work as well.

 

[joelbiltz]

Is that rifle throated to shoot the 195 Berger EOL's as well? My buddy and I have had good luck with the 195's on moose, but I'm sure the 180 will work as well.

Yes. I can shoot the 195 in it as well. I opted for the 180 because I’ve killed quite a few critters with them including a big Canada moose and have had no issues with them.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

Nice rifle.

Interesting choice for moose.

 

[joelbiltz]

Nice rifle.

Interesting choice for moose.

I’m pretty sure it will get used for a lot more critters than just a moose.

 

[joelbiltz]

Well I decided this won’t be my moose medicine. However I did get a chance to finally shoot it today and am quite happy!!

 

[Low_Sky]

Well I decided this won’t be my moose medicine. However I did get a chance to finally shoot it today and am quite happy!! View attachment 159597View attachment 159598View attachment 159599

Rifle shoots great already, but you could tighten that group up a lot if you rotate those calipers about 30 degrees counter clockwise

 

[joelbiltz]

Rifle shoots great already, but you could tighten that group up a lot if you rotate those calipers about 30 degrees counter clockwise

Hard to complain with a .25 MOA group either way I’m damn happy.

 

[Dexter Grayson]

Why’d you decide not to use it for moose?

Btw, Jeremy is a great guy!

 

[joelbiltz]

Why’d you decide not to use it for moose?

Btw, Jeremy is a great guy!

There is a possibility of a Grizzly tag along with the moose. So I’m opting for a 300 Win Glacier. A little handier rifle for the possible situations.

Yes I hunted Sitka Blacktail with him two years ago. Jermey is a great guy.

 

[daddie63]

Nice rifle and shooting for sure. Im going to have to check them out.
Looking forward to you trip report when you get back. Best of luck

 

[Low_Sky]

Hard to complain with a .25 MOA group either way I’m damn happy.

0.42 is mighty fine too.

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