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Forum: Big Game Hunting
07-07-2012, 02:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 26,729
Posted By oldrgr

I have only hunted elk in CO as a non resident,...

I have only hunted elk in CO as a non resident, so no advice about your challenge, but I have made extensive use of a combination of topo maps of the area I've hunted in CO plus Google Earth.
...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
04-09-2012, 07:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,022
Posted By oldrgr

Thanks Alsatian - all good points. Other...

Thanks Alsatian - all good points.

Other than a bucket list hunt I did in 2011 in NZ while working a project in nearby Australia, I've always hunted public land as well.

My friend and his...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
04-08-2012, 06:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,022
Posted By oldrgr

Magazine Article on Do's and Don'ts when Hunting with an Outfitter

Several years back I cut out and saved a good article (don't recall the magazine) on subject above (not physically where the article is and won't be prior to my friend's hunt).

A good friend is...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
05-31-2010, 06:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,888
Posted By oldrgr

Hello. I also come into CO from out of state and...

Hello. I also come into CO from out of state and don't have opportunity to scout on the ground ahead of time. If you have not been in 681 before, recommend downloading the free version of Google...
Forum: Black Powder
08-28-2009, 10:42 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,381
Posted By oldrgr

This elk season in CO will be my first using a...

This elk season in CO will be my first using a ML, a .50 cal T/C Omega. I encountered the locked breech plug during my initial session with the rifle in May. Talk about being locked!
It took two...
Forum: Reloading
08-27-2005, 12:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,057
Posted By oldrgr

RE: M2 Ball - Similar .30-06 loads for 150 grain

Thanks. Went there and found the answer.
Forum: Reloading
08-26-2005, 02:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,057
Posted By oldrgr

M2 Ball - Similar .30-06 loads for 150 grain

Hello. Looking for a source or data for loads approximating the M1 Garand 150 grain cartridge (believe it was the M2 Ball designation) ballistics.
Thanks.
Forum: Big Game Hunting
07-21-2005, 12:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 874
Posted By oldrgr

RE: How do you scout for elk?

Good advice from the posts above. Elk are creatures of habit until disturbed. They bed down generally by mid morning and become active again in the afternoon. They generally move from feeding and...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
07-13-2005, 03:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,776
Posted By oldrgr

RE: Need help for Colorado elk hunt..

Howdy. I hunt area 68, which is about 60 or so miles south and a tad east of Gunnison. We pass through the Gunnison and also the Rio Grande Natl. Forests enroute to our camp, which is at 10,250 feet....
Forum: Hunting Gear Discussion
07-12-2005, 05:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,237
Posted By oldrgr

RE: Under Armour as a layer

I've worn poly pro since the early 80s. I just got some UA cold gear for this fall's hunt. I also sweat a great deal and really need its purported wicking ability. I've never read anything...
Forum: Reloading
05-14-2005, 01:04 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,528
Posted By oldrgr

RE: getting started

W'Cloudhunter.
Like some of the other pards have stated, I too started with the RCBS Master Reloading Kit. They have come out with one they call the Supreme Master Reloading Kit. The press handle...
Forum: Reloading
05-14-2005, 12:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,729
Posted By oldrgr

RE: Portable reloading table

I use a Black and Decker Workmate with a piece of laminate bolted to it. This could be taken down and stored if necessary. I did this to conserve space in a two bedroom apartment. I have some shelves...
Forum: Hunting Gear Discussion
04-22-2005, 05:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,461
Posted By oldrgr

RE: rangefinders yes or no?

Not to flog a pretty much dead horse, but I highly indorse the use of one.

If I get to a place where I'll be sitting for a awhile (Colorado elk hunting), I'll take several readings of spots...
Forum: Hunting Gear Discussion
04-13-2005, 05:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,408
Posted By oldrgr

RE: whats in your camp?

I hunt with a crew, the senior members of whom have been doing it in the same area, LaGarita Mtns of SW CO, since 1978.
Over time, the camp has evolved into a pretty sophisticated operation.
We...
Forum: Guns
04-09-2005, 12:01 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 9,652
Posted By oldrgr

RE: 338 Ultra-mag why isn't it more popular?

I'm confused... Did someone put a muzzle break on some other guy's wife’s panties? :D

One of the guys in our elk camp shoots a .338 RUM. A couple others shoot .338 Win Mags, and I shoot a .300...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
04-08-2005, 12:38 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,964
Posted By oldrgr

RE: New Gun - What should I get?

Why limit yourself to only the short action magnums? Ask yourself the following:
1. What percentage of my hunting will involve humping up hills at higher altitudes? (might favor lighter gun)
2....
Forum: Reloading
04-07-2005, 11:48 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,722
Posted By oldrgr

RE: Need help with new 300 ultra mag

Taw. I'm reloading 95 grains of H1000 with the 180 grain Nosler Partition. I worked up from 91 or 92 grains to include 96 grains (max load). I got a bit tighter group with the 95 grain load. I'm...
Forum: Reloading
04-06-2005, 11:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 613
Posted By oldrgr

RE: list equipment for reloading

Sasha. I also started out with the Rock Chucker Master Kit. If I were starting out again, I'd get the Rock Chucker Supreme kit. Both have all the basics.
I added a powder trickler, bullet puller...
Forum: Reloading
04-06-2005, 11:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,220
Posted By oldrgr

RE: Anyone load 200gr Nosler Accubond's in 30.06

What game are you going to use the 200 grain bullets on? Just curious. I've loaded 180 grain NPs with IMR4064, 50 grains. I got about 1.5 inch group at 100 yards from a BAR.

Outdoor Life had an...
Forum: Reloading
04-06-2005, 10:47 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,202
Posted By oldrgr

RE: Loading for a 300 RUM

Elkhntr. The Nosler reloading manual, 5th Edition starts with the 125 grain wt. bullet for the .300 RUM.
For the 165/168 grain bullets six powders are listed, IMR4350, H4831, IMR7828, AA3100, RL22...
Forum: Reloading
04-01-2005, 11:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 671
Posted By oldrgr

RE: New Reloader HELP!

Welcome to reloading. I began doing so primarily for Cowboy Action Shooting in mid '99. I also hand load for .30-06 and .300 RUM.
The Speer manual that came with your kit is an excellent reference...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
03-25-2005, 06:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,116
Posted By oldrgr

RE: Stuck and Need Help...

I kind of like the idea of just upgrading your scope.
The is a big difference however, between, say, a .30-06 and a .300 RUM or .300 Weatherby. The latter two produce a lot more downrange energy....
Forum: Hunting Gear Discussion
03-18-2005, 10:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,550
Posted By oldrgr

RE: UNDER ARMOUR

I plan to get some based on all the good reviews, plus my son swore by it (favorable), both the cold gear and hot gear. He wore it for a year in Iraq in heat and cold. He particularly liked its...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
03-16-2005, 06:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 951
Posted By oldrgr

RE: Want info on elk hunting.

Allow me to piggyback on to what glob said.

The whole season might come down to five seconds or less. Be ready...! One of the best things I do each year is some quick fire type shooting. I...
Forum: Reloading
03-16-2005, 03:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,341
Posted By oldrgr

RE: My 7mm mag doesn't like Noslers....Help!

Not to beat what appears to be a near dead critter, but stick with the 175. Guys in our camp that shoot 7mm mags use the 175 grain NP and get good results.

I also answered your post in the Big...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
03-16-2005, 03:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 951
Posted By oldrgr

RE: Want info on elk hunting.

I started hunting elk in Colorado, GMU 68, in 1996. Three books that greatly assisted my education were Calling All Elk and Hunt Elk, both by Jim Zumbo and All About Elk by Mike Lapinski. I checked...
Forum: Hunting Gear Discussion
03-15-2005, 03:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,649
Posted By oldrgr

RE: Sleeping Bags

I second Eider's note on considering either the mummy or rectangular bag. I started out with a mummy then switched to the rectangular model. I'm in a camp so the rectangular is fine in that...
Forum: Guns
03-02-2005, 02:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,652
Posted By oldrgr

RE: 1909 Argentina 30-06 Mauser

May want to try this link - has all kinds of info on various types of Mauser rifles.
http://p077.ezboard.com/bparallaxscurioandrelicfirearmsforums
Forum: Reloading
03-02-2005, 12:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,588
Posted By oldrgr

RE: 180 or 200 gr 300WSM

Good advice from the gents above. Any of the premium bullets noted above should work fine.
You may want to consult some loading manuals and compare terminal ballistics between the 180 and...
Forum: Reloading
03-02-2005, 12:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,240
Posted By oldrgr

RE: Rookie mistake - What did I do wrong?

Sounds like you have solved the problem per your second post. I experienced the same thing the first time I loaded .30-06. An experienced guy sorted it out for me. The crimp shoulder on the die was...
Forum: Hunting Gear Discussion
03-02-2005, 10:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 550
Posted By oldrgr

RE: question about pack frames

Agree with Jones123. I have one of Cabela's Alaskan Guide pack frames. I like it a lot. Strapped a small ruck on to it and it works fine. It also has a fold up ledge that folds down for putting...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
01-19-2005, 04:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,034
Posted By oldrgr

RE: elk hunting in Colorado

I'm a sea level flatlander and hunt in the LaGarita area, NE corner of the San Juan Range that is NE of where you are planning on going.
Others have said to be in shape.... BE IN SHAPE!
...
Forum: Reloading
01-15-2005, 06:13 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 625
Posted By oldrgr

RCBS Piggyback III Help

Hello. Recently I got a RCBS Piggyback III and am having problems setting it up. Won't be able to contact RCBS Customer Service until Monday and really would like to get some reloading done before...
Forum: Reloading
12-04-2004, 11:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 12,919
Posted By oldrgr

RE: Do you have a favorite 8mm Mauser load?

Hey pard. Just came across this thread at the following link.
http://p089.ezboard.com/fmilsurpafterhoursfrm20

Scroll down to the thread on most accurate 8mm load. This whole forum is on the...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
09-22-2004, 11:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,774
Posted By oldrgr

RE: Check List

Reference the carpet. We have small pieces cut up like throw rugs beside our cots. The idea of using plastic sheeting as a ground cover is still good. A carpet laid directly on the ground will...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
09-21-2004, 12:12 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,774
Posted By oldrgr

RE: Check List

Sent a PM. Regards.
Forum: Big Game Hunting
09-18-2004, 10:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 540
Posted By oldrgr

RE: what to wear?

Backcountry1.
I hunt in the NE corner of the San Juan Mtns in SW CO.
Some considerations.
1. What season will you be hunting? Granted weather can change dramatically at higher altitudes, but...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
09-08-2004, 11:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 976
Posted By oldrgr

RE: Weather In Colorado

Fillae. Would be interested to know what you see in GMU 68. My group has hunted there for 27 years either first or second rifle season or both. This will be my 9th trip to the La Garita.
Regards.
Forum: Big Game Hunting
06-28-2004, 11:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,678
Posted By oldrgr

RE: Elk Calling Tapes/Videos/DVDs for the newbie

I was headed for my first elk hunt in '96 and pondered the same issue. I got the Woodwise Hyper Hot Cow Call, and had the experience of a lifetime on day three of the hunt.
The Woodswise call is a...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
06-22-2004, 11:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,741
Posted By oldrgr

RE: Hunting elk in the Rut, Cow call or Bugle ?

I also agree that a cow call or two will work well. I've stopped cows cold with a cow call and also called in a bull with same.
I've used both the Woodswise cow call and also the newer "Hootchie...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
06-16-2004, 12:36 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,502
Posted By oldrgr

RE: How do you get in shape.

I live at sea level and hunt elk in SW Colorado above 10,000 feet. Nothing can compensate for the altitude difference except being in the best possible overall shape. It doesn't compensate for the...
Forum: Hunting Gear Discussion
06-16-2004, 12:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,360
Posted By oldrgr

RE: Minimum optics for Western hunt.

bb122. I got a pair of Cabela's Alaskan Guide binos in 10x42 last year. Don't have a pair of Leicas to compare them to but they are very clear and give good visibility in low light despite the...
Forum: Hunting Gear Discussion
06-14-2004, 12:38 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,507
Posted By oldrgr

RE: What type of knife do you use?

I use a Cutco drop point with blaze orange rubber handle plus a Wyoming knife for some of the tasks on an elk.
Forum: Guns
06-14-2004, 12:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,473
Posted By oldrgr

RE: 300 RUM SHOOTERS

With today's premium bullets, any one you find commercially loaded for the .300 RUM should work fine. If you can find a copy of the Oct '02 Shooting Times there was an excellent article on the...
Forum: Hunting Gear Discussion
05-27-2004, 12:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,195
Posted By oldrgr

RE: which one Steiner or Nikon

Although a bit more money than you want to spend, the Cabela's Alaskan Guide series in 10X42 are very good.
I did a side-by-side comparison with the Nikon at Cabela's and bought the Alaskan Guide...
Forum: Hunting Gear Discussion
05-22-2004, 12:33 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,560
Posted By oldrgr

RE: Cabelas vs Bass Pro Shop

I was in the Cabela's store in Sydney, NE just this past Monday, got away for a tad under $300 Yankee dollars. First time in the store two years ago cost the mrs. around $700 big ones!
As we were...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
05-22-2004, 12:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 738
Posted By oldrgr

RE: ? for ELKampMaster

Boarhunter. I was at Cabela's (the Sydney, NE store) just this past Monday and picked up a Garmin E-Trex on sale for $99 dollars. It's a very basic one. I did not need anything more sophisticated. I...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
05-21-2004, 11:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,941
Posted By oldrgr

RE: First pack in ELK hunt what to take

If your outfitter says his guide will quarter/bone out the animal, you won't need a bone saw.
If you have access to a Cabela's catelog, they have all kinds of options on long underwear that wicks...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
05-21-2004, 05:19 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,941
Posted By oldrgr

RE: First pack in ELK hunt what to take

Some great thoughts above. Hopefully, a couple more below or at least honorable mention.

1. Be brutal about everything you take having a function once on the ground. Sounds like you're taking...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
05-18-2004, 06:00 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,941
Posted By oldrgr

RE: First pack in ELK hunt what to take

In addition to what's been said, describe the camp setting once in the area you will hunt. This will also help to ID the right gear.
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