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Forum: Guns
04-22-2003, 02:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,410
Posted By Prairie Boy

RE: 270-Weatherby mag???

having the calibers you have and if i wanted something to fill the gap between the 22-250 and the 7mm stw i would choose a 257 weatherby as my next cartridge. it shoots super flat and packs a punch....
Forum: Other Areas
04-10-2003, 12:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,417
Posted By Prairie Boy

RE: used guns?

thanks for the links and info guys. maybe i' ll be lucky and find a good used one.

cheers
Forum: Other Areas
04-08-2003, 08:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,417
Posted By Prairie Boy

RE: used guns?

thanks guys. no luck tho. is that gun show comming to winnipeg or has it already been there?
Forum: Other Areas
04-07-2003, 11:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,417
Posted By Prairie Boy

used guns?

i' m looking for a used weatherby with a big action (30-378, 338-378, 378,....). i want to use the action for a custom gun project. does anyone know of a good place to look for used rifles? do we...
Forum: Guns
04-06-2003, 05:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 538
Posted By Prairie Boy

RE: .260 Remington

i have exactly the same gun and caliber. 260 remington in a mountain rifle. i have a leupold 3-9 vx-ii scope on it. this is IMHO as good as it gets for a deer hunting set up. my rifle shoots 1/2...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
04-06-2003, 12:33 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 7,813
Posted By Prairie Boy

RE: Long Range Shooting At Big Game

i never said that they use rifles that you can by at walmart and are designed for big game. they use custom very heavy bench rifles with very big wildcat cartrides based on the LM, 378 weatherby and...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
04-03-2003, 11:20 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,008
Posted By Prairie Boy

RE: What is your dream hunt, one animal, one place?

Kodiak Island Grizzly bear. One day maybe.
Forum: Guns
04-02-2003, 08:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,059
Posted By Prairie Boy

RE: finally bought my scope....

when' s the next time they will have the canadian at par sale on? does anyone know?
Forum: Guns
03-27-2003, 07:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,053
Posted By Prairie Boy

RE: Kahles scopes

a friend of mine has a 3x9 kahles scope and when he brought it out to the range and i compared it side by side to my 3x9 vx-ii leupold it seemd to have better optics. i doubt you would be...
Forum: Guns
03-26-2003, 08:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,994
Posted By Prairie Boy

RE: .338 Win Mag or 7mm Ultra Mag

between those 2 i would pick the 7 rum with 160gr partitions loaded up. you' ll have awesome trajectory and a 160gr will work great on elk and mulies.

cheers
Forum: Big Game Hunting
03-24-2003, 09:20 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 7,813
Posted By Prairie Boy

RE: Long Range Shooting At Big Game

ah! my bad john. i was thinking 30 cal for some reason and i got some numbers mixed up. sorry about that. with the g5 function your numbers are in deed right on. with the higher bc of .527 and g1...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
03-23-2003, 08:35 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 7,813
Posted By Prairie Boy

RE: Long Range Shooting At Big Game

John

i ran those numbers you gave through a ballistics program and i see your using the G5 drag function. i believe this is missleading. you should use the G1 function to come up with a more...
Forum: Other Areas
03-22-2003, 09:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 434
Posted By Prairie Boy

RE: who' s all going spring bear hunting in MB?

i' m not sure yet if i' ll be able to go this spring skeeter. i have army training on shedule all summer and i' m not sure how much spare time i' ll have. i really want to go though and if i do, i'...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
03-22-2003, 09:12 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 7,813
Posted By Prairie Boy

RE: Long Range Shooting At Big Game

MinnFinn i suggest you re-read my post. i never said i made those shots. i said i know people that do.
Forum: Other Areas
03-15-2003, 12:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 434
Posted By Prairie Boy

who' s all going spring bear hunting in MB?

hey guys. any of you guys going for spring bear in manitoba this year?
Forum: Big Game Hunting
03-15-2003, 12:32 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 7,813
Posted By Prairie Boy

RE: Long Range Shooting At Big Game

i see nothing wrong with shooting animals at 800 yards. heck i know guys that shoot elk at 2000+ yards! they obviously don' t use your daddys 30/30 either though. is the person that shoots big game...
Forum: Guns
03-12-2003, 09:54 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,535
Posted By Prairie Boy

RE: poll! best quality scope

Nightforce optics win hands down if money isn' t an issue. if it is i would by one of the european brands like swaro, zeiss or khales. leupys are great to but there are deffinatly better scopes out...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
03-10-2003, 11:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 918
Posted By Prairie Boy

RE: Rifle for Griz

if i was in your buddies shoes i' d go and buy a remington in 375 ultra mag. shoots flat and hits hard. if i go on a griz hunt or to africa one day that' s the cartridge i' ll be using.

later
Forum: Guns
03-10-2003, 10:43 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,241
Posted By Prairie Boy

long range shots?

what' s the longest shot you have ever taken at a big game animal and what' s the longest shot you would take on a big game animal provided you had an adequate cartridge, scope and rifle.

laters
Forum: Guns
03-07-2003, 08:57 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,333
Posted By Prairie Boy

RE: 260 Remington

otis:

sorry it' s taken me so long to respond but i' m busy and don' t get to spend as much time reading the forum as i used to :( i like the 260 rem for several reasons.
1. it' s a light...
Forum: Guns
03-01-2003, 05:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,333
Posted By Prairie Boy

RE: 260 Remington

i have a 260 rem mountain rifle and it' s by far my fav rifle. i took it deer hunting this fall and even tho i have other rifles and will have more in the future i can' t see myself every taking any...
Forum: Guns
02-12-2003, 10:01 PM
Replies: 800
Sticky Which Gun
Views: 243,757
Posted By Prairie Boy

RE: Which Gun

if i could only keep one of the rifles i currently have it would be my 700 moutain rifle in 260 rem. if i could get 1 rifle built and give all the others away it would probably be a fast 338...
Forum: Reloading
02-12-2003, 09:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,717
Posted By Prairie Boy

hot loads for the 45/70

does anyone have any data for hot loads in a 45/70? 350gr bullet would be interesting.
Forum: Guns
02-11-2003, 10:22 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,017
Posted By Prairie Boy

RE: Remington 710...junk? I think not...

why the hell would anyone that has enough money to go hunt a grizzly buy a pos gun like the 710? makes no sence at all. i've fired a 710 at the range and you couldn't pay me to go hunt with one.

...
Forum: Guns
02-09-2003, 10:12 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,247
Posted By Prairie Boy

RE: looking for a good deer only cartridge in bolt-act

for a deer only cartridge i can't think of a better one then the 260 rem.

cheers
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Forum: Big Game Hunting
01-26-2003, 04:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 758
Posted By Prairie Boy

RE: What rifle for Caribou & Bear hunt

ya go with the 7mm rum. if u use the 140gr partition u should be able to get a mighty flat shooting bullet and it's plenty for bear and bou's!

cheers
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Forum: Big Game Hunting
01-24-2003, 10:07 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,618
Posted By Prairie Boy

RE: Another "What Caliber" question...

if u want to hunt all the animals u mentioned there with 1 cartridge i would suggest a 338 rum. shoots flat and hits hard.

cheers
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Forum: Guns
01-21-2003, 10:25 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,120
Posted By Prairie Boy

RE: what will be your next firearm?

my next rifle will be a custom built gun.
nightforce nsx 5.5-22x56 scope
custom action
mcmillen stock (prone or a4)
32 or 34 inch 1.25 inch barrel (34 if i get a muzzle break, 32 inches if i...
Forum: Guns
01-21-2003, 10:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 504
Posted By Prairie Boy

RE: new 7mm ultra mag

just make sure u don't shoot it to much :) an overbore cartridge like that will eat your barrel really fast.
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Forum: Guns
01-18-2003, 08:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 920
Posted By Prairie Boy

RE: .243or.260or.280

i have a 260 rem in a mountain rifle and i love it. it works excellent on deer, very accurate (1/2 moa), no recoil and the gun is nice and light to carry in the woods. i didn't get a chance to go...
Forum: Guns
01-11-2003, 07:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,332
Posted By Prairie Boy

RE: 300 Ultra Mag

a know a guy who has a custom gun done and he has a 300 rum imp that shoots 240gr match kings at 3200fps (that's with a 34 inch barrel and seating the bullets out further). he shot some 180gr bullets...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
01-11-2003, 07:03 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,154
Posted By Prairie Boy

RE: BEST BIG GAME (w/ Fangs) RIFLE

if i could only have 1 rifle to do all the tasks you mentioned i would feel very comfortable with a custom built 338 lapua magnum. there isn't anything i would be afraid of here or anywhere else in...
Forum: Guns
12-16-2002, 07:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,175
Posted By Prairie Boy

RE: Ultra long range gun caliber?

what's the purpose of shooting at 1500 yards? that's like asking what's the purpose of having a muscle car or having 500 chanels on tv. it's fun that's why.

i did some more research, spoke with...
Forum: Guns
12-10-2002, 10:10 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,175
Posted By Prairie Boy

RE: Ultra long range gun caliber?

thanks for all the feedback guys. the 338LM sounds like the way to go but i'm not sure the extra cost in brass is worth it. there is virtually no difference between a 338 ultra and a 338 lapua but...
Forum: Guns
12-08-2002, 08:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,175
Posted By Prairie Boy

Ultra long range gun caliber?

i've been playing with the idea of getting a custom ultra long range (1500m) tactical type rifle built. the first cartridge that came to mind was the 338 lapua magnum. thing is brass isn't exactly...
Forum: Guns
12-04-2002, 08:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,573
Posted By Prairie Boy

RE: Remington Mountain Rifle

i own a mountain rifle in 260 remington. it's accurate light and handy. i love it.
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Forum: Guns
12-01-2002, 10:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,061
Posted By Prairie Boy

RE: Hey stubblejumper ( re: ballistic tips)

wow lose to 3400fps with a 180gr bullet? those must be some stiff loads. what's the load data for that load?
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Forum: Guns
11-29-2002, 06:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 641
Posted By Prairie Boy

RE: Success with the Rem 788 7mm-08Rem

yes i'll be using my 260. if i get a deer i'll try and document the woundchannel and the lungs and heart with my digital camera.
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Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-29-2002, 06:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,051
Posted By Prairie Boy

RE: This cant be normal, can it?

a shemale deer!! what's the world comming to!?!?!? :)
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Forum: Guns
11-29-2002, 06:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 641
Posted By Prairie Boy

RE: Success with the Rem 788 7mm-08Rem

good stuff frizzellr! nice to hear your pleased with the 7mm08. sounds like it did just want it's suposed to do. rifle season is over tomorrow here and i'm going out for the last day. i've passed up...
Forum: Guns
11-29-2002, 03:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 545
Posted By Prairie Boy

RE: ...Taurus Pistols anybody like them???

i also had the chance to shoot a 454 raging bull at the range and i loved it. it looks great, feels great and shoots great. can't ask for more. it's kinda expensive up here in canada tho. $1200 isn't...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
11-29-2002, 02:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 914
Posted By Prairie Boy

RE: 2002 Mule Deer Photo

that's a great looking buck!
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Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-28-2002, 11:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,064
Posted By Prairie Boy

RE: Strut JR's buck pictures{before and after}

i have no idea why but i can't see the pictures strut.
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Forum: Guns
11-28-2002, 04:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 665
Posted By Prairie Boy

think i'm crazy wanting to prove a point?

i'll be going moose hunting in a couple weeks and i'm going with a friend of mine. we started talking about what guns we would bring and he said he wanted to bring his 375 H&H along and i said as a...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-24-2002, 11:19 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,941
Posted By Prairie Boy

RE: Shot this unique buck today(photos)

i can't see the pictures for some reason.
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Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-22-2002, 04:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,852
Posted By Prairie Boy

RE: Posting Outlaw's buck picture

that's a great looking buck outlaw!
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Forum: Guns
11-20-2002, 08:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,718
Posted By Prairie Boy

RE: 7mm Mag

you mean there is something faster out there then a 30-30? <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
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Forum: Guns
11-20-2002, 08:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,138
Posted By Prairie Boy

RE: 260 remington ackley improved?

hey quilly,

i so far have only tried 2 factory loads. the 140gr remington corlokts and the 140gr federal gamekings. they both shoot 1/2 inch at 100m if i let the barrel cool for a couple mins...
Forum: Guns
11-20-2002, 06:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,718
Posted By Prairie Boy

RE: 7mm Mag

:) didn't see your post frizz. u must have posted it just as i was typing mine up.


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