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Forum: Reloading
04-28-2003, 08:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,415
Posted By Colo Elk Hunter

RE: .30cal > .223 sabots- anyone try them?

I tried the remington acelerators in a 30-30 that worked very well, except for the price and availability. I then after a few years went and found sabots for my 308, and that didnt work out but not...
Forum: Guns
01-29-2003, 09:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 21,991
Posted By Colo Elk Hunter

RE: 338 Win Mag recoil??

Years ago I shot a 45/70 that was loaded to almost 458 win specs, and then also tested on a bench some 3" shot gun loads. Get through those and the 338 is pretty mild. Fact is thaton the bench it...
Forum: Reloading
01-12-2003, 12:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 464
Posted By Colo Elk Hunter

RE: 338 Mag Pet Loads

Not going to telyou the weights, but for me RL 19 for my hunting loads, as it give s me a bit more velocity, and practice use RL 22, for lower pressure.

ONe of the really neat thigs about the...
Forum: Guns
01-12-2003, 12:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 530
Posted By Colo Elk Hunter

RE: GUN BLUEING ?

I did the same thing on an old winchester 67 22, using Casey's stuff, and had the same problem my first time. I did it over the winter, in the garage when it was cold and that was the first problem....
Forum: Guns
01-12-2003, 12:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,264
Posted By Colo Elk Hunter

RE: 338Win Mag or 375H&H Mag

I shoot the 338 now, after graduating from a 308. Yeah, the recoil will get you at first, but you learn how to master it and then its just great.

Looking at bear thugh, and generally shooting...
Forum: Reloading
01-05-2003, 12:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 591
Posted By Colo Elk Hunter

RE: Warning! Rookie alert.

A comfortable stool, good reading light, and a cup of coffee.
Forum: Big Game Hunting
01-05-2003, 12:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 725
Posted By Colo Elk Hunter

RE: silvertip bullets

Silvertips are fast expansion, quick mushroom bullet for use on smaller big. Excellent on whitetail, antelope, mulies and hogs. They are not designed for elk, moose, or big bear. Just a good generic...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
01-05-2003, 11:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,322
Posted By Colo Elk Hunter

RE: elk hunting

Read about a state you choose-
Study game statistics, from kills to herd densities
Pick a likely area
Get topos and aerial photos. Study and Understand them....
Get to the area and SEE it.. even...
Forum: Guns
01-05-2003, 11:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 868
Posted By Colo Elk Hunter

RE: is it enough?

Recoil is not that hard to overcome, if yo have the money, time and ambition to master any caliber. I shoot 30-06 and 338 for my big game hnting, and use a 308 for pleasure, a 243 for varmint/coyote....
Forum: Big Game Hunting
01-04-2003, 05:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 601
Posted By Colo Elk Hunter

RE: Topo Maps???

GPS is the one tool after a good set of binos and your rifle that is a must have for me anymore. All the reaons mentioned are why I carry one, into the unknown AND the known. Got stuck in a whiteout...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
01-01-2003, 10:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 989
Posted By Colo Elk Hunter

RE: SCENT FREE!!?

I use the scent free laundry soap and body wash and shampoo, but its not for the sake of trying to outwit elk and deer so much. The laundry soap I use does not use brighterners that create waves of...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
12-30-2002, 08:19 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,989
Posted By Colo Elk Hunter

RE: What do you shoot: poll kinda?

I carry the rifle that works for the biggest game I might be after at the time. When elk is on the plan, its a 338 win... and I usually hunt deer along with the elk, so that 338 works there too... ...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
12-23-2002, 10:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,669
Posted By Colo Elk Hunter

RE: Primos hunting videos and shows

In all the shows out there, we all have things that will bug us. Personally I get a little tired of the sounthern drawl that shows up in every vid. Its not the accent that gets to me, but I am from...
Forum: Guns
12-22-2002, 08:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 475
Posted By Colo Elk Hunter

RE: PORTABLE CLAY THROWERS

I have tried several throwers from the hand lobbing things on to machines. Best for price, fun and all.. the ones with seats that swivel around and have someone to work em with. NOt to expensive and...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
12-22-2002, 04:46 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,834
Posted By Colo Elk Hunter

RE: Best all around gun for big game

Kodiac,
Everyyear I go into a traiing schedule on my shooting, as I let it go for a few months. Then I plink with a 22, then 243 then 308 then my 338.

IN general, a 7 mag and a 06 are about the...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
12-21-2002, 02:52 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,834
Posted By Colo Elk Hunter

RE: Best all around gun for big game

In general I agree with most of the every day posters and hunters here that the old 30-06 is probably the perfect cartridge for hunting in the lower 48 states. If you want to try something else, well...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
12-14-2002, 07:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 670
Posted By Colo Elk Hunter

RE: Is this poaching in Kansas??

A fe years ago my aunt asked me to come visit and help ona few things on her property by Ft Riley. She suggested that I might get some deer hunting in, as there were so many around there.

What...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
12-13-2002, 06:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 530
Posted By Colo Elk Hunter

RE: 308 on elk?

In .308 partition, fail safe, or barnes X.... 180 gr... to 250 to 300 yds.. closer the better as with any cartridge.

Used the 308 for 9 years, liked it, finally shot the barrel out and wanted a...
Forum: Guns
12-08-2002, 10:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 779
Posted By Colo Elk Hunter

RE: accelerator bullets

Years back I tried both in 308 and in the 30-30 the Rem accelerators. What I found, was just a general scrub of my barrels, the accelerators weren't that accurate, but after a GOOD cleanon the...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
12-07-2002, 08:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,683
Posted By Colo Elk Hunter

RE: What Is Your Favorite Elk Camp Set Up?

Ahhh a sensible topic here. ONe that hits to more than what gun shuld be used. Love it.

I use a tent trailer, modified for off road use, carry four propane bottles for heat, a small generator...
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