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.375 H&H, 250gr TTSX at ~2900 fps for bear (just to see what happens). 2nd season starts Sept 1st. If I decide to buy a whitetail buck tag it'll be the single-shot Traditions G3 in .35 Whelen using the bear load (sighted), 225gr AB at 2840 fps. Same for wolf to the end of this year. Yet, I'd prefer to use the 180gr TTSX in .35 for both deer and wolf. Have a load at 2875 fps but would need to load some up and resight the .35 - time is a factor.

Bob
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Elite Ritual 35 for porch moose. Proof Research 300 win for possible sheep or goats this fall. Depends upon knee status but so far so good.

Went and double checked my .338 WM and .300 WM this morning and will be chasing moose only this fall. Oldest son’s TDY that was for the entire moose season got canceled so, chasing moose it is.

Two new to me Kimbers, Montana in 300WSM and Hunter in .257 Robert's. If I get a couple in the freezer, I'll break out one or two of my wheel guns. Want to get one w8th the 25-5 45LC I picked up recently, not sure who owned it before me, but it must have been worked over by a good smith, it's extremely smooth. .62 Jaeger for late season.

It looks like the same old rifle …..with a brand new load! Just finished load development…..270 grain LRX’s @ about 3000 mv, giving 1/2” 3 shot groups! memtb

The only tag this year is a Coues whitetail here in Arizona. Will be carrying the Winchester Super Grade chambered in 6.5WSM. I have loads for the 124 Hammer Hunter, 130 Scirocco and 130 Accubond, but will try some loadwork with the 142 LRAB once the summer temps decline.

Starting out with a Ruger Old Army blackpowder cap-n-ball for Kansas early season. If I don't see any bucks worth shootin' in September, I'll switch it up to a centerfire revolver of some type in late season.

Man that is a pretty Winchester Super Grade.

I bought a late 1980's Savage Package gun that is in nearly new condition. The scope is junk, so if I get it switched out I will use it for elk hunting season. Looking at the bolt face, this doesn't look like the rifle was ever fired and the rifling is sharp! Got it cheap in a local pawn shop. If I don't get this thing squared away I'll use my Ruger American rifle in 6.5 Creedmor. Nothing fancy, but they'll get the job done!

Kimber Montana in .280ai for a cow elk hunt. Undecided for whitetail, but leaning tikka in 6.5x55.

I did a scope check the other day. Ready to go.

I just finished load development for my .375 AI, which I will use again this and every year. The load is with Barnes 270 grain LRX’s a bit over 3000 mv @ 90+ F temps. Likely a bit slower at fall hunting temps!

Here is a photo of a test target…..2 groups fired, 2 days apart, with one grain difference in powder charges. The group outlined in red went 1/2” center to center…. and only had 3 fps velocity difference high to low velocities! The group “might” have been a tiny bit smaller, but I didn’t allow any cooldown between shots…..shot them as fast as I could record the velocities and set-up for the next shot!

So, once zero’d……..”I think that this dog will hunt”! memtb

I'll bust out the Barrett Fieldcraft in 6.5X55 shooting either the 130 Sirocco or the 130 Accubond.

memtb, you're all set in case the chinchillas charge, what will you use on 100lb deer?

BTW, I think that dog will hunt!

Alaska moose with a 308 Win, 150TTSX.
Idaho deer and elk with a 280AI, 145LRX.

It’s my “only” hunting rifle, in active service since 1990 😉 …..it’s taken quite a few 100 lb. Pronghorns!

No more damage than equally placed shots from a 270 Win., 7 MM Mag., ect. at similar ranges!

Thanks……I do think that it will hunt! Pretty pleased with the new load/bullet! 😉 memtb

The old 35 Whelen for bear and likely deer. 250’s for all at an easy 2550. I might take out my Uncle’s 700 in 270 if I get the stock finished just for nostalgia sake.

I will be using a Sarrels Blueridge longbow 52# @28 shooting 350 spine Victory VForce arrows with 250gr up front. This will be for archery deer/antelope/elk.

For rifles it will be:

Rem LVSF in 22-250 1:8 shooting 77gr Scenars for antelope/deer.
Model 70 in 270 WCF 1:8 shooting 155gr Barnes LRX for antelope/deer/elk
Model 70 in 338-06 1:9 shooting 210gr TSX for elk, if I do not fill with my bow.

I am tag rich this year with 1 elk tag, two antelope tags, and 5 deer tags. More importantly I have plenty of time this fall!

Tikka T3x SUPERLITE SS in 7mm-08 with 139 grn BTSP INTERLOCKS. Also will use a Bergara Premier Mountain 2.0 in 6.5 PRC with 130grn. Sierra TGK!

My new (to me) Win Mod 70 in 270, for sure AR-15 7.62x39 for short range hogs and whitetails.

I have some old Marlins, 30-30 and 35 Remy, that I may break out at some point. Though the 270 is my primary focus, looking for Axis and Aodad on the cheap to blood it.

Soon as the heat breaks, and my right hand is good, I'll be on it.

BD