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Re: 2012 elk rifle PastorDan #6453865 04/28/12
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,132 Colorado Springs, Colorado C colorado Campfire Regular
colorado Campfire Regular C Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,132 Colorado Springs, Colorado	Gave my youngest my late 1960s vintage Rem BDL in 270 (he's got the rifle over his shoulder with his first elk) So I'll just have to take my 500 Jeffery this year ... Last edited by colorado; 04/28/12. Regards, Chuck "There's a saying in prize fighting, everyone's got a plan until they get hit" Ghost And The Darkness

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Re: 2012 elk rifle ts300wsm #6454096 04/28/12
Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 4,081 Oklahoma, Canadian River ExpatFromOK Campfire Tracker
ExpatFromOK Campfire Tracker Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 4,081 Oklahoma, Canadian River	Super vanilla; Ruger M77 .30-06 with Leupold VXII 2x and Hornady 180 SPILs. Expat "There are no dangerous weapons. There are only dangerous men." - Robert Heinlein

Re: 2012 elk rifle ExpatFromOK #6454433 04/28/12
Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,000 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana
bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,000 Battle Born	Originally Posted by ExpatFromOK Super vanilla; Ruger M77 .30-06 with Leupold VXII 2x and Hornady 180 SPILs. Expat You know how many guys around here use the same set-up (sans the scope, more like a 3-9x40).......Hard to beat a good ol ruger m77.....whether it be tang safety or MKII...... Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

Re: 2012 elk rifle ts300wsm #6455117 04/29/12
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 29,818 Burns/Hines, Oregon, USA 1minute Campfire Ranger
1minute Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 29,818 Burns/Hines, Oregon, USA	Yes. If one wants to stay vogue, we will have to wait and see what the summer releases reveal. One would not want to be seen carrying the same unit he packed last year. 1Minute

Re: 2012 elk rifle handwerk #6455542 04/29/12
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Big_Redhead Campfire Tracker Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 5,950 Michigan	If I make it out elk hunting this fall will take my new Ruger 416 Rigby. I understand it is not necessary to use such a large cartridge, but I want to, and at least I'm sure it is big enough. Our God reigns. Harrumph!!! I often use quick reply. My posts are not directed toward any specific person unless I mention them by name.

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Re: 2012 elk rifle colorado #6455852 04/29/12
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 2,428 3 340mag Campfire Regular
340mag Campfire Regular 3 Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 2,428	Originally Posted by colorado So I'll just have to take my 500 Jeffery this year ... http://www.cz-usa.com/products/view/cz-550-safari-classic/ I wanted a 500 jeffery so bad I could taste it, but I bought a 458 lott because the dealer I deal with told me that it would cost me over $1200 more and require a 4 month wait when I inquired, now that I have the 458 lott I think I made the correct decision. $1308.00 USD 458 LOTT $3279.00 USD 500 jeffery http://www.midwayusa.com/product/462515/bertram-reloading-brass-500-jeffery-box-of-20 $135 for 20 cases vs http://www.midwayusa.com/product/340526/hornady-reloading-brass-458-lott-box-of-50 $55 for 50 cases especially since I already own about a dozen .458 cast bullet molds Last edited by 340mag; 04/29/12.

Re: 2012 elk rifle 340mag #6455968 04/29/12
Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,065 Michigan T tomk Campfire Tracker
tomk Campfire Tracker T Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,065 Michigan	wow... Daughter a Rem MR in 7-08 w/140AB & for myself a SR mauser 30-06AI w/180 AB Defend the Constitution

Re: 2012 elk rifle tomk #6456125 04/29/12
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,105 New Castle, CO C cobrad Campfire Regular
cobrad Campfire Regular C Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,105 New Castle, CO	Thats the same caliber and bullet I set my youngest daughter up with when she was 12. She killed 4 elk and 4 deer with it before going off to school. I used it last year to kill a cow and a mature bull.

Re: 2012 elk rifle cobrad #6456295 04/29/12
Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,065 Michigan T tomk Campfire Tracker
tomk Campfire Tracker T Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,065 Michigan	Hey Brad: I love 'em. Great round. We did go last year and she got a look at one. She was so geeked she applied, got a job and moved to Colorado... Nary a peep out of our mutual friend... Best, tom Defend the Constitution

Re: 2012 elk rifle tomk #6456884 04/29/12
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,105 New Castle, CO C cobrad Campfire Regular
cobrad Campfire Regular C Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,105 New Castle, CO	Tom, PM Sent. Where did you end up going? I can understand her moving to CO. I've been here all my life and am still excited about living here. Feel free to drop me a line when you come out to see her, maybe we can have a cup of coffee. Where did she move to?

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Re: 2012 elk rifle ExpatFromOK #6457070 04/29/12
Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 4,081 Oklahoma, Canadian River ExpatFromOK Campfire Tracker
ExpatFromOK Campfire Tracker Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 4,081 Oklahoma, Canadian River	Originally Posted by ExpatFromOK Super vanilla; Ruger M77 .30-06 with Leupold VXII 2x and Hornady 180 SPILs. Expat That should be "2x7". Expat "There are no dangerous weapons. There are only dangerous men." - Robert Heinlein

Re: 2012 elk rifle ExpatFromOK #6457122 04/29/12
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Allen917 Campfire Regular A Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,154 East Texas	The current thread about the 8 x 57 reminded me of the 8mm-06 I've got stashed somewhere. I built it many years ago to take elk hunting, but just never got around to it. Wonder if I can find my loading data for it! Good thread!, Now I have a summer project to get that old 98 shooting again. My biggest fear is when I die my wife will sell my guns for what I told her they cost....

Re: 2012 elk rifle Allen917 #6457275 04/29/12
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castnblast Campfire Regular C Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 2,325 Saskatchewan, Canada	I'm gong to amend my earlier post. I recently picked up a Ruger M77 RSM in .375 H&H. took it to my range last week and after one fouling shot I shot two three shot groups - 3/8" and 7/8" with some 260gr. Nosler partition hand loads that it came with. Nice "new to me" rifle, new caliber for me, very very accurate, so my old Sako Classic .35 Whelen may just stay home this season.

Re: 2012 elk rifle cobrad #6457638 04/30/12
Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,065 Michigan T tomk Campfire Tracker
tomk Campfire Tracker T Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,065 Michigan	Hey Brad--will send you a PM about the hunt and the kid after I get these alligators back in the pen. She took a job in the Fort Morgan area. Her sister is in LA and they appear to be in process of dragging their baby brother "out there" Defend the Constitution

Re: 2012 elk rifle tomk #6462830 05/01/12
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Dave_P Campfire Member D Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 367 IL	Well, if CCH and I get our cow tags, it will be my Rem700 in 7mmRM... Probably a 175gr Partition over Retumbo... Looking forward to seeing some elk soon, not many here in IL..

Re: 2012 elk rifle ExpatFromOK #6468258 05/03/12
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 5,950 Michigan Big_Redhead Campfire Tracker
Big_Redhead Campfire Tracker Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 5,950 Michigan	Originally Posted by ExpatFromOK Originally Posted by ExpatFromOK Super vanilla; Ruger M77 .30-06 with Leupold VXII 2x and Hornady 180 SPILs. Expat That should be "2x7". Expat Actually, 2-7 Our God reigns. Harrumph!!! I often use quick reply. My posts are not directed toward any specific person unless I mention them by name.

Re: 2012 elk rifle BobinNH #6468644 05/03/12
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MuskegMan Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 8,143 S.E. Alaska	Originally Posted by BobinNH GD how do you make 30 Newton brass? Formed from 8x68S brass. IIRC, Ackley talked about turning off the belt on a belted mag case.

Re: 2012 elk rifle Waders #6469683 05/03/12
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HunterRick22 New Member H Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 1	Take 2 on the trip - one as backup. A 376 Steyr scout and a 338 win mag Browning Abolt.

Re: 2012 elk rifle HunterRick22 #6470557 05/03/12
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The_Yetti Campfire Tracker T Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,626 Eastern Colony of Communist Ca...	Either my Ruger M77 in 300 WM, or my Marlin 1895 in 45/70, or maybe a 7x57....

Re: 2012 elk rifle Big_Redhead #6470656 05/03/12
Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 4,081 Oklahoma, Canadian River ExpatFromOK Campfire Tracker
ExpatFromOK Campfire Tracker Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 4,081 Oklahoma, Canadian River	Originally Posted by Big_Redhead Originally Posted by ExpatFromOK Originally Posted by ExpatFromOK Super vanilla; Ruger M77 .30-06 with Leupold VXII 2x and Hornady 180 SPILs. Expat That should be "2x7". Expat Actually, 2-7 whatever "There are no dangerous weapons. There are only dangerous men." - Robert Heinlein

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