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Re: Talking fall elk, what rifle, caliber, scope and load will you use?? beretzs #8044777 09/05/13
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bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,049 Battle Born	Originally Posted by beretzs Originally Posted by elkchsr I got lucky and drew two elk tags this year, one bull and one cow. If I can't get it done with a bow I'll be packing my 30 Newton with 7828 and 200 gr partitions. For the second tag I might try and get one with my Whitney rolling block in 40-65 with a 380gr cast bullet and 57 gr of Swiss 1 1/2 black powder. AWESOME combo! The Newton is just too cool! +1. I really like the old rifles. I've put a few new (old original) parts on the rifle I plan on taking elk hunting this year: 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

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Re: Talking fall elk, what rifle, caliber, scope and load will you use?? bsa1917hunter #8044923 09/06/13
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beretzs Campfire Ranger B Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,303 Northeast USA	Yeah, I think that rifle looks great buddy. Can't wait to hear how it shoots. Those old Winchester's are just awesome rifles.. Semper Fi

Re: Talking fall elk, what rifle, caliber, scope and load will you use?? beretzs #8045221 09/06/13
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baltz526 Campfire Regular Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,741 lapine oregon	I'll take my 7mm rem mag Whitworth action for back up. 26" pacnor stainless match. Just mounted a new VXIII old stock I had in the safe. 3.5x10x50. It mounted nice, first 2 shots at 25yrds where dead on without bore sighting. 100yrds it was 4" high 1" right. 4click left, 4 click down and first sight in was done. It will be shooting Sierra 175gr SPBT GK's at 2900fps. 63gr of RE22. 300yrd targets are next. The anti American Constitutional party (Democrat). Wants to dismantle your rights, limiting every aspect of your constitutional rights. Death by 1000 cuts is the tactic. Each cut bleeds constitutional rights to control you. Control is the goal.

Re: Talking fall elk, what rifle, caliber, scope and load will you use?? baltz526 #8045264 09/06/13
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beretzs Campfire Ranger B Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,303 Northeast USA	Originally Posted by baltz526 I'll take my 7mm rem mag Whitworth action for back up. 26" pacnor stainless match. Just mounted a new VXIII old stock I had in the safe. 3.5x10x50. It mounted nice, first 2 shots at 25yrds where dead on without bore sighting. 100yrds it was 4" high 1" right. 4click left, 4 click down and first sight in was done. It will be shooting Sierra 175gr SPBT GK's at 2900fps. 63gr of RE22. 300yrd targets are next. Nice, that's another sure thing in elk country. Semper Fi

Re: Talking fall elk, what rifle, caliber, scope and load will you use?? beretzs #8045280 09/06/13
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baltz526 Campfire Regular Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,741 lapine oregon	Originally Posted by beretzs Originally Posted by baltz526 I'll take my 7mm rem mag Whitworth action for back up. 26" pacnor stainless match. Just mounted a new VXIII old stock I had in the safe. 3.5x10x50. It mounted nice, first 2 shots at 25yrds where dead on without bore sighting. 100yrds it was 4" high 1" right. 4click left, 4 click down and first sight in was done. It will be shooting Sierra 175gr SPBT GK's at 2900fps. 63gr of RE22. 300yrd targets are next. Nice, that's another sure thing in elk country. It is my dry weather rig. Lot of deer, coyote, a couple bear, and Elk have been taken with it. If 24hr was picture friendly I would post up a couple. The anti American Constitutional party (Democrat). Wants to dismantle your rights, limiting every aspect of your constitutional rights. Death by 1000 cuts is the tactic. Each cut bleeds constitutional rights to control you. Control is the goal.

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Re: Talking fall elk, what rifle, caliber, scope and load will you use?? beretzs #8045293 09/06/13
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100_dollar_Bill Campfire Regular Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 1,629 USA	Not a rifle, but I'm using an assault weapon: Brown Bess smoothbore, 75 cal., patched round ball, no sights other than a bayonet lug, FFg. Might even bring the bayonet. There are many copies.

Re: Talking fall elk, what rifle, caliber, scope and load will you use?? 100_dollar_Bill #8045673 09/06/13
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Berettaman Campfire Regular B Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,678 Minnesota	This year I will be using a Model 1387. Does anyone know what that is? Anyone every used one on elk before? What you do today is important, you are trading a day in the rest of your life for it.

Re: Talking fall elk, what rifle, caliber, scope and load will you use?? Berettaman #8045687 09/06/13
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beretzs Campfire Ranger B Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,303 Northeast USA	Is it an IPhone? Ha! Semper Fi

Re: Talking fall elk, what rifle, caliber, scope and load will you use?? beretzs #8045748 09/06/13
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100_dollar_Bill Campfire Regular Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 1,629 USA	Originally Posted by beretzs Is it an IPhone? Ha! Now THERE is something I WON'T be carrying. Bill There are many copies.

Re: Talking fall elk, what rifle, caliber, scope and load will you use?? 100_dollar_Bill #8045783 09/06/13
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Berettaman Campfire Regular B Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,678 Minnesota	Ha! That is a close guess! It was my mouse. That is as close as I get this year. Next year, however, I will use my Sako tree-hunert wizzum in Wyoming. What you do today is important, you are trading a day in the rest of your life for it.

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Re: Talking fall elk, what rifle, caliber, scope and load will you use?? Berettaman #8046895 09/06/13
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uinta Campfire Member U Joined: Jun 2013 Posts: 101 UTAH	21" Stainless Howa .308 bedded in a Bansner, 2.5x Leupold ultralight, and 150 ttsx handload @ 2825 fps.

Re: Talking fall elk, what rifle, caliber, scope and load will you use?? uinta #8047074 09/06/13
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JRS3 Campfire Regular J Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,170 Florida	Kampfeld 300 WBY, 180 grain NABs, and VX-3 4.5-14x40 with matching dial.

Re: Talking fall elk, what rifle, caliber, scope and load will you use?? kaywoodie #8050132 09/07/13
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harv3589 Campfire Regular Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,587 Alberta - Wild Rose Country	FN M70 Super Grade 25-06, Leupold FX3 6x42, Federal 115gr NP's...or if I dont get my rifle back in time a sling shot with 3/4 crush... Rob

Re: Talking fall elk, what rifle, caliber, scope and load will you use?? harv3589 #8051824 09/08/13
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cdb Campfire Regular C Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 1,340 Justin, TX	CZ 550 American in 6.5x55, Zeiss Conquest 3x9, hand load with Berger 140 grain hunting VLD. Backup - Remington 700 ADL(pre Freedom Group) .270, Bushnell Elite 4200 3x9 using factory Remington 130 grain Core-Lokts. Don't roll those bloodshot eyes at me.

Re: Talking fall elk, what rifle, caliber, scope and load will you use?? cdb #8052216 09/08/13
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thumbcocker Campfire Regular T Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,543	700 bdl ss 7mm saum loaded with H-1000 and 150 gr. partitions.

Re: Talking fall elk, what rifle, caliber, scope and load will you use?? thumbcocker #8052381 09/08/13
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guy57 Campfire Regular G Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 783 Saginaw Bay, Michigan	Rem. 700 XCR in 270 WSM, topped with a Leupold VX-2 3x9x40 CDS, pushing Barnes 140grn. TSXs 3200fps over 69grns. of R-25. If I get lucky it'll be the first blood for this (new to me) rig.

Re: Talking fall elk, what rifle, caliber, scope and load will you use?? guy57 #8052493 09/08/13
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Rogue Campfire Tracker Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 3,353 State of Jefferson	More than likely, this year will be 162 grain AMax's out of a 7Shamwow. Rifle is a SS Mdl Seven with an edge stock and a M1 turreted 2.5-8x36 VX3. Second place will probably be a Mdl 99 Savage in 250-3000 with 100 grain speers.

Re: Talking fall elk, what rifle, caliber, scope and load will you use?? WyColoCowboy #8053065 09/09/13
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eagelbuilder2 New Member E Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 4	Hello, My name is eagelbuilder2, I used to disassembly and assembly Derest Eagles and baby eagles for plating. I am was lucky enough to get a California elk tag after about 9 YEARS of trying. I have plans of bring a Mauser 98 with burris scope in 8MM AI. This area is in the condor area and I have use non-lead bullets. I use Barnes TSX 180 gr. bullets with H414 powder.

Re: Talking fall elk, what rifle, caliber, scope and load will you use?? donsm70 #8054899 09/09/13
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JeffP Campfire Tracker J Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 6,434	My next elk hunt will be with my Gene Simillion pre 64 model 70 338 wm 250 grain TSX bullets Load particulars written down Leopold 2.5-8 Rifle shoots Decades of voting for the lesser of two evils has gotten us just that.....

Re: Talking fall elk, what rifle, caliber, scope and load will you use?? JeffP #8054980 09/09/13
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OP WyoCoyoteHunter Campfire Ranger W Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 17,783 Wyoming	eb2, welcome and best of luck on your hunt... Molon Labe

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