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During the last ten years that I was able to hunt, I used the standard .25-'06 with 100-grain bullets quite a lot and I never found it lacking ... even for bull elk. And for antelope & mules/whitetail, the .25-'06 is absolutely superb.
In retrospect, I was way too slow to appreciate the .25-'06.
Blessings,
Steve
Please do tell me that you are still blessed to go out, even for a small walk and hunt a little still? Bless you. John.
Hi John,
Karen and I walk about two miles every day, rain or shine.
As far as hunting and shooting, that's pretty much a dream of many past years. I injured my right shoulder while dragging out a Montana antelope for Karen. The surgeons did what the could, but the result is a very weak arm and a shoulder that cannot stand recoil of almost any sort.
I have not chased a further shoulder/arm repair because I have lots of other body parts that are frigged up from horse wrecks and such. And I live so far from any decent hunting that it just isn't worth the effort ... no complaint, just fact.
Hey, my friend, I have lived a hunting and shooting life that was most extraordinary. And it's fine that it has stopped.
Today, I spend lots of time teaching and I never knew that I had that ability. I find that part of my life to be incredibly rewarding. Also, I have lots of e-mails, PMs and such with hunting/handloading questions. It's fun keeping my hand in the gunny world by helping others.
And my blog has taken off beyond all possible expectations. Interestingly, there is a large following that comes from 24HCF folks.
So, my friend, life is good and we're enjoying every single second of it.
All the best,
Steve
PS. I have a blog that will be posted probably next week. It's entitled, "The Story of Stowie." It's one of my favorite writings and you might enjoy it.
