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It will be a 300 win mag Winchester Super Grade with a Nikon 4.5x14-44. I believe the rifle has a type of epoxy as a bedding which helps float the barrel. I've reloaded two different bullets with the same fps which is 2'900 to 2'950 give or take a couple fps. One bullet is Barnes 180 TSX all copper which gave me moa @ 100yd. The other is a Swift A Frame 180 with nearly the same results. My zero is @ 200yd. I like to use the military type slings.
10x42 Binocs. for glassing.
I will have a nice range finder as well in order to judge my distance which I am terrible at. Working on that one:) Bullet trajectory chart
Feel free to add anything.
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Your rifle sounds solid, but you might want to try the 168 TTSX's really no need for a 180 mono in a 300m , and you will have more than enough penetration with the 168"s 180 Aframe is good choice also, do you have a good pack?
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Looks like I am leaning towards the kelty Cache. Nice looking pack with a external frame. Capable of hauling the goods out.
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I do hiking with stout loads in the Adirondacks and when I am not doing that I can be found cycling a 100mile a week on a mt bike. But the stair machines are at my village gym. The cycling is great cardio.
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My elk rig is a 91 dodge 2500 1976 Featherlite goose neck with wood stove. 14,22,9 year old John mules. And a pair of 9 year old mollys.
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back country -
You've got a very good start.
I don't want to complicate things but I do know that you can get 3100 + fps with 180 gr bullets- IF you want it.
I've used IMR 4350 and IMR 4831 and case life is very good.
Something to consider.
Good Luck
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My elk rig is a 91 dodge 2500 1976 Featherlite goose neck with wood stove. 14,22,9 year old John mules. And a pair of 9 year old mollys. I like that elk rig Angus. I could use something like that myself in my advanced state of degradation. ADK the reason I asked is that 4.5X may be all you ever need. There is a lot of dark timber with elk in it and if you are in that you will want to keep your scope cranked down for a short and quick shot like you can get in those North Woods. While I have made at least three long shots (200+ is long for me), in a lot of hunts in WY, CO, & MT, my average shot has been a bit under 45 yards. The Adirondacks ought to be good training for our western terrain. There is plenty of elevation gain and rough country. The only thing they lack is the altitude.
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J. Interesting, I have shot far more elk over 200than under!
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J. Interesting, I have shot far more elk over 200than under! You hunt Red Desert??
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No, mostly 12,21,110 last year area 7. I avoid black timber like the plague!
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You are asking for personal preferences so here's mine: I very much prefer an 8 power binocular over a 10 power. Your image will be better because it will not appear to be dancing around nearly as much. I hardly see any 10x binoculars where I hunt for that reason.
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back country -
You've got a very good start.
I don't want to complicate things but I do know that you can get 3100 + fps with 180 gr bullets- IF you want it.
I've used IMR 4350 and IMR 4831 and case life is very good.
Something to consider.
Good Luck
Jerry Thanks for the recommendations, that is fast for a .308 bullet no doubt. I have used 2,900 fps for so many loads it just seems to be my go to. My reloading manual has well a worn page.
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