Home Forums Hunting & Shooting General Big Game Guns/Loads/Optics settled for my BC/Yukon adventure

The last couple weeks I have been doing final tweaking to my loads and shooting - a bunch! (60+ 375 rounds and my shoulder is tender right now lol) So as of today with it being 50 days out till I leave to Northern BC/Yukon border area to go chase Monster Moose, Mountain Caribou, and possibly a Grizz - Here is what is going with me on the guns/ammo/optics side:

1. Weatherby Vanguard DGR - 375 H&H, w/ McMillan Sako Classic and Timney Trigger w/ Leupold VXR - 2-7X33
2. - Barnes 270 grain TSX behind 72.5 of Reloader 15 for average of 2675 FPS and 3/4" 100 yard groups
3. "Backup Scope" to be carried in my pack in a cardboard shipping tube - 3-9x40 Zeiss Conquest (will have 1" talley ringmounts in as well)
4. Leica Geovid HD RF binocs - 10X42
5. Leica Televid 20-60-77 Spotter

The only thing that is a somewhat tossup is the spotter. When I get to camp, we will make the final decision to take it or leave it at camp. If I leave it at camp, I have a light tripod and bracket to mount the Geovids to the tripod - which makes for an awesome glassing setup.

Good luck to you on your hunt.

Good looking gear. Who are you hunting with? Ive been guiding hunters, trappers, and anglers in Yukon / BC for over 30 years now. I own a fishing lodge just north of the BC border. Your spotter is top of the line, but heavy.....your guide will have one so leave yours in camp! 375 is a great round but not needed for any of the animals you are hunting. Ive got no problems with guys using them IF they can shoot them well. A good 308 30/06 is all you need up here. A back-up scope is a good idea.....but leave it in camp. Every ounce counts when you're mountain hunting, and your rifle has open sights! Good luck to you and enjoy the country, you will see some of the prettiest country on earth!

You will have a blast dont forget a good camera. Beautiful place.

Hunting with gunson outfitters in an area between Liard River hot springs and the Yukon border.

Know the area well. My fishing lodge and trapline are just across the Yukon border. Hopefully you're hunting moose during the rut ( late Sept. early Oct in that area.) I say that because most of that area is heavy bush country...like real thick stuff. There is some alpine areas but very few. If you see a blue Argo to the north it will be me

Enjoy your hunt. Very good equipment choices.

Yukonl - PM sent

Why did you pick the Vanguard as your rifle platform?

I have always had great luck with vanguards and the DGR platform has really good NECG sites in factory form. With a Sako Classic McMillan it is a sweet shooting rifle.

Man that looks fantastic. THAT is my favorite looking stock.

I'm so envious I'm GREEN in a good way. Wishing you a GREAT trip, lots of fun, tremendous experience
and successful hunting !!

Jerry

Looks like you're all set. Not that it's needed, but I'll second Yukon and say the 375 is certainly more than adequate for what you're doing. However, if you like it and shoot it well then that's all that really matters anyway. As was mentioned earlier, I'd ditch the spotter. You're not chasing sheep so your binoculars will be plenty. If you don't mind the weight, bring a good camera instead. Good idea bringing the extra optic. I know there's a lot of Leupy fanboys on this site, but I've had several go tits up and once at a really inopportune moment. I simply won't bother with them anymore. It sounds like you're really excited and you should be! Go have fun and post lots of pics when you get back!

By the way, really like the marble colors of that stock! I've got two that are different models but colored just like it! Sharp looking rifle!

Good luck!!

PS- I have better luck putting the powder behind the bullet...

If you want to kill a moose, hunt during the rut. Not so much if you want to eat it.

Good equipment for your hunt! Have fun.

Best of luck!!

You know, of course, that the .375 H&H is obsolete and won't work - but good luck anyway!

If I'm not going to take my 375 for a 12-1400 # moose, in grizzly country, why own one? Plus I shoot it very well, better than some of my lesser calibers.

Right! ...... The only issue with a 375magnum is that they tend to be a bit heavy. I've been to the Yukon twice and took a 375 both times. I think I would be just as happy with a 35Whelen or 30/06 but the 375 would be nice if there was bear trouble.

Don't forget to buy a caribou tag as well.

Why own one? Well you certainly don't need one for what you'll be doing. HOWEVER, for that one time in a hundred when you're face-to-face with a grizzly at 10', a .375 is comforting