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Joined: Sep 2014
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Joined: Sep 2014
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Same rifle I use every year. Model 70 Winchester stainless classic in 30.06. with handloaded 150 gr. Barnes TTSX bullets and a Leupold vari-2 3x9 scope.
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Joined: Sep 2017
Posts: 55
Campfire Greenhorn
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Campfire Greenhorn
Joined: Sep 2017
Posts: 55 |
Last hunt ever, no matter the species, is not a hunt I would take a new rifle on. I couldn't live with myself if I didn't take my tried and true Ruger #1A in 30/06 with Leupold M8-4X scope and 180 grain partitions. Not taking that rifle would be like leaving Sam, my Brittany, at home if it was my last pheasant hunt. Some things you just don't do.
“Go afield with a good attitude, with respect for the wildlife you hunt and for the forest and fields in which you walk. Immerse yourself in the outdoor experience. It will cleanse your soul and make you a better person.”
-- Fred Bear
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Joined: Aug 2019
Posts: 283
Campfire Member
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Campfire Member
Joined: Aug 2019
Posts: 283 |
My Ruger Hawkeye SS/syn 1-12" twist 35 Whelen with Leupold 2.5-8 VX3i using 250 gr. NP.
Took my Shiras Moose with it last Oct. Great Elk rifle as well.
Last edited by surefire7; 03/03/20. Reason: add info
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Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 5,788 Likes: 1
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Campfire Tracker
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 5,788 Likes: 1 |
What I have:
Marlin XS7 .308 Win., with Weaver V10 2-10x38 in Talley Lightweight Mounts. with 5 Barnes Vor-TX 165 gr. TTSX factory rounds
What I would take:
NULA 20 .308 Win. with Leupold 6x36 in Talley Lightweight Mounts with 5 Barnes Vor-TX 165 gr. TTSX factory rounds
Why I don't have, what I would take? Because it makes not a smidgen of a difference but costs 4 grand more. Thats why.
:-)
Member of the Merry Band of turdlike People.
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Joined: Jan 2018
Posts: 23,506
Campfire Ranger
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Campfire Ranger
Joined: Jan 2018
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Winchester M 70 .300 Wby loaded with 180 grain Nosler Partitions and mounted with a Leupold 3.5x10. Based on OP’s outline....This ^^^^😎
Curiosity Killed the Cat & The Prairie Dog
“Molon Labe”
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Joined: Nov 2017
Posts: 521
Campfire Regular
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Campfire Regular
Joined: Nov 2017
Posts: 521 |
Never been Elk hunting, but am looking into it. Right now the one rifle I would take is my Mossberg Patriot in 338 Win Mag topped with a Leupold VX2 3-9 x 50 . Loaded with 180 Grain Nosler Accubonds. The rifle is light and packs easy.
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Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 998
Campfire Regular
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Campfire Regular
Joined: Sep 2010
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The only rifle I currently own:
Ruger American Predator
6.5 Creedmor
SWFA 6X
Ammo not exactly sure yet brand new rifle haven't dialed it in yet.
Experience is what you get, when you don't get what you want!
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Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 4,383 Likes: 1
Campfire Tracker
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Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 4,383 Likes: 1 |
I'm screwed. I don't have any rifles I haven't altered a bit except my .308 Win, 18.7" barreled GSR. I have a 2-7 Burris Sout on it and have some 150 Partitions to load. I guess I am good.
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