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The word Alaska means “The Great Land,” and the state’s nickname is “The Last Frontier.” Both are appropriate monikers for a state containing huge swaths of wild country and uninhabited areas—a true hunter’s paradise, home to North America’s largest and most sought-after game animals. Covering 365,000,000 acres, an area one-fifth the size of the entire United States, Alaska has plenty of room for the adventurous hunter to roam.
Alaska has more than a dozen species of big-game animals as well as excellent small game and waterfowl hunting opportunities. Big-game species include bison, caribou, elk, muskox, wolves, black bears, Dall sheep, moose, brown and grizzly bears, Sitka black-tailed deer, and mountain goats. Most hunting in Alaska occurs between August and October, but bears may be taken in either fall or spring in some locations.
Alaska requires nonresidents hunting brown/grizzly bears, Dall sheep, or mountain goats to be accompanied by an Alaska-licensed guide or by an Alaska resident at least 19 years of age who is a close relative, defined as within the "second degree of kindred.” Nonresident aliens are required to have a guide to hunt any big-game animal in Alaska. All big-game guides in Alaska must be licensed by the state.
For some hunts in Alaska, it is possible to hire a transporter instead of a guide. These are licensed individuals and companies who help hunters get to remote areas by bush plane, boat, horse, ATV, snow machine, etc.
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So .. .338-06 or .35 whelen for Alaska?
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The word Alaska means “The Great Land,” and the state’s nickname is “The Last Frontier.” Both are appropriate monikers for a state containing huge swaths of wild country and uninhabited areas—a true hunter’s paradise, home to North America’s largest and most sought-after game animals. Covering 365,000,000 acres, an area one-fifth the size of the entire United States, Alaska has plenty of room for the adventurous hunter to roam.
Alaska has more than a dozen species of big-game animals as well as excellent small game and waterfowl hunting opportunities. Big-game species include bison, caribou, elk, muskox, wolves, black bears, Dall sheep, moose, brown and grizzly bears, Sitka black-tailed deer, and mountain goats. Most hunting in Alaska occurs between August and October, but bears may be taken in either fall or spring in some locations.
Alaska requires nonresidents hunting brown/grizzly bears, Dall sheep, or mountain goats to be accompanied by an Alaska-licensed guide or by an Alaska resident at least 19 years of age who is a close relative, defined as within the "second degree of kindred.” Nonresident aliens are required to have a guide to hunt any big-game animal in Alaska. All big-game guides in Alaska must be licensed by the state.
For some hunts in Alaska, it is possible to hire a transporter instead of a guide. These are licensed individuals and companies who help hunters get to remote areas by bush plane, boat, horse, ATV, snow machine, etc. I'm curious as to the impetus for this post. Are you an Alaskan resident or Alaskan guide? -tnscouter
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I took it as yanking our chain a bit, perhaps even with a bit of humor. 6 posts, so it's too early to tell. I'm withholding the GFY until then, tho.
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I FEEL I SHOULD SHARE THIS WITH YOU GUYS...
The word Alaska means “The Great Land,” and the state’s nickname is “The Last Frontier.” Both are appropriate monikers for a state containing huge swaths of wild country and uninhabited areas—a true hunter’s paradise, home to North America’s largest and most sought-after game animals. Covering 365,000,000 acres, an area one-fifth the size of the entire United States, Alaska has plenty of room for the adventurous hunter to roam.
Alaska has more than a dozen species of big-game animals as well as excellent small game and waterfowl hunting opportunities. Big-game species include bison, caribou, elk, muskox, wolves, black bears, Dall sheep, moose, brown and grizzly bears, Sitka black-tailed deer, and mountain goats. Most hunting in Alaska occurs between August and October, but bears may be taken in either fall or spring in some locations.
Alaska requires nonresidents hunting brown/grizzly bears, Dall sheep, or mountain goats to be accompanied by an Alaska-licensed guide or by an Alaska resident at least 19 years of age who is a close relative, defined as within the "second degree of kindred.” Nonresident aliens are required to have a guide to hunt any big-game animal in Alaska. All big-game guides in Alaska must be licensed by the state.
For some hunts in Alaska, it is possible to hire a transporter instead of a guide. These are licensed individuals and companies who help hunters get to remNeitote areas by bush plane, boat, horse, ATV, snow machine, etc. I'm curious as to the impetus for this post. Are you an Alaskan resident or Alaskan guide? -tnscouter I am neither of the two. I am just a fan of Alaskan hunting and my goal is to hunt in Alaska very soon, I guess that was why I am fascinated to share the post on here. Cheers!
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I FEEL I SHOULD SHARE THIS WITH YOU GUYS...
The word Alaska means “The Great Land,” and the state’s nickname is “The Last Frontier.” Both are appropriate monikers for a state containing huge swaths of wild country and uninhabited areas—a true hunter’s paradise, home to North America’s largest and most sought-after game animals. Covering 365,000,000 acres, an area one-fifth the size of the entire United States, Alaska has plenty of room for the adventurous hunter to roam.
Alaska has more than a dozen species of big-game animals as well as excellent small game and waterfowl hunting opportunities. Big-game species include bison, caribou, elk, muskox, wolves, black bears, Dall sheep, moose, brown and grizzly bears, Sitka black-tailed deer, and mountain goats. Most hunting in Alaska occurs between August and October, but bears may be taken in either fall or spring in some locations.
Alaska requires nonresidents hunting brown/grizzly bears, Dall sheep, or mountain goats to be accompanied by an Alaska-licensed guide or by an Alaska resident at least 19 years of age who is a close relative, defined as within the "second degree of kindred.” Nonresident aliens are required to have a guide to hunt any big-game animal in Alaska. All big-game guides in Alaska must be licensed by the state.
For some hunts in Alaska, it is possible to hire a transporter instead of a guide. These are licensed individuals and companies who help hunters get to remote areas by bush plane, boat, horse, ATV, snow machine, etc. I'm curious as to the impetus for this post. Are you an Alaskan resident or Alaskan guide? -tnscouter ARE YOU AN ALASKAN?
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So .. .338-06 or .35 whelen for Alaska?
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I FEEL I SHOULD SHARE THIS WITH YOU GUYS...
The word Alaska means “The Great Land,” and the state’s nickname is “The Last Frontier.” Both are appropriate monikers for a state containing huge swaths of wild country and uninhabited areas—a true hunter’s paradise, home to North America’s largest and most sought-after game animals. Covering 365,000,000 acres, an area one-fifth the size of the entire United States, Alaska has plenty of room for the adventurous hunter to roam.
Alaska has more than a dozen species of big-game animals as well as excellent small game and waterfowl hunting opportunities. Big-game species include bison, caribou, elk, muskox, wolves, black bears, Dall sheep, moose, brown and grizzly bears, Sitka black-tailed deer, and mountain goats. Most hunting in Alaska occurs between August and October, but bears may be taken in either fall or spring in some locations.
Alaska requires nonresidents hunting brown/grizzly bears, Dall sheep, or mountain goats to be accompanied by an Alaska-licensed guide or by an Alaska resident at least 19 years of age who is a close relative, defined as within the "second degree of kindred.” Nonresident aliens are required to have a guide to hunt any big-game animal in Alaska. All big-game guides in Alaska must be licensed by the state.
For some hunts in Alaska, it is possible to hire a transporter instead of a guide. These are licensed individuals and companies who help hunters get to remNeitote areas by bush plane, boat, horse, ATV, snow machine, etc. I'm curious as to the impetus for this post. Are you an Alaskan resident or Alaskan guide? -tnscouter I am neither of the two. I am just a fan of Alaskan hunting and my goal is to hunt in Alaska very soon, I guess that was why I am fascinated to share the post on here. Cheers! Not sure what you hope to accomplish here by cutting and pasting what appear to me to be excerpts from the ADFG website. If you are interested in the topic as you say, and want to learn more in anticipation of a future trip, I suspect your best approach is to quietly learn from the experienced people on this site and to ask questions to help connect the dots. Its fine to admit you don't know something. For the most part folks here are friendly, and will be happy to help you out.
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Signed an Alaskan hunter , resident, guide and rifle fanatic
Phil Shoemaker Alaska Master Guide, Alaska Hunter Ed Instructor FAA Master pilot www.grizzlyskinsofalaska.comAnyone who claims the 30-06 is not effective has either not used one, or else is unwittingly commenting on their marksmanship.
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I FEEL I SHOULD SHARE THIS WITH YOU GUYS...
The word Alaska means “The Great Land,” and the state’s nickname is “The Last Frontier.” Both are appropriate monikers for a state containing huge swaths of wild country and uninhabited areas—a true hunter’s paradise, home to North America’s largest and most sought-after game animals. Covering 365,000,000 acres, an area one-fifth the size of the entire United States, Alaska has plenty of room for the adventurous hunter to roam.
Alaska has more than a dozen species of big-game animals as well as excellent small game and waterfowl hunting opportunities. Big-game species include bison, caribou, elk, muskox, wolves, black bears, Dall sheep, moose, brown and grizzly bears, Sitka black-tailed deer, and mountain goats. Most hunting in Alaska occurs between August and October, but bears may be taken in either fall or spring in some locations.
Alaska requires nonresidents hunting brown/grizzly bears, Dall sheep, or mountain goats to be accompanied by an Alaska-licensed guide or by an Alaska resident at least 19 years of age who is a close relative, defined as within the "second degree of kindred.” Nonresident aliens are required to have a guide to hunt any big-game animal in Alaska. All big-game guides in Alaska must be licensed by the state.
For some hunts in Alaska, it is possible to hire a transporter instead of a guide. These are licensed individuals and companies who help hunters get to remote areas by bush plane, boat, horse, ATV, snow machine, etc. I'm curious as to the impetus for this post. Are you an Alaskan resident or Alaskan guide? -tnscouter ARE YOU AN ALASKAN? In Spirit. I've hunted Kodiak and love most things about the state. I put in for a tag for this year but unfortunately was not selected. I'll try again. Good luck with your quest. -tnscouter
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Signed an Alaskan hunter , resident, guide and rifle fanatic So you openly admit you are not even a bot? 
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Signed an Alaskan hunter , resident, guide and rifle fanatic So you openly admit you are not even a bot? Not always
Phil Shoemaker Alaska Master Guide, Alaska Hunter Ed Instructor FAA Master pilot www.grizzlyskinsofalaska.comAnyone who claims the 30-06 is not effective has either not used one, or else is unwittingly commenting on their marksmanship.
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I FEEL I SHOULD SHARE THIS WITH YOU GUYS...
The word Alaska means “The Great Land,” and the state’s nickname is “The Last Frontier.” Both are appropriate monikers for a state containing huge swaths of wild country and uninhabited areas—a true hunter’s paradise, home to North America’s largest and most sought-after game animals. Covering 365,000,000 acres, an area one-fifth the size of the entire United States, Alaska has plenty of room for the adventurous hunter to roam.
Alaska has more than a dozen species of big-game animals as well as excellent small game and waterfowl hunting opportunities. Big-game species include bison, caribou, elk, muskox, wolves, black bears, Dall sheep, moose, brown and grizzly bears, Sitka black-tailed deer, and mountain goats. Most hunting in Alaska occurs between August and October, but bears may be taken in either fall or spring in some locations.
Alaska requires nonresidents hunting brown/grizzly bears, Dall sheep, or mountain goats to be accompanied by an Alaska-licensed guide or by an Alaska resident at least 19 years of age who is a close relative, defined as within the "second degree of kindred.” Nonresident aliens are required to have a guide to hunt any big-game animal in Alaska. All big-game guides in Alaska must be licensed by the state.
For some hunts in Alaska, it is possible to hire a transporter instead of a guide. These are licensed individuals and companies who help hunters get to remNeitote areas by bush plane, boat, horse, ATV, snow machine, etc. I'm curious as to the impetus for this post. Are you an Alaskan resident or Alaskan guide? -tnscouter I am neither of the two. I am just a fan of Alaskan hunting and my goal is to hunt in Alaska very soon, I guess that was why I am fascinated to share the post on here. Cheers! Not sure what you hope to accomplish here by cutting and pasting what appear to me to be excerpts from the ADFG website. If you are interested in the topic as you say, and want to learn more in anticipation of a future trip, I suspect your best approach is to quietly learn from the experienced people on this site and to ask questions to help connect the dots. Its fine to admit you don't know something. For the most part folks here are friendly, and will be happy to help you out. Understood! I just want to get involved, I understand I can ask questions as well. Thank you anyways very much appreciated. Will you like to share with me any of your Alaska experience if there is any?
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Signed an Alaskan hunter , resident, guide and rifle fanatic So you openly admit you are not even a bot? Not always Laughing! May You never find yourself a bot again! Richard Bot Again may have a different idea about trout fishing... but he was just making the best of what he had.
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Alaska has been a dream of mine since I was very small. Life and decisions got in the way. Then, as I realized my son was graduating HS - I said that I'd show up to his graduation with my chit packed, ready to head north.
Didn't happen.
I still dream of Alaska - as a destination, not a visit but am so old and set in career - I don't think I'll make it up there anymore, not as a permanent move. That said - will likely take a week vacation there in the next 2 years. No clue where or just what I'll do but I need to go and see for myself. Might bring a stack of resumes with - who knows.
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The wording sounds strangely placed...
Teal-- 54 here, 17 years into a 20 year retirement, of which the city screwed me for 2 more of those years, I said they were so crooked, corrupt and didn't care, wife told me to get. City would kill me from stress.
I did just that last year. Started a new career.
That career is a killer right now with stuff going on, I was about set to start making what I used to make dollar wise but this 19 thing..
I don't regret one minute.
We can keep Larry Root and all his idiotic blabber and user names on here, but we can't get Ralph back..... Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, over....
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The wording sounds strangely placed...
Teal-- 54 here, 17 years into a 20 year retirement, of which the city screwed me for 2 more of those years, I said they were so crooked, corrupt and didn't care, wife told me to get. City would kill me from stress.
I did just that last year. Started a new career.
That career is a killer right now with stuff going on, I was about set to start making what I used to make dollar wise but this 19 thing..
I don't regret one minute. Yeah - I don't know. I'm a logistics wonk but logistics down here is VASTLY different than what's in AK, I'm sure. I've with a great woman who still has kids in high school, asking her to bail on them to their dad or pull them out - not the person I am. That said - maybe, who knows. I'm always sort of looking and once the boys are out - I'll likely engage more serious. 43 years old here so I have a little time. Would likely engage a professional recruiter once looking for real as what I tend to find on my own - all retail work at 11 an hour.
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I spent six weeks in and around the Palmer area summer before last, put 5,000 miles on the rental car exploring in every direction daily until we ran out of places to go. As an avid hunter who would like to hunt Alaska, I left with the understanding that it takes lots of gear (boats, planes, ATVs) and time to hunt that vast territory and would certainly require the services of a licensed guide to have any chance of success. Given success, the logistics of transporting a moose out of the field are overwhelming to this southern deer hunter. Even if I moved to Alaska, which I could, I'd have to invest in the aforementioned gear to even make a modest effort. Side note, I see that a frequent visitor to this forum has kin in Talkeetna, spent some time there, a wonderful place minus the tourist!
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Brother lived the last half of his life there. I went up more often than I could afford. We never paid for a guide but spent our money on planes and pilots. Caribou and Sheep were the bigger hunts, and successful each time.
Logistics were not insurmountable. I believe drop camps (no guide) for Caribou are still possible, and if you can take care of yourself outdoors this is a good hunt. Herds are hurting in some areas, though.
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If it's any consolation, I can't afford my own hunts either. But it's a great state and, as former governor Jay Hammond famously stated. " it's the last place I would ever want to live, and with any luck it will be "
Phil Shoemaker Alaska Master Guide, Alaska Hunter Ed Instructor FAA Master pilot www.grizzlyskinsofalaska.comAnyone who claims the 30-06 is not effective has either not used one, or else is unwittingly commenting on their marksmanship.
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The wording sounds strangely placed...
Teal-- 54 here, 17 years into a 20 year retirement, of which the city screwed me for 2 more of those years, I said they were so crooked, corrupt and didn't care, wife told me to get. City would kill me from stress.
I did just that last year. Started a new career.
That career is a killer right now with stuff going on, I was about set to start making what I used to make dollar wise but this 19 thing..
I don't regret one minute. Yeah - I don't know. I'm a logistics wonk but logistics down here is VASTLY different than what's in AK, I'm sure. I've with a great woman who still has kids in high school, asking her to bail on them to their dad or pull them out - not the person I am. That said - maybe, who knows. I'm always sort of looking and once the boys are out - I'll likely engage more serious. 43 years old here so I have a little time. Would likely engage a professional recruiter once looking for real as what I tend to find on my own - all retail work at 11 an hour.
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Those boys are the perfect age to get up here. There are more opportunities for high school students to hunt. Your lady will like it up here there is less bullchit. Finally, I was thinking Phil we do have bots up here- they mess with caribou terribly.
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If it's any consolation, I can't afford my own hunts either. But it's a great state and, as former governor Jay Hammond famously stated. " it's the last place I would ever want to live, and with any luck it will be " I've told my son many times that if he decides that college is not for him, then I'll be spending that chunk of change on a 458win brownie hunt and never look back. Or on a couple of Harleys....:)
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I spent six weeks in and around the Palmer area summer before last, put 5,000 miles on the rental car exploring in every direction daily until we ran out of places to go. As an avid hunter who would like to hunt Alaska, I left with the understanding that it takes lots of gear (boats, planes, ATVs) and time to hunt that vast territory and would certainly require the services of a licensed guide to have any chance of success. Given success, the logistics of transporting a moose out of the field are overwhelming to this southern deer hunter. Even if I moved to Alaska, which I could, I'd have to invest in the aforementioned gear to even make a modest effort. Side note, I see that a frequent visitor to this forum has kin in Talkeetna, spent some time there, a wonderful place minus the tourist! Its wonderful before the tourists arrive and after they leave. But they pay the bills. Tallahassee.. one of our other guides is from Tallahassee area.
We can keep Larry Root and all his idiotic blabber and user names on here, but we can't get Ralph back..... Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, over....
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I suspect the tourist flow will be impacted severely this summer and I would guess that some may cancel hunts.
Maybe we can fish the KP this year!
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So .. .338-06 or .35 whelen for Alaska?
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Chit.. me reading fast.. life... 35 plus 100, rough math was thinking there was a 45 whelen. then my math kicked in and all of a sudden.... gotcha.
It was a toss up between 35 whelen and 338-06 on a rebore some years ago. 338 got the decision for some reason. Maybe I should find another donor and do a 35 for the hell of it, and then another in 400...
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Reloading for the 400 is not easy...
Mark Begich, Joaquin Jackson, and Heller resistance... Three huge reasons to worry about the NRA.
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You should try it for an AR14.
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You should try it for an AR14. Point!
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Reloading for the 400 is not easy... I guess as a 400 Whelen owner who has reloaded a lot of 400 Whelen, I have to ask, how so? How is it more difficult than any other round to load? Perhaps a couple more steps if you're forming cases from 30-06 or 35 Whelen. With Quality Cartridge brass, which is 30-06 cylindrical with a 400 Whelen headstamp, simply run it into the die, trim to length and load. Same applies to Norma 30-06 cylindrical if you can find it. With 30-06 or 35 Whelen brass, it adds a step or two using an expander die or fireforming with COW. I've done both. Neither are difficult. A little time consuming but not difficult.
Chronographs, bore scopes and pattern boards have broke a lot of hearts.
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I have both and have killed moose with both. They each work very well. I have a passion for odd and unusual chamberings and was always interested in the 400 Whelen. I already had a 35 Whelen but when I met and visited with Michael Petrov, the gentleman who dispelled the headspace myths of the 400, I knew I had to build one. I t has been my favorite gun project ever and is my favorite big game round. It matches the much heralded 450/400 Nitro Express for performance, pushing a 400 grain bullet at 2150. It's a fun and easy to shoot big bore, or large medium bore if you consider big to start at 45.
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Reloading for the 400 is not easy... I guess as a 400 Whelen owner who has reloaded a lot of 400 Whelen, I have to ask, how so? How is it more difficult than any other round to load? Perhaps a couple more steps if you're forming cases from 30-06 or 35 Whelen. With Quality Cartridge brass, which is 30-06 cylindrical with a 400 Whelen headstamp, simply run it into the die, trim to length and load. Same applies to Norma 30-06 cylindrical if you can find it. With 30-06 or 35 Whelen brass, it adds a step or two using an expander die or fireforming with COW. I've done both. Neither are difficult. A little time consuming but not difficult. Spent some time with Michael Petrov and went through his work on it and got to look at some really nice examples... still a pita.
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I spent quite a bit of time with him as well. He had some incredible pieces of history. Yes time consuming if making from 06 or 35 Whelen. Not difficult though.
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I have been hunting Alaska since 1965 when I was 15. Shot my first moose and caribou on the same day with the old Springfield 03A3 my Dad fixed up for me with a old Weaver scope. Due to some neglect on my nephews part the bore was ruined after not cleaning it forever when firing old WWII tracer ammo and ball ammo. Any way, it is now a 338-06 I gifted to my Grandson. I probably should of saved some money and retired it to a wall hanger and just bought him a stainless Mod. 70 with the old style trigger.
My primary hunting rifle is a customized .338 based on a Mod. 70 "Classic Stainless", been using it for many years. I have one other stainless center fire rifle and it is a Tikka T3X Superlite in 6.5 Creedmoor I got mainly for grand kid's to use. All my other rifles are blue steel and walnut. Can't think of much I couldn't kill with it with the 127 grain Barnes LRX bullet if I did not stretch the range. But, the .338 and my wonderful old Mod. 70 Featherweight 30-06 are my hunting rifles. Nothing has ever felt as good in my hands as that old Mod. 70, except for a custom Browning Hi Power I have had for probably 30 years and carried on duty.
After it is all said and done, I believe the 30-06, 338-06 and .35 Whelen are the three best Alaskan cartridge's. With the right bullet in the right place they do the job at any reasonable range on any Alaskan critter. I have many friends who use and swear by the .338 and I am one of them and the .300 Win. or Win. Short Mag. cartridge. But, if I was starting over my main hunting rifle would be based on a 30-06 case and as light as is reasonable and have a 22-24 inch barrel, a synthetic stock and stainless and cerakoted.
I am 69 now and plan on hunting more with my Marlin 45-70 and a Mod. 71 Win. in .348 Ackley Improved with receiver sights. I really like those lever guns and if I do my job I know the Kodiak Bonded bullets will do their job. If I come home empty handed it would not be the first time, besides, I have grand kid's that can shoot with a scoped bolt gun. I am also a Barnes X and Nosler Partition bullet fan for bolt guns and an Alaska Bullet Works Kodiak Bonded bullet for lever guns. I know lots of other bullets work, but I trust these and after years of using them they have never failed me. I am not a believer in taking long shots at un-wounded animals and have found the majority of shots at Alaska's critters have been well under 200 yards.
What is long for me is not long for some one else, so it is a judgement call for me and every one else. But, in my mediocre 55 year Alaskan hunting career I have never failed to quickly recover a shot animal and my prayer and intention is to go to the grave with that record intact. So I will continue to get close, get as good a rest as possible, try to shoot at a stationary animal and hit it in the right place with a good bullet from an accurate gun. I also do not believe I need over a 10 power scope for any hunting I have ever done and a 4 power scope works. Guys on You Tube hit game sized targets with a 3-9 SWFA mil scope at 1,000 yards and that is the scope I put on the Tikka 6.5 so the grand kid's can learn the mil system. Just saying...
Researching and area and species and time in the field pay off. A pair of strong legs and traveling light pays off and buy the best gear possible. Binoculars, buy the best you can afford and spend more money on them then your sighting instrument which is your scope and should only be used to deliver the bullet, never to glass with. Live in your binoculars when hunting! Many a book has been written on hunting and shooting and You Tube lets us see actual hunts and stalks and shooting and the games reaction to the shot, learn from it.
I wish I was young and strong again. Me and my 71 year old wife have our moose and caribou hunt with the grand kid's planned out. Hopefully the darn virus won't interfere in it.
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Lots of wisdom right there.
Thanks for posting.
Hoping the same regarding the 🦠. Little bastid.
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Albert 23456:
You need to clear out your PMs.
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Albert 23456:
You need to clear out your PMs.
A new member with 14 posts and 1,000 private messages? Seems more than a bit unusual...
Mark Begich, Joaquin Jackson, and Heller resistance... Three huge reasons to worry about the NRA.
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Signed an Alaskan hunter , resident, guide and rifle fanatic WOW... Hmmm what a title that is.
All is well, when you are calm and bold.
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Albert 23456:
You need to clear out your PMs.
I cannot receive PMs yet, I am a newbie. How many post will I have to be able to receive and reply PMs?
All is well, when you are calm and bold.
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Please continue
Signed an Alaskan hunter , resident, guide and rifle fanatic WOW... Hmmm what a title that is. Maybe you should read a little closer?
Mark Begich, Joaquin Jackson, and Heller resistance... Three huge reasons to worry about the NRA.
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Oh okay, I apologize for not following mate.
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Signed an Alaskan hunter , resident, guide and rifle fanatic WOW... Hmmm what a title that is. Most likely a Bot
Phil Shoemaker Alaska Master Guide, Alaska Hunter Ed Instructor FAA Master pilot www.grizzlyskinsofalaska.comAnyone who claims the 30-06 is not effective has either not used one, or else is unwittingly commenting on their marksmanship.
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