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Other than the obvious and more common nicknames such as,,,,the beast, the hammer, hammer of Thor, monster, etc, what in heck do you nickname a 338-378 Accumark?
Fat boy?
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Other than the obvious and more common nicknames such as,,,,the beast, the hammer, hammer of Thor, monster, etc, what in heck do you nickname a 338-378 Accumark?
Fat boy? One shot wonder (wonder why the hell I just shot that thing!!!!), shoulder dislocater, Anything but accumark after the 2nd or 3rd shot 
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Sako 75 in 300 ultra with leupold 4.5x14x40 with target turrets shooting 180 grain nosler partitions. With this lot of RL25 it averages 3347 fps 15ft in front of the muzzle. I would try one at 600 yards but would feel better if he was closer to 400 yards.
I would shoot him at just about any angle.
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Model 70 300WSM, 3.5x10 Leupold did pretty well this year at 439 yds on my WY elk. Bang flop...
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Model 70 300WSM, 3.5x10 Leupold did pretty well this year at 439 yds on my WY elk. Bang flop...
John What bullet were you using?
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[quote=goodnews]
Other than the obvious and more common nicknames such as,,,,the beast, the hammer, hammer of Thor, monster, etc, what in heck do you nickname a 338-378 Accumark?
Fat boy? One shot wonder (wonder why the hell I just shot that thing!!!!), shoulder dislocater, Anything but accumark after the 2nd or 3rd shot ...............One shot wonder uh? Now that`s funny! The Accumark has a brake. My 375 Ruger Alaskan with no brake has more recoil. 20-40 rounds from the bench with either the Accumark or the Alaskan is fun. In my case, the nickname "one shot wonder" wouldn`t quite apply or be appropriate. Don`t become a recoil wimp on me now.......LOL! 
28 Nosler,,,,300WSM,,,,338-378 Wby,,,,375 Ruger
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Lil Logcutter,
Well I can understand how my behavior with Big Stick might have come across as me being an azz. In my defense he did make some rather disparaging remarks regarding my stock. I am going to try and act a little more like an adult in the future.
As to a shooting comp with me supplying the guns and ammo I have to say you would probably kick my azz. I am not the best shot in the world but I do build a pretty good system so I fear you might just hand me a whuppin and that is a long way to drive to get shown up.
You win.
Holy [bleep] thats funny. Thanks, I needed that.
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Yup, with enough technology, a shooter doesn't need hunting skills at all, just fine tuned shooting skills and and a "need to succeed" - kinda sad, but nobody said respect for the animals was a prerequisite! Seem like all that matters on this thread is bragging rights. Coming from a bloke that fields a Model 21 in 7mm Brenneke....I take it that you just bit your tongue off when you typed that. Talk about tongue-in-cheek! Oh, and I agree.
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On a once in a lifetime hunt, I would be more concerned with pack, boots and glass than the rifle carried in my hands.
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Lil Logcutter,
Well I can understand how my behavior with Big Stick might have come across as me being an azz. In my defense he did make some rather disparaging remarks regarding my stock. I am going to try and act a little more like an adult in the future.
As to a shooting comp with me supplying the guns and ammo I have to say you would probably kick my azz. I am not the best shot in the world but I do build a pretty good system so I fear you might just hand me a whuppin and that is a long way to drive to get shown up.
You win.
I don't know who "Big Stick" is, nor do I care. I "know" you from the "Best of the West" TV program. As someone who really does not care who can outshoot who, there is no doubt that you were on the receiving end of some pretty intense posting by "Big Stick". That appears to be his MO and he prides himself in it. As for myself, I am not much of a shooter but pride myself in being a good hunter. That said, I have no problem with those who take shots at great distances if they can make good hits. Over the years I have heard hunters complaining about long range shooting, "they don't believe in it". Like Ann Colter said of people who "don't believe in killing abortionist doctors", "If you don't believe in killing abortionist doctors, don't kill them!" All of the shows that center around long range shooting are VERY CLEAR in their message. Practice, practice, practice, before you ever take longish shots in the field and know your personal limitations. For me, 200 yards is a long shot. To others, maybe 400 yards. To still others, maybe 1000 yards. You are selling custom rifles and shooting systems. You are betting your systems on their merit. If someone wants to go up against your system and you, they should provide their own equipment. Best of luck with your business and try to ignore some of the rude and bitter posters on this site. By the way, why are you no longer featured on "The Best of the West" if I may ask?
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On a once in a lifetime hunt, I would be more concerned with pack, boots and glass than the rifle carried in my hands.
Exactly. I'll add physical fitness to that too. Don't want to be huffing and puffing on a hunt of a lifetime. I'd grab my 7wsm Kimber Montana and then worry about the stuff the needs to be worried about.
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I thought this thread was about if you lucked out and was able to hunt the rez, what would be best to take a 380 bull.
Since there are plenty of 380 bulls, your guide will find one in a range you are comfortable with... archery included.
380 bulls aren't hardly 'once in a morning' hunts, let alone once in a lifetime.
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Kent,
You seem to be struggling with the point. If the particular �Rez� has 380 bulls around every corner I will be looking for a 400+. I am not going to shoot the first representative bull on the hunt of a lifetime.
You seem to be dwelling on the �Rez� part and not getting the pick the �best elk cartridge� part. Give it another try.
Rancho Loco,
I have never had my boots or pack cost me a bull. Seriously, how hard is it to pick an appropriate pair of boots? I might get a blister or two but that would hardly stop the hunt. Pick the wrong rifle/cartridge and that could very well cost the hunt.
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No, I understood you were using the rez as a leader for a long range topic in the elk section. I just don't want people to think they need something they don't. You can talk about the weapon and I'll talk about the hunt itself, no problem.
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