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Re: You're Rifle Of Choice For Alaska Big Game Hunting? Swamplord #9452651 12/25/14
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358Dog Campfire Greenhorn 3 Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 86 Florida	Well, like some of the others posted, I would have 3 or 4 guns, but,,,,If I have to just pick one rifle, I would choose the Colonel's 35. Have Gun Will Travel,, The more dust on the trail- the thicker the soup. Life Member: NRA, VFW, Six Napoleons

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Re: You're Rifle Of Choice For Alaska Big Game Hunting? 358Dog #9452686 12/25/14
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dawaba Campfire Regular D Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,046 Texas	It would have to be stainless with a synthetic stock. A 1.5x6 or 2x7 or 2.5x8 on top would be about right. And probably chambered in .338WM. That should do it..... I was hoarding when hoarding wasn't cool.

Re: You're Rifle Of Choice For Alaska Big Game Hunting? 1tnhunter #9452729 12/25/14
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Oldelkhunter Campfire Ranger O Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 29,383	Originally Posted by 1tnhunter From Alaska G&F: http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=hunting.firearms That might be the most common sense rifle and ammo recommendation posted on a states F&G website.

Re: You're Rifle Of Choice For Alaska Big Game Hunting? Oldelkhunter #9452739 12/25/14
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ridgerunner85 Campfire Greenhorn R Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 87 PA	^^^^ +1 I agree

Re: You're Rifle Of Choice For Alaska Big Game Hunting? ridgerunner85 #9452795 12/25/14
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Fotis Campfire Ranger Joined: May 2009 Posts: 17,264 Cheyenne, Wy	Theoretically speaking because I have never been....340 Bee. 210 PT at 3175 fps. https://thehandloadinglog.wordpress.com μολὼν λαβέ "Weatherby was too long so I nicknamed it "Bee""

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Re: You're Rifle Of Choice For Alaska Big Game Hunting? scouttracker #9452819 12/25/14
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gunner500 Campfire 'Bwana G Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 46,247 Likes: 1 Oklahoma	M-70 S/S 375 H&H wearing a 2.5-8 Leupold in a set of Talley QD's firing 270 gr TSX's, factory irons dead on at 50 yards. Trump Won!

Re: You're Rifle Of Choice For Alaska Big Game Hunting? 1tnhunter #9452853 12/25/14
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1Nut Campfire Regular Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 2,601 A little further North...	Originally Posted by 1tnhunter From Alaska G&F: http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=hunting.firearms That pretty much sums it up. I've carried a fairly light 30-06 quite a bit, but carried a 338WM nearly as much. It would be hard to choose between them, but I may split the difference and carry a 300Winny with 180s if I had to carry just one. Edit: My experience with 165 TSXs make that bullet a favorite. Last edited by 1Deernut; 12/25/14. Nut Experience hath shewn, that even under the best forms of government those entrusted with power have, in time, and by slow operations, perverted it into tyranny. Thomas Jefferson

Re: You're Rifle Of Choice For Alaska Big Game Hunting? 1Nut #9453022 12/25/14
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Calvin Campfire Ranger C Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 23,433	Kimber Montana 300wsm, 6x scope.

Re: You're Rifle Of Choice For Alaska Big Game Hunting? Calvin #9453042 12/25/14
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SmokeEater2 Campfire Regular Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 1,156 Arkansas	Savage model 99 in .308.

Re: You're Rifle Of Choice For Alaska Big Game Hunting? DonFischer #9453065 12/25/14
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bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,079 Likes: 5 Battle Born	Originally Posted by DonFischer Funny thing, I've never killed so much as a gopher with a 30-06, have had three and have one now. Lived in Alaska for a while and carried my 308 hunting. But if I went back and hunted I believe I might take my present 30-06 loaded with 180gr bullet's. That brings up the question: What can you not do with a good 30-06 loaded up with good 180's???? Would 200 grain partitions work better? I just bought 300 of those . Figured they would work great on elk and bear. I think Phil uses that combo a little bit, there in Alaska.... Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

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Re: You're Rifle Of Choice For Alaska Big Game Hunting? bsa1917hunter #9453126 12/25/14
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Calvin Campfire Ranger C Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 23,433	Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter That brings up the question: What can you not do with a good 30-06 loaded up with good 180's???? A 30-06 will work. but, it has to be light enough to pack up a lot of mountains. The 180 is a fine bullet, but I wouldn't limit myself to 1 bullet when plenty are available. 130tsx, 155 skinner, 168tsx, 180 whatever, etc.

Re: You're Rifle Of Choice For Alaska Big Game Hunting? Calvin #9453788 12/25/14
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79S Campfire Ranger 7 Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 23,500 Alaska valley trash	I have 3 to choose wait 4 first one is a baco made model 70 ew in a 325 wsm with 3-9x33 leupold would use this on everything up here in AK. 2nd one a new haven made stainless featherweight in 338 wsm with 3-9x40 leupold 3rd one a stainless synthetic new haven made model 70 in a 375 h&h with a 3-9x33 leupold. Last cz 550 in a 416rigby mag chucking 400gr tsx at 2400 fps killed brown bear with this combo one shot one dead ass bear. Last edited by 79S; 12/25/14. Originally Posted by Bricktop Then STFU. The rest of your statement is superflous bullshit with no real bearing on this discussion other than to massage your own ego. Suckin' on my titties like you wanted me.

Re: You're Rifle Of Choice For Alaska Big Game Hunting? 79S #9453792 12/25/14
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bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,079 Likes: 5 Battle Born	Originally Posted by 79S I have 3 to choose wait 4 first one is a baco made model 70 ew in a 325 wsm with 3-9x33 leupold would use this on everything up here in AK. 2nd one a new haven made stainless featherweight in 338 wsm with 3-9x40 leupold 3rd one a stainless synthetic new haven made model 70 in a 375 h&h with a 3-9x33 leupold. Last cz 550 in a 416rigby mag chucking 400gr tsx at 2400 fps killed brown bear with this combo one shot one dead ass bear. You talking about Alaskan hunting or elephant hunting??? Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

Re: You're Rifle Of Choice For Alaska Big Game Hunting? Calvin #9453794 12/25/14
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79S Campfire Ranger 7 Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 23,500 Alaska valley trash	Originally Posted by Calvin Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter That brings up the question: What can you not do with a good 30-06 loaded up with good 180's???? A 30-06 will work. but, it has to be light enough to pack up a lot of mountains. The 180 is a fine bullet, but I wouldn't limit myself to 1 bullet when plenty are available. 130tsx, 155 skinner, 168tsx, 180 whatever, etc. 168gr ttsx would be a great bullet for the 06 and use it on everything in Alaska as well... Originally Posted by Bricktop Then STFU. The rest of your statement is superflous bullshit with no real bearing on this discussion other than to massage your own ego. Suckin' on my titties like you wanted me.

Re: You're Rifle Of Choice For Alaska Big Game Hunting? 79S #9453805 12/25/14
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bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,079 Likes: 5 Battle Born	Originally Posted by 79S Originally Posted by Calvin Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter That brings up the question: What can you not do with a good 30-06 loaded up with good 180's???? A 30-06 will work. but, it has to be light enough to pack up a lot of mountains. The 180 is a fine bullet, but I wouldn't limit myself to 1 bullet when plenty are available. 130tsx, 155 skinner, 168tsx, 180 whatever, etc. 168gr ttsx would be a great bullet for the 06 and use it on everything in Alaska as well... Does shooters pro shop sell those, so an average white man can afford them? If not, I'll stick with the blemished 180gr. partitions... Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

Re: You're Rifle Of Choice For Alaska Big Game Hunting? bsa1917hunter #9453807 12/25/14
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79S Campfire Ranger 7 Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 23,500 Alaska valley trash	Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter Originally Posted by 79S I have 3 to choose wait 4 first one is a baco made model 70 ew in a 325 wsm with 3-9x33 leupold would use this on everything up here in AK. 2nd one a new haven made stainless featherweight in 338 wsm with 3-9x40 leupold 3rd one a stainless synthetic new haven made model 70 in a 375 h&h with a 3-9x33 leupold. Last cz 550 in a 416rigby mag chucking 400gr tsx at 2400 fps killed brown bear with this combo one shot one dead ass bear. You talking about Alaskan hunting or elephant hunting??? Lol I need to work on a load for my 375 w/300gr accubond but I did try my buds loads in it using 300gr tsx shot them real well Originally Posted by Bricktop Then STFU. The rest of your statement is superflous bullshit with no real bearing on this discussion other than to massage your own ego. Suckin' on my titties like you wanted me.

Re: You're Rifle Of Choice For Alaska Big Game Hunting? bsa1917hunter #9453819 12/25/14
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79S Campfire Ranger 7 Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 23,500 Alaska valley trash	Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter Originally Posted by 79S Originally Posted by Calvin Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter That brings up the question: What can you not do with a good 30-06 loaded up with good 180's???? A 30-06 will work. but, it has to be light enough to pack up a lot of mountains. The 180 is a fine bullet, but I wouldn't limit myself to 1 bullet when plenty are available. 130tsx, 155 skinner, 168tsx, 180 whatever, etc. 168gr ttsx would be a great bullet for the 06 and use it on everything in Alaska as well... Does shooters pro shop sell those, so an average white man can afford them? If not, I'll stick with the blemished 180gr. partitions... Oh boy.... Originally Posted by Bricktop Then STFU. The rest of your statement is superflous bullshit with no real bearing on this discussion other than to massage your own ego. Suckin' on my titties like you wanted me.

Re: You're Rifle Of Choice For Alaska Big Game Hunting? Dancing Bear #9453902 12/25/14
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alaska_lanche Campfire Tracker Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,831 Wasilla, Alaska	Originally Posted by Dancing Bear It is a toss between my .338 and my '06. I've hunted them both every year since the early 90's. The .338 mostly for elk and the '06 for deer. Same here for me but it was a toss up between my 338 WM and .308. I know both kill everything inclduing bears having taken caribou, moose, mountain goats, grizzlies, black bears and sitka deer with them. But I split the difference this year with a 338-06 after using a Browning 325 WSM.....wanted 4+1 instead of 3+1 and wanted to get away from the Browning A Bolt platform and onto a Kimber platform. My 308 shoots 165s about 2750.....338 WM shoots 225s at 2930. 338-06 shoots 210s at 2760 and is only 3 oz heavier than my 308 Win Kimber Montana. Gonna be hard to grab the 308 win or 338 WM anymore these days.

Re: You're Rifle Of Choice For Alaska Big Game Hunting? 79S #9454010 12/25/14
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toad Campfire Tracker T Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 6,766 Montana	Originally Posted by 79S Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter Does shooters pro shop sell those, so an average white man can afford them? If not, I'll stick with the blemished 180gr. partitions... Oh boy.... yea...we are going to AK to hunt big game, but the cost of bullets is a deal breaker... Guns don't kill people, drivers with cell phones kill people.

Re: You're Rifle Of Choice For Alaska Big Game Hunting? 79S #9454032 12/25/14
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bearstalker Campfire Outfitter B Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 9,921 Alaska	Originally Posted by 79S I have 3 to choose wait 4 first one is a baco made model 70 ew in a 325 wsm with 3-9x33 leupold would use this on everything up here in AK. 2nd one a new haven made stainless featherweight in 338 wsm with 3-9x40 leupold 3rd one a stainless synthetic new haven made model 70 in a 375 h&h with a 3-9x33 leupold. Last cz 550 in a 416rigby mag chucking 400gr tsx at 2400 fps killed brown bear with this combo one shot one dead ass bear. That's a lot of guns. Want to get rid of that stainless 375 H&H?

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