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True that. That is a ballistic tip. The tubular powder is hard to tell as 4831, 4350 have the same size approx. That tip on the bullet looks smashed as well. What happened to it?

Great pics Johnny. The weather sure is a big change from last year and look at the growth on them.

Nice bass. What were you using? Cranks, Spinners, Drop shot?

God bless Jared, you and your whole family. Like I said a while back Mike. Jared will beat this thing and we will have a good get together and laugh and tell huntin' stories and throw hoghntr in the pool and laugh some more.

Can anyone share any data you have on reloading with IMR 4895? I have used this in my .270 for a 130 - 150 grain bullet and was going to try some for my 300 win mag but I can't find data for that caliber over 150 grain bullet. Is there a reason? Is that powder not good for mag calibers with heavier bullets? The research I did said it is one of the most versatile powders used in military apps for 30-06. 17 rem to 243 all the way up to 375 H&H mag. Nothing for the 300 mag in a heavier than 150 bullet. Thanks.

ThomC, Are you an AZ native?

I for one was not trying to downplay your abilities or criticize the shot you made. I just know that I wouldn't take that shot and I think a lot of others here feel the same. Very true about the new equipment that's out. If that's is your comfort zone to shoot that far then let your clutch out and do it.

All you are going to do is see people. This is amateur weekend and every tom, dick and harry will be up north at the lakes, rivers and streams. Good luck. Bear canyon is a better lake to answer you ? imo

Here ya go then

YOU ARE GONNA HEAR 20 DIFFERENT OPINIONS ON THIS. I have had good with both Ford and Dodge. And I have had some real lemons with both as well.

Dodge!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PETERBUILT!!!!!!!!!!

What were they doing in Gilbert?

Never used it but I will. I already have an elk tag for unit 10. Unless BOB kills em' all before I get there in Nov.

That is truly some beautiful country and 1 happy turkey hunter. Congrats to Paul

That makes sense. I have 4 other loads I am going to try with dif. powders if I EVER GET MY DANG SCOPE!!!!

Thanks. that's what I thought but just didn't understand why no data.

What cal rifle and how long was your shot? That's a nice looking rig and a GREAT buck.

Thats total BS. I am not jealous one bit. I think a lot of people here aren't either. The last thing anyone wants to do is wound an animal with a long misplaced shot. At 100+ yrds with a bow there are a lot of variables that come into play versus a rifle. Wind, fps, energy, a bug, twig, etc.. If like I said before. You take that shot and wound one..man up and post that too. Def not jealous tho.

Thats what I am loading is imr 4350, 7828, 4831, and R19. Trying to get a good consistent load and wanted to try dif powders

I appreciate your response but what I don't get is why they have that powder data for a 375 H&H in 200 grn all the way to 300 grn. It worked great in my .270. Just gets my head hurting I guess.

You think your head hurts now? Wait till he makes premier status..

I am just starting to do ladder tests. What I have loaded now is....I am still waiting for my scope to come in and I will shoot these loads. These are all from the Nozler book and the powder amount is what they have said is the most accurate for each one. As far as 3200 fps I don't think that's too fast. but fast doesn't always mean accurate. Each gun shoots different. #1. IMR 4350 165 grn Accubond 3.474 COL @ 2970 FPS 69 grns powder #2. IMR 4831 165 grn Accubond 3.474 COL @ 3120 FPS 70 grns powder #3. IMR 7828 165 grn Accubond 3.474 COL @ 3022 FPS 76 grns powder #4. R19 165 grn Accubond 3.474 COL @ 2982 FPS 71 grns powder

WE NEED PICS OF THE MOUNT JIM!!!!! Awesome Javi!!!

Nice looking pistol. I had 1 years ago. good luck with sale.

Great pics and beautiful bears. 3rd pic kinda says "I'm watching you too!!"