rossislider

I can't speak to the VLDs in a 243, but am currently having some trouble getting the groupings I would like out of VLDs in my 7mm-08 which is a very similar cartridge and uses mostly the same powders. I have been loading my 243 with Hornady V-Max 58 grains, as my 243 is primarily my varmint rifle. With these I am getting very nice 5 shot groupings that touch at 100 yards. I also really like R15 powder for this load. My load data for this is: 43.4 gn. R15 powder Federal primers 58 gn Hornady V-Max I was out at the range this morning shooting these through the chronograph since I just finalized this load. My average speed was 3555 fps. Hope this helps

Any particular bullet you are partial to or might recommend?

I now have a wait list 5 deep. Thanks for all the interest and I will let you all know.

Thanks for rubbing it in. If it weren't for over the counter stuff I wouldn't get to hunt this year.

Quit making excuses and come over. We'll get it there.

Hi All- Thanks for your interest. As of now the generator is spoken for. I will meet the guy on Monday to show and finalize the sale. If he buys it I will remove the add. If you are interested in going on a back up list send me a PM. Thanks

You get everyone all excited for some bear pictures and then nothing?

Just saw on the news that the USPS lost $57 million a day last quarter. The good news is that at this rate we hopefully won't have to deal with this terrible government agency much longer.

Awesome cat! Glad someone brought the thread back to life.

I'd love to see something in the far East Valley. If there were I'd be a regular for sure. I just can't justify the 45+ minute drive from Queen Creek to Phoenix.

I'm just glad you didn't say planning a bear hunting trip and arranging time off from work, only to have my moron buddy screw up his knee in an ATV accident just before hand, thus screwing up the whole thing.

Hunters are generally some of the best people out there. On the other hand, the USPS, like most government run organizations, is garbage. The sooner it goes bankrupt and gets privatized the better.

How much to do a lion like this?

I took the picture of this guy at Yellowstone Park's Bear World last year. So while it is not as cool as seeing him in the wild, I still thought it worth sharing. Wouldn't mind crossing paths with one like this in season with tag in hand! I took this picture in late June. Imagine this guy with another couple months of growth!

I just purchased a bolt action Marlin 22 caliber long rifle for my son who is turning 8 in a few weeks. I figured this would be a great way to get him started and practicing shooting before he can start hunting in a couple of years. I was going to (and still may) mount a Simmons 3-9x32 Mag Riflescope to it. They run in the neighborhood $50 at most retailers. I was looking through Bass Pro’s Fall Classic add today and notice they have a similar looking scope made by Bear Creek for $30. Is anyone familiar with Bear Creek? I have never heard of them before. Also does anyone have another good 22 long rifle scope they might recommend. Keep in mind this is going on top of a 22 long rifle for plinking and not on top of a long range hunting rifle. Thanks

Ordered mine last Thursday (08/02), got notice they shipped today (08/06), and should arrive by the end of the week. The web site is saying 4-6 weeks but they are still getting out much quicker.

It is a fantastic unit that I have hunted for many years. Unfortunately, I drew no tags this year so I will have to live vicariously through the stories and pictures of those who did . Good luck!

Going on my desktop at work in the morning! This should really irritate a few colleagues.

Awesome pictures! Thanks and please keep sharing.

I didn't know such a calculator existed. Thanks!

Thanks all, I really appreciate the info! I recently got a chronogragh to add to my reloading tools collection. I decided to check my bow speed this morning expecting something around 290-300 fps. Sounds like the 270 I am seeing is pretty normal. I'll be doing my first archery coues hunt here in a few weeks and I'm just trying to fine tune and prepare as much as possible. You advice helps a ton!

Thanks for the info! I wasn't including the field point. I threw the arrow with tip on my loading scale and got a weight of 430.7

Shooting 350 grain Victory arrows with a 125 grain field point.

I just started putting in not long ago and only have 3. Guess I better get comfortable for a while. Anyone have info on Wyoming's fees and system? I wouldn't know where to even start up there.

Great tips, thanks!