Recent content by IdahoCTD

All models of Leica's are better then about any non European glass. Swarovski's are good too but I found the same thing a previous poster said, swapping back and forth between my Leica's and my buddies Swarovski's, the Leica's were better. I could make out a bull in a group of elk at 800yds...

New brass has more room to grow then fireformed brass so even though fireformed has more capacity it typically requires lower powder charges. Usually that is .3 to .6 or so lower. For example my 6.5PRC runs 54.7grs of R26 in new brass and 54.3 in fireformed brass with basically the same...

This is the first time in a long time I currently only have 1 elk tag. I will try to fix that this week when they offer the returned non-resident tags for residents to purchase. The kids will have antelope tags and a couple deer tags plus their normal elk tags.

They kill well too. My kids have killed several elk, with 6.5x47 and 6.5prc, and my dad has killed at least a half dozen elk with them in his 6.5 Creedmoor.

I'm surprised the 147's shoot that good at the upper node. Guys stopped shooting them over 3k in competition because they'd come apart with a worn barrel. I'd assume it was fairly warm when you shot, since that is all its been around here lately? If it was, I'd focus closer to 57.5. Your...

I would try to find a used pair of Leica Trinovids in the 500 range. You will thank me for it even if your wallet doesnt.

I put in for muzzleloader hunts for deer, elk and antelope this year and didnt draw any of them. My kids will get muzzleloader tags for antelope thanks to their mom and grandmother. Parents or grandparents can transfer tags to their children or grandchildren up to 17 years of age here in ID.

I used TC Maxi Hunters, I think they were called, and Buffalo bullets. The TC's are a pre-lubed solid lead bullet.

Mine is a Renegade .54. I shot some hogs, a deer and a few elk with it. Still have it too.

For that I'd use proven components like a Brux barrel. It may not be much cheaper to build your own but knowing what components are used would make me feel a lot better about spending 2K plus for a muzzleloader.

I dont know why Trump hasnt tapped Elon, or anyone else for that matter, to build drone fleets with temp resistant components, ground radar and temp sensors to fight fires. They can have a manned crews filling tanks of retardant and replacing battery packs. I'd make them so they just fit in a...

If I wanted a cheap barrel I'd do a Wilson from Ragged Hole Barrels. All of the ones I've used where pretty accurate with one being exceptional. I havent been overly impressed with the Douglas barrels I've used. I'd personally spend a bit more and do a top tier barrel like Brux, Bartlein or Krieger.

I would try again with 3 shot groups and throw in another box or two different ammo. Browning rifles tend to have very thin barrels and will heat up fast. There arent many times you'll need to shoot more than 3 times elk hunting.

You have to heavily modify a factory action to remove a good deal of weight. Defiance takes 4-5oz off the bolt with heavy fluting, aluminum shroud, and a hollow bolt handle. The action cuts are minimal weight reductions on the Classic and Anti actions. A light scope and Talley style rings saves...

A complete BDL Remington 700 LA weighs about 2.25lbs without any lightening. Some of the lightest carbon stocks, classic style, weigh 1.5lbs. That is 3.75lbs without a barrel. To make your under 6lbs you have a weight of 2.25lbs for a barrel. That is a pretty light barrel but its doable...