Had a great evening sealing the deal on this black bear. 80 yard shot w/ the 8x57js. A single 180gr Barnes TSX bullet at 2780fps, dropped the bear on the spot. Nice entry and exit hole with very little meat damage.
With today's modern powders and great bullet selection the 30-06's is definitely no slouch. I personally am a heavy for caliber type of guy so 200gr NAB, 200gr Speer hot-cors, 220gr NPT is something id use.
Last time i was playing with 200gr Nosler accubonds and speers my chronograph was...
Had the opportunity to partake in a moose hunt last week. My friend got the chance to test his load on a bull and thought id share some of the details.
300 WIN Mag
24" inch barrel
1:10" twist rate
220gr ELD-x
MV: 2800 FPS
Shot took place at 200 yards, bullet hit center shoulder and penetrated...
I was using H4895, if I recall it was 49 grains which was safe in my rifle. Velocity was approx. 2740 fps over the chronograph and that's with a 22 inch barrel. Based off quick load I could bump it up a couple grain before it reaches it's max pressure rating.
47 Grains of Imr 4064 is on the...
Hi guys, I'm new to the forum and am a big 8mm FAN. Been using it for several years up here in British Columbia, Canada.
I use the 8x57JS, 8MM-06, and 325 WSM.
I plan on adding a 8MM REM MAG, 8x68, and 8x64 down the line.
Enjoy some pictures and details.
4x3 Mule deer buck shot with 8MM-06...