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I would be hunting with, 1) 270 win, 140gr Accubond, 2) 30-06 with 165 Interbond or Nosler partition, or 3) 300 win mag with 165gr Accubond. At that range and base on the angle I would try to get prone over by daypack. Then I would pass on the shot. It is not a high percentage shot. Bull elk are...

As I said earlier, I recently purchased the same rifle in 30-06. Today was the second "group therapy session (first results were posted in the reloading section under "Group Therapy." The first session was primarily Hornady bullets with some old and new loads. Today I used Nosler Accubond and...

Just a couple of corrections to my original post. First the overall length is 3.328 not 3.228, second the .4 in group should have been 3/4" group. Sorry for the incorrect data.

After my first trip to our local range with my new Sako 85 in 30-06, I was looking for a rundown shack with a sign "Phycologist In 5 cents". Then I decided to make some adjustment of, 1) seating depth, 2) charge weight with powders used before, and 3) new powders. Wow big difference! The Sako...

I just bought the exact same rifle in a 30-06 two weeks ago. We'll have to compare loading notes as we get these rifles ready for hunting seasons. Good luck

My observation about shooting distances tracks closely with those that were published. My elk this year was taken at 80 yards. The last 5 elk were all taken under 200 yards. Again just my thoughts, the long-range shoot fad corresponds to the decline in hunting skills and effective marketing...

I really like both the interbond and accubond bullets in my various rifles. I also shoot the partitions and have never had a failure with any. My concern with Hornady is they temporarily discontinued production of their interbond citing production costs. Some of the calibers and weights are now...

Interesting comment about the temperature sensitivity of Ramshot Hunter. That has not been my experience but I don't go out to shoot at -5F. I have shot my Sako 30-06 in temps that range from about 93 to 20 degrees and see little variation. It looks like the 58.5 is a "sweet-spot" for your...

A few years ago I gave up on H-4350 not because of performance but availability and switched to Ramshot Hunter for my 30-06 with 165 grain bullets. Never looked back but recently H-4350 is showing up on the store shelves and it is still my top performer with 180 grain bullets and heavier. My...

Sorry, The charge is 57.0 H4350

My primary weapons for elk and antelope are a couple of 270 winchesters. But every so often I venture into the great abyss of other calibers. Actually I shoot my Sako 30-06 (nicknamed CK or cow killer) quite a bit and enjoy the rifle. This rifle is scary accurate and has a "hot" barrel. Here are...

For my Sako 06, Hunter is my favorite powder. According to my magneto speed @ 34 degree I got the following: Load of 60 grs Hunter, with CCI 200, Winchester brass, and 165 Hornady Interbond. 1-2880 fps 2-2876 3-2889 Average 2881 fps, SD 5.6 fps The same load @ 90 degree averaged 2905fps out of...

Great buck, nice shot, great hat!!!

Being new to the site I've tended to just read most of the posts. First and foremost, I am a hunter who relies on stalking skills to get a close as I can to make an ethical kill. While tight groups are interesting; they are only a small portion of hunting skills. Long range gong-bangers are fun...