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Congratulations! No experience quite like that first elk. Unique smell, distinctive outstanding meat, the size of them - all of it. You will have memories for your lifetime. Nice going!

All, thanks for the replies! I know that my limited experience on critters <180 lbs. isn't a very good test. I also know that the heap of freezer-fillers I shot over the years with Hornady 7mm 139 gr., MV of 2850 - I never experienced this kind of fragmentation with shrapnel going everywhere...

CL - nope, I didn't intend a compliment to the bullet. I meant to say that I don't consider it a game bullet for my purposes. Those bullets were probably impacting at around 2900fps at the distances shot. I would much prefer punching clean through antelope as you described with decent weight...

Guybo, wondering how that worked out for you. I developed a pretty accurate .25-06 load with that bullet. This year I used it on a whitetail buck and two pronghorn antelope. I found excessive fragmentation at 180 to 200 yards. One antelope was hit squarely broadside in the lungs, striking one...

I agree, and do use a sharpened paper clip, but also a cheap flexible stalk LED light. Makes great shadows from starting cracks. Lately, although I consider it overkill, I've inspected some with a Teslong borescope. That is a whole new world, displaying patterns in the burn chamber and the...

Scotty said: "Matter of fact, I try to control headspace from the first shot. If I think there is too much slop with any case it gets necked up and resized just enough to chamber to minimize stretching. That’s with any case. Folks that gripe about them are believing the hype they are outdated...

Thanks for all the information, everyone. I did order the other two Boretech products - copper and carbon specific. Not sure what they've got that Eliminator doesn't, maybe just more concentrated, I will try them anyway. I'm not in desperation mode with any of my barrels, but curious and wanting...

With the recent acquisition of a Teslong borescope, I realize my cleaning methods and materials weren't really getting it done. With all the new cleaning agents, I'm curious what others are using and doing - particularly for older guns that show both some copper and carbon. Recently I used...

Thanks to all who said such nice comments. The outdoors, the game, riflery and reloading, planning and provisioning are all part of the experience we have been fortunate to share. More stories to come. EE2

I just got the $50 semi rigid 36" one and am very, very impressed. This the "not iPhone" model that plugs into a laptop. Focus takes some learning but is easily done. On most laptops, the camera app on the laptop tries to adjust lighting for what it thinks is best, so as you use the dimmer and...

I have written about hunting with my son several times here. 15 years ago he was disabled, yet in many ways that was the beginning of our hunting adventures together. There has been success with elk, deer, antelope and turkeys. There have been many more trips that fizzled due to weather, ground...

Welcome from another of the old guys and a 25-06 fan. Mine is an Encore with 28" barrel. It's fun but I'm eyballing those CDL's. EE2

I see a few brands and a couple vendors being promoted. My vote is for Mike at Flying Dragon air rifles. He's a one-man show. Imports but tunes and tweaks for best performance. Great resource just for info as well. He has springers, PCP's, CO2 from basic to wild. Good guy. Like already said...

This is my home on the internet, and has been for quite a while. When I encounter the rampant pettiness elsewhere - I come running back as fast as I can!!

I wanted my own Blue Cyclones after following your history with them, Guy. So I got some blems from SPS - grey tips. Might have to get a blue Sharpie. Thanks for the details and inspiration! My 25-06 is an Encore with the 28" fluted barrel. I'm getting accuracy and velocity without much...

Limited shooting time today he said. The rifle did not change zero when switching stocks, first time I've heard of that. He is really happy with it so far. Rang a playing card size gong at 400 yds. several times, but the comfort, lack of recoil and control features are what he keeps talking...

I have mentioned in other threads that my son is a 'para' - dependent on his wheelchair but great upper body strength. There are also other threads which discuss comfort when shooting, and the problems as we get older and deal with physical challenges. For him, the limitations when planted in...

Interesting!! Looking for the update, because I know you'll get it sorted out. My son (a disabled wheelchair guy with excellent upper body strength) continues to look for the ideal rest for hunting purposes. He has tried many but not all, and I don't think the bog pod is in his inventory. A...

Thanks, Dr. Mike. Other groups with the same bullet, first slightly different loads, then slightly different seating depths narrowed it down. Finding a wind-free morning just over the hill from Fotis was a challenge. We both know that 3-shot groups don't tell the whole story, but I'll bet he...

My son was given a 6.5x284 as a wedding present. The good friend who gave it worked on load development but didn't get very far. Son sent it to me, I did a borecast, torqued all the screws to spec, and gave it the BTE treatment. Screws were not tight. The rifle is a Savage 116 and has a Vortex...