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I have the LRF1200 from Leica and it will do everything you are asking a rangefinder to do. Terrific rangefinder. I have heard great things about the Swaro as well. I ran a Bushnell Compact 800 for years and then got frustrated trying to range broadside elk at 400+ yards. NO PROBLEM with the...

My model 70 pushfeed, shines with H1000 and the 160 Accubond. I got good results with the same powder and Hornady's 175 SP. If I do my part, 5 shot groups that are easily covered with a dime at 100 yards and groups right around 3" at 320 yards. I have killed elk with this load at 386 yards...

Guy, Congratulations on a nice young muley buck. I haven't even seen one that big this fall. I drew a "Combo Deer/Elk" tag this fall for Utah and really intended on shooting a nice buck. As it turns out, I tagged my first bull elk and never saw a buck worth shooting. Hope you do well this...

I can't figure out how to post a picture. Let me know how and I will be glad to post. Firehawk

Congratulations on your Bear! As to add to their viability as a big game bullet, I just shot a spike bull at 433 yards Tuesday the 9th. One shot through the lower ribs, took out the heart and exited through the ribs and leg on the other side. Went down within 15 feet of where he was standing...

I love H1000 in my Model 70 with the 160 grain Accubond. I have a load with 70 grains of H1000 with RP brass and CCI250 primer. I have literally shot a few groups that were 5 shots all touching at 100 yards. Killed a nice cow last December with my rifle and the 160 grain Accubond. Didn't...

Guy, Thanks for sharing your story. I have 7 yr old twin boy & girl and a 4 year old boy who are all looking forward to the day Dad takes them hunting with him. This fall I hope to let them come along for a day or two. Seems that most of my hunting in the recent seasons have been late...

Elkslayer, I sent a PM regarding the load information you requested. FH

I would choose a 7mm Rem Mag or a 300 Win Mag. If I had one, I wouldn't buy the other. They are just more of the same in my opinion. FH

I thought this thread had died a long time ago. I just noticed that several people have posted since I last noticed. Sorry! Thanks for the advice, consolations, and congratulations. I am still reaping the rewards of the bounty. In fact, I believe that tomorrow will be a particularly good...

Remington, This is my point exactly. You have somewhat specialized equipment, but most importantly you have PRACTICED alot the shots at ranges far further than you hope to kill your animals at. You are doing it the "right" way. Unfortunately, many think that because they have the caliber...

Remington Man, At 500-600 yards a hunter better dang well be able to SHOOT WELL!!!! That is flat out a long ways away. Hunters who practice shooting at those distances "typically" have specialized their equipment as well. They use specialized scopes and matched calibers to bullets etc to...

Roysclockgun brings up an interesting phenomenen (sp?) or point. Elk are very large animals and can be tough to bring down. I also have only killed one elk. But I live in Utah and have many friends who kill elk regularly. Most who want a serious "elk" gun, shoot a .338 Winchester because it...

180 or 200 grain Accubond or Partition will take care of your elk just fine. Just load the one that shoots most consistent and accurate out of your rifle. There won't be any difference in trajectory until you get out past the 350 yards you mention. Under that level, any difference in...

Tom 1911, I have not chronyd the load yet. I would like to but I don't have a chrony and no one in my circle of friends has one either. Someday I hope to see how it does though. I would suspect 2950-2975fps or thereabouts as the ballistics seem to suggest this to be the case. As far as the...

I have shot mule deer at over 400 yards using a Burris Fullfield (older style) in 3-9 without any problems seeing what I was shooting at. This was with my 7mm Rem Mag. I now have a 3-10x40 Burris Siganture Select with the Ballistic Plex reticle. WOW! Very nice scope and I LOVE the reticle...

Tom 1911; As always, I worked up to this load in MY rifle. I would not recommend that you just go there as it is a max load. I am loading 70 grains of H1000 powder with Rem brass, CCI 250 primers and a 160 grain Accubond. In my old Hodgdon Manual, I am well within acceptable load data...

Whenever you are hunting for two different animals like you are doing, you should prepare for the larger animal. You have received great advice with the 160 grain Accubond. I had TERRIFIC results with them on a large cow elk at 378 yards from my 7mm Mag. I load mine in Remington brass with...

Moreloader, I think they already make a .308 Accubond in 200 grain size. That should fit the bill you mentioned perfectly. Of course the 165 grain option will fill a perfect niche as well. Firehawk

Thanks guys! I sometimes wonder if I shot too many times and wasted meat, but I just didn't want to loose her. I think deep down I also wondered about the effectiveness of my 7mm Mag on the elk and this was my first shot at an elk with the rifle. You know how all of those "experts and...