hunting

  1. Ritten

    Hunting & Fishing Hunting apparel

    In the past I've always just pieced together stuff to hunt in. An old camo jacket with layers of sweaters, shirts and underarmor......cargo pants with two or three layers underneath for warmth. If it was raining I either stayed home or wore a poncho. Having ridden motorcycles for a number of...
  2. J

    Hunting & Fishing TRG-22 Hunting

    Here's a couple of shots from my hunt last week. A really big baboon I shot at 191 yards An impala I shot at around 150 yards off the bipod, you can see the entry wound just above his nose. Another impala that stepped out 10 minutes later, shot went in right under the jaw in the neck...
  3. Bigwheels

    Hunting & Fishing Which Hunting Pack?

    I need a new day-pack. I'm looking at the Badlands Superday, vs. the new Whitetail Hybrid(nobody seems to have one yet) & the Eberlestock X-1. The X-1 may be bigger than I need, but has the rifle scabbard , & the Badlands have a kinda cheesy rifle mounting system. But I usually carry my rifle in...
  4. D

    Thick vs. Hunting

    Has anyone tried using the same exact Berger bullet with the two different jackets? I have been shooting the hunting VLD's but right now all I can find is the target version. Has anyone experienced any difference in accuracy between the two (driven below 3000 fps)? David
  5. mp45acp

    Hunting & Fishing HIGH COUNTRY MARMOT HUNTING

    Going up to the high country, Sierra's in a few weeks to hunt Marmots. pretty much a mountain rock chuck. havent decided yet if I feel manly enough to carry my 14 pound .308 tac rifle, my 12 pound .243 or my 7 pound .17hmr. 5 to 6 mile hike, all uphill, switchbacks, 2 night trip, 9600' to...
  6. W

    6.5 Grendel Tactical, Hunting and Shooting rifle

    I have a Les Baer M4 chambered in the 6.5 grendel on order. It comes standard with a 16" barrel and I will be topping it with a 4-16x56 Hensolt. I am sure I have plenty of time to make some adjustments on the gun. I would like to use this gun for hunting and long range shooting. Should I go...
  7. T

    Hunting & Fishing Elk Hunting Newbie - book recommendations?

    So I was drawn for my first elk hunt here in NV. Done a lot of deer hunting over the years but no elk hunting. Going to check with the BLM and G&F in my hunting area for advice as well but I was wondering if others had ran across good books on elk hunting tactics/trends/etc. Any other advice...
  8. M

    Pros and Cons of Tactical and Hunting Stocks??

    {Yes, I've done a lot of searches and reading, but found nothing quite on topic) I am considering a custom build in 308, Surgeon action and DBM. I'm interested in the pros and cons of a tactical (say, A5) stock vs. a hunting stock (say, HTG or HTG adj). I currently own hunting rifles. I...
  9. jroberts

    Hunting & Fishing sc+georgia hog hunting

    i am looking at taking a bunch of friend to south carliona or georgia to go hog hunting this fall....i was looking on the internet and theres so many places i was wondering if anybody had any experence with any outfitters down there.... thanks Jonathan
  10. N

    Hunting & Fishing Exotic hunting in Tx black buck my 1st

    I had an opportunity to head down to the Spanish Gourd Ranch in Bracketville Texas this past weekend with single.shot from here on the hide. Last January we were allowed to go down and harvest one doe and while I was hunting I saw a black buck and got the exotic fever and started saving pennies...
  11. skinney_7

    Hunting & Fishing hunting with a can

    Any of you hunters out there do any hunting with suppressors??? big game, varmints, or predators.
  12. oldgrayone

    Maggie’s Colorado to Ban Fox Hunting

    Some gay guy by the name of Peter Cotton is trying to get PETA to stop fox hunting. Here is a pic from the field showing a hunter with a pile of fresh kills that has been showing up on front pages all over the state to help him in with his fight. This is dirty pool at it's best.
  13. C

    Hunting & Fishing Alaska Bear Hunting

    Hello All, Went bear hunting on the Copper River, saw lots of wildlife and shot this bear with a Desert Tactical Arms 338 Lapua Magnum...not a big bear but the memories will last a lifetime! Shot these rifles out to 1100 meters...using Black Hills 300 grain Sierra Matchkings. GREAT rifles...
  14. D

    Best barrel, K98 / hunting?

    A buddy of mine called me last night and wanted to know what was the best barrel for him to buy? He want's to build a 300 Win Mag, using a Mauser K98 rec. he has. He wants a medium weight barrel, not to heavy so he can carry it. (And not to expensive, he's not rich.) He also need's to know how...
  15. S

    Hunting Loads - .280AI

    Looking for any advice on loading a .280AI for Berger VLD in 140gr, or any other bullets suitable for hunting Thanks
  16. M

    Rifle Scopes New rig for coyote hunting.

    Ive got a Remington VS in .223 Remington. Im 100% sure its gonna be a .223AI for the 75gr AMax bullets. I need some help deciding on some stuff. Heres the things I know for sure 23" Brougton 5C barrel (Standard Remington varmit contour) painted black Fluted bolt PAI bolt knob PAI recoil lug...
  17. N

    Hunting & Fishing Tactical rifle as primary hunting rifle?

    Anybody of you using you tactical rifle as your primary hunting rifle? I have primary hunting rifle in 30-06 weighing 8lbs, but Im considering building a 308 using either a McMillan Sako Varmint or A-5. Im just considering the weight issue. It will weigh around 11-12lbs with everything. Im...
  18. HOOFER

    Hunting & Fishing i want to go hog hunting in texas, any ideas

    hey guys, well im just finishing up the last few months of my tour in the lovely city of mosul. upon redeployment, i was thinking of going to texas on a hog hunt, i never hunted hogs before. but think it would be fun. any one have any outfitters they know of. the best ive found was 150...
  19. T

    Rifle Scopes 1 in hunting glass

    I have a browning a-bolt that is a freak of nature. It is a 7wsm that will shoot 162 amaxes into groups that you will call me a lier on if you saw them. It weighs upper 5s lower 6s with no glass. I have been running a burris 4.5-14 fullfield on it. Ok hunting scope. I want a great scope on...