Recent content by JG26Irish_2

The load that I was referring to is a factory load from Double Tap. It is loaded on the hotish side as is their MO. Often hot loads are faster but exhibit much wider variance in muzzle velocity and that is not conducive to long range precision. But, in my case with this load and in my rifle...

Thx bro. These rings look good and were not one that I have been aware of. I like the simplicity of fewer attachment points to shake loose.

I am toying with the acquisition of a hotrod 30 cal. Lots of options but my wants and needs do not require the latest, hottest cartridge. Only that it be short, lite, handy and out perform my old 24" Husqvarna 30-06 (a tall order). I get almost 2800fps (2775-2780) from my factory 30-06 loads...

GC, Great hunt report and congrats on the nice Speed Goat. Those are on my hit list. You are right to not get too wrapped up in chasing numbers and just enjoy what mother nature puts onto your plate. Thx for taking the time to share your experiences. I got invited to hunt Audad down there...

A recent bull taken in RSA. 40" with 375HH

It was a good hunt in very pretty country and the Canadians all made us feel so welcome. Great trip 100%

I just returned this week from an epic Moose, Elk, Deer hunt in Saskatchewan, Canada. My hunting party of three were hosted by Leroy Nicotine of Silent Killers Outfitters on the Red Pheasant Cree Nation Rez in North Battleford, CA. We decided to make the long drive up to Battleford for a few...

The only bullet I have ever had truly fail was the old Winchester Sivertip. The did not expand at all and simply penciled thru like FMJ's.

I would offer that as old and experienced as I may be, I am learning new things every year and have learned a lot in just the last 3-5 years about bullets and calibers. While I think that big fast bullets are best, I also know that any bullet and almost any caliber will work with a well placed...

A short action M77 Hawkeye in 300wsm with a shortish 20-22" bbl with threaded muzzle. Add a nice stock like this:

Yeah, the little 338 rcm is a lite wt thumper. Shame that the only factory load available is the Hornady 225g SST bullet. Mine chrono's about 2735 fps with that load. That is very close to box spec and about 93% of my 338wm loads depending on the load. My Ruger is not the most accurate arrow...

Amen brother - the 30-06 is a workhorse that just keeps getting it done. Getting better with age, like some of us other old farts, lol.

I like a good Craig 13yr bbl proof neat as much as any Bourbon available. You will not likely find it in RSA. I cannot speak of Namibia as I have not been there. My South African PH is a good friend and bourbon aficionado and I gift him a bottle or two every time we meet up. He keeps a well...

Given the two choices of 7mm/08 and 308, I would choose 308 and would suggest a good optic to enable shots a bit longer than the point blank range. Zero for 200y and if possible keep your shots inside of 300y. For the record, I have not hunted elk with either cartridge but have hunted PG in...