Recent content by Powdermaker

Yet another vote for the 250 grain Barnes TSX. I have used this bullet in 9.3 x62 for elk, with no complaints. I also hunted in Namibia a few years ago. The outfitter rental rifle happened to be in this round and he liked the 250 gr. TSX bullet. We took Springbok, Gemsbok, Kudu, Baboon and...

lhook7, You should consider at least talking to Stu Rasmussen at Bearadise bay Wilderness Camp. He and his son operate one of the best bear camps in Saskatchewan. (And that says a lot.) This year, they had their first year guiding whitetail hunters. They took some very nice deer. Stu is usually...

Short answer...Yes. My experience has been most shots on plains game are taken under 250 yards. I shot two moose with 358 win and 225 TSX. Though only going 2500 fps, the recovered bullets showed perfect expansion. Your wife should be fine on plains game at reasonable distances.

One Day... Thank you for that very informative and in depth explanation. I will henceforth be full length resizing my ammunition.

I have two R8's (Professional stock and GRS Norwegian made birch laminate) and four barrels, .223, 22-250, 30-06 and 375 H&H. I have never had a problem with factory rounds. The 22-250 would occasionally misfire using reloaded ammunition. I would hear a click but no dent on the primer. I am...

I am assuming you will be hunting elk? I have been on many successful elk hunts (and few where things went sour.) Our camp has taken over 100 elk in the past 25 years. Some observations I've made over the years: We limit our shots to under 250 yards and take only broadside shots. Either of the...

I have an older model but I like them so much, I purchased a pair for each of my sons. Hearing loss and tinnitus preventable after all.

Guy, you are one of the quickest shots on game that I have ever seen; I never thought you would be putting that skill to use on a charging bull elephant! Your writing skills are pretty darn good too. I'm glad you were able to make your dream hunt a reality and that you and Monique made it...

Always good to trust your intuition. Best of Luck on your hunt and I look forward to reading your hunt report.

Welcome to AH forum. Really enjoyed your photography skills. I also did my first trip to Africa with Ray Kemp, ten years ago. So, this brings back many pleasant memories. The Eastern Cape is a rugged and beautiful area with an astounding variety of game. Well worth visiting more than once (a...

I have always thought a croc hunt would be in interesting experience but you have taken it to a whole new level. Great story. Thanks for posting.

I never thought of Namibia as destination to hunt crocodile. Thanks for enlightening me. As always, your photography skills are exemplary. It looks like a very interesting hunt!

Thanks for sharing and congratulations on your success. . Certainly looks like interesting county to hunt. Side note... During 1960's my father and his freinds shot a lot of moose with the old SLME. We Canadians refer to it as the ".303 British". Excellent caliber.

I have shot a few deer with the Barnes 80 grain TTSX in the .243. Always impressed with the results. You mentioned that you are hunting East of Saskatoon. That is my home turf. Hope you have a successful duck/goose hunt! Great report. Thanks for posting.

Thanks Woodcarver! Glad you enjoyed the report.