Recent content by TMac

I am sure you could find a load that will do what you need with your 7x57. To stretch the range with that cartridge and shorter barrel, you may need to look at a “softer” bullets. If you hand load that would be an advantage. Hornady SST/Eld-X, Nosler BT etc. I’ve shot a 280 Rem for almost 40...

Same. Not sure about what the PH may or may not have said. Don’t plan to watch it again to find out.

My take is they were trying to prove a point, at the animals expense. They should have kept shooting, especially when using such a small bullet on a large animal. It begins to look like a stunt to a degree due to them watching and not shooting till it drops.

Based on 4 Moose, I’d say they are not particularly difficult to kill. They are large, but it is easy to get adequate penetration into the chest. They have a very deep chest, but for their size not excessively wide. They can take a while to show the effects of a traditional lung shot is what...

I use them all depending on quarry and hunting conditions. Match, Cup and Core, Partitions, Bonded, and Mono’s. No debate here. They all work well when properly understood and employed.

11 animals, 3 longest shots were 340, 300, 250, the other 8 all between 110 - 200. We always stalk closer when feasible.

One just never knows. Each rifle is a rule into and of itself in my experience. But I’d never suggest someone not buy more powder to have on hand. I’d do the same as you are in trying to mitigate recoil. Actually what I have gone to for kids is a suppressed 6mmARC. Virtually no recoil and...

From the Moose. 80 yards under skin on opposite side, wrecked both lungs.

I’d load 5 or so rounds each with your 3031 and RL15. Let the rifle tell you if it likes one well enough to hunt with. That TTSX will be fine for deer and more, very effective as long as impact velocities stay up. Moderate meat loss vs a cup and core. I like to keep impacts above 2,200fps for...

Take a look as this system. Reviews very well. My brother added it and loves it. https://activesuspension.com/

If you are in an area with hound hunting the sound of hounds treeing something is worth consideration.

Chrono the short barrel with and without a suppressor. Seemed to add some velocity for me. Not enough to make up for cutting the barrel, but a little more suppressed than without. Gas is still pushing the bullet even while in the suppresser a little is my guess.

A shorter barrel with a suppressor can actually balance similar to the original longer barrel on a rifle. Handiness while hunting is another reason for the shorter barrel. Check out OTB style suppressors, some of the blast chamber is actually behind the muzzle over the barrel. AB Raptor, Unknown...

I agree. Balance is key. I’m moving all my rifles to suppressors, especially for when my grandkids shoot. Protect those ears. Bonus is less recoil and blast. I use them hunting the West, no Africa experience. I prefer a 16”-20” barrel, shorter & fatter suppressors. Keeps the length down and...

I’ve not tried LRX’s in my 25’s so far. They all shoot cup and cores very well, especially 117 gr. Interlocks. Maybe someday I’ll try the 101gr. LRX.