Recent content by bandk

where would 270win fit in this discussion?

I have a recent thread regarding caliber choice for my BIL's 50th birthday. I now understand, funny enough, he would love a 270. Suggestions of Weatherby Sporter S2 vs Savage 10/110 Trophy Hunter XP? Others, wood stock preferred, same price range.

good point re purpose. For me and this gift, its a balance, for a 50th bday, between symbolism versus functional improvement to his range of hunting options. The suggestions have been super helpful and gives me the info to ask his wife what might make him happiest. thanks for all the info.

Regarding the smaller varmit calibers: I have no experience whatsoever with .22-250 or .220 Swift. Are these calibers commonly available? Would they be at Walmart (ironically, which may be the only nearby source for a small town)?

I do not, personally, have experience with the 30-06 nor 7mm rem mag. My understanding from listening to others is that, 30-06 tends to be used more often at much shorter ranges that what forum discussions would suggest and that longer accuracy is much easier with 7mm rem mag. Is there merit...

adding to calibers.... I am researching additional calibers to add: current: 22LR 30-30 30-06 would 7mm rem mag be too much of the same for N. America big game hunting in the Pac NW, east of the Cascades (more open potentially)?

Great advice, thank you. I'm intrigued by the smaller caliber suggestion for varmints. There are a bunch of rockchucks nearby that have been a common problem. For that the 22LR usually shows up. My first thought in this arena is the 17. Although, I am not familiar with much other than the...

Hi, We'd like to get my brother in law a hunting rifle for his 50th birthday. I would very much appreciate opinions for caliber choice. Here is what I know: Hunting location: Pacific NW, east of the Cascades in WA Large game Action: bolt preferred but not an absolute. Currently owned...

I have a Williams on my 30-30 Win 94 Trapper. Very happy with accuracy at 50 & 100 yards

My dog had Erlichia. Wow, he was sick. Impressive. He got better with doxycycline. Fortunately its $4 for a month supply at Target.

Excellent, agree

Wife and I iove ours. Got the laser grip, fun to shoot but it let's you know it's there when it goes bang. Buffalo Bore has some nice .38sp loads for it.

trace it....bounces off multiple servers off shore, certainly c/w their mo

I have a '74 win94, trapper with peep site. I'd add the accuracy is impressive at 100yards. Simple

Is this accurate? Leave the copper paste on? I just checked my manual for the G17, brand new Gen3, and it says clean and lube first.