Harvested my first black bear last week. Warden estimated the sow to be 6-8 yr old when a tooth was pulled for precise aging. No signs of lactation this year. Probably an average 5 ft. bear from what my brother-in-laws told me.
I have a .284 Winchester that my grandfather gifted me which he built years ago. My grandfather was a machinist, tool and die maker. Used to run an old-school lathe and very gifted with precision. He has since passed so I want to honor his memory and keep using the rifle. The rifle is built off...
Currently shooting a 175 gr Barnes LRX in my 300 WM that I am confident with. Have also killed elk well with the Federal Trophy copper 180 gr factory loads in my 300 WM.
I am in the same boat as you as I have leaned in to the keto/carnivore diet and have loved the simplicity and health benefits. The tuna packets are good, just have to find the right couple flavors you prefer. Jack links meat/cheese sticks that come in the 10 pack from Costco are tasty as well...
Assuming muzzle velocity and powder charge? The ladder test for my rifle showed that the accuracy of 3 shot-groups was best (0.4 MOA at 100 yards) at 75.5 gr of RL-26.
My GeoBalistics app shows an estimated velocity of 2080 fps at 600 yards so I am confident fast enough from 0-600 yards to...
Reloaded some 300 Win Mag target and hunting ammo a few nights ago with my brother-in-law.
On the left: Nosler 210 gr RDF with 78.24 gr of H1000, COAL of 3.49, FPS of ~ 2960
On the right: Barnes 175 gr LRX with 75.5 gr of RL-26, COAL of 3.47, FPS of ~ 3090
Mag well is a touch over 3.5 so...