I got the following using my .280AI’s
Barnes TTSX150gr H4831SC 60gr
Average 2875fps
Nosler 160gr H4831SC 60gr
Average 2840fps
Nosler 140gr H4831SC 61.5gr
Average 3177fps
Nosler 140gr H4831SC 62gr
Average 3280
23” and 24” barrels
I’ve been trying to get my wife to come out west on a hunt with me for six years. This was the first time it finally happened. She comes from a family who didn’t hunt or fish. Marrying me introduced her to both hobbies…or obsessions, depending on who you ask.
From past trips, I’d learned some...
Knowing my wife and our three oldest kids were flying in and planning to join me for at least part of the day—and that I’d be picking them up from the airport—I decided to make one last push that morning. I chose a final spot to hike into and see if I could locate a few cow elk before heading...
The issue with work reared its ugly head again and this time I had to make at least two calls in the morning. I decided Thursday night I was going to stay in town and make sure I had the cell service and treated myself to a Starbucks Americano, and got comfy for the call and the subsequent calls...
The rest of the day was spent driving to different locations, checking parking areas and access points. As I worked my way along the roads, I took notes on how many vehicles were at each spot, whether hunters were near their trucks, and how many parking spaces were available. From this scouting...
I have been chasing elk for the last few years, learning how to apply, plan, and actually go hunt. After this year, I finally felt like I had something to share, and I also have a question for the members who have been at this longer. This question will be at the very end.
Last winter, I...