I should also mention since you are looking at a used one in particular that in 15 years I've actually owned two. I put about 500 rounds of full house loads through the first one when it started to need repair. Loosened up enough that I had to install an oversized hand and bolt stop to tighten...
I've been carrying the 329pd for probably 15 years or so and I love it. That said it's definitely not for everyone. I have no problem holding 3" groups at 15 yards with 300 grain hardcast loads. However you won't be rapid firing this gun accurately so take that into account. As mentioned above...
Good for the Judge. Better than most cases. That said imo any poaching offense should come with jail time. If every poacher faced 5+ years in jail it would make them think twice.
If we are talking new guns then my vote would be for Spohr. Exceptional wheel guns imo.
If used applies then I honestly feel like the 629-3 and 629-4 are really hard to beat. I'm partial to the classic hunter models.
If you're in the know then a .223 is all you need for anything anywhere. 22 mag is best grizzly defense too...lol I'm laughing but you do you , fun to banter if nothing else
I myself find a .270 win at the low end of what I'll use and most often will be found with some sort of 300 mag. Some...
Enjoying this post, and can sympathize. I feel blessed to have a bit over 30 acres bordered by large ranches all around me. Every season I see a few really nice bucks come through our yard but just can't bring myself to pull the trigger...lol Then I head out on backpack hunts on public ground...
I think it definitely depends on the person. It certainly isn't going to kill any better than a lot of factory rifles.
For me it's worth it as I get exactly what I want and I appreciate the workmanship of a great custom build
Kinda went through the same dilemma a few months back. Had decided on 7prc, even bought ammo for it ( which I now have no use for) but then decided to jump to a custom build in .280 AI. Both great cartridges but after looking into custom it wasn't as bad cost wise as I had thought (already had...
Well maybe I’m and odd one here but I actually uphold to the don't pass on the first day motto. I know the type of animal I'm looking for way before I get in the field and wether I meet those requirements the first hour or last hour of my hunt then I'm taking the opportunity.
That said I...