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  1. samuel_284Win

    Favorite 100% copper bullets for 300 Win Mag handloads?

    Hi fellow Hunttalkers, I am researching an ideal 100% copper bullet for elk hunting in my 300 Win Mag and seeing that Hammer, Barnes, and Nosler are quite popular. What copper bullet and bullet weight have you settled on for the men and women with 300 Win Mags for your elk hunt round? Also...
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    mountain goat recipes ???

    Any of you fellow goat hunters care to share your preference for cooking/grilling mountain goat roasts or steaks? Need some inspiration for experimenting with a rear roast
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    Fat percent for bratwurst?

    When making wild game bratwurst from elk or deer, what is everyone's preferred fat% content ratio?
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    Optimum magnification range on scope for elk rifle?

    Both of my parents have a Weatherby rifle in 300 Win Mag and both rifles need a scope. In your expert opinion, what is the "sweet spot" magnification range that you prefer for your dedicated elk rifles? Would like to hear your specific scope setups too if you have found a solid setup for larger...
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    Transporting meat for friends and family back East?

    At some point in the next couple of months, I would like to get some wrapped elk meat to friends and family that live in TN. I will be flying back there over the holidays so could always fly with some. Any tips and tricks for flying with meat and keeping it frozen for ~ 12 - 15 hours? If not...
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    Cow Elk in Madison Valley (Wall Creek WMA) and movement reactions

    So my dad has one of the LE cow tags that allows him to hunt the Wall Creek WMA during rifle season. I have never hunted Wall Creek or had this cow tag. I was wondering what gets cows down onto the WMA flats. Is it general season pressure from up high in the Gravelly range or is it a couple of...
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    Simms Tributary Wader Boot (Men's 14)

    Simms Tributary Wader Boot, Rubber bottom, Men's 14 size Used only once on a 4 day Smith River float trip Purchased directly from Simms Listing for $90, shipping included Located in Bozeman, MT if in the local area
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    ALPS OutdoorZ Commander X Plus 66 Liter Pack (price reduced)

    ALPS OutdoorZ Commander X Plus 66 Liter Backpacking Pack Used for 3 years hunting deer and elk. No rips or malfunctions with the pack and has been kept clean throughout its life. Purchased in 2019 from ALPS. Can be used purely as a shelf pack for hauling meat. The top lid is removable and has a...
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    Full Moon and Scream Fest in the Elk Woods

    I had one of the best evenings in the elk woods yesterday evening during the last 2 hours of legal shooting light with a couple of bulls and a small group of cows even though the moon illumination was 94% on Thursday and 98% last night, both nights clear skies for the most part. Bulls were vocal...
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    Mountain Goat - Cape care from the shot to the taxidermist

    All, I am forward thinking here but I would like some advice on how to care for a mountain goat cape from the time of the shot to delivery to the taxidermist. My plan (if I am blessed with a harvest) is to skin the entire goat like one would for a full-body mount. I am leaning towards a full...
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    Crispi Boots - Size and Fitting

    All, I have the Crispi Laponnias and Light Hikers, both of which I think are good boots and have their specific uses for me. I am looking at the Briksdals for my stiffer, non-insulated mountain boot. I wear a 12.5 in both of the boots I currently have. Do you guys see that the size for one...
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    Stone Glacier 6900, Evo vs. Sky Talus?

    Fellow HT members, Do any of you know the difference between the Sky Talus and Evo packs (SG 6900)? I am in the market for a better pack and would appreciate some guidance on the difference between these models of Stone Glacier packs, especially if you have one of these packs. If you have an SG...
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    Montana 316 Mountain Goat - 2022 Mountain Adventure

    Fellow HT members, Yesterday I was given a gift by MT FWP in the form of an MT Goat tag in Unit 316. The only species that I have so far dedicated myself to have been deer and elk (bow and rifle) and have never hunted any of the Big Three species. I welcome any and all information, tips, and...
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    Opinion on MT Missouri River Breaks Special Rifle Tags (worth the bonus points?)

    Fellow HT members, I would like to hear your input on if the Montana Elk Special Rifle permits for the Breaks units (both north and south of the river, and not unit 700) are worth burning accumulated bonus points on? I deer hunted the Breaks this past fall and would love to experience an elk...
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    Elevation and Grizzly Bears during scouting and hunting for Elk?

    All, I hunt mainly in southwest Montana so grizzly bears are something to think about. I start hiking a bunch during the summer, some of which is also scouting for elk throughout the summer. My question is what elevation/food source will grizzly bears target each month, say from June 1 till...
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    Stove for 12 x 14 Wall Tent?

    Fellow HT members, I recently obtained a 12 x 14 MT Canvas Wall Tent. Looking to purchase a wood stove for the tent and wondered if anyone has a suggestion on the best stove based on previous use or what you would like out of your current stove setup? Wall tent will be used a lot during...
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    Advice on Elk Tongue preparation?

    All, Wondering how you all have prepared venison tongue for consumption in the past or what your favorite method has been? About the only thing I have seen is a 5-day brine followed by cooking in hot water for a couple of hours to get the outside skin layer off.
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    Snow Depth and Elk Movement from Summer to Transitional to Winter Range

    All, I am starting to put together a plan for rifle season for my Dad who still has his MT general elk tag. I was not able to hunt much during rifle season last year in MT so most of my applied knowledge is from archery season. If I am trying to make the weather, in this case, snow and cold...
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    Elk Shoulder Season in Montana, searching for advice

    All, After a rewarding and exciting archery and rifle season for elk, my father and I unfortunately still have our MT general elk tags. We are considering making an attempt at a couple of cows during the shoulder season after New Years' and into early January 2021. I have sifted through the...
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    Reloading equipment setup for a beginner?

    Hello fellow shooters and hunters, I am considering investing in a simple, small scale set up so that I can reload .284 Winchester and .300 Win Mag for my hunting rifles. I am done paying $55 atleast for a 20 round box of .284 Winchester, and that is if I can even find it. I have never...

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