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Federal Premium 200gr Terminal Ascents 300WM - Can anyone give me a review?
I've used these in my Seekins PH2 7mm and they held good groups, similar to your results. I would like to the find those bullets they use in the terminal ascent line, the bc was one of the highest I've seen for a 7 mag. I've had great results with 150 gr ELDX and just recently tried some 160 gr...- WVmike
- Post #26
- Forum: Ammunition and Reloading
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.308 Winchester Factory Ammo Options
Used the SST 150gr reloads for my Rem 700 in .308 and they are a hammer for whitetail. Those are the only bullets I've used for reloading and the best group I've gotten was a smidge over 1/2 moa. It's a 24 inch barrel and I believe the twist is 1/10. Haven't used it in a while as I'm going to be...- WVmike
- Post #27
- Forum: Ammunition and Reloading
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Versatile Riflescope Recommendations
I bought my nightforce from Eurooptic a few years back for way less than MSRP and just bought a Leupold SX4 spotter from them for less than MSRP also. Super fast shipping. I would check the demo section out also my nightforce was a showroom demo and it came virtually brand new with no issues. I... -
Future hunting trips
2027 - I'd like to plan a turkey hunt/deer hunt to OH/PA/VA 2028 - My oldest will be 14, CO elk for him and myself- WVmike
- Post #53
- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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Drought for the west
Hopefully there is some precipitation hitting out west soon. May be a bad fire season and dry in places for elk hunting this fall. Two years ago we were in Colorado and we camped near a lake a few hours south of Glenwood Springs and it wasn't much more than a small slew of water maybe a foot...- WVmike
- Post #1,094
- Forum: Sportsmen Issues
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Midlife career opportunity! Enlist or reenlist.
I told my wife in a joking manner that I might just find me a prior service recruiter to go back into the Marines. She told me I would be signing two pieces of paper so that discussion turned out to be a short one.- WVmike
- Post #2
- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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When SHTF
Obtaining, procuring, being resourceful whatever you want to call it I suppose. I would want to defend what I have. Take the cattle example. We have a farm with almost 20 cattle. If I were someone in need of food, I would go after the farms with cattle and other resources like chickens, etc.- WVmike
- Post #22
- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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When SHTF
I agree with this. I am by no means a prepper except for guns, aren't we all to an extent. I think having weapons, ammo and food are important as you would have a means to defend yourself and your family but also your resources that you might have as well, like maybe a cattle farmer and his...- WVmike
- Post #18
- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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Non resident hunting advice
Like I said before I only have one out west hunt under my belt but typically the elk move to the lower elevations depending on the weather (later seasons - more snow = not as much food to recover from the rut). Bulls are said to stay a little higher than cows but I'm sure that depends on the... -
The “Greatest” Weapon in Film History
I would have to agree with the Quigley rifle and would also add John Wick's pistols in any of his movies.- WVmike
- Post #65
- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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Non resident hunting advice
I completely agree with this. My first hunt out west was in 2024 the landscape is so wide open and vast, you feel a little overwhelmed at just how big a valley is or a basin. Having some good glass that can do some of the walking for you to an extent is a good start because it would take days... -
Kurt Russell speaks out for elk hunting.
Rare for anyone especially with the amount of publicity that he has received over the years to support hunting.- WVmike
- Post #2
- Forum: Sportsmen Issues
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What are you guys paying for gas?
3.49 as of this morning when I drove into work. I could almost bet it will have changed when I end the day.- WVmike
- Post #2,949
- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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Yellowstone/Grand Tetons
I'm jealuous! This is on my bucket list. Hope you enjoy it!- WVmike
- Post #24
- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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Hunting Rifle Triggers
Agree with this. My Seekins has a Triggertech that is as good as it gets as far as the rifles I've shot before. I have installed a few Timneys in other rifles in the past and they were an upgrade over the stock trigger. The most recent one I replaced was my Weatherby Vanguard 7mm before I traded...- WVmike
- Post #7
- Forum: Gear, Gear Deals & Gear Talk
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Pack workouts
For my metcalf I usually use the meat shelf with plates. I can usually fit anywhere from 2-3 25 lb plates or just 2 25 lb plates and 2 10 lbs plates if I want. Use the straps to tighten it up and I don't usually have any issues at all. The shelf is easier to use than the actual bag itself...- WVmike
- Post #35
- Forum: Fitness, First Aid, and Backcountry Survival
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Entering the woods-what time
Depends on where I'm hunting like others have said. If I'm familiar with the area, I'll go in before light to be set for that 30 minutes before light shooting time. If I'm not familiar, I may drive to where I need to then head in right at daylight. Most of the hunting I do is on my farm so we're... -
New pack recommendations
After more detailed research, does anyone have any experience with the Stone Glacier Sky 5900? For $25 more dollars its expanded on the cubic inches considerably when compared to the col 4800.- WVmike
- Post #25
- Forum: Backpack Hunting
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New pack recommendations
Why am I not surprised? That's the way the world works and the almighty dollar. Whatever I do choose to pick up will likely be my last pack for a while since my oldest is the only one for the next few years that would be able to go on a hunting trip. Couldn't justify anymore to the wife...- WVmike
- Post #23
- Forum: Backpack Hunting
