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Erik, We also have an older, inexpensive Bushnel that works just fine on “non-reflective” surfaces to a pretty good ways ....450 or so yards. As others have mentioned, learning to judge distances. With a lot of practice, whether while on a fitness walk, or at work (I used both)....you can...

It’s a good thing to ask questions. Being a “poor boy”, several years ago I bought a used “name brand” 1200 yard range finder. While it seems to be of good quality.....two issues immediately surfaced. The readout is quite small and is “red” in color. I’m colorblind (especially with...

Other than a .223 Rem for varmints or my handguns, I only have have one hunting rifle. It is used for everything from the occasional varmint, up to moose and “if” I ever get to Africa.....everything short of pachyderms. Win. Model 70, Douglas SS Match grade barrel, McMillan stock, express...

I understand, it’s pretty much a “speciality rifle”! I keep forgetting that most of the “free world and China” are different than me. I keep thinking everyone is like me and will use one gun/rifle for everything! I cannot seem to change my mindset! But, I’m working on accepting those that are...

We don’t download, as our shots can range from near the muzzle to well in excess of 500 yards. This is one of the great things about handloading, you can taylor your loads to you specific need! memtb

switchbackkd, You’ve decided to take a look at possibly the finest “all around, do it all” caliber. My wife is using the “lightweight” of those you’ve mentioned......the .338 WM. She’s using the Barnes 225 TTSX pushed ( pretty hard) to 2950 fps from a 24” barrel. She uses it exclusively for...

Slugz, Light is wonderful to carry, but getting the rifle too light makes it harder to get stable when the utmost accuracy is desired.! There has been a fairly long discussion about this very topic on the Long Range Hunting forum. The consensus among those folks is, a rifle that is slightly...

My wife and I each have only one hunting rifle.....for “all” of our big game hunting. My wife’s.338 WM, is 8 pounds 15 ounces scoped, loaded, and slung. My .375 AI weighs in at 9 pounds 1 ounce, scoped, loaded and slung. “Neither” wears a brake! They do kick a little.....but “no” ear bleed...

I’m very sorry that I failed to respond to your question, I only recently saw it. Answer: No on brakes! Neither one of us use brakes! The only time recoil is an issue is extended bench sessions! memtb

As to clean bore vs fouled bore. This is speaking with my limited experience. With our rifles, the small bores “seem” to need a fouling shot or three (3), while our bigger bore stuff “require “ none or one. Example.....our .223 Rem requires 3 shots before “settling in”! My wife’s .338WM and my...

I rather enjoy it..... about once every 2 or 3 years! :) memtb

Since 1982, my only “hunting rifle” has been a .375 caliber. I used the H&H until 1990, at that time I had a fairly lightweight.375 AI built. As mentioned, it is my “only” hunting rifle. It’s used for antelope/deer up to moose, and has taken quite a few varmints as well! Tissue damage to game...

A .416 is a good “stopping” cartridge, and with the lighter mono’s....gives it enough velocity to be a viable round for longer shots than once considered reasonable! I don’t think it’s quite as versatile as a “hot-rod” .375 (Weatherby or AI), but much better when things get “personal”! memtb

Sadly, it’s not quite that easy, though with today’s factory ammo.....all would be probably be satisfactory from a pure accuracy standpoint.....unless you have very high expectations! Each firearm has it’s own personality......likes/dislikes. If the firearm is to be used for hunting, pick your...

I have the same dream. “If” you can find a kill the cat is working.....camp-out hoping for a lucky break! memtb

Not just fawns......they will take down or at least attempt to take down adult deer. About 25 years ago while Elk hunting in Western Wyoming, I was standing on a rocky ledge (about 20 feet vertical), glassing a large Willow chocked creek bottom for elk. I heard hooves running across rocks...

The tough hunts, the animals you “earn”.....are often the most memorable! Congratulations on your success, and thanks for sharing ! Thanks, memtb

We ( wife and I) keep it simple. For all of our hunting ( mice to moose), we have only one hunting rifle.....one cartridge, one zero, one bullet. Her’s is a .338 WM, with 225 Barnes TTSX’s @ 2950. Mine, a .375AI, with Barnes250 TTSX’s @ 3130. Both rifles are wearing 3.5-10 Leupold with the CDS...

A “freighter” packframe, a couple of game bags, 1 hour or less boning-out.....carry out all of the meat in one trip, They’ll be much smarter after this episode! memtb

Sorry about the “tag soup”....it’s a pretty thin brew! We’ve done it far too many times, 3 years in a row. I was hoping for the “big bull”, my wife wanted to “close the deal” on small bulls during the first few days.....we passed on many small bulls. Only, to go home empty-handed a couple weeks...