I'm just using a bog-pod.
I don't want to add weight to my light rifle with a bi-pod and the bog-pod can double as a rest for bino's and/or spotting scope.
Here's the info on my .28 Nosler:
.28 Nosler
8 lbs with scope
McMillan hunter stock with ultralite edge technology
Proof Research Carbon Barrel
Bighorn Action / Bolt Model SR3
Trigger Tech trigger
Hawkins Precision Obenrdorf bottom metal with mag follower
Watt?s Outdoor Mag box
March...
I'm using the same barrel on my .28 Nosler and my gunsmith thinks I should be able to run about 1,000 rounds through it before I start seeing any degradation.
Yeah, it seems to be working very well so far as my groups look a lot like yours.
I'm going to mess around with some different powders but just for fun.
My groups can't realistically get very much better … not with me shooting them anyway. :rolleyes:
Currently using Berger bullets.
I've killed a black bear and two mule deer with the 195gr EOL Elite Hunter.
It groups very well and hits hard … all three animals literally dropped in their tracks.
I'm still reloading to see what the gun likes the best.
Good deal.
I've heard those big bears sometimes come to the sound of a rifle and things can get pretty dicey.
Glad you didn't have any issues.
That sure is a nice Sitka Blacktail !
Very nice rifle!! Congrats
I too built a .28 Nosler with my gunsmith last year (posted about it previously).
The main difference is I went for less weight … barely 8 lbs with a March scope.
Looks like they both shoot very well … it's a great caliber.
"There's the law, and there's what you know about your kids. Go with whichever number is highest."
Great way to put it !! (y)
I'd say you pretty much summed it all up … and I definitely agree with you.