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| < 16ga. General Discussion ~ Big game hunting |
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Mon Jun 10, 2019 1:53 pm
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Joined: 13 Oct 2015
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Location: SE Ks
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"Love the tent"
It belongs to my Son in Law, been home away from home for over 10 years. It's seen duty on 3 antelope hunts and I don't know how many elk hunts. |
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Mon Jun 10, 2019 9:09 pm
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Joined: 07 Aug 2013
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Location: Utah
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I've hunted mule deer, elk and antelope in the past. This year I got lucky and drew another antelope tag. I also plan on buying an over the counter bull elk and cow elk tag provided I can convince my son and grandsons to go.
Here are a couple of antelope from the recent past. Hunting antelope is my favorite big game hunt.
This year I plan on hunting with one or both of these rifles a Ruger M77 Hawkeye Africans .275
Rigby and 9.3x62mmm Mauser.
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Thu Jun 13, 2019 4:29 pm
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Hey Slowpoke, those are some good looking goats! If you find that the family aren’t motivated to accompany you on a combo hunt for pronghorn and elk, all is not lost. I know a very reliable and courteous fellow who would be happy to go along and help lug out the meat. He just needs to gather some experience finding places to hunt antelope. 
What loads do you have in mind for the 7mm? |
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1949 Stevens 530 16ga SxS 28"
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1952 BRNO 12ga SxS 28.25"
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Fri Jul 05, 2019 6:20 am
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Joined: 13 Oct 2014
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Location: North Shore of Boston
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I subscribe to the (late) Jack O'Connor's school of thought regarding rifles:
"If a sportsman is limited to owning two (2) rifles one would be chambered in .270 Winchester, and the other chambered in .375 Holland & Holland.
And if a sportsman is limited to owning but one rifle it should be chambered in .375 Holland & Holland."
Both of mine are Winchester model 70s.
My .270 is a "Featherweight" and an absolute delight to carry.
The .375, although admittedly a bit stout, definitely has its place on the North American hunting scene.
First of all when you are hunting any kind of bear - black or brown.
Secondly any critter bigger than a deer - i.e. moose & elk. You want stopping power - period. |
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