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Post by squawberryman on Nov 2, 2023 17:18:48 GMT -5
Cannot imagine
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Post by bushog on Nov 2, 2023 20:03:17 GMT -5
Great job and congrats!
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Post by bigbrowndog on Nov 2, 2023 20:42:06 GMT -5
Any idea what muzzle velocity was or are you still not chronoing??? Nicely done though, congrats
Trapr
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Fowler
.401 Bobcat
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Post by Fowler on Nov 2, 2023 20:47:28 GMT -5
Been trying to do the same for my son this week, been way tougher week than your was! Good for him he won’t forget a dandy hill like that one.
I assume New Mexico?
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Post by bearskinner on Nov 2, 2023 20:52:07 GMT -5
I actually did chrono that load at 1330 average.
I’m going to speed test plain base and gas check bullets, As I have both molds. They strike the same POI, and I don’t think the gas check will make a difference, but I want to use those in a 405 as well, so I’ll keep the GC mold, and probably move on the PB mold.
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Post by bigbore5 on Nov 2, 2023 20:52:24 GMT -5
And there's people who doubt the effectiveness of cast hp's. I used to be one, but I have been leaning towards them more the past few years, especially for deer.
Congratulations on the hunt to both of you.
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Post by bigbrowndog on Nov 2, 2023 21:23:54 GMT -5
The GC does seem to help with leading when velocity gets over 1400. I’ve got some 265-270’s LFN/GC and they shoot well from my 414sm, if I were using on an elk,
They would be my choice. The non-GC bullets do seem to perform well at less than 1400, regarding leading. My stash of 250gr. LFN PC/HPs will be used in my normal 41’s, the 414 will only see jacketed or GC’d cast.
Well done, nice bull.
Trapr
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lobo
.327 Meteor
Location: SE Mississippi
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Post by lobo on Nov 3, 2023 0:47:09 GMT -5
Congratulations to the both of you!!!!
Chris
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Post by sixshot on Nov 3, 2023 1:09:25 GMT -5
Great job Mike & to your son as well, I'd say he had an excellent teacher. Nothing like hunting elk with a son, I'm sure he will never forget it, awesome memories buddy!
Dick
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WARDOG
.30 Stingray
Retired.....mostly.
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Post by WARDOG on Nov 12, 2023 20:18:39 GMT -5
Congrats on a memorable hunt with your son. Both nice elk. ANY bull taken with a handgun is an accomplishment, especially a .41 mag.
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Post by dobegrant on Nov 12, 2023 22:55:59 GMT -5
Congratulations to both of you on your successful hunts, hunts with my adult son these days are special.
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Post by x101airborne on Nov 14, 2023 9:02:27 GMT -5
Besides the obvious congratulations, what brand / model rifle is that?
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Post by bearskinner on Nov 14, 2023 10:14:06 GMT -5
I normally don’t look at rifles, but I know it’s a Stainless Ruger, with the camouflage stock and brake. I do like his scope choice. A Leupold MK5 that had incredibly good glass. Something like a 4x14 power? He is thinking down the road to be able to cleanly take much longer shots
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Post by lar4570 on Nov 14, 2023 17:38:53 GMT -5
Big congrats! Thanks for sharing the pics and stories.
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