It has been a while since I’ve looked. I just went to Graf&sons, they have .277 150 IB in stock. I don’t have any direct experience with the IB. I have a close acquaintance that uses them. Have a great afternoon.
A 223 for large deer and a 6.5prc for Moose? I may be old fashioned but I hear you advocating "ethical" practices with totally marginal cartridges. Just subscribed but now I am scratching my head why?
Hi JS, thanks for stopping in and for subscribing. I appreciate it. I agree with you in that there are better options out there for both animals. The intention was not to advocate using small calibers on larger animals. My intention was to emphasize the importance of matching the proper bullet to the game you are after and the caliber you are using. A secondary point was aimed at those that do not reload. That is, their rifles can be much more flexible if they were to reload, due to the many more bullet weight and styles not commonly found in sporting goods stores. For instance, when was the last time anyone has seen a 110 gr Vmax loaded in factory ammunition for the 30-06? Are there better varmint rounds, absolutely. But if that is all the hunter has, the ought six can be used for hayfield or beanfield woodchucks. That's all I was trying to highlight. All the best
I have 30 years living in Alaska and guiding hunters for brown bear and Yukon moose. Anyone who takes a small caliber rifle and lead core bullets to kill a 1500 Pound Yukon is an ignorant fool who could easy get them self-attack and killed by these Moose and then there is the bear factor to deal with. Even bonded bullets come apart on these moose in small calibers. The minimum to hunt Alaska is a 338-win mag and using any of the copper expanding bullet - Never any kind of lead core bullets no matter how many knuckle heads make videos shooting gel blocks you don't risk your life using crap lead core bullets and small caliber guns. Every hunter can use what they want just to be aware you could be putting your life at risk doing ignorant stupid things that are fine to hunt lower 48 deer that in Alaska will get people killed
I can't disagree. Just because you can, doesn't mean you should. Especially if you have better options available, and you're hunting in an environment like Alaska. Like you mentioned, any of the Mono's are fantastic, decent expansion with superb penetration. I am also a fan of the Swift A-Frame, Woodleigh and the Northfork. With respect to caliber for big heavy game, I would say bring the largest caliber you can shoot well. Practice practice practice, load it with a mono of suitable weight. Then put the shot where it needs to go and go collect your trophy. I appreciate your comment and hope you have a fine evening, Cheers, Matthew
I think you should do a deep dive into the 35 cal bullets.
This is a great idea, I appreciate the recommendation.
All the best
When was the last time you saw Hornady Interbond (@5:15) on the shelf?
It has been a while since I’ve looked. I just went to Graf&sons, they have .277 150 IB in stock.
I don’t have any direct experience with the IB. I have a close acquaintance that uses them.
Have a great afternoon.
Volume WAY too low
Thank you for the notice.
A 223 for large deer and a 6.5prc for Moose? I may be old fashioned but I hear you advocating "ethical" practices with totally marginal cartridges. Just subscribed but now I am scratching my head why?
Hi JS, thanks for stopping in and for subscribing. I appreciate it. I agree with you in that there are better options out there for both animals. The intention was not to advocate using small calibers on larger animals. My intention was to emphasize the importance of matching the proper bullet to the game you are after and the caliber you are using.
A secondary point was aimed at those that do not reload. That is, their rifles can be much more flexible if they were to reload, due to the many more bullet weight and styles not commonly found in sporting goods stores.
For instance, when was the last time anyone has seen a 110 gr Vmax loaded in factory ammunition for the 30-06? Are there better varmint rounds, absolutely. But if that is all the hunter has, the ought six can be used for hayfield or beanfield woodchucks.
That's all I was trying to highlight.
All the best
I have 30 years living in Alaska and guiding hunters for brown bear and Yukon moose.
Anyone who takes a small caliber rifle and lead core bullets to kill a 1500 Pound Yukon is an ignorant fool who could easy get them self-attack and killed by these Moose and then there is the bear factor to deal with.
Even bonded bullets come apart on these moose in small calibers.
The minimum to hunt Alaska is a 338-win mag and using any of the copper expanding bullet - Never any kind of lead core bullets no matter how many knuckle heads make videos shooting gel blocks you don't risk your life using crap lead core bullets and small caliber guns.
Every hunter can use what they want just to be aware you could be putting your life at risk doing ignorant stupid things that are fine to hunt lower 48 deer that in Alaska will get people killed
I can't disagree. Just because you can, doesn't mean you should. Especially if you have better options available, and you're hunting in an environment like Alaska.
Like you mentioned, any of the Mono's are fantastic, decent expansion with superb penetration. I am also a fan of the Swift A-Frame, Woodleigh and the Northfork.
With respect to caliber for big heavy game, I would say bring the largest caliber you can shoot well. Practice practice practice, load it with a mono of suitable weight. Then put the shot where it needs to go and go collect your trophy.
I appreciate your comment and hope you have a fine evening,
Cheers,
Matthew