Post by: yorketransport on November 12, 2016, 08:14:16 PM
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi162.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ft260%2Fcollegekidandy%2FC54C839C-F66A-4DD6-B5EC-443DE9F92ABC.jpg&hash=5be0091b08800af004271a0f07ff814761884082) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/collegekidandy/media/C54C839C-F66A-4DD6-B5EC-443DE9F92ABC.jpg.html)
It's a 35 Whelan built off of a Sprinfield action. It did have a classic Weaver K-4 scope on there, but I opted to run the iron sights. Very cool gun that I kind of acquired by chance. Didn't see any bulls, but I did get a nice grouse with it! Shoots well enough to take the head off of this grouse at about 30 yards. I think the 225gr Sierra was a little excessive, but it worked.
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi162.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ft260%2Fcollegekidandy%2F2CB7BCC2-4FD0-412A-98D0-831BB3B9C3DD.jpg&hash=9cf8dc8eef6eeb62df82d15b8dbef9d7d6c59047) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/collegekidandy/media/2CB7BCC2-4FD0-412A-98D0-831BB3B9C3DD.jpg.html)
Anybody else hunting with a "classic" this year?
Post by: jdb on November 12, 2016, 09:13:44 PM
Post by: 724wd on November 13, 2016, 03:22:49 PM
Post by: 700xcr on November 13, 2016, 07:25:47 PM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on November 13, 2016, 07:28:26 PM
good lookin' wood!
Your gun has nice wood. :chuckle:
Post by: np205 on November 13, 2016, 08:21:00 PM
Post by: yorketransport on November 13, 2016, 08:36:10 PM
good lookin' wood!
Your gun has nice wood. :chuckle:
Well, thanks for noticing! ;)
Pre 64 model 70 300 h&h 180 gr
I used the 375 Ruger Guide Gun using 300gr. Accubonds do to the wet weather. If it qwit raining I would of brought back out the Remington 721 300 H&H shooting 200gr. Partitions.
So, where are the pics? :dunno: I'd love to have a 300 H&H! I had a 375 H&H for a while, but the 300 is way cooler.
Post by: Dan-o on November 13, 2016, 08:47:12 PM
I went out for a bit today and decided to go old school with the rifle. I typically run my 375 Ruger but today I brought out what I envision as the classic elk rifle.
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi162.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ft260%2Fcollegekidandy%2FC54C839C-F66A-4DD6-B5EC-443DE9F92ABC.jpg&hash=5be0091b08800af004271a0f07ff814761884082) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/collegekidandy/media/C54C839C-F66A-4DD6-B5EC-443DE9F92ABC.jpg.html)
It's a 35 Whelan built off of a Sprinfield action. It did have a classic Weaver K-4 scope on there, but I opted to run the iron sights. Very cool gun that I kind of acquired by chance. Didn't see any bulls, but I did get a nice grouse with it! Shoots well enough to take the head off of this grouse at about 30 yards. I think the 225gr Sierra was a little excessive, but it worked.
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi162.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ft260%2Fcollegekidandy%2F2CB7BCC2-4FD0-412A-98D0-831BB3B9C3DD.jpg&hash=9cf8dc8eef6eeb62df82d15b8dbef9d7d6c59047) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/collegekidandy/media/2CB7BCC2-4FD0-412A-98D0-831BB3B9C3DD.jpg.html)
Anybody else hunting with a "classic" this year?
That is a really good looking rifle........
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on November 13, 2016, 08:50:13 PM
I went out for a bit today and decided to go old school with the rifle. I typically run my 375 Ruger but today I brought out what I envision as the classic elk rifle.
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi162.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ft260%2Fcollegekidandy%2FC54C839C-F66A-4DD6-B5EC-443DE9F92ABC.jpg&hash=5be0091b08800af004271a0f07ff814761884082) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/collegekidandy/media/C54C839C-F66A-4DD6-B5EC-443DE9F92ABC.jpg.html)
It's a 35 Whelan built off of a Sprinfield action. It did have a classic Weaver K-4 scope on there, but I opted to run the iron sights. Very cool gun that I kind of acquired by chance. Didn't see any bulls, but I did get a nice grouse with it! Shoots well enough to take the head off of this grouse at about 30 yards. I think the 225gr Sierra was a little excessive, but it worked.
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi162.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ft260%2Fcollegekidandy%2F2CB7BCC2-4FD0-412A-98D0-831BB3B9C3DD.jpg&hash=9cf8dc8eef6eeb62df82d15b8dbef9d7d6c59047) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/collegekidandy/media/2CB7BCC2-4FD0-412A-98D0-831BB3B9C3DD.jpg.html)
Anybody else hunting with a "classic" this year?
That is a really good looking rifle........
He already knows his wood looks nice. :chuckle:
Post by: jdb on November 13, 2016, 08:54:35 PM
Post by: T Pearce on November 13, 2016, 09:06:36 PM
What caliber has killed the most Elk?
Post by: jay.sharkbait on November 13, 2016, 09:11:58 PM
Whelen myself. Early M700
What caliber has killed the most Elk?
Probably 30-06
Post by: Stein on November 13, 2016, 09:18:14 PM
Whelen myself. Early M700
What caliber has killed the most Elk?
Probably 30-06
:yeah:
30 caliber without question, most likely 30-06.
Post by: theleo on November 14, 2016, 06:01:37 AM
Post by: jdb on November 14, 2016, 06:23:53 AM
Post by: theleo on November 14, 2016, 08:45:23 AM
You think??I'm generally told I don't.
For me, I'm finishing up load development in the next week or two for the most classic elk gun I can think of even though it's not necessarily the most classic chambering. Winchester model 1886 45-90 with a 26" octagon barrel and crescent butt plate.