Post by: landcbeitner on September 29, 2011, 10:08:53 PM
Shot was 482 yards downhill .91 cos.
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My buddy Ron (of Benchmark Barrels)
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Buck I passed the evening before...
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Post by: MuleySniper on September 29, 2011, 10:10:58 PM
MS
Post by: kglacken on September 29, 2011, 10:15:40 PM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 29, 2011, 10:16:14 PM
Post by: haugenna on September 29, 2011, 10:20:42 PM
Welcome to the site.
Post by: scudmaster on September 29, 2011, 10:25:04 PM
:tup:
Post by: link on September 29, 2011, 10:36:45 PM
Post by: bankwalker on September 29, 2011, 10:46:03 PM
Nice buck too.
Post by: brianmtsinc on September 29, 2011, 11:07:57 PM
Thanks for sharing!
Brian
Post by: GUHunter on September 29, 2011, 11:21:45 PM
It's funny you posted this tonight as I have been meaning to call Ron this week to talk about a rifle build.
Post by: PolarBear on September 30, 2011, 12:29:43 AM
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Post by: b.roberts on September 30, 2011, 01:24:31 AM
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Post by: jager on September 30, 2011, 01:56:55 AM
Looks like a fun hunt!
So... you wanna tell us about your rifle ?
Post by: Nape.257 on September 30, 2011, 02:14:45 AM
let's here about your gun.
Post by: 3nails on September 30, 2011, 03:59:28 AM
Nice buck and shot.:yeah:
let's here about your gun.
Post by: jmx369 on September 30, 2011, 04:25:20 AM
Post by: 400out on September 30, 2011, 06:07:43 AM
Nice buck and shot.X3 :drool:
let's here about your gun.
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on September 30, 2011, 06:13:57 AM
Post by: landcbeitner on September 30, 2011, 06:18:22 AM
AICS Chassis system (heavy)
Benchmark Barrel .277", 1:9 twist, chambered in 270 Winchester, 28" long and fluted with "mini muscle brake" muzzle brake.
Factory trigger tuned down to around 2lbs.
20 MOA base...(can't remember brand)
Leupold Mk IV 4.5-14x50 with TMR reticle and M1 turrets
Seekins rings etc.
This rifle is heavy for hunting.... over 14lbs. with everything including bi-pod and sling. I use this rifle for competitions as well. Did the Field Shooter's Challenge right before the hunt and placed 4th.... not bad considering I also acted as an RO for the match and had to shoot every stage first.
Im shooting Matrix ballistics 165gr bullets. The actual BC is about .650, and I'm shooting them at 2890fps. The ballistics are excellent. In my usual shooting spots it's normal to get first round hits beyond 1200yds (wouln't shoot game that far). I've always loved the 270 winchester. When I got involved in long range shooting, my old 270 just collected dust. When I found out about these new high BC bullets, I knew it was time for another 270 win. Terminal Ballistics were excellent with this bullet, wouldn't hesitate to use them on larger/tougher game either.
Pic from the match
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Post by: 400out on September 30, 2011, 06:27:31 AM
Post by: SkookumHntr on September 30, 2011, 06:29:31 AM
Post by: trophyhunt on September 30, 2011, 06:34:09 AM
-That pic with the Buck in the Scope is Bad Ass!!:yeah: I love those pic's, sweet job. thanks for posting, very nice thick antlers.
Post by: wlandrum on September 30, 2011, 07:40:42 AM
Post by: Shed Stud on September 30, 2011, 07:42:06 AM
Post by: Co on September 30, 2011, 07:59:35 AM
Co
Post by: ldjbuff on September 30, 2011, 10:04:39 AM
won't post my opinion.
Never the less huge buck
Post by: sirmissalot on September 30, 2011, 10:58:42 AM
Very far shot....
won't post my opinion.
Never the less huge buck
Seriously? He shoots competition. Look at his gun. Under 500 yards is nothing for that gun, and him, obviously.
Good work man thats a beautiful buck, hope you saved the cape its gorgeous.
Post by: firefighter4607 on September 30, 2011, 11:09:04 AM
Post by: Huntboy on September 30, 2011, 11:28:45 AM
Post by: ldjbuff on September 30, 2011, 11:48:00 AM
which is fine
Post by: jackmaster on September 30, 2011, 11:58:33 AM
Nothing to do with his gun. to me hunting does not involve 500 yard shots... lots of people will agree with me but people wont say anything.i would agree if you dont know what your doing, with the right equipment and skill why not, as long as you have the savy to walk over ther and check incase you might have missed then no biggie, watched a guy personally that i know his name is john and he cracked an elk at 952 yds one shot and the elk hit the deck didnt even wiggle. so imho if you can with complete comfort i say go for it
which is fine
Post by: Alchase on September 30, 2011, 12:12:13 PM
Beautiful buck!
Post by: jackmaster on September 30, 2011, 12:15:24 PM
Post by: shedcrazy on September 30, 2011, 12:43:04 PM
Post by: ldjbuff on September 30, 2011, 01:48:39 PM
Nothing to do with his gun. to me hunting does not involve 500 yard shots... lots of people will agree with me but people wont say anything.i would agree if you dont know what your doing, with the right equipment and skill why not, as long as you have the savy to walk over ther and check incase you might have missed then no biggie, watched a guy personally that i know his name is john and he cracked an elk at 952 yds one shot and the elk hit the deck didnt even wiggle. so imho if you can with complete comfort i say go for it
which is fine
You do have a point
Post by: lewy on September 30, 2011, 06:03:30 PM
Post by: BuckHunter23 on September 30, 2011, 06:24:07 PM
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Post by: landcbeitner on September 30, 2011, 07:44:52 PM
I totaly understand someone's reservations about taking game beyond 300yds... as drop, wind drift, and (at ranges beyond 800) time of flight come into play. I'm a very conservitave long range shooter (or at least I think I am). Just because I can make the shot doesn't mean I'll take it. I could have taken a larger buck at a greater range... due to adverse wind conditions I decided to get closer. I would bet a large sum of money I could have made that shot (in the vitals, not just hitting the buck).... but there was a chance of over/underestimating the wind (it's complicated but the bullet would have gone through an extreme wind for a short distance before dropping back below the canyon walls where the wind was much easier to dope). The clouds moved in and never moved back out... so I wound up taking a smaller buck a coulple days later... that's just hunting.
Here's an article I've written on the issue's involved with long range culture. I would say I agree with the ethics of few long range hunters by percentage (I used to be more optimistic).
http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Battle-For-Long-Range-Hunting-Ethics&id=3105384 (http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Battle-For-Long-Range-Hunting-Ethics&id=3105384)
I would be happy to show someone what this rifle is capable of in field conditions at 500yds. I shoot most every weekend when it's not hunting season. I would be shocked if someone could take an average hunting rifle and pop off clay pigeons at regular hunting ranges (within 300yds) the way this rifle is capable at ranges out to and beyond 500yds... especially if steep uphill and downhill shots are taken like what one will usually find on these "high buck hunts". I almost never shoot from a bench.... I've yet to stumble upon a bench rest in the field. If one has not done extensive target shooting with improvised field positions, they would probably greatly overestimate their ability to make good hits on game an thus are likely to take unethical shots.
Post by: wilsongideon on September 30, 2011, 07:52:41 PM
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Post by: scudmaster on September 30, 2011, 10:40:08 PM
By the way that is a crazy high BC for the bullet, I am going to have to load some up.
Post by: landcbeitner on September 30, 2011, 11:13:39 PM
Here's a buck from pre-season scouting (I was hunting bear at the time plus scouting for bucks)... saw two that were bigger than him, but they didn't bed down to have their picture taken.
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