FrankenMauser
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Some tools are on loan.
Some tools are 'in the shop' for upgrades or repairs.
Some tools need restoration, before they can hunt again.
Some tools lack enough ammunition and/or component bullets to be useful.
So, the details are a little fuzzy, and can change at a moment's notice.
...But, it looks like Osiris (.458 SOCOM, 16.25" bbl, AR) will be the primary for Elk (maybe deer, too), with 325 gr FTXs running about 1,800 fps. The .444 Marlin Handi-Rifle will be the short range backup, with 275 gr swaged bullets (.40 S&W case) running 2,332 fps.
For 'long range' work, or if all else fails... The .270 Win is on standby. -Ruger 77 MkII Sporter / 140 gr Nosler Partition at 2,790 fps ("low" velocity, but very accurate).
7.5" Ruger Super Blackhawk with 310 gr lead flat points, if I choose to carry a sidearm.
If I fill my tags, I chase chickens and rabbits for the rest of the season. The .444 will be used as a .410 shotgun (.410 loads in .444 cases) or the 20 ga will come out if it's available.
The 12 ga shotguns are all currently out of commission.
Some tools are 'in the shop' for upgrades or repairs.
Some tools need restoration, before they can hunt again.
Some tools lack enough ammunition and/or component bullets to be useful.
So, the details are a little fuzzy, and can change at a moment's notice.
...But, it looks like Osiris (.458 SOCOM, 16.25" bbl, AR) will be the primary for Elk (maybe deer, too), with 325 gr FTXs running about 1,800 fps. The .444 Marlin Handi-Rifle will be the short range backup, with 275 gr swaged bullets (.40 S&W case) running 2,332 fps.
For 'long range' work, or if all else fails... The .270 Win is on standby. -Ruger 77 MkII Sporter / 140 gr Nosler Partition at 2,790 fps ("low" velocity, but very accurate).
7.5" Ruger Super Blackhawk with 310 gr lead flat points, if I choose to carry a sidearm.
If I fill my tags, I chase chickens and rabbits for the rest of the season. The .444 will be used as a .410 shotgun (.410 loads in .444 cases) or the 20 ga will come out if it's available.
The 12 ga shotguns are all currently out of commission.