Post by hawghunter on Jul 2, 2016 18:45:13 GMT -5
I got lucky and drew a Colorado ML either sex elk tag. I have a 50 caliber Remington 700mls sitting in the safe so I decided to make a few improvements for the hunt. I really don't want to put too much money into this project because it will be probably given to my guide at the end of the hunt.
Improvements so far:
Boltnose conversion with breech plug.
Williams peep sight installed but will probably add the twilight aperture, undecided on the apperature size.
Trigger backlash set and pull adjusted to 3#.
The stock is factory, the barrel is not free floated.
Now to the questions:
I've picked up Federal BOR bullets and Hornady FPB bullets. I've also picked up a Thor sizing sample pack and will probably test some .502 300gr bullets. Does anyone have any insight on which may be a better bullet?
I have had good success with Blackhorn 209 powder with my Encore and MGM barrel so I'm planning on going with that powder unless someone has a reason to try something else.
Primer suggestion?
Im sure someone else has gone down this road and can share their experience to shorten the learn curve.
One last thing, I also drew a cow elk tag for Michigan's early season. I will be using my RemPac 45 for that hunt.
Improvements so far:
Boltnose conversion with breech plug.
Williams peep sight installed but will probably add the twilight aperture, undecided on the apperature size.
Trigger backlash set and pull adjusted to 3#.
The stock is factory, the barrel is not free floated.
Now to the questions:
I've picked up Federal BOR bullets and Hornady FPB bullets. I've also picked up a Thor sizing sample pack and will probably test some .502 300gr bullets. Does anyone have any insight on which may be a better bullet?
I have had good success with Blackhorn 209 powder with my Encore and MGM barrel so I'm planning on going with that powder unless someone has a reason to try something else.
Primer suggestion?
Im sure someone else has gone down this road and can share their experience to shorten the learn curve.
One last thing, I also drew a cow elk tag for Michigan's early season. I will be using my RemPac 45 for that hunt.
