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Idaho/Montana trip
Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2021 8:24 pm
by Rifletom
Wife and I are headed to my friends ranch in Idaho, then going to check out the Chief Joseph Ranch in Darby Montana where they film "Yellowstone".
This ought be very nice. Heck, the drive in that country is worth it. Can't wait.
Re: Idaho/Montana trip
Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2021 8:35 pm
by Shakey Jake
Enjoy your trip and be safe!
Jake
Re: Idaho/Montana trip
Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2021 8:44 pm
by Sir Henry
Beautiful country!
Re: Idaho/Montana trip
Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2021 8:51 pm
by JEBar
outstanding ..... hope y'all have a great trip ... also hope you will take us along through comments and pictures
Re: Idaho/Montana trip
Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2021 9:05 pm
by RanchRoper
Enjoy Big Sky Country!
Re: Idaho/Montana trip
Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2021 9:07 pm
by brm4450
JEBar wrote: ↑Wed Jul 28, 2021 8:51 pm
outstanding ..... hope y'all have a great trip ... also hope you will take us along through comments and pictures
Yes plenty of pics
Re: Idaho/Montana trip
Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2021 9:54 pm
by fortyshooter
Any range stops along the way? Enjoy your travels!
Re: Idaho/Montana trip
Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2021 10:24 pm
by BigAl52
Have a good ride Tom and enjoy yourself.
Re: Idaho/Montana trip
Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2021 7:11 am
by Centaur
If you get a chance, stop in Big Timber at the Shiloh Sharps shop.
Re: Idaho/Montana trip
Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2021 11:03 am
by Rifletom
Thanks all! Yeah forty, we'll be going to the range in Rexburg, Id. I have two rifles at his ranch; an 30-06 and 7x57 Mauser. Handloads only.
Can't wait.
Re: Idaho/Montana trip
Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2021 11:45 am
by cooperhawk
Rifletom wrote: ↑Thu Jul 29, 2021 11:03 am
7x57 Mauser. Handloads only.
That 7x57 is a really nice caliber to hand load. Depending on the rifle it can reach some
high velocities. A good deer round.
Re: Idaho/Montana trip
Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2021 12:19 pm
by Rifletom
cooperhawk wrote: ↑Thu Jul 29, 2021 11:45 am
Rifletom wrote: ↑Thu Jul 29, 2021 11:03 am
7x57 Mauser. Handloads only.
That 7x57 is a really nice caliber to hand load. Depending on the rifle it can reach some
high velocities. A good deer round.
You bet. It'a semi customized 1895 Chilean Mauser; newer stock, barrel cut to 23", bolt tuned down, D & T for scope and a Timney trigger.
Load is 41.0-42.0gr IMR4064 with a 139gr Hornady FB Interlock. 2750-2775 over the screens. Accurate as heck.
Re: Idaho/Montana trip
Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2021 2:25 pm
by cooperhawk
Mine is a Ruger No 1 Light Sporter. I have a Leupold 4x10 mounted on it and I've taken numerous turkey
and deer with it over the years. It's small and compact but has a solid hit.
I know, only a single shot but I've learned through the years to make the first shot count.
Re: Idaho/Montana trip
Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2021 5:31 pm
by Headhog
Have a great trip. I'm jealous.
Paul
Re: Idaho/Montana trip
Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2021 6:07 pm
by Rifletom
cooperhawk wrote: ↑Thu Jul 29, 2021 2:25 pm
Mine is a Ruger No 1 Light Sporter. I have a Leupold 4x10 mounted on it and I've taken numerous turkey
and deer with it over the years. It's small and compact but has a solid hit.
I know, only a single shot but I've learned through the years to make the first shot count.
Have a Ruger No.1B here in 30-06 with a Leupold 3-9x40 on it. It was my Elk rifle. Love that rifle. Heavy, but, I forgive it cuz its accurate. Nothing wrong with a single shot.
Re: Idaho/Montana trip
Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2021 6:09 pm
by Rifletom
Headhog wrote: ↑Thu Jul 29, 2021 5:31 pm
Have a great trip. I'm jealous.
Paul
Thanks Paul. Always do.