Bison Hunt

[RugerFan]

I'm heading out with a buddy tomorrow for a 12 day fly-in/float hunt to fill a bison tag I was lucky enough to draw. I will be using my Marlin 45-70 guide gun to slay the beast. I'll be shooting the RCBS 45-405-FN (#2 alloy). Moose, Grizzly bear, Black Bear and Wolf are also open and good possibilities. Wish me luck.

[Tradhunter]

Sounds great! Good luck! You definitely have the right tools for the job.

[CastingFool]

Good luck, and don't forget the pictures. It didn't happen if you don't have photos! lol.

[Crusty Deary Ol'Coot]

WOW Rugerfan, that is great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'd prefer a boolit with a bit bigger meplat, but I think you'll get er done.

I use a 465gr Wide Flat Nose at about 1650fps and am just so impressed on deer and elk!

I hope you give us a hunt report soon after you arrive back home.

I have taken a buffalo with the above load, but it doesn't really count as it was a barn yard put down.

May not count, but one behind the ear was sure final!

Looking forward to hearing about the result!!!

Crusty Deary Ol'Coot

[Bzcraig]

Good hunting and Godspeed!

[skeettx]

Awesome and Good luck
When you shoot your Bison, how much of the meat
will the plane be able to carry back?
Mike

[dh2]

Good luck I am very jealous,

[Weaponologist]

Good Luck, Please take lots of Pic's and post when you get back...That's probably as close as I'll ever get to going on a hunt like that....

[Djones]

I'm marking down ten days from now on my calendar. I woks you the best if luck on your hunt! Which model of marlin are you taking and what part of Alaska will you be hunting?

[RugerFan]

Awesome and Good luck
When you shoot your Bison, how much of the meat
will the plane be able to carry back?
Mike

All of it. Our float will terminate at the bush community of Nikolai. We will take a twin prop commercial flight from there to Anchorage.

I'm marking down ten days from now on my calendar. I woks you the best if luck on your hunt! Which model of marlin are you taking and what part of Alaska will you be hunting?

Model 1895GS. About 100 miles due west of Denali.

[dlbarr]

Hey RugerFan, I know you're gone by now but looking forward to the report after your return. I shoot an 1895 as well and am working on a similar load using the Lyman 457193 bullet. Eagerly awaiting your next post....

[dlbarr]

forgot to subscribe to thread....

[harley45]

tagged to see the pics!!

[5.7 MAN]

Tagged!

Good Luck!

[TCLouis]

Sounds like the PERFECT way to spend 12 days in the fall.

[tygar]

Lucky Devil! I put in for Buff for at least 25yrs & never got drawn. But got drawn for Kodiak bear 3 times. lol

Get er done!

[Bad Water Bill]

How many freezers do you have in reserve?

Sounds like a once in a lifetime hunt.

[RugerFan]

Details will follow soon I promise. Give me a bit to catch my breath and get this meat and taxidermy work squared away. Shot him on day 6, so we got out early. We were very fortunate to have the beast fall just around the bend from camp #4 so we could float right up to it. Made packing much easier.

[RugerFan]

Lucky Devil! I put in for Buff for at least 25yrs & never got drawn. But got drawn for Kodiak bear 3 times. lol

Get er done!

Wow! Kodiak bear is on my bucket list as well.

How many freezers do you have in reserve?

Sounds like a once in a lifetime hunt.

Two, but we are suddenly in the market for a 3rd.

[tygar]

Wow! Kodiak bear is on my bucket list as well.



Two, but we are suddenly in the market for a 3rd.

LOL well I would have traded 2 for 1 Bison hunt.

Where in MATSU do you live.

We lived out Fairview Loop.

Been looking at MATSU MLS cause I have to get out of this East coast hell.

Tom