buckee Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Here's the scoop, As most everyone knows "gobblerbane08"(Dakota) has finally gotten into the hospital and had some very extensive heart surgery done. It was a long wait, but it sounds like everything was successful, and so far, so good. What you may not know, is that he is going on a "Hunt of a Lifetime" (Elk hunt) through http://www.huntofalifetime.org/ , with Steve Beilgard as his guide, from Sept 15-18, 2006. I have been informed that he (Dakota) does not have an Elk rifle of his own for this hunt, so has no way to get ready and practice shooting. A 270cal, would probibly fit the bill, as far as weight and size goes for a youngster to hunt Elk with, unless someone has a better suggestion. I don't know how we can get him a rifle for this hunt of a lifetime, but lets go for it and get er done somehow. Either through a donation of a rifle from a kind soul, or from us raising enough funds as a group, to maybe buy a good rifle off of someone in this forum, who may have one for sale. What do you say guys ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dartonman Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Re: *WANTED/needed - 270cal or ? for elk hunt* Count me in Buckee....I'll donate money, or try and find a gun he can use..........al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Re: *WANTED/needed - 270cal or ? for elk hunt* My offer is posted in the lounge as well.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted April 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Re: *WANTED/needed - 270cal or ? for elk hunt* Billkay has a right-handed 270 he will loan out if need be. I'm just waiting to hear back from him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Re: *WANTED/needed - 270cal or ? for elk hunt* Good Deal... Still would like to see this very exceptional young man have his very own weapon to enjoy.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted April 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Re: *WANTED/needed - 270cal or ? for elk hunt* [ QUOTE ] Good Deal... Still would like to see this very exceptional young man have his very own weapon to enjoy.... [/ QUOTE ] Me too...that would be awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rifleman25 Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Re: *WANTED/needed - 270cal or ? for elk hunt* I live 40 miles from him and would loan him my 270 as well as I'll be fimimg the hunt for the show I'm working on so I'll be there anyway. If not I'll donate some cash. I also have a friend at H.S Presision that might be able to pull some strings. I'll see what I can do there. But if that doesn't work let me know if it's ok and I'll gladly loan him my 270. It's a Reminton model 700 mountain rifle my dad gave me almost 20 yrs ago. If it wasn't for that I'd just give it to him. I don't check down here alot but if ya P.M me I'll see that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robk Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Re: *WANTED/needed - 270cal or ? for elk hunt* you might want to go with what i shoot a 308 it is not as harsh with recoil if you can find a 24 to 26' barrel. it is also easy to shoot a 308 vs's the 270 and i shot a 270 for a long time and my 308 is a killing machine out too 400 yards. i have a rifle i would sell it is a tc arms encore and i will donate the 150 grain accubond bullets i will send him 20 of them. they are 150 grain and will knock the heck out of the elk. i have it dialed in and set up with a 3x9x40 nikon buckmaster scope and will sell it all for 700 bucks and it is ready to shoot something now. let me know if that will help. i have had neck and shoulder surgery and i have found my encore is smooth as glass to shoot over my 270 used too. it was a great gun but it was kind of herky jerky for me and i couldn't handle the recoil. if that will work the 308 will knock the stuffing out of an elk and the accubonds will smoke elk for sure. rob k [email protected] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rifleman25 Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Re: *WANTED/needed - 270cal or ? for elk hunt* Does anyone have a certain brand or model in mind? I bet I could come up with a rifle but it might be a savage? I'll call my boos with the show tomorrow and see if I can get another rifle coming. We just ordered rifles for this season but it was just on Thuresday. If they haven't shipped yet maybe we could get one for him for free. I'll let ya know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slughunter Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Re: *WANTED/needed - 270cal or ? for elk hunt* [ QUOTE ] If they haven't shipped yet maybe we could get one for him for free. I'll let ya know. [/ QUOTE ] that sounds awsome let us know what happens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierbuck Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Re: *WANTED/needed - 270cal or ? for elk hunt* See my post in the Lounge...and I pm'd you, Buckee. HB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted April 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Re: *WANTED/needed - 270cal or ? for elk hunt* [ QUOTE ] Does anyone have a certain brand or model in mind? I bet I could come up with a rifle but it might be a savage? I'll call my boos with the show tomorrow and see if I can get another rifle coming. We just ordered rifles for this season but it was just on Thuresday. If they haven't shipped yet maybe we could get one for him for free. I'll let ya know. [/ QUOTE ] I don't have any particular brand in mind. I'm sure there is someone here who knows their rifles and calibres better than me. Getting a forgiving gun, with not too much kick, is the key for a youngster, but anything under a 270 would be inadequate for Elk, I'd say.. OK, so far we have some offers of donations in the way of cash, rifle loans, a good rifle offered at a resonable price (without a scope) and we also have a few maybe's on the back burner. Let's wait and see what the back burner brings, before we go on an all-out fund raiser OK. I'm sure if need be, we can all come up with the funds to buy a rifle and scope if need be. It would be really nice if we could get him his own rifle for this hunt, and any future big-game hunts that life may bring him in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slughunter Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Re: *WANTED/needed - 270cal or ? for elk hunt* I agree with buckee, the hunt isnt till september so lets wait and see what comes up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rifleman25 Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Re: *WANTED/needed - 270cal or ? for elk hunt* I talked to my producer today about getting a sponsor gun since we will be filming this hunt and the other youngster on the same hunt but they had alrady been shipped. I am willing to donate a rifle though. I have a H&R Handi rifle chambered in .308 win I won at a local pheasants forever banquet. I spent 10 dollars on the raflle ticket to win the gun. I'd gladly donate the rifle if someone would donate a scope to him. The .308 win is a fine elk round with very mild recoil. My dad has shot that caliber at elk and muleys for over 40 years. If this is acceptable I will ship it to his home. Actrually I'll hand deliver it since he lives only about 30 miles from me. Let me know what you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M00N Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Re: *WANTED/needed - 270cal or ? for elk hunt* Just a suggestion from a female hunter who only shoots low-recoil guns. I have been researching into buying myself a low-recoil .270 gun for elk. I saw the Remington Model 700 SPS Youth gun in .270 while shopping around. This gun might be a nice gun to consider trying to get Dakota. They run around $390-$425, though Remington website lists them at $532 MSRP. Their barrel length is 22" and they have a R3 Recoil Pad built into the stock. That combined with a 150-Grain bullet should get the job done for Elk hunting for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYBUCK Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Re: *WANTED/needed - 270cal or ? for elk hunt* Wow rifleman, that is awesome gesture right there. That is why this place is so great, people like yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addct2hntng Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Re: *WANTED/needed - 270cal or ? for elk hunt* I got a winchester 7mm I will sell for a great price to help him out glass bedded sighted in ready to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rifleman25 Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Re: *WANTED/needed - 270cal or ? for elk hunt* Well guys I have some news and good news at that. I am pulling out my offer for the handi rifle because my producer just called me back and said Savage would donate a Stevens model 200 rifle. Choice of calibers are 25-06, 270, 308, and 7mm-08. I just got off the phone with Steve Beilgad and he said let the kid choose the caliber he wants. I will pay the 60 dollars shipping for the rifle to be shipped here and I would like to ask you guys to pool your donation money together and buy him a quality piece of glass to top this new rifle with. The rifles he chooses will be here by July 1st. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowtechTurkeyHunter Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Re: *WANTED/needed - 270cal or ? for elk hunt* Holy cow thats awesome ... Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Re: *WANTED/needed - 270cal or ? for elk hunt* If all plans (rifle donated) falls through...I'm a FFL holder and gun dealer...I'd be willing to get a new gun for him at cost if we can raise the money! There are a few different options...the best bang for the buck is a Savage combo (with scope) in several different cal. Another good youth gun is a Weatherby compact...shorter stock and comes with a full stock so it can be swapped out when he gets bigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Re: *WANTED/needed - 270cal or ? for elk hunt* Ok...now seeing riflemans latest post...I can/will also do a scope at cost! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Re: *WANTED/needed - 270cal or ? for elk hunt* I just read that too! Amazing deal! Now if everyone comes together for a scope he will be set! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rifleman25 Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Re: *WANTED/needed - 270cal or ? for elk hunt* Steve will be making a post on this tonight and I believe it's next friday maybe I think I heard when Dakota will be back I'll place the order just as soon as I hear what to get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYBUCK Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 Re: *WANTED/needed - 270cal or ? for elk hunt* This awesome. WOW is all I can say. You can count on me for a donation for the scope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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