Cold bore shots while hunting

[LR1955]

So no cold bore issue...then just clean bore concern. When my guns sit, they have a liberal amount of CLP on them. So fouling shots (or running some dry patches through them should take care of it).

My elk hunting trips take me to 8,000-10,000' from my home base of a whopping 600'.

Last year on my way to Gunnison, we stopped by NRA Whittington Range (elev approx 6,000') to re-zero at higher elevations and practice some beyond the 200 yard limit of my range. I didn't clean the guns until after the end of the hunt.

Bjorn:

That much of a elevation difference has meaning and it is very evident at closer ranges such as 300. And, it can be predicted pretty precisely.

Best idea and the one you are using is to zero at the closest elevation you can to your hunting area.

CLP and or lube does need to be removed from the barrel. Shoot it a couple of times or use some carb cleaner but it will cause problems if left in and you want something precise with your first shot.

LR1955