It's official!

[grayghost]

petey, TSA recently changed their rules. Now they want ammo inside your gun case. This is opposite for Africa (and that changes with the wind) where you must have ammo in a locked box inside your checked luggage. I would keep the ammo in the original boxes or in approved plastic ammo boxes that are correctly labeled. Best bet is to call your exiting airport and ask to speak with a TSA officer. Ask them what they currently requiring. Should be no problem flying within the US. However, even if you bring a copy of the "current" requirements to the airport, they may disagree. Call your local TSA office and ask. Make note of who you spoke with; the time and day, just to cover yourself. Some airlines want the bolt out of the rifle (still in the gun case but out). They will give you a red firearms tag; you sign and put inside the case. I wouldn't put anything outside the case to draw attention to it being a firearm. Too many baggage handlers will take the opportunity to throw it (anti jackass types, plus gun thieves). I've hunted in Gardiner, up to Emmigrant. Good area if you get some snow especially.
Good hunting!

[petey]

Thanks all.

Was able to fire about 20 rounds from the 300 RUM today to check zero and make sure my mildots are still calculated correctly. Was able to get out to 409 yards today. Fired about 8 or 10 rounds into a 4" bull at that range, so my first and second mil are still good. Not expecting anything too long range, but my rig is ready and so am I, if I have to.

Last elk I shot with this gun was with 168gr A-Max's, but am now loaded up with 200gr Accubounds. As with that hunt, I was tuned for a tad over 700 and killed my bull at 30 yards! I hope I'm as lucky again, this go around. Just packing up here the next few days and I'll be ready. I'm sure I'll be worthless at work this week, just chomping at the bit to get out there.