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    WTB Weaver # 303 scope mount

    This is a discontinued no drill / tap scope mount for older Colt E/I frame revolvers without a vent rib barrel . As long as it's intact I'd like to buy it .
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    I've seen 4895 work with 140 jacketed in a 1896...

    I've seen 4895 work with 140 jacketed in a 1896 Swede Mauser it was accurate but ssllloooowww . Generally I reach for nothing faster than 4350 in the 6.5x55 . Heavier the bullet the slower the speed...
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    I feel that if loads are worked up carefully &...

    I feel that if loads are worked up carefully & according to published data from bullet / powder companies I'll be OK . Some guns like warmer loads & some don't . If accuracy aint there Mach 2 won't...
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    No it's a 1973 vintage Rem 700 BDL . Now it's...

    No it's a 1973 vintage Rem 700 BDL . Now it's wearing a 24" S/S mag profile 1 in 10" . Some of the new stuff claims more speed @ same or less pressure . Now rather or not they can deliver with...
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    Have you used these in a 30/06 ?

    Just had a new tube put on mine . Been looking at data & QL . In the past with 165 or 180gr J bullets 4350 / W760/H414 / RL 19 got first nod , 180's 4831 or RL22 if no like 4350 . 24" barrel 2700fps...
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    I bought a Tikka T3 Hunter on closeout when the...

    I bought a Tikka T3 Hunter on closeout when the T3X's were coming out . 6.5 X 55 SE . Upgraded recoil lug , pillared & Devcon bedded stock . I too am not enamored with the plastic parts & will likely...
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    Opinions on these Bolt Hunting Rifles ?

    If you were going to buy a new bolt action in 270 Win which would you pick ? And why over the rest ?
    A) CZ 557
    B) Browning X - bolt
    C) Win 70
    D ) Weatherby Vanguard S2 / Howa 1500
    E) Tikka T3X
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    Unlike others 41 mag throats & bores are pretty...

    Unlike others 41 mag throats & bores are pretty much uniform be it handgun or rifle .
  9. Sorry went back & added that . ACWW to start is...

    Sorry went back & added that . ACWW to start is easiest for me . Can adjust down the road .
  10. How to determine correct impact velocity for WFNGC designs ?

    I'm sure much of this depends on caliber / alloy / intended range & game . Let me state what I wish to do & let you gents tell me what you think about how to get there . My primary game is feral hogs...
  11. Formula I was looking for is : meplat in inches X...

    Formula I was looking for is : meplat in inches X velocity in fps divided by 4 . The only concerns I had was pushing them too hard . Not going to be a problem in 357 mag or 41 mag . 357 Max & 44 mag...
  12. Loads / Bullets 357 mag , 357 Max , 41 mag & 44 mag rifles

    Am in the process of gather & loading for some new rifles . All are in magnum pistol calibers ie 357 mag & max , 41 mag & 44 mag . The 41 is a Henry BBS , rest are T/C Encores with MGM 20” barrels ....
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    Forum: Leverguns

    Mr. Flintstone just remember light & fast will...

    Mr. Flintstone just remember light & fast will destroy meat . I believe you'll find that a 180 @ 1700 will be less destructive than a 140 @ 2000 .
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    Forum: Leverguns

    If you go with cast use a gaschecked bullet ....

    If you go with cast use a gaschecked bullet . Biggest problem with leverguns is coal with heavier bullets & rather or not a SWC will feed . Thats why most use RNFP or LBT style WFN . I do not have a...
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    At one time I had 3 Model 58's & 3 Model 57's & a...

    At one time I had 3 Model 58's & 3 Model 57's & a 6 1/2 RBH . The Smiths are gone but the Ruger is still here .
  16. Hmm was considering them for a time . Local guy...

    Hmm was considering them for a time . Local guy got one , did the McMaster-Carr spring thing & now has it up for sale . I went the Encore route & have one in 357 Max & 44 mag . Recent conversation...
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    Ed in North Texas is Straightshooter

    Good man . Enjoyed dealing with him . Smooth transaction . Thanks , Andy
  18. For a duty gun with full pressure loads some do...

    For a duty gun with full pressure loads some do use 18.5 RS . I prefer to fit a small radius FPS & use a 16 RS . All that said my BE wadcutter guns these days have slide mounted 30mm UD & I use a 10...
  19. Powder for 357 Max with 180 - 200 gr bullets

    Been reading up getting ready to make the jump into a new to me caliber & rifle . Rifle is a T/C Encore 20" 1 in 16" MGM barrel . According to the numbers my best choices appear to be W296 / H110 ,...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    I shoot 2700 ( Bullseye ) . Most of us prefer the...

    I shoot 2700 ( Bullseye ) . Most of us prefer the FB over the BB . Let your barrel determine your OAL / crimp . As stated above it's easier to measure base to shoulder for repeatable results . I've...
  21. My 2 concerns with 16 to 1 were mainly for use in...

    My 2 concerns with 16 to 1 were mainly for use in the 357 Max . In the 44 mag I believe it will work quite well . As I stated in my original post my use will be hogs not deer . Expansion is great as...
  22. Centershot good point . Forgot that about needing...

    Centershot good point . Forgot that about needing antimony / arsenic to harden . I believe with the velocity of the Max penetration with these bullets either the 180 or 200 WFN will not be a problem...
  23. Alloy choices trying to get my head around this

    Most of my local hunting is short range heavy cover for hogs . Local deer are tiny & I rarely take one . I'm using SS rifles in 357 Max & 44 mag . All bullets will be gaschecked . Mr. Gibson here has...
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    +1 on angled & Kowa . Bird watchers are very...

    +1 on angled & Kowa . Bird watchers are very serious about their optics . Look thru what you're considering outdoors in differing light conditions .
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    Grab it while you can , like before someone else...

    Grab it while you can , like before someone else gets it . If I lucked up on some , along with 4756 I'd buy all I could especially at a fair price .
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Abbreviations used in Reloading

BP Bronze Point IMR Improved Military Rifle PTD Pointed
BR Bench Rest M Magnum RN Round Nose
BT Boat Tail PL Power-Lokt SP Soft Point
C Compressed Charge PR Primer SPCL Soft Point "Core-Lokt"
HP Hollow Point PSPCL Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" C.O.L. Cartridge Overall Length
PSP Pointed Soft Point Spz Spitzer Point SBT Spitzer Boat Tail
LRN Lead Round Nose LWC Lead Wad Cutter LSWC Lead Semi Wad Cutter
GC Gas Check