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    458 Lott, 416 Ruger, 375 Ruger load results

    New unfired Hornady Brass, Federal 215 primers on all cartridges. The standard WARNING: These loads seemed fine in my rifles. Only the 375 Ruger load is specifically listed in a manufacture's reloading data This is the maximum load currently listed on Barnes' website for the 270 grain LRX...
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    Fyi: Account was Hacked

    Fyi: My account was hacked. That for sale ad for a M70 375 H&H was Not placed to me. Jerome got things squared away for me. That for sale ad is a scam.
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    Sold Winchester Safari Express 375 H&H

    Winchester 70 Safari in 375 H&H. Has around 125 rounds through it. Will come with a new Leupold 2.5-8 VX3 with dual dovetail Leupold rings/bases. Also have 37 rounds with it. About half softs and half solids. Will throw in all the brass I have as well, around 120 pieces. I’d like to get $1100...
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    Light Weight 458 Lott Bullets

    I have been pondering some light weight 458 Lott loads for closer range use here in Alaska. I will state up front, the 416 Ruger & Remington cartridges with a 350 grain TSX are my top end for my actual hunting use. But, I have a couple of 458 Winchesters and Lotts and enjoy shooting them...
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    .458 North Fork Cup Point 350 grain expanding solids

    These .458 North Fork 350 grain Cup Point expanding solids arrived today. I think, they will work for Alaska in 45-70, 458 Winchester, and 458 Lott. Unfortunately it will be awhile before I can load them and test fire. Application is for 100 meters and under, likely 1/2 that distance or closer...
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    458 Winchester tidbits

    Here is a snapshot of the 1970 popularity of the .458 Winchester Magnum among African Professional Hunters. Askins said that of the six PHs with the Safari South Company in Botswana in 1970, five used .458 Winchester Magnum magazine rifles. All except for John Kingsley-Heath, who had a pair of...
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    M70 Classic Super Express, 458 Winchester

    M70 Classic Super Express, 458 Winchester.
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    Another 338 Winchester project

    I stumbled upon another favorite rifle and cartridge combination at a local gun store. I could not resist temptation. A Winchester M70 Classic Stainless BOSS in 338 Winchester. The barrel length should be around 22.5” after cutting the BOSS threads off. This will satisfy my curiosity of a 22”...
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    Similar & Familiar

    From Left to Right: All Ruger Rifles, all with aftermarket stocks. 1. 30-06 Guide Rifle minus the muzzle brake and its threads. About 19.5” barrel. 2. 7mm Remington magnum. 24” barrel 3. 338 Winchester magnum. 24” barrel 4. 375 Ruger. 23.5” aftermarket barrel 5. 375 Ruger. 20” barrel 6. 416...
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    Scopes most used power range / objective

    What is your most used power range / objective size ? I am not asking for advice, just discussion and conversation of what others use. I am not a long range shooter. I normally hunt in areas restricting visibility to approximately 200 meters. I do hunt usually until what some will call Dark...
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    Favorite cartridge/rifle for moose

    Just curious as to what other hunters prefer for moose hunting. I am fully aware that you can kill them with anything, shot placement, and other standard comments. My typical shooting distances have varied from about 25 yds to approximately 180 yds. In my present hunting area 225 yds would...
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    500 S&W, 700 grain

    Does anyone actually hunt with the S&W 500 and 700 grain bullets ? Just curious as to how this bullet performs on game. That is a Lot of lead there. I have a few to shoot, purely for the novelty. I think, I would be more inline with the 500 grain bullets. The first two pictures are the 700...
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    New to me 375

    Winchester Model 94 Big Bore, 375 Winchester. I like lever guns, and Really like 375’s. I have been wanting one of these, from the time they introduced them. I have been looking for an Angle Eject Model. This one is not. But is 1978 to 1981 vintage one for a decent price. I will probably never...
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    Favorite Rifles Above .308 Caliber

    Realizing and acknowledging that there many factors / experiences that can influence one’s likes. I have been pondering the rifles that I like the most for actual use. I normally hunt in a wet environment, so this has considerably influence on my choices. My hunting is usually specifically...
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    Favorite above .40 Revolver cartridge?

    My favorite is the 480 Ruger at this time and has been for a couple years. I am not a handgun hunter. Though I do enjoy shooting handguns. I believe the 480 would cover a lot of bases.
 
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