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1dirthawker replied to the thread Winchester Model 70 Classic Stainless 375 H&H Plus Leupold Scope.that is a great setup for ANY hunt!! -
1dirthawker replied to the thread Understanding The Phenomenon Of Jacket-Core Separation.in this case, i did not lose the animal and was able to see what happened to the bullet. the fragmented bullet on such a small animal...
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I think impact velocity and shot placement needs to be matched up with bullet construction. Impact velocities 2000-2500 most c&c... -
1dirthawker replied to the thread Understanding The Phenomenon Of Jacket-Core Separation.I generally agree with this thought. I don't agree with this thought. when a bullet sheds its jacket, there are a couple things...
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1dirthawker reacted to poco's post in the thread Understanding The Phenomenon Of Jacket-Core Separation with Like.
The evolution from round lead balls to cup-n-core went along with greater muzzle velocities. I think these bullets were ok at speeds in...
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1dirthawker reacted to 375Ruger416's post in the thread Understanding The Phenomenon Of Jacket-Core Separation with Like.
Yes, using a larger cartridge and heavy for caliber bullets seems to cover over this weakness for sure.
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I’m an ammo hoarder and bought a large supply of .270 win , .303 British, .300wm , 375 , in various brands, all of my ammo seems better...
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1dirthawker reacted to PHOENIX PHIL's post in the thread Understanding The Phenomenon Of Jacket-Core Separation with Like.
Let me take that back. I did shoot a mule deer doe many years ago where the bullet broke roughly in half on impact. The one half...
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1dirthawker reacted to Puddle's post in the thread Spoke with Bill at Swift Bullets yesterday with Like.
Man, if Swift was in my neck of the woods, I'd work there just to experience making A-Frames! And perhaps an employee discount? Just...
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1dirthawker replied to the thread For Sale CZ 550 375 HH AHR #2 Upgrade.bump
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That’s exactly what I took to Kodiak Alaska … a ziplock with a couple of dozen cotton balls soaked in Vaseline… We got rained and...
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If you can find any old film containers, stuff them with cotton balls coated in vaseline. They burn hot and will light even semi wet...
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Absolutely nothing beats the good old road flare for starting a fire when you really need a fire. They carry easily in your day pack &...
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exactly. I know how to start primitive fire.. and am pretty good at it (reasonably well practiced, and have been doing it since I was...