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    Does cold weather affect ammunition?

    Yes some more than others. Seems to mostly depend on powder. Some powders the difference between 0 or colder and 70 degrees may be 100 FPS or more other powders the difference seem to be negligible.
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    Nosler Partition - Efficacy and Defects

    And remember the Nosler may be a 1940's design but they have improved the design over the years. Jacket material, consistency and partition location have all been tweeked.
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    Minimum stopping round?

    What about soft skinned dangerous game? Lion, leopard, big bears etc. Do opinions change significantly?
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    Ruger RSM 416 Rigby

    I stopped there is it's accurate and partly because the open sights were on at 50 with this load. 2360 was 2" low at 50 as as the speed went up so did the point of impact.
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    Ruger RSM 416 Rigby

    I've been testing a new Ruger RSM 416 Rigby. Several years ago I had the earlier version in the Rigby but the heavy barrel didn't point naturally for me although it shot great off the bench. Too muzzle heavy. Never took it in the field. Always wanted to try the thinner contour because I like the...
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    400 Nosler

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    New guy from Alaska

    I've thought about hunting Africa but have not made it a priority at this point. I live in Anchorage most of my life. Came back after my stint with Uncle Sam. Hinted sheep, moose, bears, and caribou here. Pigs and deer in the SE US. My favorite all around rifle is a Rem 700 AWR in 300 RUM. But i...
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    New guy from Alaska

    Hi everyone, I've been lurking for awhile and figured I'd join. Hunt mostly in AK. Over 40 years hunting, (mostly rifle, some handgun and bow) reloading and bullet digging. Also love going camping in quiet places. I find this forum quite interesting. Thanks
 
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