Recent content by Badboymelvin

Hey mate, You know, I've thought of reloading for it... I handloaded for my previous .300WM as well as for my .300Wby and .308 Norma Mag. And if I did start handloading for it, I might consider a lighter bullet for it... If I did go lighter and used something like the Barnes, I think I'd go...

My .300 Wby was also a Vanguard and I loved it. The reason I sold it was because of the fancy walnut stock it had and like you, I didn't want to take it out in foul weather. The funny thing is, when I bought it from the gun-store it had a synthetic stock on it - and I had the store swap it out...

I agree, spending the afternoon with Riflecrank while he shows and explains the backstories of all his .458's would be amazing. Today, Riflecrank (Ron) would without a doubt the world's leading authority on the .458 Winchester Magnum, and it's been a real privilege to have exchanged thoughts...

The .458 Win Mag is awesome. I've owned more .458 Win Mags (5) than I have any other single caliber. All have been accurate, all have given the desired velocity and all have been 100% reliable. I think that for the people that have had problems with it from decades ago, if they were to wipe the...

I think the 35 Whelen is kind of like the red haired stepson between 2 better cartridges... the .338WM and the .375H&H. I can't think of 1 thing that the 35 Whelen does that the other 2 don't do better... Actually I can, it probably has less recoil than the other 2, I don't know as I've never...

I used the 180gn Woodleigh PP in my .338 and it worked well on Sambar. Can't remember the speed, I'd have to check my notes but around 3050fps maybe...? I'd have to check, but even at this lighter bullet weight it worked well. (y) Russ

So glad I stumbled on this thread... I had never even heard of this cartridge before. Ever. It sounds -and looks awesome though. (y) Russ

That is amazing. The craftsmanship and skill of some people amaze me... Russ

I've read a few articles on that rifle and I love it... Russ

I absolutely agree (y) I've owned several Vanguards (and a Howa 1500) and never had a bad one... For the money I just don't think they can be beat... Russ

Absolutely I'm a .458 guy! :love: Have owned 5 of them and just love the .458 Win Mag. The .458WM was my first introduction to big-bores, and if I had the funds I'd absolutely buy (another) .458WM - especially one in a Winchester M70. But a few years ago the opportunity came up where I could...

Hi everyone... I thought I'd just share a pic and a bit of a back story about how I acquired my latest purchase. It's nothing fancy or exotic. It's a Weatherby Vanguard and it's chambered in .300 Win Mag. It's fitted with a Bell & Carlson stock and up top it has some Nikko Stirling one-piece...

Awesome! Thanks for the heads up! (y)

Fair point (y)