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I have 10 new gun socks for anyone in need. I got a bulk deal back when my safes were getting overcrowded. I've thinned the herd now and... -
Buckums replied to the thread BAR discussion..270 BAR was my first rifle (and only rifle for 15 years) new in 1989, and I have my dad's 30.06 BAR he bought from a Western Auto store...
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Ok, this is kind if a Part II of my thread about my trend of dumbing down my reloading. I am not a long range shooter, I am a hunter...
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A rifle collection is nothing more than a savings account for your last grand Safari,....at least that's what mine is going to be, then...
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Quality point - game, location, and hunting style matter. The rifle I take to Africa for DG is vastly different than the rifle I’d take...
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Would start with 35 Whelen load data. Going up in bullet diameter will reduce the pressure.
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As previously mentioned earlier looks like the lower original PSI was the upper limit on those parameters. New action can get even more...
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From the Speer Web Site ... the 9.3 is a slightly larger case than the 35 Whelen with the 200 FB Tipped Raptor you should be able to...
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Buckums reacted to Bob Nelson 35Whelen's post in the thread 9.3x62 Cutting Edge 200gr Raptor? with
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@zephyr With a bit of judicious loading you can get the 200gn Hornady spire point sailing along out of the Whelen at a comfortable... -
Yes, the 200 FB Raptor is the bullet in 9.3 caliber for anything you would do with a medium. I took the 210 ESP to Africa and...
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Hi Buckums, I have not used any Raptor 9,3 bullets. But I have and use the slovenian FOX 220 grs monometalic. My loads are R15 amd RWS...
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Buckums reacted to JKO HUNTING SAFARIS's post in the thread Lord Derby Eland Cameroon Cancelation Hunt with Like.
Hunt the Legendary Lord Derby Eland in Cameroon We are excited to offer you the opportunity to hunt the Lord Derby Eland in Cameroon —...
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Buckums replied to the thread 9.3x62 Cutting Edge 200gr Raptor?.This is excellent info and exactly what I was looking for. I will take a look at @michael458 info as well. Below is the data I...
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the one thing to keep in mind is that all most load data will be based on the old 48,000 psi loads from 50years ago. when asking...
