Recent content by C.W. Richter

Fine sporting firearms are somewhat non-liquid during a poor economy. And, to get any return you have to hold on to 'em for a long time. (I just got 2-3x what I paid 10 yrs ago for a few guns.) It's NOT investment level, rather, I purchased some real beauties and/or shooters that meant...

Where is the gun located (for inspection)? This is yet another case of "I know what I got!"

I'd be game for a cull hunt sometime, along with some creedmore, 223 et al fans. Bring your pets along and we'll show you the true capabilities of rounds out there in .257/.264/7. I'll even let you take some shots you thought impossible. (I like big 338s too, but even a hot 7/30/338 is in a...

well, they probably know that new math was being taught for awhile. :p E=MV (aka Force=MA). IF you plug a given bullet weight (M=Mass) in tandem with the velocity (V) into any ballistic calculator, it will spit out the terminal energy. And why do you think they leave it off the boxes...

velocity is simply to extend the range of a cartridge and make its longer range ballistics (less wind drift, drop, maintain energy at range (for targets and hunting), but many of us find that the higher imparted energy works very well to drive quality bullets into toughly-constructed African...

Out to about 300 yds (generally speaking-some like the 30-30 about 150 yds) most cartridges can kill deer. The ones I prefer will result in a DRT scenario. The others will require some bloodtrailing. African PG are not constructed like deer, so a bit more focus should be placed on the...

I know a guy that can get you chinese knock-offs, but the price will reportedly and dramatically increase shortly. (Supplier is in Canada.)

look at the E chart attached above (it's >1,000 ft/lbs of Energy more at the muzzle). Indisputable. And, it's a 6.5 for God's sake (130-160 gr bullets.) We're not talking big boy .338 or DG gun here. They are a PLEASURE to shoot. IF recoil bothers you, get a larger/larger surface area pad...

agreed. they are ugly, but it's simple physics Art Alphin used in its development...the same logic that allows big ag equipment to operate in wet field conditions (and extremely heavy tanks/earthmoving equipment on treadles) using large surface area tires (reduces lbs/ft2). If you increase the...

Are you still with us, roklok?? My ex-sis in law...being the observant hunter-type...i noticed her head wobbling in the wind at an old family picnic...and then, i heard that empty spray paint can rattling sound! I began SMH as well (voluntarily). She didn't shoot. That was more Darwinian a...

Had to...this even shows that you can do everything (and more) using my Son's favorite 270 gr slugs in the 375.

The animals will not notice the difference. In fact, the much higher SD of the 375 slugs (pushed at greater V) makes for better penetration than the entry level 458 (the WM.) Due to pressure and (gun/bullet) weight differences, the 375 HH is much more pleasurable to shoot than the 458 WM (Same...

Here you can see the differences amongst the range of 6.5 cartridges (and it's vast.) Primarily for longer range, but also terminal energy at any range (which translates better for larger animals.)

I'd use it on long-range rock hyrax in an appropriately set up gun! I'd go bigger for Impala on up. But, you'll have tracker(s)! Use heavier, more traditional hunting bullets that will work at needmore velocities (even the Hornady 160 SPs will do, but Woodleighs, Nos PTs) and keep the range...

The SO gets terribly excited when I'm SELLING rifles! Funny how that works...