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dchamp reacted to One Day...'s post in the thread Transitioning To A Blaser R8 - A Two Months / 500 Rounds Review with
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Ah, but be careful ! It is also a great way to open the bolt when the rifle is uncocked, so be very careful where you rest your index... -
Blr in 358 or 325?
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dchamp replied to the thread Modern loads for 6.5x55.I have a good load for the 6.5x55. The rifle is a Blaser K95 with a 23.6” barrel. The load is - 121gr Hammer Bullet seated at 2.94”oal...
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Here are the two cool cats: The 9.3 is mine with a 286 North Fork and the 350 is one I found on D'Arcy Echols' bench when I was...
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dchamp reacted to Aussie_Hunter's post in the thread Rigby Big Game Lightweight 350 Rigby with Like.
Nah I never need an excuse to buy another Rigby, it's a Rigby thats all the justification that's needed haha Yeah I imagine majority of...
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The aluminum receiver is rated for use with every cartridge available in their lineup. The steel receiver will add weight to help reduce...
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The weight is one thing, but steel is stronger than alloy. My R8 is steel and I am very happy it is.
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dchamp reacted to HENRY GRIFFITHS SAFARIS's post in the thread We love the 375 H&H and Ruger bush thumper Photo thread! with Like.
Woza! I have been very busy hunting! but I finally have some time to catch up on posts, Im currently at the Afton Safari lodge my...
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dchamp replied to the thread 8x64 Brenneke....Who has one ?.I was thinking about building a 8x64s but decided to build a 8mm-06AI instead. It started with my son buying me a 8mm, 1:9 twist, 24...
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I think a 500J snub nose would be sporty!
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@Kevin Peacocke I hope that's a 22mm diameter barrel otherwise you could be in a bit of bother. A 22mm long barrel would leave a lot of...
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I have an R8 with a 500 Jeffery 22mm barrel and a synthetic PH stock. It is fitted with a Blaser RD20 red dot. My PH has the identical...
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dchamp reacted to Bob Nelson 35Whelen's post in the thread Your 3 favorite hunting cartridges of all time with Like.
@F. Vaccaro Look for an old REM 788. Not pretty but man they shoot well. Mine shoots sub 0.5" groups. Bob
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dchamp reacted to mark-hunter's post in the thread What problems have you encountered with your Blaser R8? with Like.
I am saying this for long time: If I knew what I know now, and If I knew then where and what I would be hunting globally, I would buy...
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About this hour twenty-five years ago, I was at my desk in the Pentagon when my XO rushed in and suggested I come look at the news. At...
