Recent content by Fryeguy

So I have a 9.3x62 and love it. Snatched up a 35 whelen when they came out and liked it. My wife bought me a Ruger Alaskan bush rifle in 9.3 for Christmas. I love the short barrel. When it is time for me to leave the house with a rifle it’s the 9.3 every time!! In fact I took the scope...

For 286 grains I used CCI large rifle #200. Plenty of data out there for using the Big Game powder. Look up John Barness article as well. Start low. I found a great accuracy node with no pressure signs and just stopped. I was more than happy with outcome. No need to stress cases etc. I...

I use Big Game powder with 286 grain bullets, and Varget with the 250AB and I also think with 270Speer bullets. The Varget load has been vey accurate in both of my 9.3’s. Not a speed demon, but accuracy was great. I think around 2400-2500fps with 250’s? Going from memory in my notes that I...

Ravens Rock precision has the 250accubonds in stock right now. They are $92/50. I cannot relay how they do on African stuff, but AZdave if I remember correctly recommended them to me. Reach out to him, he has experience in Africa with them. What all are you hunting with it? I have used...

I like and use Norma brass in lots of calibers. I find it softer though and it doesn’t hold up as well with high pressure loads or upper end loads. That being said I have not owned a 404 yet, so I do not have exact experience in your situation. I have had normal cases in a 7prc only last 2...

Was the ammo that was custom loaded hornady brass by chance? I had issues with my 9.3 and a batch of brand new hornady brass several years ago. I had one click when shooting at a deer. First time it happened and it was surprising for sure. I checked all of those pieces after that at...

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What part of VA? It’s a great website here with lots of info. Taking a gun is pretty easy, I have done it on all 3 trips over. Multiple guns actually except for the last trip. Forms are fairly easy. Flights are pretty easy. I flew direct from Newark on United first two trips, but...

That’s an awesome looking lion mount in the background!!!!! Holy crap, you sure know how to prop up some ammo for sale!

The Ruger rings you are looking for can be found on amazon. This was the cheapest place I could find them. Mod $30’s shipped free. You may have to order two depending on scope. I am mounting a leupold 2.5-8 and to get eye relief I wanted I needed two rings. The leupold 2.5-8 has a very...

I carried my Ruger Alaskan 9.3 several times on deer drives after my lovely wife gave it to me for Christmas. I absolutely loved the short barrel while on those long walks! Walking through laurels and thick cover, etc. handles wonderfully. I have not shot it thru a chronograph yet, but it...

I completely understand! Piss poor wording in my part. Shouldn’t have said perfect shot, should have said a good shot. It hit both lungs but very bottom part. A bigger hole would have helped tremendously. And a few inches higher or forward in direct heart would be better (perfect). I just...

Here is a pic of the holes. Rear one is the rifle, one closer to shoulder is pistol. Entrance side with both. Pistol shot centered heart. Wasn’t necessary, but quicker is better

Yeah, I am pretty dang sure where he hit it. Yes I went to skinning shed I always do. He it hit right behind front leg where knuckle/elbow joint is. Bullet hit right above to the rear end of heart. A few inches lower and I’m sure it would have been seconds. Biggest problem was bullet didn’t...

I took a 6.5 creedmoor last time we went to Africa for my youngest son and to shoot little stuff with. My youngest shot a nice gemsbuck. He hit it perfectly and got a pass through even. 140accubond, max loads. Very little blood, and after a bit, tracker finally found it, still alive but...