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GGrumpy gumpy reacted to Gert Odendaal's post in the thread Is the 500 Jeffery really superior to the 458 Lott in stopping power? with
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Thank you Schuler , it is great to get this type of information from a real person with a real .500 Jeffery , shooting it already for... -
GGrumpy gumpy reacted to Schüler Jumbo's post in the thread Is the 500 Jeffery really superior to the 458 Lott in stopping power? with Like.
I have shot my 20 degree shoulder .500 Schüler out to 300 yards using both open sights and scopes on both cardboard and steel. My rifle...
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GGrumpy gumpy reacted to DWB's post in the thread Is the 500 Jeffery really superior to the 458 Lott in stopping power? with
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But can AI handle the recoil? ;D -
GI'm 6'3' and 220lbs, and I've yet to find my recoil limit, but I also know smaller framed people that shoot larger rifles than I do...
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GGrumpy gumpy reacted to Frederik's post in the thread Is the 500 Jeffery really superior to the 458 Lott in stopping power? with Like.
As to the original question yes the 500 Jeff with 570gr leaves more lasting impressions on game than the 458 Lott with 500gr bullets...
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GGrumpy gumpy reacted to Frederik's post in the thread Is the 500 Jeffery really superior to the 458 Lott in stopping power? with Like.
I must say you will be looking very far and wide for someone else than @DWB who can work a bolt fast and hard, so far he has had no...
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GGrumpy gumpy reacted to Kevin Peacocke's post in the thread What knife are you carrying everyday right now? with Like.
Opinel No7 carbone in my trousets side pouch daily and when on boats my custom made slim line sheath knife to prepare baits and Heaven...
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GGrumpy gumpy reacted to UNTAMED KNIVES's post in the thread What knife are you carrying everyday right now? with Like.
Ok, got tired of always carrying a prototype, and thought it finally time again for me to carry a really nice knife. So heres my new daily
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GGrumpy gumpy reacted to 458JCE's post in the thread Is the 500 Jeffery really superior to the 458 Lott in stopping power? with Like.
I've owned and hunted with both 458 Lott and 500 Jeff (only the Lott on DG - Asiatic Buffalo). Sold them both last year due to declining...
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GGrumpy gumpy reacted to rookhawk's post in the thread Is the 500 Jeffery really superior to the 458 Lott in stopping power? with Haha.
I'm not a Blaser fan, but I respect people that like them. I would argue that the 3 round limit of the Blaser 500J undermines the...
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GGrumpy gumpy reacted to uplander01's post in the thread Is the 500 Jeffery really superior to the 458 Lott in stopping power? with Like.
I'm glad someone brought this up,...becasue it's for sure true. I have had the same experience. 570 and 600gr Woodleigh, as well as...
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GGrumpy gumpy reacted to rookhawk's post in the thread Is the 500 Jeffery really superior to the 458 Lott in stopping power? with Like.
I don't own a 500 Jeffery, but I've brought bullets to Africa for two different Jeff owners that could not get proper feed with all...
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GGrumpy gumpy reacted to Schüler Jumbo's post in the thread Is the 500 Jeffery really superior to the 458 Lott in stopping power? with Like.
This post is a bit much for me to stay silent. I’ve been shooting a 20 shoulder degree .500 Schüler (Jeffery) for well over 20 years. IT...
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GGrumpy gumpy reacted to rookhawk's post in the thread Is the 500 Jeffery really superior to the 458 Lott in stopping power? with Like.
Just a warning about handloading the Jeffery. They are notorious for not feeding well. The original bullet I think was 535gr with a...
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GGrumpy gumpy reacted to grand veneur's post in the thread Is the 500 Jeffery really superior to the 458 Lott in stopping power? with Like.
For me, a bolt-action rifle caliber 458 and the cartridge combined with one of the modern bullets available nowadays, represents the...