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JJFE replied to the thread Left Hand - Model 70 375 H&H - Help/Opinions Needed.LH Win M70’s in 375H&H are not common and bring big money. Your rifle doesn’t look original with all the stainless steel parts, but any...
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JJFE replied to the thread 8,5x55 blaser Is it as good as it seems?.Not sure you will gain much by using a short barrel on a long action. Besides, a cartridge of that capacity will produce a lot of muzzle...
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JJFE replied to the thread 8,5x55 blaser Is it as good as it seems?.To me it looks more or less like a 338 based on a WSM case. If it’s going into a Blaser platform what’s wrong with just using a 338 Win...
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JJFE replied to the thread 8x64 Brenneke....Who has one ?.A bit academic now, but FWIW a friend of mine built an 8x64 here in Oz. It still is quite a popular cartridge in Europe. He ordered a...
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JJFE replied to the thread Scope ring options for Rigby Highland Stalker in 275 Rigby.EAW scope mounts are a little tricky to fit and they do sit up a little high. Great for large objective lenses. The mounts are also...
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JJFE replied to the thread Loading for .45-90 question(s)....If you want something close in a BLR, look for a one in 450 Marlin and use a mag that suits a 325 WSM. The factory 450 mags are blocked...
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JJFE replied to the thread Loading for .45-90 question(s)....Hi Sarg, good to hear from you. I hope life has been treating you well. That photo brings back a lot of fond memories. While I love my...
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JJFE replied to the thread Loading for .45-90 question(s)....There have been a few BLR conversions here in Oz. The most recent ones I’ve heard of were in 375 & 416 Ruger. The starting point is a...
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JOK- just did a quick Google check on case capacities. .458 Win. Mag. 95gr. water .45/90 Winch. 89.5 to 90gr. That 5 gr. of water...
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JI agree that the additional pressure does not give a worthwhile boost in vel. Buffalo Bullets owner Tim S. noted 15% over top .45/70...
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JJFE replied to the thread Loading for .45-90 question(s)....The max pressure in a Marlin is often quoted as 43K psi and all 1886 rifles, new production and originals, are generally lumped in 28K...
